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Household size in ZIP 23842
| Period | ZIP 23842 | Richmond area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.82 | 2.58 | 2.63 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.88 | 2.63 | 2.68 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.79 | 2.63 | 2.68 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.68 | 2.54 | 2.62 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.14 | −0.04 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
At 2.68 people per household, ZIP 23842 sits close to the national average of 2.65. The typical household here is bigger than in the Richmond area overall, where it has 2.54 people. Household size has dropped from 2.82 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 23842
| Period | ZIP 23842 | Richmond area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 43.0 | 38.2 | 38.2 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 40.5 | 39.0 | 39.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 43.4 | 40.0 | 40.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 42.1 | 39.6 | 40.3 | 40.1 |
| Change | −0.9 | +1.4 | +2.1 | +2.3 |
The median resident of ZIP 23842 is 42.1 years old, a bit older than the national median of 40.1. The median age has edged down from 43.0 in 2006–10, even as the national median rose. The youngest areas are in the northwest, the oldest in the northeast.
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 23842
| Period | ZIP 23842 | Richmond area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.0% | 12.4% | 11.1% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 7.9% | 12.4% | 11.0% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 5.1% | 11.3% | 10.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 16.1% | 12.5% | 10.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | +6.2 pts | +0.1 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are common in ZIP 23842: 16.1% of all households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share has risen 6.2 points since 2006–10, even as the national share fell. ZIP 23842 has a higher share of single-parent households than at least four in five Virginia ZIP codes.
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 23842
Renters in ZIP 23842
| Period | ZIP 23842 | Richmond area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.1% | 31.5% | 31.1% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 18.3% | 33.8% | 33.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 11.2% | 34.4% | 33.7% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 10.9% | 33.0% | 32.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | −0.2 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
ZIP 23842 is overwhelmingly a place of homeowners: only 10.9% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 35.9% have no mortgage at all, below the national share of 39.8%. Only 29 of the 355 Virginia ZIP codes with 5,000+ people 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 23842
| Period | ZIP 23842 | Richmond area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.5% | 9.7% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 9.1% | 10.1% | 10.2% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 10.6% | 8.1% | 9.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 7.9% | 8.4% | 8.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | −4.6 pts | −1.3 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is on the low side in ZIP 23842: 7.9% of homes sit empty, against 9.6% nationally, which points to steady demand for housing. That is in line with the rest of the Richmond area. Vacancy is down 4.6 points from 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 23842
| Period | ZIP 23842 | Richmond area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1984 | 1977 | 1978 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1986 | 1979 | 1980 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1986 | 1980 | 1981 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1988 | 1984 | 1984 | 1980 |
| Change | +4 | +6 | +5 | +6 |
Much of the housing in ZIP 23842 is relatively new: half of its homes were built after 1988, compared with 1980 for the U.S. as a whole. The median year built has moved up from 1984 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building.
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 23842
| Period | ZIP 23842 | Richmond area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $776 | $1,006 | $1,143 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,051 | $1,097 | $1,238 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $976 | $1,248 | $1,436 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,293 | $1,608 | $1,743 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$517 | +$602 | +$600 | +$606 |
A typical rental in ZIP 23842 costs $1,293 a month with utilities, below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $517 a month from 2006–10, a 67% jump, faster than rents rose nationally. The typical renter here spends 20.3% of household income on rent, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the south; the highest 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 23842
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 23842
| Period | ZIP 23842 | Richmond area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 19.0% | 33.0% | 35.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 16.2% | 34.4% | 36.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 23.4% | 38.0% | 39.3% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 21.0% | 41.0% | 42.5% | 35.6% |
| Change | +2.0 pts | +8.0 pts | +7.3 pts | +7.2 pts |
Fewer adults in ZIP 23842 have a four-year degree than in the country as a whole: 21.0%, against 35.6% nationally. The share with a degree has risen 2.0 points since 2006–10, a smaller shift than nationally. 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 23842
| Period | ZIP 23842 | Richmond area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 83.5% | 86.5% | 86.8% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 85.1% | 88.1% | 88.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 89.4% | 90.0% | 89.9% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 90.2% | 92.3% | 91.6% | 89.3% |
| Change | +6.8 pts | +5.8 pts | +4.7 pts | +4.3 pts |
About as many adults in ZIP 23842 have finished high school as nationally: 90.2%, against 89.3%. The rate is lower than in the Richmond area overall (92.3%). The share with a diploma is up 6.8 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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 23842
| Period | ZIP 23842 | Richmond area | Virginia | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.2% | 7.1% | 6.0% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 8.5% | 8.2% | 7.0% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 2.3% | 5.2% | 4.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 1.8% | 4.5% | 4.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −4.4 pts | −2.6 pts | −1.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in ZIP 23842 has been strong: just 1.8% 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 17 have lower unemployment. Unemployment has fallen 4.4 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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 23842 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 23842 | 2.68 | 42.1 | 16.1% | 10.9% | 7.9% | 1988 | $1,293 | 21.0% | 90.2% | 1.8% |
| ZIP 23891 | 2.12 | 43.6 | 6.7% | 18.0% | 26.4% | 1995 | $858 | 8.3% | 76.5% | 1.5% |
| ZIP 23875 | 2.64 | 34.7 | 18.7% | 24.4% | 5.1% | 1990 | $1,436 | 30.3% | 93.4% | 5.6% |
| 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 23860 | 2.43 | 37.9 | 19.5% | 37.6% | 21.0% | 1975 | $1,237 | 16.2% | 88.7% | 9.3% |
| ZIP 23830 | 2.14 | 49.2 | 10.4% | 14.6% | 5.4% | 1988 | $954 | 19.4% | 90.1% | 2.1% |
| ZIP 23890 | 2.54 | 39.4 | 19.1% | 32.8% | 13.0% | 1981 | $872 | 17.1% | 83.7% | 7.2% |
| 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 23881 | 2.46 | 47.2 | 12.4% | 20.0% | 14.9% | 1985 | $1,321 | 33.7% | 90.6% | 5.0% |
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 23842. 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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