Population 38,746 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Household size in ZIP 23831
| Period | ZIP 23831 | Richmond area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.63 | 2.58 | 2.63 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.67 | 2.63 | 2.68 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.74 | 2.63 | 2.68 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.58 | 2.54 | 2.62 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.05 | −0.04 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 23831 average 2.58 people, about the same as the country as a whole (2.65). Household size has edged down from 2.63 in 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Households are largest in the southeast and smallest in the west.
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 23831
| Period | ZIP 23831 | Richmond area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 38.4 | 38.2 | 38.2 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 39.8 | 39.0 | 39.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 39.6 | 40.0 | 40.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 39.2 | 39.6 | 40.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | +0.8 | +1.4 | +2.1 | +2.3 |
At 39.2, the median age in ZIP 23831 is close to the national median of 40.1, so its age mix looks much like the country's. The median age has crept up from 38.4 in 2006–10, mirroring the country. Residents skew youngest in the southeast 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 23831
| Period | ZIP 23831 | Richmond area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.5% | 12.4% | 11.1% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 14.2% | 12.4% | 11.0% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 14.6% | 11.3% | 10.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 13.8% | 12.5% | 10.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | +2.3 pts | +0.1 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head about one in seven households in ZIP 23831 (13.8%), above the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share has risen 2.3 points since 2006–10, even as the national share fell.
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 23831
Renters in ZIP 23831
| Period | ZIP 23831 | Richmond area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 25.6% | 31.5% | 31.1% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 29.6% | 33.8% | 33.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 26.1% | 34.4% | 33.7% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 27.5% | 33.0% | 32.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | +1.9 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in ZIP 23831 own their homes; 27.5% rent, below the national share of 34.8%. Among homeowners, 32.3% have no mortgage at all, below the national share of 39.8%. Renting is most common in the center and least common in the south. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 1.9 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 23831
| Period | ZIP 23831 | Richmond area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.8% | 9.7% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 6.2% | 10.1% | 10.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.2% | 8.1% | 9.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 6.4% | 8.4% | 8.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | −0.4 pts | −1.3 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Fewer homes sit empty in ZIP 23831 than nationally: 6.4%, against 9.6% for the U.S. Vacancy has barely moved since 2006–10, while 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 23831
| Period | ZIP 23831 | Richmond area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1987 | 1977 | 1978 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1987 | 1979 | 1980 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1989 | 1980 | 1981 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1997 | 1984 | 1984 | 1980 |
| Change | +11 | +6 | +5 | +6 |
Much of the housing in ZIP 23831 is relatively new: half of its homes were built after 1997, compared with 1980 for the U.S. as a whole. The median year built has moved up from 1987 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the west, the oldest in the east. Only 32 of the 355 Virginia ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have newer homes.
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 23831
| Period | ZIP 23831 | Richmond area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,042 | $1,006 | $1,143 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,159 | $1,097 | $1,238 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,342 | $1,248 | $1,436 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,767 | $1,608 | $1,743 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$725 | +$602 | +$600 | +$606 |
The median renter in ZIP 23831 pays $1,767 a month for rent and utilities, above the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $725 a month from 2006–10, a 70% jump, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 30.9% of the typical renter's income, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Rents run highest in the east and lowest in the northwest.
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 23831
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 23831
| Period | ZIP 23831 | Richmond area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 31.0% | 33.0% | 35.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 32.4% | 34.4% | 36.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 35.0% | 38.0% | 39.3% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 34.5% | 41.0% | 42.5% | 35.6% |
| Change | +3.6 pts | +8.0 pts | +7.3 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are about as common in ZIP 23831 as nationally: 34.5% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. The share is lower than in the Richmond area overall (41.0%). Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 3.6 points, 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 23831
| Period | ZIP 23831 | Richmond area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 88.9% | 86.5% | 86.8% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 89.3% | 88.1% | 88.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 90.6% | 90.0% | 89.9% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 91.8% | 92.3% | 91.6% | 89.3% |
| Change | +2.9 pts | +5.8 pts | +4.7 pts | +4.3 pts |
About nine in ten adults in ZIP 23831 have finished high school (91.8%), a bit above the national rate of 89.3%. That is in line with the rest of the Richmond area. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 2.9 points, mirroring the country.
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 23831
| Period | ZIP 23831 | Richmond area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.2% | 7.1% | 6.0% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 7.4% | 8.2% | 7.0% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.7% | 5.2% | 4.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.0% | 4.5% | 4.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.2 pts | −2.6 pts | −1.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in ZIP 23831 has been strong: just 3.0% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Unemployment is down 2.2 points from 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 23831 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 23831 | 2.58 | 39.2 | 13.8% | 27.5% | 6.4% | 1997 | $1,767 | 34.5% | 91.8% | 3.0% |
| ZIP 23237 | 2.94 | 36.3 | 18.4% | 29.9% | 6.1% | 1983 | $1,528 | 21.8% | 82.9% | 4.0% |
| ZIP 23836 | 2.77 | 41.8 | 9.6% | 22.7% | 3.3% | 1997 | $1,945 | 40.4% | 94.5% | 3.8% |
| ZIP 23834 | 2.53 | 40.6 | 14.8% | 27.0% | 6.9% | 1975 | $1,571 | 30.6% | 92.5% | 4.5% |
| ZIP 23234 | 2.77 | 36.1 | 17.9% | 41.7% | 7.3% | 1978 | $1,481 | 21.4% | 81.3% | 5.8% |
| ZIP 23838 | 2.77 | 46.7 | 4.1% | 6.8% | 4.2% | 1999 | $2,095 | 41.9% | 96.3% | 3.7% |
| ZIP 23803 | 2.45 | 37.6 | 17.9% | 48.8% | 22.4% | 1975 | $1,232 | 29.3% | 88.1% | 11.7% |
| ZIP 23860 | 2.43 | 37.9 | 19.5% | 37.6% | 21.0% | 1975 | $1,237 | 16.2% | 88.7% | 9.3% |
| ZIP 23801 | 2.79 | 20.6 | 26.2% | 92.9% | 27.6% | 1996 | $1,863 | 27.9% | 99.5% | 1.6% |
| ZIP 23832 | 2.94 | 37.4 | 9.6% | 15.9% | 4.0% | 1995 | $1,875 | 40.4% | 94.7% | 5.7% |
| ZIP 23224 | 2.52 | 32.6 | 26.0% | 62.7% | 8.9% | 1971 | $1,219 | 23.9% | 76.9% | 6.2% |
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 23831. 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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