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Household size in ZIP 23838
| Period | ZIP 23838 | Richmond area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.87 | 2.58 | 2.63 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.95 | 2.63 | 2.68 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.77 | 2.63 | 2.68 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.77 | 2.54 | 2.62 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.10 | −0.04 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
The typical household in ZIP 23838 holds 2.77 people, slightly more than the U.S. average of 2.65. Household size has dropped from 2.87 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Households are largest in the west and smallest in the center.
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 23838
| Period | ZIP 23838 | Richmond area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 43.2 | 38.2 | 38.2 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 43.7 | 39.0 | 39.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 45.6 | 40.0 | 40.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 46.7 | 39.6 | 40.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | +3.4 | +1.4 | +2.1 | +2.3 |
ZIP 23838 skews older: half of its residents are older than 46.7, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 43.2, in line with the national trend.
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 23838
| Period | ZIP 23838 | Richmond area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.6% | 12.4% | 11.1% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 7.6% | 12.4% | 11.0% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 7.0% | 11.3% | 10.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.1% | 12.5% | 10.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −1.5 pts | +0.1 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 4.1% of households in ZIP 23838, well below the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share is down 1.5 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. Of the 355 Virginia ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 12 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 23838
Renters in ZIP 23838
| Period | ZIP 23838 | Richmond area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.6% | 31.5% | 31.1% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 8.8% | 33.8% | 33.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 7.0% | 34.4% | 33.7% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 6.8% | 33.0% | 32.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | +1.2 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 6.8% of households in ZIP 23838 rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. About three in ten owners (30.4%) have paid off their mortgages, below the national share of 39.8%. The renter share has edged up 1.2 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally. Of the 355 Virginia ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only seven have a lower 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 23838
| Period | ZIP 23838 | Richmond area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.6% | 9.7% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 6.4% | 10.1% | 10.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 2.8% | 8.1% | 9.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 4.2% | 8.4% | 8.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | −1.4 pts | −1.3 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Empty homes are scarce in ZIP 23838: just 4.2% sit vacant, compared with 9.6% nationally, a sign of a tight housing market. Vacancy has edged down 1.4 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally. ZIP 23838 has a lower vacancy rate than the great majority of Virginia ZIP codes.
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 23838
| Period | ZIP 23838 | Richmond area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1993 | 1977 | 1978 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1993 | 1979 | 1980 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1994 | 1980 | 1981 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1999 | 1984 | 1984 | 1980 |
| Change | +6 | +6 | +5 | +6 |
ZIP 23838 has newer housing than the country as a whole: the median home was built in 1999, versus 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1993 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the northeast, while the center has the oldest housing. Only 27 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 23838
| Period | ZIP 23838 | Richmond area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,443 | $1,006 | $1,143 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $982 | $1,097 | $1,238 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,324 | $1,248 | $1,436 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $2,095 | $1,608 | $1,743 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$652 | +$602 | +$600 | +$606 |
The median renter in ZIP 23838 pays $2,095 a month for rent and utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $652 a month from 2006–10, a 45% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 34.8% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the southeast; the highest are in the north.
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 23838
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 23838
| Period | ZIP 23838 | Richmond area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 36.3% | 33.0% | 35.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 33.0% | 34.4% | 36.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 42.0% | 38.0% | 39.3% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 41.9% | 41.0% | 42.5% | 35.6% |
| Change | +5.6 pts | +8.0 pts | +7.3 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are a bit more common in ZIP 23838 than nationally: 41.9% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 5.6 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. College graduates are most concentrated in the northeast and least in the south.
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 23838
| Period | ZIP 23838 | Richmond area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 92.4% | 86.5% | 86.8% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 92.9% | 88.1% | 88.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 93.3% | 90.0% | 89.9% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 96.3% | 92.3% | 91.6% | 89.3% |
| Change | +3.9 pts | +5.8 pts | +4.7 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in ZIP 23838: 96.3% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma has risen 3.9 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally. ZIP 23838 has a higher share of high school graduates than the great majority of Virginia ZIP codes.
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 23838
| Period | ZIP 23838 | Richmond area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.9% | 7.1% | 6.0% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 5.3% | 8.2% | 7.0% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.0% | 5.2% | 4.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.7% | 4.5% | 4.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | +0.8 pts | −2.6 pts | −1.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in ZIP 23838 runs below the national rate: 3.7% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. Unemployment is up 0.8 points from 2006–10, even as the national rate fell. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's 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 23838 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 23838 | 2.77 | 46.7 | 4.1% | 6.8% | 4.2% | 1999 | $2,095 | 41.9% | 96.3% | 3.7% |
| ZIP 23832 | 2.94 | 37.4 | 9.6% | 15.9% | 4.0% | 1995 | $1,875 | 40.4% | 94.7% | 5.7% |
| ZIP 23112 | 2.71 | 41.0 | 7.6% | 19.5% | 3.6% | 1996 | $2,007 | 53.6% | 96.7% | 4.3% |
| 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 23236 | 2.63 | 42.5 | 10.1% | 14.5% | 5.1% | 1984 | $2,028 | 48.1% | 93.8% | 3.6% |
| ZIP 23120 | 3.31 | 38.6 | 8.9% | 4.9% | 2.1% | 2013 | $2,463 | 66.0% | 97.8% | 3.6% |
| ZIP 23234 | 2.77 | 36.1 | 17.9% | 41.7% | 7.3% | 1978 | $1,481 | 21.4% | 81.3% | 5.8% |
| ZIP 23834 | 2.53 | 40.6 | 14.8% | 27.0% | 6.9% | 1975 | $1,571 | 30.6% | 92.5% | 4.5% |
| ZIP 23803 | 2.45 | 37.6 | 17.9% | 48.8% | 22.4% | 1975 | $1,232 | 29.3% | 88.1% | 11.7% |
| ZIP 23114 | 2.50 | 40.7 | 10.2% | 24.1% | 4.1% | 1999 | $1,737 | 57.3% | 95.6% | 3.8% |
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 23838. 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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