23237 ZIP Code, Richmond, VA
23237 is a ZIP code in Richmond, Virginia in Chesterfield County. It covers 22 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 23234, 23831 and 23224. 27,126 people live here in 9,581 households. At about 1,257 people per square mile it has suburban density, and most homes are owner-occupied (70%). Median household income is $79,606, below the Virginia median of $93,170.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Richmond, VA
- County: Chesterfield County
- Land area: 22 sq mi
- Population: 27,126
- Median household income: $79,606
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 27,126 |
| Households | 9,581 |
| Median household income | $79,606 |
| Income per person | $33,374 |
| Median age | 36.8 |
| Homeowners | 70.3% |
| Median home value | $277,100 |
| Median rent | $1,295 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 23.0% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 25.7 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 34.8% |
| Moved in the past year | 4.9% |
| Below the poverty line | 10.4% |
| Broadband internet | 91.4% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 23.9% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 4.8% |
| $10–15K | 3.3% |
| $15–25K | 8.5% |
| $25–35K | 5.3% |
| $35–50K | 8.1% |
| $50–75K | 16.7% |
| $75–100K | 14.7% |
| $100–150K | 20.8% |
| $150–200K | 12.3% |
| $200K+ | 5.4% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 14.4% |
| 10–19 | 14.1% |
| 20–24 | 4.3% |
| 25–34 | 15.0% |
| 35–44 | 13.7% |
| 45–54 | 11.6% |
| 55–64 | 11.8% |
| 65–74 | 9.6% |
| 75+ | 5.4% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 46.4% |
| Owned outright | 21.4% |
| Rented | 28.3% |
| Vacant | 3.9% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 82.5% |
| Townhome | 4.7% |
| 2–4 units | 4.3% |
| 5–19 units | 1.2% |
| 20+ units | 4.7% |
| Mobile / other | 2.6% |
Businesses in 23237
515 business establishments with 10,993 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Construction: 115
- Retail Trade: 61
- Wholesale Trade: 49
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 45
- Transportation and Warehousing: 42
- Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services: 38
- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services: 33
- Health Care and Social Assistance: 31
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 23234 — Richmond city, VA (3.6 mi)
- 23831 — Chester CDP, VA (3.8 mi)
- 23224 — Richmond city, VA (6.7 mi)
- 23832 (7.5 mi)
- 23836 — Enon CDP, VA (7.7 mi)
- 23834 — Colonial Heights city, VA (8.2 mi)
- 23231 — Montrose CDP, VA (8.3 mi)
- 23225 — Richmond city, VA (8.7 mi)
Areas that include 23237
- Richmond, VA ZIP codes — 18 ZIP codes
- Meadowbrook, VA ZIP codes — 2 ZIP codes
- Bellwood, VA ZIP codes — 1 ZIP code
- Bensley, VA ZIP codes — 2 ZIP codes
- Chesterfield County ZIP codes — 15 ZIP codes
- Virginia ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 4 of 15: highest share of households with children in Chesterfield County
- No. 4 of 15: lowest median age in Chesterfield County
- No. 5 of 15: highest median household income in Richmond, VA
- No. 4 of 15: highest share of owner-occupied homes in Richmond, VA
- No. 1 of 15: highest share of households with children in Richmond, VA
- No. 3 of 15: fastest population growth in Richmond, VA
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 23237, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 23237 in?
- 23237 is a Richmond, VA mailing address. By land area, 27% lies inside Bellwood, 13% lies inside Meadowbrook, 2% lies inside Chester and 1% lies inside Bensley; the rest is outside any Census-defined city or community.
- What county is 23237 in?
- 23237 is in Chesterfield County.
- What is the population of 23237?
- About 27,126 people (±1,713), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 24,906.
- What is the median household income in 23237?
- $79,606 (±$4,855), compared with $93,170 for Virginia as a whole. Half the households in the ZIP code earn more and half earn less.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in 23237?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 23237 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 23237?
- The closest, measured center to center: 23234 (3.6 mi, Richmond), 23831 (3.8 mi, Chester), 23224 (6.7 mi, Richmond), 23832 (7.5 mi), 23836 (7.7 mi, Enon) and 23834 (8.2 mi, Colonial Heights).
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