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Population and households in ZIP 23226
Household size in ZIP 23226
| Period | ZIP 23226 | Richmond area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.16 | 2.58 | 2.63 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.27 | 2.63 | 2.68 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.29 | 2.63 | 2.68 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.14 | 2.54 | 2.62 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.03 | −0.04 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
ZIP 23226 is a place of small households, averaging 2.14 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. The biggest households, usually families with children, are concentrated in the southwest. Of the 355 Virginia ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 21 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 23226
| Period | ZIP 23226 | Richmond area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 38.8 | 38.2 | 38.2 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 38.7 | 39.0 | 39.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 40.3 | 40.0 | 40.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 41.9 | 39.6 | 40.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | +3.1 | +1.4 | +2.1 | +2.3 |
The median resident of ZIP 23226 is 41.9 years old, a bit older than the national median of 40.1. The median age has climbed from 38.8 in 2006–10, mirroring the country. Residents skew youngest in the north 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 23226
| Period | ZIP 23226 | Richmond area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.0% | 12.4% | 11.1% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 5.4% | 12.4% | 11.0% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 6.3% | 11.3% | 10.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.9% | 12.5% | 10.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −0.0 pts | +0.1 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 5.9% of households in ZIP 23226, well below the national share of 11.6%. ZIP 23226 has a lower 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 23226
Renters in ZIP 23226
| Period | ZIP 23226 | Richmond area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 24.5% | 31.5% | 31.1% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 27.7% | 33.8% | 33.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 24.8% | 34.4% | 33.7% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 26.0% | 33.0% | 32.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | +1.4 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Just over a quarter of households in ZIP 23226 rent their homes (26.0%), below the national share of 34.8%; the rest own. About a third of owners (32.8%) have paid off their mortgages, below the national share of 39.8%. Renting is most common in the northwest and least common in the southwest. The renter share is up 1.4 points from 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 23226
| Period | ZIP 23226 | Richmond area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.8% | 9.7% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 10.7% | 10.1% | 10.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 7.5% | 8.1% | 9.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 7.5% | 8.4% | 8.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | −1.4 pts | −1.3 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is on the low side in ZIP 23226: 7.5% of homes sit empty, against 9.6% nationally, which points to steady demand for housing. The picture is much the same across the Richmond area. Since 2006–10, vacancy has edged down 1.4 points, in line with the national trend.
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 23226
| Period | ZIP 23226 | Richmond area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1955 | 1977 | 1978 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1955 | 1979 | 1980 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1956 | 1980 | 1981 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1955 | 1984 | 1984 | 1980 |
| Change | +0 | +6 | +5 | +6 |
The housing in ZIP 23226 is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1955, 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 south has the oldest housing. Of the 355 Virginia ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only eight have 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 23226
| Period | ZIP 23226 | Richmond area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,106 | $1,006 | $1,143 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,202 | $1,097 | $1,238 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,506 | $1,248 | $1,436 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,651 | $1,608 | $1,743 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$546 | +$602 | +$600 | +$606 |
A typical rental in ZIP 23226 costs $1,651 a month with utilities, above the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $546 a month since 2006–10, up 49%, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 26.4% of the typical renter's income, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the south; the highest 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 23226
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 23226
| Period | ZIP 23226 | Richmond area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 65.3% | 33.0% | 35.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 63.7% | 34.4% | 36.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 68.9% | 38.0% | 39.3% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 72.9% | 41.0% | 42.5% | 35.6% |
| Change | +7.6 pts | +8.0 pts | +7.3 pts | +7.2 pts |
ZIP 23226 is highly educated: about three-quarters of adults 25 and older (72.9%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, far above the national share of 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 7.6 points, mirroring the country. Of the 355 Virginia ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 27 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 23226
| Period | ZIP 23226 | Richmond area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 94.8% | 86.5% | 86.8% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 93.0% | 88.1% | 88.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 94.0% | 90.0% | 89.9% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 94.4% | 92.3% | 91.6% | 89.3% |
| Change | −0.5 pts | +5.8 pts | +4.7 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in ZIP 23226: 94.4% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. Compared with other Virginia ZIP codes, ZIP 23226 has a higher share of high school graduates than most.
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 23226
| Period | ZIP 23226 | Richmond area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.3% | 7.1% | 6.0% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 5.0% | 8.2% | 7.0% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 2.1% | 5.2% | 4.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.1% | 4.5% | 4.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.2 pts | −2.6 pts | −1.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in ZIP 23226 has been low: just 2.1% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Only 26 of the 355 Virginia ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have lower unemployment. 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 23226 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 23226 | 2.14 | 41.9 | 5.9% | 26.0% | 7.5% | 1955 | $1,651 | 72.9% | 94.4% | 2.1% |
| ZIP 23173 | 2.06 | 19.7 | 7.0% | 17.7% | 4.7% | 1948 | $1,669 | 79.0% | 100.0% | 12.7% |
| ZIP 23230 | 1.74 | 34.8 | 4.9% | 66.8% | 6.1% | 1988 | $1,709 | 62.9% | 94.5% | 2.3% |
| ZIP 23221 | 1.96 | 38.9 | 5.1% | 47.6% | 5.9% | 1943 | $1,611 | 77.7% | 97.7% | 2.2% |
| ZIP 23229 | 2.63 | 41.8 | 10.8% | 28.9% | 5.6% | 1969 | $1,647 | 59.1% | 93.5% | 4.2% |
| ZIP 23228 | 2.30 | 38.1 | 13.7% | 50.2% | 6.7% | 1973 | $1,561 | 33.3% | 90.0% | 3.3% |
| ZIP 23294 | 2.45 | 34.5 | 13.5% | 62.8% | 6.6% | 1978 | $1,659 | 38.2% | 93.1% | 4.7% |
| ZIP 23220 | 1.95 | 28.6 | 11.0% | 66.2% | 10.1% | 1955 | $1,450 | 56.2% | 94.2% | 9.4% |
| ZIP 23227 | 2.09 | 47.9 | 10.5% | 44.1% | 12.9% | 1968 | $1,450 | 46.8% | 94.1% | 6.6% |
| ZIP 23284 | 1.73 | 19.3 | 10.6% | 74.3% | 13.9% | 1941 | $1,463 | 51.4% | 90.0% | 25.7% |
| ZIP 23225 | 2.23 | 38.5 | 17.5% | 50.8% | 9.2% | 1970 | $1,390 | 40.3% | 88.6% | 5.6% |
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 23226. 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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