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Population and households in ZIP 23223
Household size in ZIP 23223
| Period | ZIP 23223 | Richmond area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.41 | 2.58 | 2.63 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.35 | 2.63 | 2.68 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.46 | 2.63 | 2.68 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.24 | 2.54 | 2.62 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.16 | −0.04 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 23223 are small: just 2.24 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. Household size has dropped from 2.41 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 23223
| Period | ZIP 23223 | 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 | 37.3 | 40.0 | 40.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 37.4 | 39.6 | 40.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | +2.3 | +1.4 | +2.1 | +2.3 |
The median resident of ZIP 23223 is 37.4 years old, a few years younger than the national median of 40.1. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 35.1, in line with the national trend. Residents skew youngest in the center and oldest in the east.
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 23223
| Period | ZIP 23223 | Richmond area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 23.4% | 12.4% | 11.1% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 24.8% | 12.4% | 11.0% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 17.8% | 11.3% | 10.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 16.6% | 12.5% | 10.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −6.8 pts | +0.1 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head about one in six households in ZIP 23223 (16.6%), well above the national share of 11.6%. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has fallen 6.8 points, a much bigger shift than nationally. ZIP 23223 has a higher share of single-parent households than the great majority of Virginia ZIP codes.
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 23223
Renters in ZIP 23223
| Period | ZIP 23223 | Richmond area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 49.3% | 31.5% | 31.1% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 52.6% | 33.8% | 33.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 57.2% | 34.4% | 33.7% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 55.4% | 33.0% | 32.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | +6.1 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in ZIP 23223 rent: 55.4% of occupied homes are rented, far above the national share of 34.8%. Expect more apartments, and more turnover, than in owner-heavy areas. Among homeowners, 26.5% have no mortgage at all, well below the national share of 39.8%. The renter share has risen 6.1 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 23223
| Period | ZIP 23223 | Richmond area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.2% | 9.7% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 12.7% | 10.1% | 10.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 10.5% | 8.1% | 9.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 8.9% | 8.4% | 8.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | −6.3 pts | −1.3 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
About as many homes sit empty in ZIP 23223 as nationally: 8.9%, against 9.6%. Vacancy is down 6.3 points from 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 23223
| Period | ZIP 23223 | Richmond area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1963 | 1977 | 1978 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1966 | 1979 | 1980 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1965 | 1980 | 1981 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1971 | 1984 | 1984 | 1980 |
| Change | +8 | +6 | +5 | +6 |
The housing in ZIP 23223 is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1971, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates. The median year built has moved up from 1963 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the northeast, while the southwest has the oldest housing.
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 23223
| Period | ZIP 23223 | Richmond area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $736 | $1,006 | $1,143 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $823 | $1,097 | $1,238 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $939 | $1,248 | $1,436 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,249 | $1,608 | $1,743 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$513 | +$602 | +$600 | +$606 |
A typical rental in ZIP 23223 costs $1,249 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $513 a month from 2006–10, a 70% jump, faster than rents rose nationally. The typical renter here spends 34.1% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. Rents run highest in the southwest and lowest in the center.
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 23223
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 23223
| Period | ZIP 23223 | Richmond area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 18.9% | 33.0% | 35.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 24.0% | 34.4% | 36.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 26.1% | 38.0% | 39.3% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 33.1% | 41.0% | 42.5% | 35.6% |
| Change | +14.2 pts | +8.0 pts | +7.3 pts | +7.2 pts |
About a third of adults 25 and older in ZIP 23223 (33.1%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, close to the national share of 35.6%. The share is lower than in the Richmond area as a whole (41.0%). Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 14.2 points, 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 23223
| Period | ZIP 23223 | Richmond area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 75.4% | 86.5% | 86.8% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 81.0% | 88.1% | 88.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 83.1% | 90.0% | 89.9% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 89.9% | 92.3% | 91.6% | 89.3% |
| Change | +14.5 pts | +5.8 pts | +4.7 pts | +4.3 pts |
About as many adults in ZIP 23223 have finished high school as nationally: 89.9%, against 89.3%. The rate is lower than in the Richmond area as a whole (92.3%). Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 14.5 points, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 23223
| Period | ZIP 23223 | Richmond area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.5% | 7.1% | 6.0% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 12.5% | 8.2% | 7.0% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.4% | 5.2% | 4.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.9% | 4.5% | 4.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −5.6 pts | −2.6 pts | −1.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Jobs have been harder to find in ZIP 23223 than nationally: unemployment was 6.9%, against 5.4%. Only 34 of the 355 Virginia ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have higher unemployment. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 5.6 points, mirroring the country.
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 23223 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 23223 | 2.24 | 37.4 | 16.6% | 55.4% | 8.9% | 1971 | $1,249 | 33.1% | 89.9% | 6.9% |
| ZIP 23298 | 1.59 | 21.2 | 6.4% | 100.0% | 64.6% | 1938 | $1,228 | 62.7% | 77.3% | 0.0% |
| ZIP 23219 | 1.41 | 31.6 | 8.2% | 91.6% | 16.7% | 1956 | $1,495 | 61.0% | 94.0% | 9.6% |
| ZIP 23222 | 2.61 | 35.1 | 19.9% | 44.1% | 10.8% | 1956 | $1,327 | 34.4% | 90.8% | 6.0% |
| ZIP 23284 | 1.73 | 19.3 | 10.6% | 74.3% | 13.9% | 1941 | $1,463 | 51.4% | 90.0% | 25.7% |
| ZIP 23220 | 1.95 | 28.6 | 11.0% | 66.2% | 10.1% | 1955 | $1,450 | 56.2% | 94.2% | 9.4% |
| ZIP 23075 | 2.31 | 37.6 | 28.5% | 39.2% | 10.4% | 1970 | $1,278 | 24.2% | 89.9% | 4.8% |
| ZIP 23231 | 2.34 | 42.8 | 11.9% | 33.1% | 6.1% | 1990 | $1,496 | 28.8% | 92.1% | 4.4% |
| ZIP 23227 | 2.09 | 47.9 | 10.5% | 44.1% | 12.9% | 1968 | $1,450 | 46.8% | 94.1% | 6.6% |
| ZIP 23221 | 1.96 | 38.9 | 5.1% | 47.6% | 5.9% | 1943 | $1,611 | 77.7% | 97.7% | 2.2% |
| ZIP 23224 | 2.52 | 32.6 | 26.0% | 62.7% | 8.9% | 1971 | $1,219 | 23.9% | 76.9% | 6.2% |
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 23223. 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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