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Population and households in ZIP 23230
Household size in ZIP 23230
| Period | ZIP 23230 | Richmond area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.17 | 2.58 | 2.63 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.24 | 2.63 | 2.68 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.26 | 2.63 | 2.68 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 1.74 | 2.54 | 2.62 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.43 | −0.04 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
ZIP 23230 is a place of small households, averaging 1.74 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. Household size has dropped from 2.17 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Only three 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 23230
| Period | ZIP 23230 | Richmond area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 38.8 | 38.2 | 38.2 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 38.2 | 39.0 | 39.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 39.1 | 40.0 | 40.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 34.8 | 39.6 | 40.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | −4.0 | +1.4 | +2.1 | +2.3 |
ZIP 23230 is young: half of its residents are under 34.8, compared with a national median of 40.1. The population tilts toward young adults, many of them living alone or as couples. The median age has dropped from 38.8 in 2006–10, even as the national median rose. Only 32 of the 355 Virginia ZIP codes with 5,000+ people 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 23230
| Period | ZIP 23230 | Richmond area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.6% | 12.4% | 11.1% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 8.9% | 12.4% | 11.0% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 7.0% | 11.3% | 10.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.9% | 12.5% | 10.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −5.7 pts | +0.1 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 4.9% of households in ZIP 23230, well below the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share has fallen 5.7 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Of the 355 Virginia ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 21 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 23230
Renters in ZIP 23230
| Period | ZIP 23230 | Richmond area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 43.2% | 31.5% | 31.1% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 44.0% | 33.8% | 33.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 52.8% | 34.4% | 33.7% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 66.8% | 33.0% | 32.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | +23.5 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in ZIP 23230 rent: 66.8% 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, 28.9% have no mortgage at all, well below the national share of 39.8%. The renter share has risen 23.5 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 23230
| Period | ZIP 23230 | Richmond area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.8% | 9.7% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 9.2% | 10.1% | 10.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 8.1% | 8.1% | 9.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 6.1% | 8.4% | 8.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | −2.8 pts | −1.3 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Fewer homes sit empty in ZIP 23230 than nationally: 6.1%, against 9.6% for the U.S. Vacancy is down 2.8 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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 23230
| Period | ZIP 23230 | Richmond area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1958 | 1977 | 1978 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1956 | 1979 | 1980 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1961 | 1980 | 1981 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1988 | 1984 | 1984 | 1980 |
| Change | +30 | +6 | +5 | +6 |
ZIP 23230 has newer housing than the country as a whole: the median home was built in 1988, versus 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1958 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the southeast, the oldest in the west.
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 23230
| Period | ZIP 23230 | Richmond area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,026 | $1,006 | $1,143 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,101 | $1,097 | $1,238 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,222 | $1,248 | $1,436 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,709 | $1,608 | $1,743 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$683 | +$602 | +$600 | +$606 |
Rent in ZIP 23230 runs $1,709 a month at the median, utilities included, above the U.S. median of $1,571. Rents are up $683 a month from 2006–10, a 67% jump, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 28.2% of the typical renter's income, just 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 west.
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 23230
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 23230
| Period | ZIP 23230 | Richmond area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 34.9% | 33.0% | 35.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 38.1% | 34.4% | 36.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 44.4% | 38.0% | 39.3% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 62.9% | 41.0% | 42.5% | 35.6% |
| Change | +28.0 pts | +8.0 pts | +7.3 pts | +7.2 pts |
ZIP 23230 is highly educated: just over six in ten adults 25 and older (62.9%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, far above the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 28.0 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. College graduates are most concentrated in the center and least in the northwest.
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 23230
| Period | ZIP 23230 | Richmond area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 83.4% | 86.5% | 86.8% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 87.4% | 88.1% | 88.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 90.5% | 90.0% | 89.9% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 94.5% | 92.3% | 91.6% | 89.3% |
| Change | +11.1 pts | +5.8 pts | +4.7 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in ZIP 23230: 94.5% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma is up 11.1 points from 2006–10, as it has 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 23230
| Period | ZIP 23230 | Richmond area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.9% | 7.1% | 6.0% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 4.3% | 8.2% | 7.0% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.0% | 5.2% | 4.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.3% | 4.5% | 4.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −3.6 pts | −2.6 pts | −1.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in ZIP 23230 has been low: just 2.3% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Unemployment is down 3.6 points from 2006–10, as it has 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 23230 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 23230 | 1.74 | 34.8 | 4.9% | 66.8% | 6.1% | 1988 | $1,709 | 62.9% | 94.5% | 2.3% |
| ZIP 23226 | 2.14 | 41.9 | 5.9% | 26.0% | 7.5% | 1955 | $1,651 | 72.9% | 94.4% | 2.1% |
| ZIP 23221 | 1.96 | 38.9 | 5.1% | 47.6% | 5.9% | 1943 | $1,611 | 77.7% | 97.7% | 2.2% |
| ZIP 23173 | 2.06 | 19.7 | 7.0% | 17.7% | 4.7% | 1948 | $1,669 | 79.0% | 100.0% | 12.7% |
| ZIP 23228 | 2.30 | 38.1 | 13.7% | 50.2% | 6.7% | 1973 | $1,561 | 33.3% | 90.0% | 3.3% |
| ZIP 23227 | 2.09 | 47.9 | 10.5% | 44.1% | 12.9% | 1968 | $1,450 | 46.8% | 94.1% | 6.6% |
| 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 23222 | 2.61 | 35.1 | 19.9% | 44.1% | 10.8% | 1956 | $1,327 | 34.4% | 90.8% | 6.0% |
| ZIP 23219 | 1.41 | 31.6 | 8.2% | 91.6% | 16.7% | 1956 | $1,495 | 61.0% | 94.0% | 9.6% |
| ZIP 23229 | 2.63 | 41.8 | 10.8% | 28.9% | 5.6% | 1969 | $1,647 | 59.1% | 93.5% | 4.2% |
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 23230. 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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