23120 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 23120, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

23120 is a zip code in Chesterfield County and Powhatan County, Virginia, which covers Matoaca and District 2, with a total population of 13,947 people.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in the 23120 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 23120.

The estimated population of people living in 23120 is 13,947, with a median age of 36.1.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 23120 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
13,947
+20.97%
+55.87%
2020
11,529
+10.03%
-
2019
10,478
+4.52%
-
2018
10,025
+12.04%
-
2017
8,948
 - -

Population of 23120 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 23120 zip code changed? The US Census Bureau gives us a few defined types that the population is broken down into.

Let's look at the total numbers and also the change over the last 5 years.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
75%
84.4%
 -11.14%
Black/African American
13.9%
6.3%
 +120.63%
Native
0%
0.1%
 -100.00%
Hispanic
4.8%
2.7%
 +77.78%
Asian
3.5%
3.1%
 +12.90%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0.2%
 -100.00%
Two Or More Races
2.3%
2.9%
 -20.69%
Other
0.6%
0.2%
 +200.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 23120 zip for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of 23120 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 23120 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 23120 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 36.1 -0.55% 36.2 +2.26% 36 -1.91%
2020 36.3 0% 35.4 -0.28% 36.7 -0.54%
2019 36.3 +2.54% 35.5 +5.34% 36.9 +2.22%
2018 35.4 0% 33.7 -0.59% 36.1 -0.28%
2017 35.4 - 33.9 - 36.2 -

The median age of the 23120 zip gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population in the 23120 area, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 926 +37.24% 644 +66.33% 1,290 1,093
10 to 19 764 +50.07% 810 +69.37% 1,169 1,512
20 to 29 374 +23.43% 399 +28.82% 461 452
30 to 39 613 +60.32% 747 +46.46% 1,043 1,129
40 to 49 677 +40.28% 719 +77.36% 966 1,407
50 to 59 644 +26.72% 610 +37.57% 831 870
60 to 69 361 +55.89% 343 +52.55% 582 553
70+ 154 +101.07% 163 +45.79% 342 247

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 23120 zip code is $150,618.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less.

The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for 23120.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $168,113.00
  • 45 to 64
    $151,824.00
  • 65 and over
    $58,103.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 23120 zip code, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in 23120, and then dividing that number by the total number of households.

This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of 23120 is currently $165,114.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

25.47% of households in 23120 are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of 23120 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    6.08%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    5.38%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    15.31%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    6.14%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    16.59%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    25.02%
  • $200,000 or more
    25.47%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 23120 is $52,620.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 23120 by the total population of 23120.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 23120 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 23120 to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    30.60%
  • Bachelor's degree
    49.06%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    4.61%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    14.96%
  • Less than high school diploma
    0.77%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 23120 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 23120 zip over the age of 16 is 9,858.

Of those people, a total of 75.60% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in 23120 is 71.80%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate. Here's how that breaks down for the 23120 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 975 41.60% 34.70%
20 to 24 years 514 89.50% 20.70%
25 to 29 years 399 89.50% 0.00%
30 to 34 years 724 90.10% 5.50%
35 to 44 years 2,216 87.20% 0.00%
45 to 54 years 2,548 90.90% 2.70%
55 to 59 years 758 83.00% 0.00%
60 to 64 years 763 66.40% 3.20%
65 to 74 years 622 25.10% 0.00%
75 years and over 339 11.80% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 23120. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau (which we mentioned earlier in this article).

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 7,706 73.30% 4.60%
Black or African American 1,442 85.20% 7.50%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0 0.00% 0.00%
Asian 384 69.00% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 119 100.00% 0.00%
Two or more races 207 94.70% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 480 79.80% 13.10%
Not Hispanic or Latino 7,434 73.50% 3.80%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 23120 area as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in 23120 is 7,081, with median earnings of $68,695.00.

Women in 23120 are earning approximately 62.60% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 7,081 $68,695.00
Male 3,542 $90,813.00
Female 3,539 $56,868.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 23120 even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 1,336 $78,300.00
Business and Financial 787 $86,875.00
Computer and Mathematical 466 $150,086.00
Architecture and Engineering 133 $128,875.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 18 $0.00
Community and Social Service 66 $36,711.00
Legal 97 $137,688.00
Educational and Library 497 $21,295.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 131 $107,054.00
Healthcare Practitioners 629 $90,272.00
Healthcare Support 26 $0.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 55 $70,268.00
Law Enforcement 81 $93,262.00
Food Preparation and Serving 139 $5,404.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 158 $8,889.00
Personal Care and Service 106 $34,038.00
Sales 990 $60,372.00
Office and Administrative Support 703 $48,878.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 144 $33,158.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 152 $64,659.00
Production 114 $76,154.00
Transportation and Material Moving 206 $61,458.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 23120 when it is broken down by male and female.

This lets us see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings for 23120.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 592 $135,083.00 744 $56,940.00
Business and Financial 397 $77,583.00 390 $89,464.00
Computer and Mathematical 328 $150,517.00 138 $144,405.00
Architecture and Engineering 101 $128,875.00 32 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00 18 $0.00
Community and Social Service 27 $0.00 39 $0.00
Legal 28 $159,250.00 69 $85,781.00
Educational and Library 43 $68,750.00 454 $20,714.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 21 $0.00 110 $112,944.00
Healthcare Practitioners 160 $155,982.00 469 $82,054.00
Healthcare Support 0 $0.00 26 $0.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 29 $0.00 26 $0.00
Law Enforcement 81 $93,262.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 46 $2,499.00 93 $6,736.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 116 $9,583.00 42 $4,219.00
Personal Care and Service 37 $0.00 69 $35,066.00
Sales 711 $110,250.00 279 $13,680.00
Office and Administrative Support 234 $45,000.00 469 $48,878.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 131 $34,013.00 13 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 133 $63,580.00 19 $0.00
Production 103 $75,096.00 11 $0.00
Transportation and Material Moving 177 $61,380.00 29 $0.00

Households and Family Size

A household is defined by the US Census Bureau as a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 4,460 households in 23120, with an average household size of 3.13 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 4,004 families living in the 23120 zip code with an average family size of 3.35 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each, that live in 23120:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 3,328 49 627 456
Average Household Size 3.56 2.59 2.35 1.06
Total Families 3,328 49 627 0
Average Household Size 3.56 2.59 2.28 0

Poverty

Of the 4,004 families living in 23120, 2.40% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 23120:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 4,563 housing units in 23120.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 4,460 97.74%
Vacant 103 2.26%

3.20% of the total 4,563 housing units in 23120 are rental units. This is approximately 146 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 4,295 are occupied by the owner - or 94.13% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 23120 is $2,087.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 23120 that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    19
  • Less than $500
    0
  • $500 to $999
    16
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    46
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    0
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    63
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    21
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in 23120 is $433,600.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 23120 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    106
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    27
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    8
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    11
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    569
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    2,626
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    929
  • $1,000,000 or more
    19

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 23120. The chart below shows the number of properties in 23120 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    158
  • 1940 to 1949
    0
  • 1950 to 1959
    10
  • 1960 to 1969
    47
  • 1970 to 1979
    107
  • 1980 to 1989
    292
  • 1990 to 1999
    249
  • 2000 to 2009
    1,327
  • 2010 to 2013
    2,358
  • 2014 or later
    15

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in 23120 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    42
  • 1 vehicle available
    834
  • 2 vehicles available
    2,190
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    1,394

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 23120 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 23120 that commute to work in a particular way.

32.3 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 23120.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    29
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    107
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    352
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    367
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    499
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    654
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    1,309
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    637
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    768
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    644
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    186
  • 90 or more minutes
    92

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 23120 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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