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Population and households in ZIP 23228
Household size in ZIP 23228
| Period | ZIP 23228 | Richmond area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.17 | 2.58 | 2.63 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.35 | 2.63 | 2.68 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.39 | 2.63 | 2.68 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.30 | 2.54 | 2.62 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.13 | −0.04 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 23228 are small: just 2.30 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 climbed from 2.17 in 2006–10, even as the national average fell.
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 23228
| Period | ZIP 23228 | Richmond area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 37.2 | 38.2 | 38.2 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 35.8 | 39.0 | 39.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 38.3 | 40.0 | 40.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 38.1 | 39.6 | 40.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | +0.8 | +1.4 | +2.1 | +2.3 |
ZIP 23228 is a little younger than the country as a whole: its median age is 38.1, against 40.1 nationally. The median age has crept up from 37.2 in 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Residents skew youngest in the northwest and oldest in the southeast.
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 23228
| Period | ZIP 23228 | Richmond area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.9% | 12.4% | 11.1% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 16.2% | 12.4% | 11.0% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 12.8% | 11.3% | 10.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 13.7% | 12.5% | 10.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −0.2 pts | +0.1 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head about one in seven households in ZIP 23228 (13.7%), above the national share of 11.6%. Compared with other Virginia ZIP codes, ZIP 23228 has a higher share of single-parent households than most.
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 23228
Renters in ZIP 23228
| Period | ZIP 23228 | Richmond area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 47.8% | 31.5% | 31.1% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 52.3% | 33.8% | 33.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 53.6% | 34.4% | 33.7% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 50.2% | 33.0% | 32.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | +2.4 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in ZIP 23228 rent: 50.2% of occupied homes are rented, far above the national share of 34.8%. Expect more apartments, and more turnover, than in owner-heavy areas. About a third of owners (33.2%) have paid off their mortgages, below the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 2.4 points, mirroring the country.
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 23228
| Period | ZIP 23228 | Richmond area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.0% | 9.7% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 8.8% | 10.1% | 10.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.4% | 8.1% | 9.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 6.7% | 8.4% | 8.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | −2.3 pts | −1.3 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is on the low side in ZIP 23228: 6.7% of homes sit empty, against 9.6% nationally, which points to steady demand for housing. Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 2.3 points, as it has 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 23228
| Period | ZIP 23228 | Richmond area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1970 | 1977 | 1978 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1969 | 1979 | 1980 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1970 | 1980 | 1981 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1973 | 1984 | 1984 | 1980 |
| Change | +3 | +6 | +5 | +6 |
Homes in ZIP 23228 run older than the national norm, with a median build year of 1973 against 1980. The median year built has moved up from 1970 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the northwest, the oldest in the southeast.
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 23228
| Period | ZIP 23228 | Richmond area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $921 | $1,006 | $1,143 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,065 | $1,097 | $1,238 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,184 | $1,248 | $1,436 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,561 | $1,608 | $1,743 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$639 | +$602 | +$600 | +$606 |
Rent in ZIP 23228 runs $1,561 a month at the median, utilities included, close to the U.S. median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $639 a month since 2006–10, up 69%, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 33.9% of the typical renter's income, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. The priciest rents are in the northwest; the most affordable 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 23228
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 23228
| Period | ZIP 23228 | Richmond area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 25.9% | 33.0% | 35.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 25.9% | 34.4% | 36.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 33.2% | 38.0% | 39.3% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 33.3% | 41.0% | 42.5% | 35.6% |
| Change | +7.4 pts | +8.0 pts | +7.3 pts | +7.2 pts |
About a third of adults 25 and older in ZIP 23228 (33.3%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, close to the national share of 35.6%. The share is lower than in the Richmond area overall (41.0%). The share with a degree is up 7.4 points from 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 23228
| Period | ZIP 23228 | Richmond area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 83.8% | 86.5% | 86.8% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 83.4% | 88.1% | 88.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 86.5% | 90.0% | 89.9% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 90.0% | 92.3% | 91.6% | 89.3% |
| Change | +6.2 pts | +5.8 pts | +4.7 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in ZIP 23228 is close to the national rate: 90.0% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. The rate is lower than in the Richmond area overall (92.3%). Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 6.2 points, in line with the national trend.
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 23228
| Period | ZIP 23228 | Richmond area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.3% | 7.1% | 6.0% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 10.6% | 8.2% | 7.0% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.1% | 5.2% | 4.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.3% | 4.5% | 4.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −3.0 pts | −2.6 pts | −1.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in ZIP 23228 has been low: just 3.3% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Unemployment has fallen 3.0 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. 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 23228 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 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 23230 | 1.74 | 34.8 | 4.9% | 66.8% | 6.1% | 1988 | $1,709 | 62.9% | 94.5% | 2.3% |
| ZIP 23060 | 2.62 | 43.5 | 8.2% | 20.1% | 5.3% | 1993 | $1,832 | 51.3% | 93.3% | 3.8% |
| ZIP 23226 | 2.14 | 41.9 | 5.9% | 26.0% | 7.5% | 1955 | $1,651 | 72.9% | 94.4% | 2.1% |
| ZIP 23227 | 2.09 | 47.9 | 10.5% | 44.1% | 12.9% | 1968 | $1,450 | 46.8% | 94.1% | 6.6% |
| ZIP 23173 | 2.06 | 19.7 | 7.0% | 17.7% | 4.7% | 1948 | $1,669 | 79.0% | 100.0% | 12.7% |
| ZIP 23229 | 2.63 | 41.8 | 10.8% | 28.9% | 5.6% | 1969 | $1,647 | 59.1% | 93.5% | 4.2% |
| ZIP 23221 | 1.96 | 38.9 | 5.1% | 47.6% | 5.9% | 1943 | $1,611 | 77.7% | 97.7% | 2.2% |
| ZIP 23222 | 2.61 | 35.1 | 19.9% | 44.1% | 10.8% | 1956 | $1,327 | 34.4% | 90.8% | 6.0% |
| ZIP 23059 | 2.83 | 41.0 | 6.5% | 22.4% | 3.6% | 2003 | $2,013 | 70.2% | 96.3% | 2.3% |
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 23228. 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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