23230 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 23230, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

23230 is a zip code in Henrico County and Richmond city, Virginia, which covers Brookland, Three Chopt, and Richmond, with a total population of 7,395 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 23230 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 23230.

The estimated population of people living in 23230 is 7,395, with a median age of 38.2.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 23230 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
7,395
+5.75%
+17.94%
2020
6,993
+1.78%
-
2019
6,871
+5.63%
-
2018
6,505
+3.75%
-
2017
6,270
 - -

Population of 23230 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 23230 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
62%
67.2%
 -7.74%
Black/African American
15.5%
17.6%
 -11.93%
Native
0%
0.2%
 -100.00%
Hispanic
12%
6.2%
 +93.55%
Asian
7.2%
4.1%
 +75.61%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
1.2%
 -100.00%
Two Or More Races
3.1%
3.3%
 -6.06%
Other
0.3%
0.2%
 +50.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 23230 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 23230 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 23230 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 23230 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 38.2 +0.26% 36.4 +10.3% 44 -9.47%
2020 38.1 +0.53% 33 -3.79% 48.6 +9.95%
2019 37.9 -6.19% 34.3 -5.77% 44.2 -7.14%
2018 40.4 -1.94% 36.4 -1.36% 47.6 +0.42%
2017 41.2 - 36.9 - 47.4 -

The median age of the 23230 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 23230 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 9 135 +24.99% 299 -48.4% 170 171
10 to 19 263 +26.46% 209 4.16% 338 199
20 to 29 626 +38.3% 666 +26.62% 889 836
30 to 39 469 +62.28% 403 +18.12% 817 472
40 to 49 432 -30.81% 355 +64.04% 310 625
50 to 59 302 +111.91% 372 +4.29% 755 384
60 to 69 315 4.73% 563 -15.88% 311 468
70+ 181 +18.99% 680 -38.32% 205 445

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 23230 zip code is $64,981.00.

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 23230.

  • Under 25
    $34,112.00
  • 25 to 44
    $83,068.00
  • 45 to 64
    $75,092.00
  • 65 and over
    $31,600.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 23230 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 23230, 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 23230 is currently $80,669.00.

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.

7.27% of households in 23230 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 23230 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    19.85%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    18.13%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    17.32%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    14.58%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    16.34%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    6.51%
  • $200,000 or more
    7.27%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 23230 is $45,084.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 23230 by the total population of 23230.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 23230 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 23230 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
    20.64%
  • Bachelor's degree
    48.59%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    5.02%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    22.01%
  • Less than high school diploma
    3.75%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 23230 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 23230 zip over the age of 16 is 6,700.

Of those people, a total of 76.50% 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 23230 is 72.10%.

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 23230 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 183 44.80% 26.80%
20 to 24 years 695 74.40% 12.10%
25 to 29 years 1,030 95.10% 0.00%
30 to 34 years 744 94.90% 0.00%
35 to 44 years 854 83.80% 8.20%
45 to 54 years 1,101 91.40% 0.00%
55 to 59 years 664 89.30% 10.60%
60 to 64 years 481 58.40% 0.00%
65 to 74 years 493 40.00% 27.40%
75 years and over 455 10.80% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 23230. 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 4,492 75.00% 2.20%
Black or African American 1,035 70.80% 9.40%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0 0.00% 0.00%
Asian 479 82.50% 8.40%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 324 95.10% 24.00%
Two or more races 370 87.30% 3.10%
Hispanic or Latino 689 88.80% 18.50%
Not Hispanic or Latino 4,248 74.80% 1.10%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 23230 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 23230 is 4,833, with median earnings of $49,100.00.

Women in 23230 are earning approximately 78.20% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 4,833 $49,100.00
Male 2,576 $56,348.00
Female 2,257 $44,059.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 23230 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 483 $76,415.00
Business and Financial 576 $81,576.00
Computer and Mathematical 274 $87,292.00
Architecture and Engineering 62 $69,250.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 84 $50,833.00
Community and Social Service 21 $0.00
Legal 162 $123,250.00
Educational and Library 369 $26,813.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 198 $36,418.00
Healthcare Practitioners 450 $79,250.00
Healthcare Support 73 $7,679.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 24 $31,250.00
Law Enforcement 29 $40,694.00
Food Preparation and Serving 209 $27,813.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 214 $15,064.00
Personal Care and Service 115 $15,885.00
Sales 357 $62,946.00
Office and Administrative Support 442 $39,605.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 14 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 273 $45,993.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 19 $0.00
Production 95 $33,750.00
Transportation and Material Moving 162 $40,996.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 23230 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 23230.

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 266 $78,043.00 217 $76,232.00
Business and Financial 216 $90,714.00 360 $80,455.00
Computer and Mathematical 239 $89,135.00 35 $69,107.00
Architecture and Engineering 58 $68,750.00 4 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 13 $0.00 71 $32,219.00
Community and Social Service 14 $0.00 7 $0.00
Legal 124 $180,405.00 38 $53,750.00
Educational and Library 63 $75,524.00 306 $24,660.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 143 $36,250.00 55 $44,107.00
Healthcare Practitioners 213 $124,954.00 237 $47,228.00
Healthcare Support 3 $0.00 70 $2,499.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 24 $31,250.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 21 $0.00 8 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 115 $28,958.00 94 $19,286.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 79 $21,250.00 135 $14,647.00
Personal Care and Service 34 $16,765.00 81 $14,417.00
Sales 205 $73,036.00 152 $51,250.00
Office and Administrative Support 139 $32,321.00 303 $39,934.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 14 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 273 $45,993.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 7 $0.00 12 $0.00
Production 69 $34,728.00 26 $19,531.00
Transportation and Material Moving 153 $41,095.00 9 $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 3,794 households in 23230, with an average household size of 1.92 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 1,274 families living in the 23230 zip code with an average family size of 2.94 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 23230:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 870 102 302 2,520
Average Household Size 2.6 2.73 4.67 1.33
Total Families 870 102 302 0
Average Household Size 2.57 2.42 4.17 0

Poverty

Of the 1,274 families living in 23230, 7.40% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 23230:

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 4,158 housing units in 23230.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 3,794 91.25%
Vacant 364 8.75%

55.89% of the total 4,158 housing units in 23230 are rental units. This is approximately 2,324 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 1,457 are occupied by the owner - or 35.04% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 23230 is $1,341.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 23230 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
    13
  • Less than $500
    15
  • $500 to $999
    311
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    1,247
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    676
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    75
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in 23230 is $269,700.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 23230 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    13
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    4
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    169
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    320
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    336
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    407
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    208
  • $1,000,000 or more
    0

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 23230. The chart below shows the number of properties in 23230 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    697
  • 1940 to 1949
    249
  • 1950 to 1959
    1,418
  • 1960 to 1969
    330
  • 1970 to 1979
    198
  • 1980 to 1989
    196
  • 1990 to 1999
    234
  • 2000 to 2009
    217
  • 2010 to 2013
    570
  • 2014 or later
    49

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 23230 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    488
  • 1 vehicle available
    1,617
  • 2 vehicles available
    1,106
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    583

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 23230 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 23230 that commute to work in a particular way.

21.3 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 23230.

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
    114
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    695
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    642
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    925
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    638
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    244
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    362
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    73
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    45
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    96
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    39
  • 90 or more minutes
    128

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 23230 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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