🇺🇸 United States ZIP Code

STANDARD

23238

Henrico

ZIP Code 23238 is a standard zip code serving Henrico, Henrico, Virginia (VA), in Henrico County, United States. It has an estimated population of 25,134 with a median household income of $64,927. 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: 37.520000
Longitude: -77.436900

Geographic Details

Land Area: 21.47 mi²
Water Area: 0.96 mi²
Population Density: 1171.0 people per mi² (80th percentile)
Bounding Box: 37.631979°N, 37.558623°S, -77.575982°E, -77.740656°W

With 25,134 residents spread across 21.47 square miles, this area has a population density of 1171.0 people per square mile.

Demographics

25,134

Population

85th percentile

$64,927

Median Income

80th percentile

$271,100

Median Home Value

85th percentile

21.47 mi²

Land Area

The median household income in 23238 is $64,927, and the median home value is $271,100. This places the area in the top 25% nationally for household income.

Housing

11,598

Total Units

10,879

Occupied Units

93.8%

Occupancy Rate

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