23237 ZIP Code — Richmond, VA
Chesterfield County, Virginia
ZIP code 23237 is located in Richmond, Virginia, within Chesterfield County. It covers approximately 21.58 square miles and serves a population of 28,249 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 804.
About ZIP code 23237
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $227,700. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 68%.
Median household income is $75,219. 31% 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 26 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 21% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (20%) compared to national benchmarks.
28,249
population
21.58
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
23237 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 23237
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 23237. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Richmond | Acceptable |
| Richmond | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
23297 Richmond (3.7 mi)
23234 Richmond (4.1 mi)
23831 Chester (4.5 mi)
23224 Richmond (6.7 mi)
23832 Chesterfield (7.3 mi)
23236 Richmond (7.8 mi)
23225 Richmond (8.2 mi)
23836 Chester (8.7 mi)
23235 Richmond (8.8 mi)
23834 Colonial Heights (9.1 mi)
23219 Richmond (9.9 mi)
23289 Richmond (10 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 28,249 |
| Population density | 1,309 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 51 |
| County FIPS | 041 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 21.58 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.01 sq mi |
| Latitude | 37.3997 |
| Longitude | -77.4752 |
| 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 | 35.5% | 25.8% | 32.9% |
| $50k – $100k | 36.7% | 32.3% | 29.2% |
| $100k – $200k | 25.7% | 31.9% | 26.3% |
| Over $200k | 2.1% | 10.0% | 11.6% |
Demographics & statistics
28,249
Population
1,309
People per sq mi
34.2
Median age
$75,219
Median household income
$30,260
Per capita income
$227,700
Median home value
$1,282
Median monthly rent
67.5%
Home ownership
11.2%
Poverty rate
5.1%
Unemployment
6,724
Housing units
20.9%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1,020
Under 5
1,028
1,071
5–9
1,079
801
10–14
806
1,094
15–19
1,101
946
20–24
953
2,268
25–34
2,284
1,935
35–44
1,949
1,544
45–54
1,555
928
55–59
934
664
60–64
669
1,180
65–74
1,189
497
75–84
501
126
85+
127
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 6,850 | 24.2% |
| 18 and over | 21,399 | 75.8% |
| 65 and over | 3,620 | 12.8% |
| Median age | 34.2 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
40.5%
Black or African American
24.4%
Hispanic or Latino
15.6%
Other race
12.5%
Two or more races
5.6%
Asian
1.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 13,567 | 40.5% |
| Black or African American | 8,162 | 24.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5,238 | 15.6% |
| Other race | 4,180 | 12.5% |
| Two or more races | 1,877 | 5.6% |
| Asian | 418 | 1.2% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 42 | 0.1% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 35.5% | 25.8% | 32.9% |
| $50k – $100k | 36.7% | 32.3% | 29.2% |
| $100k – $200k | 25.7% | 31.9% | 26.3% |
| Over $200k | 2.1% | 10.0% | 11.6% |
Under $10k
2.7%
$10k–$15k
3.3%
$15k–$25k
9.1%
$25k–$35k
6.1%
$35k–$50k
9.2%
$50k–$75k
19.4%
$75k–$100k
14.9%
$100k–$150k
21.1%
$150k–$200k
9.5%
$200k+
4.6%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 2.7% |
| $10k–$15k | 3.3% |
| $15k–$25k | 9.1% |
| $25k–$35k | 6.1% |
| $35k–$50k | 9.2% |
| $50k–$75k | 19.4% |
| $75k–$100k | 14.9% |
| $100k–$150k | 21.1% |
| $150k–$200k | 9.5% |
| $200k+ | 4.6% |
| Median income | $75,219 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
5.9%
$50k–$100k
1.6%
$100k–$150k
7.5%
$150k–$200k
21.3%
$200k–$300k
39.9%
$300k–$500k
21.3%
$500k–$1M
2.4%
$1M+
0.2%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $227,700 |
| Median rent / month | $1,282 |
| Owner occupied | 67.5% |
| Renter occupied | 32.5% |
| Vacant | 3.7% |
| Single-family detached | 82.8% |
| Large apartment buildings | 4.2% |
| Mobile homes | 4.1% |
| Median rooms | 6.1 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.90 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.8% |
| 2010–2019 | 9.5% |
| 2000–2009 | 12.6% |
| 1990–1999 | 10.2% |
| 1980–1989 | 24.3% |
| 1970–1979 | 21.6% |
| 1960–1969 | 8.7% |
| 1950–1959 | 5.3% |
| 1940–1949 | 3.7% |
| 1939 or earlier | 3.2% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.7% |
| 1 bedroom | 6.9% |
| 2 bedrooms | 9.9% |
| 3 bedrooms | 51.9% |
| 4 bedrooms | 25.1% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 5.5% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.1% |
| 1 vehicle | 27.0% |
| 2 vehicles | 33.5% |
| 3 or more | 35.4% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 11.6% |
| Electricity | 81.4% |
| Propane / LP gas | 1.4% |
| Fuel oil | 3.7% |
| Wood | 1.3% |
| Solar | 0.1% |
| No fuel used | 0.5% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 4,384 | 46.6% |
| Cohabiting couple | 916 | 9.7% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 1,467 | 15.6% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 2,647 | 28.1% |
| Households with children under 18 | 3,278 | 34.8% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 2,769 | 29.4% |
| Average household size | 3.00 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 42.3% | 36.1% |
| Married | 45.8% | 41.3% |
| Separated | 1.2% | 1.7% |
| Widowed | 2.3% | 7.8% |
| Divorced | 8.4% | 13.1% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
7.8%
Some HS, no diploma
10.2%
HS graduate
32.8%
Some college, no degree
20.1%
Associate's degree
8.2%
Bachelor's degree
14.4%
Graduate / professional
6.5%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 82.0% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 20.9% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 192 | 2.9% |
| Kindergarten | 791 | 11.9% |
| Elementary school | 2,597 | 39.1% |
| High school | 1,599 | 24.1% |
| College / grad school | 1,460 | 22.0% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
17.3%
Construction
16.2%
Retail trade
12.4%
Professional & management
10.4%
Arts, food & hospitality
9.5%
Public administration
7.8%
Finance & real estate
7.6%
Transportation & utilities
5.7%
Manufacturing
4.8%
Other services
4.8%
Wholesale trade
2.4%
Information
0.8%
Agriculture & mining
0.3%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 29.0% |
| Service | 17.5% |
| Sales & office | 22.2% |
| Natural resources & construction | 17.2% |
| Production & transportation | 14.1% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 80.6% |
| Government | 15.2% |
| Self-employed | 3.4% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.8% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 77.4% |
| Carpool | 12.9% |
| Public transit | 0.6% |
| Walk | 0.3% |
| Work from home | 6.5% |
| Other means | 2.2% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 26.2 |
Poverty
All people
11.2%
Under 18 years
15.4%
18 and over
10.0%
Married-couple families
4.0%
Female-led households
22.2%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 30.8% |
| Retirement income | 25.2% |
| Supplemental Security | 5.4% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.6% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 9.9% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 40.5% |
| High blood pressure | 36.6% |
| High cholesterol | 32.3% |
| Diabetes | 12.0% |
| Heart disease | 5.6% |
| Stroke | 3.1% |
| Asthma | 10.5% |
| Arthritis | 24.3% |
| Kidney disease | 2.8% |
| Pulmonary disease | 7.2% |
| Cancer | 5.6% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 20.3% |
| Binge drinking | 14.8% |
| No physical activity | 26.5% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 38.4% |
| Depression | 20.8% |
| Fair or poor health | 17.6% |
| Poor mental health | 15.2% |
| Poor physical health | 11.0% |
| No health insurance | 16.0% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 74.6% |
| Visited dentist | 60.7% |
| Cholesterol screening | 89.3% |
| Teeth loss | 14.7% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,733 | 8.1% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 17.1% |
| Under 18 | 6.5% |
| 18–64 years | 17.7% |
| 65 and over | 34.5% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 58.5% |
| Public insurance | 39.5% |
| No insurance | 14.2% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 9.1% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 26,201 | 92.8% |
| Spanish | 3,187 | 12.2% |
| Other Indo-European | 3,020 | 11.5% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 29 | 0.1% |
| Other languages | 110 | 0.4% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 24,314 | 86.1% |
| Born in same state | 23,677 | 83.8% |
| Born in different state | 17,529 | 62.1% |
| Foreign born | 637 | 2.3% |
| Naturalized citizen | 3,935 | 13.9% |
| Not a US citizen | 900 | 22.9% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 2,294 | 8.1% |
| Italian | 1,845 | 6.5% |
| Arab | 1,793 | 6.3% |
| English | 181 | 0.6% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 85 | 0.3% |
| German | 58 | 0.2% |
| Norwegian | 19 | 0.1% |
| Dutch | 19 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 33.3% |
| Internet access | 93.4% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 23237
What city is ZIP code 23237 in?
ZIP code 23237 is primarily assigned to Richmond, Virginia.
What county is ZIP code 23237 in?
ZIP code 23237 falls within Chesterfield County, Virginia.
What is the population of ZIP code 23237?
ZIP code 23237 has an estimated population of 28,249 residents, with a density of 1,309 people per square mile.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 23237?
The median home value in ZIP code 23237 is $227,700.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 23237?
The median household income in ZIP code 23237 is $75,219, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 23237 in?
ZIP code 23237 observes the EST timezone.