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Population and households in ZIP 23139
Household size in ZIP 23139
| Period | ZIP 23139 | Richmond area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.51 | 2.58 | 2.63 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.66 | 2.63 | 2.68 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.59 | 2.63 | 2.68 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.77 | 2.54 | 2.62 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.26 | −0.04 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
The typical household in ZIP 23139 holds 2.77 people, slightly more than the U.S. average of 2.65. Household size has climbed from 2.51 in 2006–10, even as the national average fell. Households are largest in the west and smallest in the center.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in ZIP 23139
| Period | ZIP 23139 | Richmond area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 42.0 | 38.2 | 38.2 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 43.1 | 39.0 | 39.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 45.9 | 40.0 | 40.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 44.4 | 39.6 | 40.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | +2.4 | +1.4 | +2.1 | +2.3 |
With a median age of 44.4, ZIP 23139 is noticeably older than the country as a whole (40.1), an age mix that tilts toward empty nesters and retirees. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 42.0, in line with the national trend. Residents skew youngest in the west and oldest in the northeast.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in ZIP 23139
| Period | ZIP 23139 | Richmond area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.6% | 12.4% | 11.1% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 8.9% | 12.4% | 11.0% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 5.6% | 11.3% | 10.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 7.2% | 12.5% | 10.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | +1.6 pts | +0.1 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 7.2% of households in ZIP 23139, well below the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share has risen 1.6 points since 2006–10, even as the national share fell.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in ZIP 23139
Renters in ZIP 23139
| Period | ZIP 23139 | Richmond area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.3% | 31.5% | 31.1% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 12.4% | 33.8% | 33.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 10.7% | 34.4% | 33.7% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 7.1% | 33.0% | 32.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | −3.1 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
ZIP 23139 is overwhelmingly a place of homeowners: only 7.1% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Nearly a third of owners (31.8%) have paid off their mortgages, below the national share of 39.8%. The renter share has fallen 3.1 points since 2006–10, even as the national share rose.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in ZIP 23139
| Period | ZIP 23139 | Richmond area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.0% | 9.7% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 7.0% | 10.1% | 10.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.5% | 8.1% | 9.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 8.3% | 8.4% | 8.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | +2.3 pts | −1.3 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
About as many homes sit empty in ZIP 23139 as nationally: 8.3%, against 9.6%. Vacancy has risen 2.3 points since 2006–10, even as the national rate fell.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in ZIP 23139
| Period | ZIP 23139 | Richmond area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1991 | 1977 | 1978 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1992 | 1979 | 1980 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1991 | 1980 | 1981 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1997 | 1984 | 1984 | 1980 |
| Change | +6 | +6 | +5 | +6 |
Much of the housing in ZIP 23139 is relatively new: half of its homes were built after 1997, compared with 1980 for the U.S. as a whole. The median year built has moved up from 1991 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the west, the oldest in the east.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in ZIP 23139
| Period | ZIP 23139 | Richmond area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $864 | $1,006 | $1,143 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $993 | $1,097 | $1,238 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,211 | $1,248 | $1,436 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,088 | $1,608 | $1,743 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$225 | +$602 | +$600 | +$606 |
A typical rental in ZIP 23139 costs $1,088 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $225 a month from 2006–10, a 26% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 28.2% of household income on rent, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally. The priciest rents are in the south; the most affordable are in the northwest.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in ZIP 23139
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 23139
| Period | ZIP 23139 | Richmond area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 26.3% | 33.0% | 35.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 28.2% | 34.4% | 36.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 29.7% | 38.0% | 39.3% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 34.0% | 41.0% | 42.5% | 35.6% |
| Change | +7.7 pts | +8.0 pts | +7.3 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are about as common in ZIP 23139 as nationally: 34.0% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. The share is lower than in the Richmond area as a whole (41.0%). The share with a degree has risen 7.7 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in ZIP 23139
| Period | ZIP 23139 | Richmond area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 87.3% | 86.5% | 86.8% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 90.2% | 88.1% | 88.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 91.1% | 90.0% | 89.9% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 92.4% | 92.3% | 91.6% | 89.3% |
| Change | +5.1 pts | +5.8 pts | +4.7 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in ZIP 23139 is a bit above the national rate: 92.4% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. The picture is much the same across the Richmond area. The share with a diploma has risen 5.1 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in ZIP 23139
| Period | ZIP 23139 | Richmond area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.0% | 7.1% | 6.0% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 4.1% | 8.2% | 7.0% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 2.6% | 5.2% | 4.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.9% | 4.5% | 4.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | +0.9 pts | −2.6 pts | −1.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Jobs have been easier to find in ZIP 23139 than nationally: unemployment was 3.9%, against 5.4%. Unemployment has edged up 0.9 points since 2006–10, even as the national rate fell. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
ZIP 23139 compared with nearby ZIP codes
| ZIP code | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP 23139 | 2.77 | 44.4 | 7.2% | 7.1% | 8.3% | 1997 | $1,088 | 34.0% | 92.4% | 3.9% |
| ZIP 23160 | 2.78 | 39.5 | 2.6% | 7.9% | 21.2% | 1992 | $1,168 | 10.7% | 71.0% | 0.0% |
| ZIP 23039 | 2.71 | 54.2 | 4.2% | 2.2% | 10.4% | 1991 | $929 | 50.0% | 97.2% | 1.6% |
| ZIP 23120 | 3.31 | 38.6 | 8.9% | 4.9% | 2.1% | 2013 | $2,463 | 66.0% | 97.8% | 3.6% |
| ZIP 23103 | 2.23 | 54.4 | 2.4% | 20.9% | 3.2% | 2001 | $1,621 | 55.6% | 96.6% | 3.1% |
| ZIP 23129 | 2.32 | 57.8 | 3.9% | 6.5% | 9.9% | 1992 | $929 | 40.7% | 94.3% | 0.0% |
| ZIP 23113 | 2.66 | 45.6 | 5.3% | 19.4% | 3.6% | 1994 | $1,736 | 69.0% | 96.2% | 2.3% |
| ZIP 23114 | 2.50 | 40.7 | 10.2% | 24.1% | 4.1% | 1999 | $1,737 | 57.3% | 95.6% | 3.8% |
| ZIP 23027 | 2.43 | 43.9 | 19.7% | 30.6% | 11.2% | 1994 | $1,132 | 18.4% | 89.4% | 3.3% |
| ZIP 23112 | 2.71 | 41.0 | 7.6% | 19.5% | 3.6% | 1996 | $2,007 | 53.6% | 96.7% | 4.3% |
| ZIP 23238 | 2.40 | 45.5 | 11.7% | 39.5% | 8.6% | 1986 | $1,776 | 55.7% | 95.7% | 2.4% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up ZIP 23139. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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