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Household size in ZIP 23221
| Period | ZIP 23221 | Richmond area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1.99 | 2.58 | 2.63 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.08 | 2.63 | 2.68 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.09 | 2.63 | 2.68 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 1.96 | 2.54 | 2.62 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.03 | −0.04 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 23221 are small: just 1.96 people on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. That is typical of places where many people live alone or as couples, and fewer have children at home. Only 12 of the 355 Virginia ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have smaller households.
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 23221
| Period | ZIP 23221 | Richmond area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 35.1 | 38.2 | 38.2 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 35.1 | 39.0 | 39.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 37.1 | 40.0 | 40.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 38.9 | 39.6 | 40.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | +3.7 | +1.4 | +2.1 | +2.3 |
Half of the people in ZIP 23221 are younger than 38.9 and half are older, close to the national median of 40.1. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 35.1, as it has nationally. The youngest areas are in the southeast, the oldest in the west.
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 23221
| Period | ZIP 23221 | Richmond area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.9% | 12.4% | 11.1% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 5.3% | 12.4% | 11.0% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 2.5% | 11.3% | 10.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.1% | 12.5% | 10.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | +0.2 pts | +0.1 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in ZIP 23221: 5.1% of households, against 11.6% nationally. Of the 355 Virginia ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 23 have a lower share of single-parent households.
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 23221
Renters in ZIP 23221
| Period | ZIP 23221 | Richmond area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 50.9% | 31.5% | 31.1% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 53.2% | 33.8% | 33.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 46.1% | 34.4% | 33.7% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 47.6% | 33.0% | 32.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | −3.3 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renting is far more common in ZIP 23221 than nationally: 47.6% of households rent their homes, against 34.8%. About a third of owners (33.7%) have paid off their mortgages, below the national share of 39.8%. Renting is most common in the northeast and least common in the south. The renter share is down 3.3 points from 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 23221
| Period | ZIP 23221 | Richmond area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.0% | 9.7% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 6.6% | 10.1% | 10.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.6% | 8.1% | 9.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 5.9% | 8.4% | 8.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | −7.1 pts | −1.3 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is on the low side in ZIP 23221: 5.9% of homes sit empty, against 9.6% nationally, which points to steady demand for housing. Vacancy has fallen 7.1 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 23221
| Period | ZIP 23221 | Richmond area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1944 | 1977 | 1978 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1944 | 1979 | 1980 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1943 | 1980 | 1981 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1943 | 1984 | 1984 | 1980 |
| Change | −0 | +6 | +5 | +6 |
The housing in ZIP 23221 is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1943, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates. Newer construction is concentrated in the north, while the east has the oldest housing. Only one other Virginia ZIP code with 5,000+ people has older homes.
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 23221
| Period | ZIP 23221 | Richmond area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,015 | $1,006 | $1,143 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,198 | $1,097 | $1,238 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,259 | $1,248 | $1,436 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,611 | $1,608 | $1,743 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$596 | +$602 | +$600 | +$606 |
The median renter in ZIP 23221 pays $1,611 a month for rent and utilities, close to the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $596 a month from 2006–10, a 59% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 26.2% of household income on rent, comfortably 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 east.
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 23221
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 23221
| Period | ZIP 23221 | Richmond area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 64.9% | 33.0% | 35.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 68.8% | 34.4% | 36.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 74.3% | 38.0% | 39.3% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 77.7% | 41.0% | 42.5% | 35.6% |
| Change | +12.8 pts | +8.0 pts | +7.3 pts | +7.2 pts |
College graduates are unusually common in ZIP 23221: 77.7% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's degree or higher, against 35.6% nationally. Education tends to track local incomes and the kinds of jobs nearby. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 12.8 points, in line with the national trend. Of the 355 Virginia ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 18 have a higher share of college graduates.
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 23221
| Period | ZIP 23221 | Richmond area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 95.5% | 86.5% | 86.8% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 95.1% | 88.1% | 88.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 97.5% | 90.0% | 89.9% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 97.7% | 92.3% | 91.6% | 89.3% |
| Change | +2.2 pts | +5.8 pts | +4.7 pts | +4.3 pts |
Finishing high school is nearly universal in ZIP 23221: 97.7% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 2.2 points, in line with the national trend. Only 20 of the 355 Virginia ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have a higher share of high school graduates.
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 23221
| Period | ZIP 23221 | Richmond area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.1% | 7.1% | 6.0% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 5.4% | 8.2% | 7.0% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 1.5% | 5.2% | 4.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.2% | 4.5% | 4.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −0.9 pts | −2.6 pts | −1.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in ZIP 23221 has been strong: just 2.2% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Only 29 of the 355 Virginia ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have lower unemployment. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current 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 23221 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 23221 | 1.96 | 38.9 | 5.1% | 47.6% | 5.9% | 1943 | $1,611 | 77.7% | 97.7% | 2.2% |
| ZIP 23220 | 1.95 | 28.6 | 11.0% | 66.2% | 10.1% | 1955 | $1,450 | 56.2% | 94.2% | 9.4% |
| ZIP 23230 | 1.74 | 34.8 | 4.9% | 66.8% | 6.1% | 1988 | $1,709 | 62.9% | 94.5% | 2.3% |
| ZIP 23284 | 1.73 | 19.3 | 10.6% | 74.3% | 13.9% | 1941 | $1,463 | 51.4% | 90.0% | 25.7% |
| ZIP 23226 | 2.14 | 41.9 | 5.9% | 26.0% | 7.5% | 1955 | $1,651 | 72.9% | 94.4% | 2.1% |
| ZIP 23219 | 1.41 | 31.6 | 8.2% | 91.6% | 16.7% | 1956 | $1,495 | 61.0% | 94.0% | 9.6% |
| ZIP 23298 | 1.59 | 21.2 | 6.4% | 100.0% | 64.6% | 1938 | $1,228 | 62.7% | 77.3% | 0.0% |
| ZIP 23225 | 2.23 | 38.5 | 17.5% | 50.8% | 9.2% | 1970 | $1,390 | 40.3% | 88.6% | 5.6% |
| ZIP 23173 | 2.06 | 19.7 | 7.0% | 17.7% | 4.7% | 1948 | $1,669 | 79.0% | 100.0% | 12.7% |
| ZIP 23222 | 2.61 | 35.1 | 19.9% | 44.1% | 10.8% | 1956 | $1,327 | 34.4% | 90.8% | 6.0% |
| ZIP 23227 | 2.09 | 47.9 | 10.5% | 44.1% | 12.9% | 1968 | $1,450 | 46.8% | 94.1% | 6.6% |
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 23221. 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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