🇺🇸 United States ZIP Code

STANDARD

23229

Henrico

ZIP Code 23229 is a standard zip code serving Henrico, Henrico, Virginia (VA), in Henrico County, United States. It has an estimated population of 32,283 with a median household income of $71,638. The area falls within the America/New_York timezone.

Median Household Income vs. National Average

Location

Country: 🇺🇸 United States
State / Province: Virginia (VA)
County: Henrico
City: Henrico
Timezone: America/New_York

Coordinates

Latitude: 37.463800
Longitude: -77.398000

Geographic Details

Land Area: 14.27 mi²
Water Area: 0.61 mi²
Population Density: 2262.0 people per mi² (85th percentile)
Bounding Box: 37.632363°N, 37.555408°S, -77.531535°E, -77.634203°W

With 32,283 residents spread across 14.27 square miles, this area has a population density of 2262.0 people per square mile.

Demographics

32,283

Population

90th percentile

$71,638

Median Income

85th percentile

$277,800

Median Home Value

85th percentile

14.27 mi²

Land Area

The median household income in 23229 is $71,638, and the median home value is $277,800. This places the area in the top 25% nationally for household income.

Housing

13,736

Total Units

12,919

Occupied Units

94.1%

Occupancy Rate

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