23220 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 23220, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

23220 is a zip code in Richmond city, Virginia, which covers Richmond, with a total population of 33,965 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 23220 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 23220.

The estimated population of people living in 23220 is 33,965, with a median age of 27.2.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 23220 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
33,965
 -2.55% -1.29%
2020
34,853
 -0.23% -
2019
34,934
+1.91%
-
2018
34,280
 -0.37% -
2017
34,409
 - -

Population of 23220 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 23220 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
55.2%
58.1%
 -4.99%
Black/African American
32.3%
30.8%
 +4.87%
Native
0.1%
0.1%
 0.00%
Hispanic
4.3%
3.5%
 +22.86%
Asian
3.6%
4.7%
 -23.40%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0.1%
 -100.00%
Two Or More Races
4.2%
2.6%
 +61.54%
Other
0.3%
0.2%
 +50.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 23220 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 23220 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 23220 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 23220 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 27.2 +3.82% 28.3 +4.43% 25.9 +2.37%
2020 26.2 -0.76% 27.1 -0.73% 25.3 -1.17%
2019 26.4 -0.38% 27.3 0% 25.6 -0.78%
2018 26.5 0% 27.3 +2.63% 25.8 -1.9%
2017 26.5 - 26.6 - 26.3 -

The median age of the 23220 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 23220 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 9 835 +21.85% 692 +35.47% 1,017 957
10 to 19 2,347 -20.93% 2,940 +1.44% 1,867 2,942
20 to 29 6,731 -11.66% 7,001 -5.49% 5,929 6,587
30 to 39 2,868 -2.33% 1,881 +27.03% 2,786 2,437
40 to 49 949 +18.03% 1,321 +5.69% 1,124 1,356
50 to 59 1,411 1.32% 1,506 -18.66% 1,410 1,226
60 to 69 1,049 +29.76% 1,111 +9.53% 1,353 1,203
70+ 527 +31.41% 1,240 -14.16% 699 1,072

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 23220 zip code is $47,532.00.

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 23220.

  • Under 25
    $16,221.00
  • 25 to 44
    $63,077.00
  • 45 to 64
    $54,776.00
  • 65 and over
    $39,844.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 23220 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 23220, 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 23220 is currently $84,308.00.

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.

8.07% of households in 23220 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 23220 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    30.77%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    21.14%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    14.02%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    7.43%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    12.30%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    6.27%
  • $200,000 or more
    8.07%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 23220 is $37,186.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 23220 by the total population of 23220.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 23220 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 23220 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
    19.98%
  • Bachelor's degree
    56.51%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    4.05%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    17.81%
  • Less than high school diploma
    1.65%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 23220 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 23220 zip over the age of 16 is 30,503.

Of those people, a total of 69.10% 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 23220 is 63.10%.

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 23220 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 3,321 46.50% 20.10%
20 to 24 years 7,194 69.90% 9.80%
25 to 29 years 5,322 90.30% 6.10%
30 to 34 years 3,204 90.80% 5.80%
35 to 44 years 3,069 87.30% 6.30%
45 to 54 years 2,644 76.20% 6.30%
55 to 59 years 1,422 66.70% 4.70%
60 to 64 years 1,225 53.90% 7.30%
65 to 74 years 2,157 16.70% 1.10%
75 years and over 945 13.40% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 23220. 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 18,472 74.30% 5.80%
Black or African American 8,992 57.70% 13.70%
American Indian and Alaska Native 32 71.90% 30.40%
Asian 1,206 65.70% 4.30%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 331 76.40% 13.70%
Two or more races 1,470 74.50% 7.60%
Hispanic or Latino 1,306 75.40% 9.40%
Not Hispanic or Latino 17,797 74.30% 5.70%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 23220 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 23220 is 19,250, with median earnings of $30,891.00.

Women in 23220 are earning approximately 72.50% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 19,250 $30,891.00
Male 9,340 $35,017.00
Female 9,910 $25,370.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 23220 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 1,620 $63,750.00
Business and Financial 1,261 $54,652.00
Computer and Mathematical 977 $82,457.00
Architecture and Engineering 736 $50,364.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 365 $43,750.00
Community and Social Service 501 $38,250.00
Legal 405 $87,608.00
Educational and Library 1,710 $26,905.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 653 $26,936.00
Healthcare Practitioners 1,056 $62,823.00
Healthcare Support 325 $16,125.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 132 $34,722.00
Law Enforcement 72 $44,500.00
Food Preparation and Serving 2,396 $12,491.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 211 $20,188.00
Personal Care and Service 940 $11,360.00
Sales 2,266 $25,980.00
Office and Administrative Support 1,878 $26,079.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 20 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 374 $34,115.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 225 $21,062.00
Production 352 $30,000.00
Transportation and Material Moving 367 $19,904.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 23220 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 23220.

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 781 $79,531.00 839 $56,985.00
Business and Financial 831 $58,866.00 430 $53,832.00
Computer and Mathematical 745 $94,261.00 232 $29,016.00
Architecture and Engineering 452 $63,500.00 284 $32,219.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 235 $44,250.00 130 $38,854.00
Community and Social Service 189 $33,029.00 312 $39,318.00
Legal 248 $88,171.00 157 $78,438.00
Educational and Library 544 $25,735.00 1,166 $30,104.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 293 $36,528.00 360 $24,844.00
Healthcare Practitioners 354 $65,571.00 702 $61,413.00
Healthcare Support 50 $25,606.00 275 $12,118.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 68 $30,250.00 64 $73,000.00
Law Enforcement 30 $34,688.00 42 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 1,084 $21,154.00 1,312 $10,270.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 120 $25,350.00 91 $16,354.00
Personal Care and Service 266 $8,182.00 674 $11,711.00
Sales 1,045 $43,750.00 1,221 $18,166.00
Office and Administrative Support 590 $30,367.00 1,288 $17,076.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 20 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 365 $34,288.00 9 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 196 $20,893.00 29 $0.00
Production 223 $45,206.00 129 $11,250.00
Transportation and Material Moving 260 $9,966.00 107 $31,354.00

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 14,099 households in 23220, with an average household size of 2.16 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 4,769 families living in the 23220 zip code with an average family size of 2.8 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 23220:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 2,786 462 1,521 9,330
Average Household Size 2.71 2.93 3.44 1.75
Total Families 2,786 462 1,521 0
Average Household Size 2.6 2.42 3.27 0

Poverty

Of the 4,769 families living in 23220, 13.70% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 23220:

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 16,023 housing units in 23220.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 14,099 87.99%
Vacant 1,924 12.01%

57.08% of the total 16,023 housing units in 23220 are rental units. This is approximately 9,146 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 4,792 are occupied by the owner - or 29.91% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 23220 is $1,187.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 23220 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
    161
  • Less than $500
    1,034
  • $500 to $999
    2,226
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    3,207
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    1,881
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    536
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    138
  • $3,000 or more
    124

Property Value

The median value of a property in 23220 is $340,900.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 23220 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    32
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    168
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    317
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    599
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    956
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    1,176
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    1,417
  • $1,000,000 or more
    127

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 23220. The chart below shows the number of properties in 23220 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    7,986
  • 1940 to 1949
    1,199
  • 1950 to 1959
    1,051
  • 1960 to 1969
    1,046
  • 1970 to 1979
    1,133
  • 1980 to 1989
    612
  • 1990 to 1999
    664
  • 2000 to 2009
    1,154
  • 2010 to 2013
    1,178
  • 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 23220 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    2,604
  • 1 vehicle available
    5,651
  • 2 vehicles available
    4,316
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    1,528

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 23220 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 23220 that commute to work in a particular way.

19.6 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 23220.

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
    429
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    2,133
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    3,182
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    3,894
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    2,969
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    1,097
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    1,619
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    179
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    148
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    242
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    428
  • 90 or more minutes
    230

Summary

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