23219 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 23219, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

23219 is a zip code in Richmond city, Virginia, which covers Richmond, with a total population of 4,202 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 23219 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 23219.

The estimated population of people living in 23219 is 4,202, with a median age of 31.1.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 23219 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
4,202
 -9.67% +1.55%
2020
4,652
+3.29%
-
2019
4,504
+1.56%
-
2018
4,435
+7.18%
-
2017
4,138
 - -

Population of 23219 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 23219 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
48%
37.8%
 +26.98%
Black/African American
34.2%
45.4%
 -24.67%
Native
0%
1%
 -100.00%
Hispanic
5.7%
4.5%
 +26.67%
Asian
5.2%
8.8%
 -40.91%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
6.9%
2.5%
 +176.00%
Other
0%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 23219 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 23219 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 23219 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 23219 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 31.1 +3.32% 35.3 +8.62% 29 +3.57%
2020 30.1 0% 32.5 +1.56% 28 +0.36%
2019 30.1 -2.27% 32 +0.63% 27.9 -3.46%
2018 30.8 +4.76% 31.8 +2.58% 28.9 +3.96%
2017 29.4 - 31 - 27.8 -

The median age of the 23219 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 23219 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 40 +161.84% 47 +377.98% 86 78
10 to 19 214 -92.15% 371 -75.28% 48 117
20 to 29 767 +5.02% 703 +8.11% 795 757
30 to 39 325 +45.01% 198 +83.8% 475 361
40 to 49 215 +30.09% 136 -22.02% 267 98
50 to 59 189 +50.8% 130 +38.98% 293 166
60 to 69 244 +5.4% 363 -50.44% 251 175
70+ 103 +103.65% 93 -61.46% 189 46

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 23219 zip code is $54,828.00.

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 23219.

  • Under 25
    $21,997.00
  • 25 to 44
    $57,303.00
  • 45 to 64
    $63,056.00
  • 65 and over
    $0.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 23219 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 23219, 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 23219 is currently $61,043.00.

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.

2.76% of households in 23219 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 23219 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    31.93%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    14.75%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    27.31%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    12.12%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    7.09%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    4.03%
  • $200,000 or more
    2.76%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 23219 is $43,841.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 23219 by the total population of 23219.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 23219 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 23219 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
    22.24%
  • Bachelor's degree
    69.05%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    2.27%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    6.43%
  • Less than high school diploma
    0.00%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 23219 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 23219 zip over the age of 16 is 3,930.

Of those people, a total of 73.30% 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 23219 is 69.90%.

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 23219 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 57 42.10% 100.00%
20 to 24 years 561 83.20% 0.00%
25 to 29 years 991 69.90% 6.90%
30 to 34 years 460 90.00% 0.00%
35 to 44 years 565 97.50% 0.00%
45 to 54 years 314 93.60% 0.00%
55 to 59 years 321 59.80% 10.90%
60 to 64 years 217 41.50% 0.00%
65 to 74 years 384 40.60% 0.00%
75 years and over 60 0.00% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 23219. 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 2,080 84.30% 0.00%
Black or African American 1,239 56.60% 6.80%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0 0.00% 0.00%
Asian 218 39.40% 20.90%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 29 72.40% 0.00%
Two or more races 364 87.60% 7.50%
Hispanic or Latino 241 76.80% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 1,958 85.30% 0.00%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 23219 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 23219 is 2,748, with median earnings of $41,859.00.

Women in 23219 are earning approximately 98.00% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 2,748 $41,859.00
Male 1,563 $42,299.00
Female 1,185 $41,455.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 23219 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 402 $49,432.00
Business and Financial 212 $89,881.00
Computer and Mathematical 354 $83,201.00
Architecture and Engineering 30 $55,625.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 87 $56,181.00
Community and Social Service 26 $0.00
Legal 72 $0.00
Educational and Library 299 $23,814.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 41 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 304 $61,563.00
Healthcare Support 37 $0.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 25 $0.00
Law Enforcement 40 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 58 $18,750.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 21 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 155 $21,589.00
Sales 236 $35,775.00
Office and Administrative Support 134 $36,761.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 18 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 19 $0.00
Production 109 $31,465.00
Transportation and Material Moving 62 $9,922.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 23219 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 23219.

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 285 $45,625.00 117 $51,726.00
Business and Financial 89 $89,107.00 123 $95,239.00
Computer and Mathematical 323 $83,674.00 31 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 18 $0.00 12 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 43 $60,703.00 44 $8,750.00
Community and Social Service 0 $0.00 26 $0.00
Legal 72 $0.00 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 127 $25,264.00 172 $22,468.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 20 $0.00 21 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 72 $62,143.00 232 $61,381.00
Healthcare Support 0 $0.00 37 $0.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 25 $0.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 12 $0.00 28 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 0 $0.00 58 $18,750.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 21 $0.00 0 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 48 $0.00 107 $26,354.00
Sales 215 $36,038.00 21 $0.00
Office and Administrative Support 7 $0.00 127 $36,960.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 18 $0.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 19 $0.00 0 $0.00
Production 109 $31,465.00 0 $0.00
Transportation and Material Moving 33 $0.00 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 3,003 households in 23219, with an average household size of 1.39 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 458 families living in the 23219 zip code with an average family size of 2.41 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 23219:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 304 12 142 2,545
Average Household Size 2.07 2.58 3.13 1.21
Total Families 304 12 142 0
Average Household Size 2.07 2.58 3.13 0

Poverty

Of the 458 families living in 23219, 12.20% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 23219:

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 3,433 housing units in 23219.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 3,003 87.47%
Vacant 430 12.53%

80.95% of the total 3,433 housing units in 23219 are rental units. This is approximately 2,779 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 223 are occupied by the owner - or 6.50% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 23219 is $1,218.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 23219 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
    1
  • Less than $500
    376
  • $500 to $999
    400
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    1,308
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    525
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    151
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    19

Property Value

The median value of a property in 23219 is $220,400.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 23219 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    0
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    0
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    20
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    58
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    82
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    63
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    0
  • $1,000,000 or more
    0

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 23219. The chart below shows the number of properties in 23219 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    1,733
  • 1940 to 1949
    284
  • 1950 to 1959
    257
  • 1960 to 1969
    103
  • 1970 to 1979
    261
  • 1980 to 1989
    113
  • 1990 to 1999
    92
  • 2000 to 2009
    400
  • 2010 to 2013
    190
  • 2014 or later
    0

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 23219 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    918
  • 1 vehicle available
    1,478
  • 2 vehicles available
    516
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    91

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 23219 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 23219 that commute to work in a particular way.

18.1 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 23219.

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
    78
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    504
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    466
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    549
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    242
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    127
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    235
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    26
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    91
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    13
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    61
  • 90 or more minutes
    23

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 23219 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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