23221 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 23221, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

23221 is a zip code in Richmond city, Virginia, which covers Richmond, with a total population of 14,363 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 23221 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 23221.

The estimated population of people living in 23221 is 14,363, with a median age of 35.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 23221 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
14,363
 -1.75% -6.45%
2020
14,619
 -1.5% -
2019
14,842
 -0.61% -
2018
14,933
 -2.74% -
2017
15,354
 - -

Population of 23221 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 23221 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
86.9%
83.9%
 +3.58%
Black/African American
4.3%
9.3%
 -53.76%
Native
0.4%
0%
 0.00%
Hispanic
2.9%
2.3%
 +26.09%
Asian
2.8%
2.2%
 +27.27%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
1.7%
2.1%
 -19.05%
Other
1.1%
0.3%
 +266.67%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 23221 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 23221 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 23221 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 23221 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 35 +1.16% 35.6 +1.42% 34.6 +0.58%
2020 34.6 -1.7% 35.1 -2.5% 34.4 -0.86%
2019 35.2 +1.73% 36 +2.27% 34.7 +1.76%
2018 34.6 +2.06% 35.2 +0.28% 34.1 +2.71%
2017 33.9 - 35.1 - 33.2 -

The median age of the 23221 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 23221 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 9 685 -23.49% 614 2.98% 521 614
10 to 19 385 -4.42% 443 -5.95% 366 390
20 to 29 1,363 +4.74% 2,240 -28.26% 1,422 1,665
30 to 39 1,750 -7.28% 1,753 -6.02% 1,610 1,642
40 to 49 768 +14.86% 968 -5.08% 886 911
50 to 59 867 -8.89% 801 +13.33% 792 885
60 to 69 591 +22.39% 855 -17.75% 716 697
70+ 552 -3.38% 719 +1.08% 522 724

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 23221 zip code is $87,218.00.

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 23221.

  • Under 25
    $70,870.00
  • 25 to 44
    $85,815.00
  • 45 to 64
    $119,583.00
  • 65 and over
    $80,474.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 23221 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 23221, 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 23221 is currently $139,958.00.

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.

19.73% of households in 23221 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 23221 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    7.31%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    17.32%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    17.70%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    12.85%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    17.29%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    7.80%
  • $200,000 or more
    19.73%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 23221 is $73,248.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 23221 by the total population of 23221.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 23221 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 23221 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
    28.39%
  • Bachelor's degree
    60.25%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    3.31%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    7.38%
  • Less than high school diploma
    0.67%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 23221 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 23221 zip over the age of 16 is 12,740.

Of those people, a total of 78.80% 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 23221 is 76.70%.

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 23221 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 268 42.90% 20.00%
20 to 24 years 814 90.30% 4.50%
25 to 29 years 2,273 93.20% 1.70%
30 to 34 years 2,190 95.50% 0.70%
35 to 44 years 2,079 92.40% 1.80%
45 to 54 years 1,685 81.60% 2.40%
55 to 59 years 772 77.70% 2.00%
60 to 64 years 868 77.50% 0.00%
65 to 74 years 1,089 35.70% 1.50%
75 years and over 702 3.30% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 23221. 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 11,431 79.80% 1.90%
Black or African American 584 60.80% 1.90%
American Indian and Alaska Native 29 17.20% 0.00%
Asian 334 76.30% 3.90%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 79 87.30% 0.00%
Two or more races 283 81.60% 1.30%
Hispanic or Latino 350 63.70% 5.40%
Not Hispanic or Latino 11,219 80.20% 1.80%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 23221 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 23221 is 9,766, with median earnings of $54,940.00.

Women in 23221 are earning approximately 77.20% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 9,766 $54,940.00
Male 4,691 $64,290.00
Female 5,075 $49,605.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 23221 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 1,397 $81,215.00
Business and Financial 1,217 $86,806.00
Computer and Mathematical 488 $71,458.00
Architecture and Engineering 170 $59,324.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 306 $56,438.00
Community and Social Service 139 $49,875.00
Legal 456 $118,333.00
Educational and Library 735 $49,493.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 379 $40,034.00
Healthcare Practitioners 841 $69,063.00
Healthcare Support 230 $29,737.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 22 $118,167.00
Law Enforcement 6 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 426 $28,311.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 73 $5,938.00
Personal Care and Service 272 $31,382.00
Sales 1,042 $48,063.00
Office and Administrative Support 749 $45,461.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 274 $31,005.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 100 $44,000.00
Production 173 $43,375.00
Transportation and Material Moving 115 $34,844.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 23221 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 23221.

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 610 $105,833.00 787 $69,598.00
Business and Financial 525 $124,013.00 692 $66,579.00
Computer and Mathematical 378 $73,125.00 110 $53,780.00
Architecture and Engineering 133 $59,899.00 37 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 136 $51,522.00 170 $62,222.00
Community and Social Service 23 $91,146.00 116 $46,786.00
Legal 272 $137,292.00 184 $74,167.00
Educational and Library 198 $53,523.00 537 $47,804.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 175 $31,066.00 204 $49,286.00
Healthcare Practitioners 234 $79,167.00 607 $68,813.00
Healthcare Support 43 $44,375.00 187 $28,355.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 22 $118,167.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 6 $0.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 232 $30,978.00 194 $26,181.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 58 $5,250.00 15 $9,464.00
Personal Care and Service 22 $58,750.00 250 $31,316.00
Sales 589 $63,343.00 453 $20,250.00
Office and Administrative Support 320 $55,875.00 429 $42,009.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 267 $30,910.00 7 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 100 $44,000.00 0 $0.00
Production 127 $42,344.00 46 $43,500.00
Transportation and Material Moving 81 $39,083.00 34 $2,499.00

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 7,419 households in 23221, with an average household size of 1.93 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 2,974 families living in the 23221 zip code with an average family size of 2.65 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 23221:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 2,496 167 311 4,445
Average Household Size 2.72 2.87 2.32 1.42
Total Families 2,496 167 311 0
Average Household Size 2.71 2.54 2.21 0

Poverty

Of the 2,974 families living in 23221, 0.40% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 23221:

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 7,787 housing units in 23221.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 7,419 95.27%
Vacant 368 4.73%

45.76% of the total 7,787 housing units in 23221 are rental units. This is approximately 3,563 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 3,812 are occupied by the owner - or 48.95% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 23221 is $1,327.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 23221 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
    44
  • Less than $500
    0
  • $500 to $999
    567
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    1,862
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    886
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    181
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    57
  • $3,000 or more
    10

Property Value

The median value of a property in 23221 is $455,300.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 23221 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    30
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    32
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    64
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    202
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    511
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    1,402
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    1,143
  • $1,000,000 or more
    428

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 23221. The chart below shows the number of properties in 23221 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    3,793
  • 1940 to 1949
    1,266
  • 1950 to 1959
    1,186
  • 1960 to 1969
    666
  • 1970 to 1979
    447
  • 1980 to 1989
    149
  • 1990 to 1999
    74
  • 2000 to 2009
    56
  • 2010 to 2013
    150
  • 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 23221 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    354
  • 1 vehicle available
    3,314
  • 2 vehicles available
    2,770
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    981

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 23221 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 23221 that commute to work in a particular way.

17.8 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 23221.

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
    98
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    914
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    1,916
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    1,919
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    1,468
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    583
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    611
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    60
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    63
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    63
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    87
  • 90 or more minutes
    74

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 23221 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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