ZIP Code 23220: Population, Income, Housing

State: VA
Total population: 34,671 Household income: $61,381 Rent: $1,406

Overview

Total population
34,671
Rent
$1,406
Year built
1947
Household income
$61,381
Per capita income
$45,924
Poverty rate
25.5%
Unemployment rate
N/A
Household size
2.0 persons
Rent over 30% of income
50.4%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Demographics

State
Virginia
County
City of Richmond
City
Richmond
Total population
34,671
Adults over 25
22,474
Total households
15,564
Household size
2.0 persons

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Income & Poverty

Household income
$61,381
Per capita income
$45,924
Poverty rate
25.5%
Unemployment rate
N/A
Rent over 30% of income
50.4%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Housing

Rent
$1,406
Year built
1947
Households that rent
66.4%
Households that own
33.6%
Rooms per home (all homes)
4.4

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Race

White
56.4%
Black
30.2%
Asian
3.1%
Two or more races
8.1%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino
6%
Not Hispanic or Latino
94%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Commute

Commute rate
15,753 (79.5%)
Commute time to work
18 mins
Work from home
4,073 (20.5%)

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Education

Less than high school
20.8%
High school graduate or GED
14.5%
Some college or associate degree
6.2%
Bachelor’s degree or higher
58.5%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

 

Comparison of ZIP Code 23220 with: Richmond, VA Richmond metro area, VA Virginia United States

ZIP 23220

Total population34,671
Rent$1,406
Year built1947
Household income$61,381
Per capita income$45,924
Poverty rate25.5%
Unemployment rateN/A

Richmond, VA

Total population229,359
Rent$1,372
Year built1959
Household income$64,587
Per capita income$45,790
Poverty rate18.2%
Unemployment rate2.9%

Richmond Metro Area, VA

Total population1,341,248
Rent$1,447
Year built1984
Household income$86,679
Per capita income$47,682
Poverty rate10%
Unemployment rate3%

Virginia State

Total population8,705,170
Rent$1,579
Year built1984
Household income$93,170
Per capita income$50,666
Poverty rate9.9%
Unemployment rate2.8%

United States

Total population334,922,499
Rent$1,413
Year built1980
Household income$80,734
Per capita income$44,673
Poverty rate12.5%
Unemployment rate4%
Metric ZIP23220 CityRichmond, VAMetro AreaRichmond metro area, VAStateVirginiaCountryUnited States
Total population34,671229,3591,341,2488,705,170334,922,499
Rent$1,406$1,372$1,447$1,579$1,413
Year built19471959198419841980
Household income$61,381$64,587$86,679$93,170$80,734
Per capita income$45,924$45,790$47,682$50,666$44,673
Poverty rate25.5%18.2%10%9.9%12.5%
Unemployment rateN/A2.9%3%2.8%4%

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Summary for 23220

Rent & Income

In 23220, the typical monthly rent is $1,406 and the typical household income is $61,381. Rent here is similar to Richmond and lower than Virginia, and household income is similar to Richmond and lower than Virginia. The estimated poverty rate is 25.5%, which is higher than in both Richmond and Virginia.

Housing & Affordability

Renters make up about 66.4% of households, making this a predominantly renter area. About 50.4% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing, indicating high cost burden.

Education & Employment

Educational attainment is very high, with about 58.5% of adults holding a bachelor’s degree or higher.

 

ZIP 23220 — Rent vs Household Income

 

 

ZIP 23220 — Poverty

 

 

How ZIP 23220 compares in Virginia (101 ZIP Codes)

Metric This ZIP Rank Starts from State range
Rent $1,406 25 / 101 from lower rent $790 – $3,501
Household income $61,381 96 / 101 from higher income $47,924 – $250,001
Poverty rate 25.5% 97 / 101 from lower poverty 2% – 33.6%

Rankings are calculated among ZIP Codes in Virginia with total population > 30,000 (year 2024).

 

Detailed Ranking Explanation for ZIP Code 23220

Rent

When it comes to rent, ZIP Code 23220 ranks 25th out of 101 ZIP Codes in Virginia. Statewide, values range from $790 in ZIP 24112 up to $3,501 in ZIP 22101.

Household income

Income-wise, this area is placed 96th out of 101 ZIP Codes. Across Virginia, figures vary from $47,924 in ZIP 24540 up to $250,001 in ZIP 22101.

Poverty rate

When it comes to poverty, ZIP Code 23220 places 97th out of 101 ZIP Codes. Throughout Virginia, numbers span from 2% in ZIP 20105 up to 33.6% in ZIP 24060.

 

💰 Rent in ZIP Code 23220 (with Utilities)

Estimated Monthly Rent: $1,406 ℹ️ What’s Included:
✅ Base rent, electricity, gas, water/sewer, and heating fuels
❌ Not included: internet, cable TV, renter's insurance, parking

💡 What does this rent estimate mean?

Explanation: This estimate shows what renters typically pay each month for housing — including the apartment or home and essential utilities like heat, water, and electricity.

Included in this number: Rent plus electricity, gas, water/sewer, and heating fuel.

Not included: Internet, cable, parking, renter’s insurance, or furniture rental.

Note: This cost does not depend on the number of people living in the home.

👨‍👧‍👦 Household Income in ZIP Code 23220

Annual Household Income: $61,381

💡 What does Household Income mean?

Definition: This represents the middle value of all household incomes in the ZIP code — half of households earn less, and half earn more.

Includes: wages, salaries, self-employment income, Social Security, pensions, investments, unemployment, public assistance, and rental income.

Does NOT include: capital gains, non-cash benefits (like food stamps), or tax refunds.

Household = any group of people (or a single person) living in the same housing unit.

Example: A couple earning $40,000 and $30,000 together have a household income of $70,000. If that's in the middle of all local incomes, it's the value shown here.

📉 Poverty Rate in ZIP Code 23220

Estimated Rate: 25.5%

💡 What does the Poverty Rate represent?

Definition: The percentage of people in this area living below the federal poverty threshold.

How it works: The threshold is a dollar amount set by the U.S. Census Bureau that varies by family size and age. If a household's income is below that level, everyone in it is included in this rate.

Example: In a town of 10,000 people, if 1,500 have incomes below the poverty line, the poverty rate is 15%.

Note: This statistic only includes people living in households; it does not count those in student housing, military barracks, or nursing homes.

🏘️ Renter vs. Owner Households in ZIP Code 23220

In ZIP Code 23220, households that rent: 10,342 (66.4%)

📊 What does the renter household percentage reveal about this ZIP Code?
Household Type Count Share
Renter-Occupied 10,342 66.4%
Owner-Occupied 5,222 33.6%

Definition: This is the percentage of households that rent their home rather than own it. It includes only occupied housing units.

Why it matters: Areas with a high share of renter households often have younger populations, higher mobility, and different housing needs compared to mostly owner-occupied areas.

Example: If 65% of homes in an area are renter-occupied, it means 65 out of every 100 households rent their home.

📉 Renters Spending Over 30% of Income on Rent in ZIP Code 23220

In ZIP Code 23220, cost-burdened renters (households spending over 30% of income on housing): 5,211 (50.4%)

🏚️ What Does It Mean When Renters Spend Over 30% of Their Income on Housing?
Household Group Households Share
Cost-burdened renters (over 30%) 5,211 50.4%
Other renter households 5,131 49.6%
Total renter households 10,342 100%

Shares are calculated as a percentage of renter households.

This shows how many renters in the ZIP code are considered cost-burdened — meaning they spend more than 30% of their income on housing (rent and basic utilities).

It’s a sign that housing might be unaffordable in the area or that lower-income residents may be struggling with rent.

Data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau’s American Community Survey.

📊 Education Levels in ZIP Code 23220

Less than High School: 4,679 people (20.8%)

Includes adults who did not complete high school.

High School Graduate or GED: 3,258 people (14.5%)

Includes adults whose highest education is a high school diploma or GED.

Some College or Associate Degree: 1,387 people (6.2%)

Includes adults who attended college without completing a bachelor’s degree (some college or associate degree).

Bachelor’s Degree or Higher: 13,150 people (58.5%)

Includes adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (bachelor’s, master’s, professional, or doctoral degree).

👥 Total Adults (25+): 22,474

ℹ️ Have questions about how these statistics are calculated? See our data methodology & FAQs

 

Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates (U.S. Census Bureau) — unemployment rate from BLS. Some values are derived metrics.