23234 ZIP Code — Richmond, VA

Chesterfield County, Virginia

ZIP code 23234 is located in Richmond, Virginia, within Chesterfield County. It covers approximately 19.11 square miles and serves a population of 45,139 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 804.

About ZIP code 23234

The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $217,900. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 58%.

Median household income is $60,669. 33% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 25 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 20% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks. 18% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 23234 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

45,139

population

19.11

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

23234 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 23234

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 23234. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Richmond	Acceptable
Richmond	Acceptable
Richmond	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

23297 Richmond (0.5 mi) 23224 Richmond (2.6 mi) 23237 Richmond (4.1 mi) 23225 Richmond (4.4 mi) 23219 Richmond (5.9 mi) 23289 Richmond (6 mi) 23232 Richmond (6 mi) 23298 Richmond (6.2 mi) 23235 Richmond (6.3 mi) 23220 Richmond (6.4 mi) 23236 Richmond (6.5 mi) 23274 Richmond (6.6 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	45,139
Population density	2,362 / sq mi
State FIPS	51
County FIPS	041

Geography
Land area	19.11 sq mi
Water area	0.60 sq mi
Latitude	37.4584
Longitude	-77.4698
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	804

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	47.5%	25.8%	32.9%
$50k – $100k	36.2%	32.3%	29.2%
$100k – $200k	15.0%	31.9%	26.3%
Over $200k	1.3%	10.0%	11.6%

Demographics & statistics

45,139

Population

2,362

People per sq mi

35.9

Median age

$60,669

Median household income

$29,181

Per capita income

$217,900

Median home value

$1,238

Median monthly rent

58.3%

Home ownership

14.0%

Poverty rate

8.3%

Unemployment

10,776

Housing units

19.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

1,520

Under 5

1,640

1,290

5–9

1,391

1,274

10–14

1,375

1,290

15–19

1,392

1,571

20–24

1,695

3,610

25–34

3,895

2,589

35–44

2,792

2,828

45–54

3,050

1,199

55–59

1,293

1,385

60–64

1,494

2,095

65–74

2,261

753

75–84

812

310

85+

335

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	10,079	22.3%
18 and over	35,060	77.7%
65 and over	6,566	14.5%
Median age	35.9 years

Race & ethnicity

Black or African American 41.3%

White 20.8%

Hispanic or Latino 16.9%

Other race 14.1%

Two or more races 4.3%

Asian 2.4%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%

Group	Count	%
Black or African American	22,405	41.3%
White	11,289	20.8%
Hispanic or Latino	9,153	16.9%
Other race	7,676	14.1%
Two or more races	2,332	4.3%
Asian	1,298	2.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native	135	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	47.5%	25.8%	32.9%
$50k – $100k	36.2%	32.3%	29.2%
$100k – $200k	15.0%	31.9%	26.3%
Over $200k	1.3%	10.0%	11.6%

Under $10k 4.8%

$10k–$15k 3.1%

$15k–$25k 10.9%

$25k–$35k 8.2%

$35k–$50k 14.8%

$50k–$75k 18.4%

$75k–$100k 11.9%

$100k–$150k 16.3%

$150k–$200k 7.6%

$200k+ 4.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.8%
$10k–$15k	3.1%
$15k–$25k	10.9%
$25k–$35k	8.2%
$35k–$50k	14.8%
$50k–$75k	18.4%
$75k–$100k	11.9%
$100k–$150k	16.3%
$150k–$200k	7.6%
$200k+	4.1%
Median income	$60,669

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 3.4%

$50k–$100k 4.3%

$100k–$150k 11.2%

$150k–$200k 23.4%

$200k–$300k 37.0%

$300k–$500k 18.8%

$500k–$1M 1.2%

$1M+ 0.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$217,900
Median rent / month	$1,238
Owner occupied	58.3%
Renter occupied	41.7%
Vacant	6.8%
Single-family detached	67.8%
Large apartment buildings	3.0%
Mobile homes	1.5%
Median rooms	5.6
Avg household size (owned)	2.80

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.2%
2010–2019	7.1%
2000–2009	11.6%
1990–1999	11.3%
1980–1989	13.0%
1970–1979	19.6%
1960–1969	17.1%
1950–1959	14.3%
1940–1949	3.4%
1939 or earlier	2.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.9%
1 bedroom	5.1%
2 bedrooms	26.9%
3 bedrooms	48.1%
4 bedrooms	15.1%
5+ bedrooms	3.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	6.1%
1 vehicle	32.5%
2 vehicles	33.6%
3 or more	27.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	25.5%
Electricity	66.2%
Propane / LP gas	1.4%
Fuel oil	5.6%
Wood	0.6%
No fuel used	0.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	6,057	36.9%
Cohabiting couple	1,514	9.2%
Male householder, no spouse	2,884	17.6%
Female householder, no spouse	5,975	36.4%
Households with children under 18	5,151	31.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	4,919	29.9%
Average household size	2.74

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	44.3%	37.2%
Married	40.8%	36.0%
Separated	2.6%	4.4%
Widowed	2.5%	10.6%
Divorced	9.9%	11.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 9.3%

Some HS, no diploma 10.0%

HS graduate 32.6%

Some college, no degree 21.7%

Associate's degree 6.8%

Bachelor's degree 12.6%

Graduate / professional 7.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	80.8%
Bachelor's or higher	19.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	770	7.8%
Kindergarten	437	4.4%
Elementary school	4,280	43.1%
High school	2,120	21.3%
College / grad school	2,325	23.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 17.9%

Construction 14.0%

Retail trade 11.4%

Professional & management 11.4%

Finance & real estate 8.5%

Public administration 8.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 8.1%

Manufacturing 7.8%

Transportation & utilities 5.9%

Other services 3.8%

Wholesale trade 1.1%

Information 1.1%

Agriculture & mining 0.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	27.1%
Service	17.9%
Sales & office	20.9%
Natural resources & construction	14.4%
Production & transportation	19.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	80.8%
Government	16.9%
Self-employed	2.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.4%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	71.2%
Carpool	15.6%
Public transit	2.2%
Walk	0.8%
Work from home	9.4%
Other means	0.7%
Avg commute (minutes)	25.3

Poverty

All people 14.0%

Under 18 years 19.8%

18 and over 12.4%

Married-couple families 4.6%

Female-led households 20.8%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	33.0%
Retirement income	25.4%
Supplemental Security	7.9%
Cash public assistance	2.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	12.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	43.3%
High blood pressure	40.3%
High cholesterol	30.7%
Diabetes	14.6%
Heart disease	6.0%
Stroke	3.9%
Asthma	11.4%
Arthritis	24.6%
Kidney disease	3.2%
Pulmonary disease	7.5%
Cancer	5.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.8%
Binge drinking	13.6%
No physical activity	31.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	41.0%
Depression	19.8%
Fair or poor health	21.9%
Poor mental health	15.9%
Poor physical health	12.3%
No health insurance	21.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.5%
Visited dentist	53.7%
Cholesterol screening	88.7%
Teeth loss	18.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	3,016	8.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	16.7%
Under 18	8.0%
18–64 years	14.2%
65 and over	40.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	55.1%
Public insurance	39.2%
No insurance	18.4%
Uninsured under 19	14.2%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	41,979	93.0%
Spanish	6,857	16.3%
Other Indo-European	6,071	14.5%
Asian & Pacific Islander	257	0.6%
Other languages	220	0.5%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	36,728	81.4%
Born in same state	35,928	79.6%
Born in different state	26,644	59.0%
Foreign born	800	1.8%
Naturalized citizen	8,411	18.6%
Not a US citizen	2,172	25.8%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	2,040	4.5%
French	1,317	2.9%
Italian	1,080	2.4%
English	159	0.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
Dutch	55	0.1%
Polish	19	0%
Irish	11	0%
German	7	0%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	36.4%
Internet access	91.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 23234

What city is ZIP code 23234 in?

ZIP code 23234 is primarily assigned to Richmond, Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 23234 in?

ZIP code 23234 falls within Chesterfield County, Virginia.

What is the population of ZIP code 23234?

ZIP code 23234 has an estimated population of 45,139 residents, with a density of 2,362 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 23234?

The median household income in ZIP code 23234 is $60,669, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 23234?

The median home value in ZIP code 23234 is $217,900.

What timezone is ZIP code 23234 in?

ZIP code 23234 observes the EST timezone.