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Population and households in ZIP 23803
Household size in ZIP 23803
| Period | ZIP 23803 | Richmond area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.61 | 2.58 | 2.63 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.57 | 2.63 | 2.68 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.41 | 2.63 | 2.68 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.45 | 2.54 | 2.62 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.16 | −0.04 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
The average household in ZIP 23803 has 2.45 people, under the U.S. average of 2.65. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.61, a much bigger shift than nationally. Households are largest in the west and smallest in the northeast.
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 23803
| Period | ZIP 23803 | Richmond area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 36.9 | 38.2 | 38.2 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 37.4 | 39.0 | 39.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 38.5 | 40.0 | 40.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 37.6 | 39.6 | 40.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | +0.7 | +1.4 | +2.1 | +2.3 |
The median resident of ZIP 23803 is 37.6 years old, a few years younger than the national median of 40.1. The median age has crept up from 36.9 in 2006–10, a smaller shift than nationally.
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 23803
| Period | ZIP 23803 | Richmond area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.2% | 12.4% | 11.1% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 18.7% | 12.4% | 11.0% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 14.0% | 11.3% | 10.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 17.9% | 12.5% | 10.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | +2.8 pts | +0.1 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head just over one in six households in ZIP 23803 (17.9%), well above the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share has risen 2.8 points since 2006–10, even as the national share fell. Of the 355 Virginia ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 27 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 23803
Renters in ZIP 23803
| Period | ZIP 23803 | Richmond area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 39.9% | 31.5% | 31.1% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 45.7% | 33.8% | 33.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 47.8% | 34.4% | 33.7% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 48.8% | 33.0% | 32.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | +8.9 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renting is far more common in ZIP 23803 than nationally: 48.8% of households rent their homes, against 34.8%. About four in ten owners (40.8%) have paid off their mortgages, about the same as nationally. Renting is most common in the northeast and least common in the northwest. The renter share is up 8.9 points from 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 23803
| Period | ZIP 23803 | Richmond area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 19.6% | 9.7% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 24.2% | 10.1% | 10.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 16.9% | 8.1% | 9.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 22.4% | 8.4% | 8.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | +2.8 pts | −1.3 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 22.4% of the housing in ZIP 23803, 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 2.8 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 23803
| Period | ZIP 23803 | Richmond area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1965 | 1977 | 1978 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1968 | 1979 | 1980 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1971 | 1980 | 1981 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1975 | 1984 | 1984 | 1980 |
| Change | +10 | +6 | +5 | +6 |
Homes in ZIP 23803 run a bit older than the national norm, with a median build year of 1975 against 1980. The median year built has moved up from 1965 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 23803
| Period | ZIP 23803 | Richmond area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $789 | $1,006 | $1,143 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $894 | $1,097 | $1,238 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $979 | $1,248 | $1,436 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,232 | $1,608 | $1,743 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$443 | +$602 | +$600 | +$606 |
Rent in ZIP 23803 runs $1,232 a month at the median, utilities included, well below the U.S. median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $443 a month since 2006–10, up 56%, a slower climb than the nation's. 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. Rents run highest in the west and lowest in the east.
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 23803
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 23803
| Period | ZIP 23803 | Richmond area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.2% | 33.0% | 35.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 15.4% | 34.4% | 36.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 18.8% | 38.0% | 39.3% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 29.3% | 41.0% | 42.5% | 35.6% |
| Change | +16.0 pts | +8.0 pts | +7.3 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are a little less common in ZIP 23803 than nationally: 29.3% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 16.0 points, in line with the national trend. College graduates are most concentrated in the north and least in the west.
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 23803
| Period | ZIP 23803 | Richmond area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 73.1% | 86.5% | 86.8% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 79.3% | 88.1% | 88.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 82.1% | 90.0% | 89.9% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 88.1% | 92.3% | 91.6% | 89.3% |
| Change | +15.0 pts | +5.8 pts | +4.7 pts | +4.3 pts |
About as many adults in ZIP 23803 have finished high school as nationally: 88.1%, against 89.3%. The rate is lower than in the Richmond area as a whole (92.3%). The share with a diploma has risen 15.0 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than 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 23803
| Period | ZIP 23803 | Richmond area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.0% | 7.1% | 6.0% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 16.2% | 8.2% | 7.0% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 10.2% | 5.2% | 4.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 11.7% | 4.5% | 4.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.4 pts | −2.6 pts | −1.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Finding work has been harder in ZIP 23803: 11.7% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well above the national rate of 5.4%. Only three of the 355 Virginia ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have higher unemployment. 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 23803 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 23803 | 2.45 | 37.6 | 17.9% | 48.8% | 22.4% | 1975 | $1,232 | 29.3% | 88.1% | 11.7% |
| 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 23801 | 2.79 | 20.6 | 26.2% | 92.9% | 27.6% | 1996 | $1,863 | 27.9% | 99.5% | 1.6% |
| ZIP 23885 | 2.58 | 43.8 | 9.0% | 9.8% | 10.5% | 1986 | $1,290 | 21.0% | 96.1% | 0.5% |
| ZIP 23875 | 2.64 | 34.7 | 18.7% | 24.4% | 5.1% | 1990 | $1,436 | 30.3% | 93.4% | 5.6% |
| ZIP 23831 | 2.58 | 39.2 | 13.8% | 27.5% | 6.4% | 1997 | $1,767 | 34.5% | 91.8% | 3.0% |
| ZIP 23860 | 2.43 | 37.9 | 19.5% | 37.6% | 21.0% | 1975 | $1,237 | 16.2% | 88.7% | 9.3% |
| ZIP 23836 | 2.77 | 41.8 | 9.6% | 22.7% | 3.3% | 1997 | $1,945 | 40.4% | 94.5% | 3.8% |
| ZIP 23838 | 2.77 | 46.7 | 4.1% | 6.8% | 4.2% | 1999 | $2,095 | 41.9% | 96.3% | 3.7% |
| ZIP 23842 | 2.68 | 42.1 | 16.1% | 10.9% | 7.9% | 1988 | $1,293 | 21.0% | 90.2% | 1.8% |
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 23803. 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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