What to know about ZIP 23218
ZIP code 23218 covers ZIP 23218 with a population of about 2,067.
At a glance, the area shows median age of 32.8 versus a U.S. median of about 38.9.
It sits in the RICHMOND - PETERSBURG media market.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.
ZIP code 23218 covers ZIP 23218 with a population of about 2,067.
At a glance, the area shows median age of 32.8 versus a U.S. median of about 38.9.
It sits in the RICHMOND - PETERSBURG media market.
Median household income in ZIP 23218 is about $70,651 — about 6% below the U.S. median ($75,149).
On socioeconomic markers, US5 shows a poverty rate of 12.1%; unemployment rate near 0.2%; 79.1% of adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (about 45.4 points above the national share (33.7%)).
Labor and commute patterns include leading industry context around Healthcare, Public administration, and Professional services; about 21.2% of workers reporting work-from-home (about 6.0 points above the U.S. share (15.2%)); a mean commute of about 180.0 minutes (U.S. average near 26.8).
Median home value is about $288,900 — about 17% below the U.S. median home value ($348,079).
Housing tenure and rents show median gross rent around $1,605 (about 38% above the U.S. median rent ($1,163)), and owner-occupancy near 10.5% (about 54.9 points below the national owner-occupancy rate (65.4%)).
To comfortably buy a median-priced home in ZIP 23218, a household would need roughly $80,000 in annual income under a 20% down, 30-year loan at 6.8% (illustrative), keeping housing costs near 28% of income. Estimated monthly PITI is about $1,856. That is roughly in line with the local median household income ($70,651). Rates, taxes, insurance, and HOA fees vary — treat this as a planning estimate, not a lender quote.