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Population and households in ZIP 23234
Household size in ZIP 23234
| Period | ZIP 23234 | Richmond area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.79 | 2.58 | 2.63 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.87 | 2.63 | 2.68 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.90 | 2.63 | 2.68 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.77 | 2.54 | 2.62 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.02 | −0.04 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
The typical household in ZIP 23234 holds 2.77 people, slightly more than the U.S. average of 2.65. ZIP 23234 has larger households than most Virginia ZIP codes.
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 23234
| Period | ZIP 23234 | Richmond area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 33.6 | 38.2 | 38.2 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 35.3 | 39.0 | 39.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 36.8 | 40.0 | 40.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 36.1 | 39.6 | 40.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | +2.5 | +1.4 | +2.1 | +2.3 |
The median resident of ZIP 23234 is 36.1 years old, a few years younger than the national median of 40.1. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 33.6, in line with the national trend. Residents skew youngest in the south and oldest in the north.
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 23234
| Period | ZIP 23234 | Richmond area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 21.0% | 12.4% | 11.1% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 20.4% | 12.4% | 11.0% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 21.1% | 11.3% | 10.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 17.9% | 12.5% | 10.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −3.2 pts | +0.1 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are common in ZIP 23234: 17.9% of all households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share has fallen 3.2 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Of the 355 Virginia ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 28 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 23234
Renters in ZIP 23234
| Period | ZIP 23234 | Richmond area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 42.5% | 31.5% | 31.1% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 42.4% | 33.8% | 33.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 46.4% | 34.4% | 33.7% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 41.7% | 33.0% | 32.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | −0.8 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Just over four in ten households in ZIP 23234 rent their homes (41.7%), above the national share of 34.8%. About a third of owners (33.7%) have paid off their mortgages, below the national share of 39.8%. Rentals cluster in the east; owners are most common in the southwest. Since 2006–10, the renter share has edged down 0.8 points, even as the national share rose.
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 23234
| Period | ZIP 23234 | Richmond area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.4% | 9.7% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 11.8% | 10.1% | 10.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 7.9% | 8.1% | 9.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 7.3% | 8.4% | 8.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | −3.1 pts | −1.3 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is on the low side in ZIP 23234: 7.3% 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. Vacancy has fallen 3.1 points since 2006–10, 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 23234
| Period | ZIP 23234 | Richmond area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1974 | 1977 | 1978 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1975 | 1979 | 1980 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1975 | 1980 | 1981 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1978 | 1984 | 1984 | 1980 |
| Change | +4 | +6 | +5 | +6 |
Homes in ZIP 23234 are about the same age as the nation's housing: the median home was built in 1978, versus 1980 nationally. Homes here are older than in the Richmond area overall, where the median home dates to 1984. The median year built has moved up from 1974 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the southwest, while the northeast 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 23234
| Period | ZIP 23234 | Richmond area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $917 | $1,006 | $1,143 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,031 | $1,097 | $1,238 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,190 | $1,248 | $1,436 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,481 | $1,608 | $1,743 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$563 | +$602 | +$600 | +$606 |
The median renter in ZIP 23234 pays $1,481 a month for rent and utilities, below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $563 a month from 2006–10, a 61% jump, roughly in step with the nation. Rent takes 34.3% 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 southwest; 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 23234
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 23234
| Period | ZIP 23234 | Richmond area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.8% | 33.0% | 35.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 17.7% | 34.4% | 36.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 17.0% | 38.0% | 39.3% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 21.4% | 41.0% | 42.5% | 35.6% |
| Change | +5.6 pts | +8.0 pts | +7.3 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in ZIP 23234: 21.4% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 5.6 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. College graduates are most concentrated in the west and least in the east.
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 23234
| Period | ZIP 23234 | Richmond area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 76.1% | 86.5% | 86.8% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 77.3% | 88.1% | 88.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 77.4% | 90.0% | 89.9% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 81.3% | 92.3% | 91.6% | 89.3% |
| Change | +5.1 pts | +5.8 pts | +4.7 pts | +4.3 pts |
Nearly one in five adults in ZIP 23234 never finished high school, well above the national share: only 81.3% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. The share with a diploma is up 5.1 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. Only 17 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 23234
| Period | ZIP 23234 | Richmond area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.4% | 7.1% | 6.0% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 11.1% | 8.2% | 7.0% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 9.4% | 5.2% | 4.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.8% | 4.5% | 4.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.6 pts | −2.6 pts | −1.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
At 5.8%, unemployment in ZIP 23234 is close to the national rate of 5.4%. The rate is higher than in the wider Richmond area (4.5%). Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 1.6 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 23234 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 23234 | 2.77 | 36.1 | 17.9% | 41.7% | 7.3% | 1978 | $1,481 | 21.4% | 81.3% | 5.8% |
| ZIP 23224 | 2.52 | 32.6 | 26.0% | 62.7% | 8.9% | 1971 | $1,219 | 23.9% | 76.9% | 6.2% |
| ZIP 23237 | 2.94 | 36.3 | 18.4% | 29.9% | 6.1% | 1983 | $1,528 | 21.8% | 82.9% | 4.0% |
| ZIP 23225 | 2.23 | 38.5 | 17.5% | 50.8% | 9.2% | 1970 | $1,390 | 40.3% | 88.6% | 5.6% |
| ZIP 23236 | 2.63 | 42.5 | 10.1% | 14.5% | 5.1% | 1984 | $2,028 | 48.1% | 93.8% | 3.6% |
| ZIP 23235 | 2.44 | 45.3 | 9.0% | 29.7% | 8.5% | 1978 | $1,839 | 51.9% | 93.0% | 4.2% |
| ZIP 23219 | 1.41 | 31.6 | 8.2% | 91.6% | 16.7% | 1956 | $1,495 | 61.0% | 94.0% | 9.6% |
| ZIP 23231 | 2.34 | 42.8 | 11.9% | 33.1% | 6.1% | 1990 | $1,496 | 28.8% | 92.1% | 4.4% |
| ZIP 23298 | 1.59 | 21.2 | 6.4% | 100.0% | 64.6% | 1938 | $1,228 | 62.7% | 77.3% | 0.0% |
| 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% |
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 23234. 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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