23238 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 23238, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

23238 is a zip code in Goochland County and Henrico County, Virginia, which covers District 5 and Tuckahoe, with a total population of 26,964 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 23238 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 23238.

The estimated population of people living in 23238 is 26,964, with a median age of 43.4.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 23238 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
26,964
+0.01%
+3.18%
2020
26,962
+3.18%
-
2019
26,132
+0.59%
-
2018
25,979
 -0.59% -
2017
26,133
 - -

Population of 23238 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 23238 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
71.3%
76.1%
 -6.31%
Black/African American
15.5%
12.1%
 +28.10%
Native
0%
0%
 0.00%
Hispanic
6.6%
5.2%
 +26.92%
Asian
2.4%
4.5%
 -46.67%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
4%
1.6%
 +150.00%
Other
0.2%
0.4%
 -50.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 23238 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 23238 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 23238 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 23238 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 43.4 +0.93% 39.5 +2.6% 46.3 +2.21%
2020 43 -3.15% 38.5 -3.99% 45.3 -4.63%
2019 44.4 +0.23% 40.1 0% 47.5 -0.42%
2018 44.3 -0.23% 40.1 -1.47% 47.7 +0.63%
2017 44.4 - 40.7 - 47.4 -

The median age of the 23238 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 23238 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 1,740 -44.48% 1,137 +21.29% 1,064 1,380
10 to 19 1,420 +52.58% 1,415 +31.91% 2,238 1,850
20 to 29 1,569 +4.32% 1,509 -20.68% 1,633 1,212
30 to 39 1,183 +19.94% 1,781 -13.66% 1,435 1,537
40 to 49 1,375 -0.58% 1,679 +22.06% 1,355 2,036
50 to 59 1,658 -23.15% 1,747 -5.64% 1,288 1,638
60 to 69 1,728 -4.9% 2,137 -9.47% 1,575 1,926
70+ 1,476 +26.29% 2,579 +13.16% 1,894 2,903

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 23238 zip code is $83,982.00.

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 23238.

  • Under 25
    $50,901.00
  • 25 to 44
    $79,157.00
  • 45 to 64
    $114,390.00
  • 65 and over
    $68,702.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 23238 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 23238, 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 23238 is currently $119,115.00.

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.

14.80% of households in 23238 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 23238 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    12.70%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    16.87%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    16.67%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    11.57%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    17.06%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    10.34%
  • $200,000 or more
    14.80%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 23238 is $51,742.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 23238 by the total population of 23238.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 23238 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 23238 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
    23.85%
  • Bachelor's degree
    47.38%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    8.10%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    19.27%
  • Less than high school diploma
    1.40%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 23238 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 23238 zip over the age of 16 is 22,075.

Of those people, a total of 64.40% 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 23238 is 62.20%.

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 23238 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 1,643 48.90% 12.60%
20 to 24 years 1,208 83.80% 4.50%
25 to 29 years 1,637 91.80% 2.00%
30 to 34 years 1,493 95.00% 1.30%
35 to 44 years 3,252 88.70% 2.50%
45 to 54 years 3,240 88.10% 3.00%
55 to 59 years 1,304 87.80% 0.00%
60 to 64 years 1,794 69.20% 5.80%
65 to 74 years 3,698 32.80% 0.70%
75 years and over 2,806 4.90% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 23238. 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 16,827 61.20% 3.30%
Black or African American 3,235 79.60% 2.80%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0 0.00% 0.00%
Asian 625 75.50% 1.90%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 461 62.90% 0.00%
Two or more races 927 62.20% 1.70%
Hispanic or Latino 1,026 67.00% 4.40%
Not Hispanic or Latino 16,374 61.10% 3.10%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 23238 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 23238 is 13,735, with median earnings of $49,462.00.

Women in 23238 are earning approximately 76.60% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 13,735 $49,462.00
Male 6,942 $55,955.00
Female 6,793 $42,876.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 23238 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 1,910 $84,167.00
Business and Financial 1,161 $73,389.00
Computer and Mathematical 727 $88,826.00
Architecture and Engineering 356 $99,615.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 146 $47,232.00
Community and Social Service 272 $40,455.00
Legal 330 $67,083.00
Educational and Library 1,060 $48,000.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 420 $27,813.00
Healthcare Practitioners 1,034 $54,684.00
Healthcare Support 304 $37,813.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 116 $17,000.00
Law Enforcement 122 $44,667.00
Food Preparation and Serving 674 $10,078.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 290 $13,565.00
Personal Care and Service 280 $26,667.00
Sales 1,275 $38,523.00
Office and Administrative Support 1,462 $41,884.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 9 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 431 $40,609.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 274 $49,046.00
Production 220 $44,516.00
Transportation and Material Moving 234 $24,167.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 23238 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 23238.

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 1,072 $103,500.00 838 $74,605.00
Business and Financial 500 $72,000.00 661 $74,179.00
Computer and Mathematical 616 $89,848.00 111 $83,650.00
Architecture and Engineering 304 $98,462.00 52 $101,000.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 76 $78,750.00 70 $35,000.00
Community and Social Service 40 $47,174.00 232 $27,031.00
Legal 114 $34,511.00 216 $69,200.00
Educational and Library 330 $51,795.00 730 $38,400.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 185 $21,034.00 235 $70,852.00
Healthcare Practitioners 406 $103,125.00 628 $53,026.00
Healthcare Support 36 $0.00 268 $36,613.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 34 $39,667.00 82 $15,375.00
Law Enforcement 114 $44,000.00 8 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 345 $4,920.00 329 $20,688.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 102 $9,688.00 188 $13,613.00
Personal Care and Service 58 $26,500.00 222 $26,702.00
Sales 598 $73,833.00 677 $16,384.00
Office and Administrative Support 436 $41,852.00 1,026 $41,930.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 9 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 426 $40,449.00 5 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 264 $48,882.00 10 $0.00
Production 151 $56,175.00 69 $36,750.00
Transportation and Material Moving 161 $33,990.00 73 $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 11,388 households in 23238, with an average household size of 2.33 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 6,966 families living in the 23238 zip code with an average family size of 2.95 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 23238:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 5,302 268 1,396 4,422
Average Household Size 3 2.41 2.99 1.32
Total Families 5,302 268 1,396 0
Average Household Size 2.99 2.24 2.94 0

Poverty

Of the 6,966 families living in 23238, 7.50% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 23238:

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 12,170 housing units in 23238.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 11,388 93.57%
Vacant 782 6.43%

35.69% of the total 12,170 housing units in 23238 are rental units. This is approximately 4,344 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 7,019 are occupied by the owner - or 57.67% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 23238 is $1,353.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 23238 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
    25
  • Less than $500
    194
  • $500 to $999
    707
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    1,805
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    1,260
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    221
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    101
  • $3,000 or more
    56

Property Value

The median value of a property in 23238 is $326,900.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 23238 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    79
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    50
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    387
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    873
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    1,698
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    2,241
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    1,445
  • $1,000,000 or more
    246

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 23238. The chart below shows the number of properties in 23238 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    140
  • 1940 to 1949
    39
  • 1950 to 1959
    147
  • 1960 to 1969
    1,121
  • 1970 to 1979
    3,508
  • 1980 to 1989
    3,465
  • 1990 to 1999
    1,598
  • 2000 to 2009
    1,344
  • 2010 to 2013
    793
  • 2014 or later
    15

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 23238 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    728
  • 1 vehicle available
    3,992
  • 2 vehicles available
    4,355
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    2,313

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 23238 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 23238 that commute to work in a particular way.

23.4 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 23238.

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
    144
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    811
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    1,601
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    2,589
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    2,483
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    1,154
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    1,231
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    246
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    133
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    413
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    108
  • 90 or more minutes
    300

Summary

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