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Population and households in ZIP 23224
Household size in ZIP 23224
| Period | ZIP 23224 | Richmond area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.77 | 2.58 | 2.63 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.84 | 2.63 | 2.68 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.95 | 2.63 | 2.68 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.52 | 2.54 | 2.62 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.25 | −0.04 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
The average household in ZIP 23224 has 2.52 people, a bit under the U.S. average of 2.65. Household size has dropped from 2.77 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Households are largest in the west and smallest in the northeast.
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 23224
| Period | ZIP 23224 | Richmond area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 31.4 | 38.2 | 38.2 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 33.1 | 39.0 | 39.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 34.6 | 40.0 | 40.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 32.6 | 39.6 | 40.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | +1.3 | +1.4 | +2.1 | +2.3 |
ZIP 23224 is young: half of its residents are under 32.6, compared with a national median of 40.1. The population tilts toward young adults, many of them living alone or as couples. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 31.4, as it has nationally. Of the 355 Virginia ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 15 are younger.
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 23224
| Period | ZIP 23224 | Richmond area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 31.9% | 12.4% | 11.1% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 27.6% | 12.4% | 11.0% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 24.2% | 11.3% | 10.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 26.0% | 12.5% | 10.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −5.9 pts | +0.1 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are common in ZIP 23224: 26.0% of all households, against 11.6% nationally. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has fallen 5.9 points, a much bigger shift than nationally. Only four of the 355 Virginia ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have a higher 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 23224
Renters in ZIP 23224
| Period | ZIP 23224 | Richmond area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 58.8% | 31.5% | 31.1% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 60.8% | 33.8% | 33.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 64.9% | 34.4% | 33.7% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 62.7% | 33.0% | 32.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | +3.9 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in ZIP 23224 rent: 62.7% 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, 31.6% have no mortgage at all, below the national share of 39.8%. The renter share has risen 3.9 points since 2006–10, as it has 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 23224
| Period | ZIP 23224 | Richmond area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 17.7% | 9.7% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 16.0% | 10.1% | 10.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 10.2% | 8.1% | 9.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 8.9% | 8.4% | 8.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | −8.8 pts | −1.3 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy in ZIP 23224 is close to the national rate: 8.9% of homes are empty, against 9.6%. Vacancy has fallen 8.8 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 23224
| Period | ZIP 23224 | Richmond area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1965 | 1977 | 1978 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1961 | 1979 | 1980 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1969 | 1980 | 1981 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1971 | 1984 | 1984 | 1980 |
| Change | +6 | +6 | +5 | +6 |
The housing in ZIP 23224 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 1965 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the northeast, while the center 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 23224
| Period | ZIP 23224 | Richmond area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $812 | $1,006 | $1,143 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $864 | $1,097 | $1,238 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $992 | $1,248 | $1,436 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,219 | $1,608 | $1,743 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$407 | +$602 | +$600 | +$606 |
The median renter in ZIP 23224 pays $1,219 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $407 a month since 2006–10, up 50%, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 36.9% of the typical renter's income, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the west; the highest are in the northeast.
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 23224
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 23224
| Period | ZIP 23224 | Richmond area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.3% | 33.0% | 35.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 13.8% | 34.4% | 36.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 17.2% | 38.0% | 39.3% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 23.9% | 41.0% | 42.5% | 35.6% |
| Change | +11.5 pts | +8.0 pts | +7.3 pts | +7.2 pts |
Fewer adults in ZIP 23224 have a four-year degree than in the country as a whole: 23.9%, against 35.6% nationally. The share with a degree has risen 11.5 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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 23224
| Period | ZIP 23224 | Richmond area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 70.2% | 86.5% | 86.8% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 72.0% | 88.1% | 88.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 78.4% | 90.0% | 89.9% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 76.9% | 92.3% | 91.6% | 89.3% |
| Change | +6.7 pts | +5.8 pts | +4.7 pts | +4.3 pts |
23.1% of adults in ZIP 23224 never finished high school, well above the national share: only 76.9% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. The share with a diploma has risen 6.7 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally. Only six of the 355 Virginia ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have a lower 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 23224
| Period | ZIP 23224 | Richmond area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.7% | 7.1% | 6.0% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 16.3% | 8.2% | 7.0% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 9.0% | 5.2% | 4.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.2% | 4.5% | 4.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −8.5 pts | −2.6 pts | −1.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment runs a little high in ZIP 23224: 6.2% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 8.5 points, a much bigger shift than nationally. 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 23224 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 23224 | 2.52 | 32.6 | 26.0% | 62.7% | 8.9% | 1971 | $1,219 | 23.9% | 76.9% | 6.2% |
| ZIP 23225 | 2.23 | 38.5 | 17.5% | 50.8% | 9.2% | 1970 | $1,390 | 40.3% | 88.6% | 5.6% |
| ZIP 23234 | 2.77 | 36.1 | 17.9% | 41.7% | 7.3% | 1978 | $1,481 | 21.4% | 81.3% | 5.8% |
| ZIP 23219 | 1.41 | 31.6 | 8.2% | 91.6% | 16.7% | 1956 | $1,495 | 61.0% | 94.0% | 9.6% |
| ZIP 23220 | 1.95 | 28.6 | 11.0% | 66.2% | 10.1% | 1955 | $1,450 | 56.2% | 94.2% | 9.4% |
| ZIP 23284 | 1.73 | 19.3 | 10.6% | 74.3% | 13.9% | 1941 | $1,463 | 51.4% | 90.0% | 25.7% |
| ZIP 23298 | 1.59 | 21.2 | 6.4% | 100.0% | 64.6% | 1938 | $1,228 | 62.7% | 77.3% | 0.0% |
| ZIP 23221 | 1.96 | 38.9 | 5.1% | 47.6% | 5.9% | 1943 | $1,611 | 77.7% | 97.7% | 2.2% |
| ZIP 23235 | 2.44 | 45.3 | 9.0% | 29.7% | 8.5% | 1978 | $1,839 | 51.9% | 93.0% | 4.2% |
| ZIP 23223 | 2.24 | 37.4 | 16.6% | 55.4% | 8.9% | 1971 | $1,249 | 33.1% | 89.9% | 6.9% |
| ZIP 23222 | 2.61 | 35.1 | 19.9% | 44.1% | 10.8% | 1956 | $1,327 | 34.4% | 90.8% | 6.0% |
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 23224. 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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