23226 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 23226, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

23226 is a zip code in Henrico County and Richmond city, Virginia, which covers Brookland, Three Chopt, Tuckahoe, and Richmond, with a total population of 15,925 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 23226 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 23226.

The estimated population of people living in 23226 is 15,925, with a median age of 40.3.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 23226 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
15,925
 -3.2% +0.79%
2020
16,452
 -0.04% -
2019
16,458
+2.41%
-
2018
16,071
+1.72%
-
2017
15,800
 - -

Population of 23226 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 23226 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
85.5%
83.3%
 +2.64%
Black/African American
2.8%
6.7%
 -58.21%
Native
0.4%
0.2%
 +100.00%
Hispanic
4.7%
4.5%
 +4.44%
Asian
3.6%
3.7%
 -2.70%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
2.7%
1.6%
 +68.75%
Other
0.3%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 23226 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 23226 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 23226 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 23226 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 40.3 +0.75% 39.5 +0.77% 41.6 -0.95%
2020 40 +4.17% 39.2 +5.09% 42 +6.06%
2019 38.4 -1.29% 37.3 +2.47% 39.6 -2.7%
2018 38.9 +0.52% 36.4 -0.27% 40.7 +0.49%
2017 38.7 - 36.5 - 40.5 -

The median age of the 23226 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 23226 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 9 773 -11.43% 805 1.17% 650 804
10 to 19 858 +18.79% 660 -3.39% 1,018 621
20 to 29 1,207 -39.54% 1,366 -22.85% 792 1,066
30 to 39 1,237 +5.22% 1,237 +31.22% 1,296 1,663
40 to 49 1,042 -11.36% 1,233 -13.74% 922 1,070
50 to 59 922 +6.79% 1,073 -9.55% 969 973
60 to 69 707 +6.02% 943 +12.74% 744 1,067
70+ 754 +33.44% 983 +25.29% 1,025 1,245

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 23226 zip code is $116,382.00.

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 23226.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $134,839.00
  • 45 to 64
    $125,000.00
  • 65 and over
    $93,255.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 23226 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 23226, 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 23226 is currently $171,349.00.

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.

27.17% of households in 23226 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 23226 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    7.31%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    11.67%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    13.47%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    10.49%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    19.80%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    10.08%
  • $200,000 or more
    27.17%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 23226 is $78,807.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 23226 by the total population of 23226.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 23226 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 23226 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
    30.97%
  • Bachelor's degree
    55.83%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    3.72%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    8.81%
  • Less than high school diploma
    0.67%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 23226 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 23226 zip over the age of 16 is 13,459.

Of those people, a total of 71.50% 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 23226 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 23226 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 627 37.80% 6.30%
20 to 24 years 509 92.50% 0.40%
25 to 29 years 1,349 96.70% 4.80%
30 to 34 years 1,504 90.70% 1.30%
35 to 44 years 2,535 90.50% 0.70%
45 to 54 years 1,831 82.40% 1.90%
55 to 59 years 1,023 83.80% 0.70%
60 to 64 years 1,145 69.30% 0.00%
65 to 74 years 1,649 34.90% 3.10%
75 years and over 1,287 17.10% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 23226. 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 11,938 70.60% 1.40%
Black or African American 449 83.70% 7.70%
American Indian and Alaska Native 46 95.70% 0.00%
Asian 543 74.00% 1.50%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 139 75.50% 0.00%
Two or more races 344 78.20% 3.70%
Hispanic or Latino 590 77.30% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 11,561 70.40% 1.50%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 23226 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 23226 is 9,411, with median earnings of $66,045.00.

Women in 23226 are earning approximately 74.20% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 9,411 $66,045.00
Male 4,696 $77,330.00
Female 4,715 $57,383.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 23226 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 1,775 $104,730.00
Business and Financial 1,073 $93,809.00
Computer and Mathematical 440 $79,359.00
Architecture and Engineering 140 $73,906.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 83 $48,625.00
Community and Social Service 209 $51,250.00
Legal 562 $106,012.00
Educational and Library 788 $54,044.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 394 $34,754.00
Healthcare Practitioners 759 $94,648.00
Healthcare Support 152 $24,189.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 60 $67,692.00
Law Enforcement 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 197 $25,094.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 152 $7,984.00
Personal Care and Service 191 $32,404.00
Sales 896 $72,404.00
Office and Administrative Support 717 $41,347.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 17 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 323 $52,372.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 115 $31,518.00
Production 105 $35,455.00
Transportation and Material Moving 133 $13,618.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 23226 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 23226.

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 1,061 $123,750.00 714 $86,406.00
Business and Financial 531 $105,563.00 542 $92,933.00
Computer and Mathematical 335 $77,702.00 105 $92,109.00
Architecture and Engineering 115 $65,313.00 25 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 72 $48,750.00 11 $0.00
Community and Social Service 20 $0.00 189 $35,417.00
Legal 320 $179,038.00 242 $75,000.00
Educational and Library 248 $59,583.00 540 $52,700.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 103 $34,315.00 291 $43,125.00
Healthcare Practitioners 250 $250,001.00 509 $71,776.00
Healthcare Support 0 $0.00 152 $24,189.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 37 $67,386.00 23 $0.00
Law Enforcement 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 75 $18,194.00 122 $25,500.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 33 $35,972.00 119 $7,120.00
Personal Care and Service 65 $15,956.00 126 $35,000.00
Sales 563 $87,031.00 333 $47,404.00
Office and Administrative Support 184 $43,676.00 533 $40,409.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00 17 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 323 $52,372.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 115 $31,518.00 0 $0.00
Production 47 $44,167.00 58 $32,500.00
Transportation and Material Moving 86 $30,568.00 47 $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 7,328 households in 23226, 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 4,380 families living in the 23226 zip code with an average family size of 2.73 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 23226:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 3,653 144 583 2,948
Average Household Size 2.78 2.61 2.57 1.3
Total Families 3,653 144 583 0
Average Household Size 2.77 2.58 2.52 0

Poverty

Of the 4,380 families living in 23226, 1.30% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 23226:

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 7,887 housing units in 23226.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 7,328 92.91%
Vacant 559 7.09%

19.39% of the total 7,887 housing units in 23226 are rental units. This is approximately 1,529 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 5,752 are occupied by the owner - or 72.93% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 23226 is $1,619.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 23226 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
    47
  • Less than $500
    0
  • $500 to $999
    153
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    472
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    588
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    217
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    44
  • $3,000 or more
    55

Property Value

The median value of a property in 23226 is $412,400.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 23226 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    17
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    0
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    83
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    281
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    1,090
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    2,062
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    1,532
  • $1,000,000 or more
    687

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 23226. The chart below shows the number of properties in 23226 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    1,885
  • 1940 to 1949
    1,469
  • 1950 to 1959
    2,133
  • 1960 to 1969
    517
  • 1970 to 1979
    346
  • 1980 to 1989
    373
  • 1990 to 1999
    365
  • 2000 to 2009
    607
  • 2010 to 2013
    192
  • 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 23226 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    123
  • 1 vehicle available
    2,382
  • 2 vehicles available
    3,359
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    1,464

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 23226 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 23226 that commute to work in a particular way.

18.6 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 23226.

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
    197
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    978
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    1,480
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    2,079
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    1,364
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    384
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    810
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    60
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    55
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    143
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    159
  • 90 or more minutes
    64

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 23226 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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