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Population and households in ZIP 23801
Household size in ZIP 23801
| Period | ZIP 23801 | Richmond area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.46 | 2.58 | 2.63 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 3.65 | 2.63 | 2.68 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 3.43 | 2.63 | 2.68 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.79 | 2.54 | 2.62 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.66 | −0.04 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 23801 average 2.79 people, a bit above the national 2.65, so families with children are somewhat more common here. Household size has dropped from 3.46 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Households are largest in the south and smallest in the northwest.
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 23801
| Period | ZIP 23801 | Richmond area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 22.6 | 38.2 | 38.2 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 21.0 | 39.0 | 39.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 23.1 | 40.0 | 40.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 20.6 | 39.6 | 40.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | −2.0 | +1.4 | +2.1 | +2.3 |
With a median age of just 20.6, ZIP 23801 is far younger than the country as a whole (40.1), a population that tilts toward young adults in their twenties. The median age has dropped from 22.6 in 2006–10, even as the national median rose. Only two 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 23801
| Period | ZIP 23801 | Richmond area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.4% | 12.4% | 11.1% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 15.5% | 12.4% | 11.0% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 5.8% | 11.3% | 10.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 26.2% | 12.5% | 10.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | +10.8 pts | +0.1 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are common in ZIP 23801: 26.2% of all households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share has risen 10.8 points since 2006–10, even as the national share fell. Only three 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 23801
Renters in ZIP 23801
| Period | ZIP 23801 | Richmond area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 95.0% | 31.5% | 31.1% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 94.3% | 33.8% | 33.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 95.1% | 34.4% | 33.7% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 92.9% | 33.0% | 32.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | −2.1 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renters far outnumber owners in ZIP 23801: 92.9% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% nationally. Among homeowners, 1.9% have no mortgage at all, well below the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has fallen 2.1 points, even as the national share rose. Of the 355 Virginia ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only four have a higher share of renters.
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 23801
| Period | ZIP 23801 | Richmond area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 25.6% | 9.7% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 13.1% | 10.1% | 10.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 7.1% | 8.1% | 9.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 27.6% | 8.4% | 8.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | +2.0 pts | −1.3 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 27.6% of the housing in ZIP 23801, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Vacancy has risen 2.0 points since 2006–10, even as the national rate fell.
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 23801
| Period | ZIP 23801 | Richmond area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1991 | 1977 | 1978 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 2003 | 1979 | 1980 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1996 | 1980 | 1981 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1996 | 1984 | 1984 | 1980 |
| Change | +5 | +6 | +5 | +6 |
ZIP 23801 has newer housing than the country as a whole: the median home was built in 1996, versus 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1991 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. ZIP 23801 has newer homes than at least four in five Virginia ZIP codes.
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 23801
| Period | ZIP 23801 | Richmond area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,241 | $1,006 | $1,143 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,421 | $1,097 | $1,238 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,665 | $1,248 | $1,436 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,863 | $1,608 | $1,743 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$621 | +$602 | +$600 | +$606 |
A typical rental in ZIP 23801 costs $1,863 a month with utilities, above the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $621 a month from 2006–10, a 50% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 29.1% of household income on rent, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally.
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 23801
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 23801
| Period | ZIP 23801 | Richmond area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.3% | 33.0% | 35.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 20.2% | 34.4% | 36.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 44.1% | 38.0% | 39.3% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 27.9% | 41.0% | 42.5% | 35.6% |
| Change | +13.6 pts | +8.0 pts | +7.3 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are less common in ZIP 23801 than nationally: 27.9% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 13.6 points, 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 23801
| Period | ZIP 23801 | Richmond area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 99.7% | 86.5% | 86.8% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 98.5% | 88.1% | 88.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 96.9% | 90.0% | 89.9% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 99.5% | 92.3% | 91.6% | 89.3% |
| Change | −0.1 pts | +5.8 pts | +4.7 pts | +4.3 pts |
Finishing high school is nearly universal in ZIP 23801: 99.5% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. Of the 355 Virginia ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only three have a higher 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 23801
| Period | ZIP 23801 | Richmond area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.9% | 7.1% | 6.0% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 13.6% | 8.2% | 7.0% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 15.4% | 5.2% | 4.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 1.6% | 4.5% | 4.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −10.3 pts | −2.6 pts | −1.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in ZIP 23801 has been low: just 1.6% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Of the 355 Virginia ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 14 have lower unemployment. Unemployment is down 10.3 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 23801 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 23801 | 2.79 | 20.6 | 26.2% | 92.9% | 27.6% | 1996 | $1,863 | 27.9% | 99.5% | 1.6% |
| ZIP 23875 | 2.64 | 34.7 | 18.7% | 24.4% | 5.1% | 1990 | $1,436 | 30.3% | 93.4% | 5.6% |
| ZIP 23860 | 2.43 | 37.9 | 19.5% | 37.6% | 21.0% | 1975 | $1,237 | 16.2% | 88.7% | 9.3% |
| ZIP 23834 | 2.53 | 40.6 | 14.8% | 27.0% | 6.9% | 1975 | $1,571 | 30.6% | 92.5% | 4.5% |
| ZIP 23805 | 2.48 | 38.6 | 17.1% | 41.4% | 7.6% | 1977 | $1,171 | 23.2% | 89.6% | 5.0% |
| ZIP 23803 | 2.45 | 37.6 | 17.9% | 48.8% | 22.4% | 1975 | $1,232 | 29.3% | 88.1% | 11.7% |
| ZIP 23836 | 2.77 | 41.8 | 9.6% | 22.7% | 3.3% | 1997 | $1,945 | 40.4% | 94.5% | 3.8% |
| ZIP 23842 | 2.68 | 42.1 | 16.1% | 10.9% | 7.9% | 1988 | $1,293 | 21.0% | 90.2% | 1.8% |
| ZIP 23831 | 2.58 | 39.2 | 13.8% | 27.5% | 6.4% | 1997 | $1,767 | 34.5% | 91.8% | 3.0% |
| ZIP 23885 | 2.58 | 43.8 | 9.0% | 9.8% | 10.5% | 1986 | $1,290 | 21.0% | 96.1% | 0.5% |
| ZIP 23838 | 2.77 | 46.7 | 4.1% | 6.8% | 4.2% | 1999 | $2,095 | 41.9% | 96.3% | 3.7% |
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 23801. 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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