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Richmond city, VA

ZIP 23221 — People & Community

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Middle ClassLow Snow AreaRemote Work Hub

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 23221

23221 has a population of 14,180 with a median age of 36.3 yrs (47.5% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
85.3%+39% vs US avg
x
Black
5.1%-59% vs US avg
x
Asian
1.3%-77% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
4.3%-77% vs US avg
x
Other / Two+
3.9%
x
Age Groups
0–17
12.8%-42% vs US avg
x
18–64
74.3%+20% vs US avg
x
65+
12.9%-21% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
2.3%-79% vs US avg
x
High school
5.8%-78% vs US avg
x
Some college
16.1%-44% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
75.8%+125% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
41.2%-14% vs US avg
x
Never married
46.3%+37% vs US avg
x
Divorced
9.2%-11% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
3.3%
x
Diversity Index
27/100

Higher = more diverse (Simpson index from race/ethnicity)

Social & household profile

Poverty, nativity, veterans, disability, family structure, and births (ACS).

Poverty Rate
6.4%-44% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
19.6%+41% vs US avg
x
Veterans
3.1%-49% vs US avg
x
Disability
7.9%-41% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
7.1%-12% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
18.0%+211% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
EnglishGermanIrish

Health & Community Indicators in 23221

Poverty Rate
6.4%-44% vs US avg
x
Veterans
3.1%-49% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
19.6%+41% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
7.1%-12% vs US avg
x
Disability
7.9%-41% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
3.1%-61% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
4.0%-66% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.4%-96% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
18.0%+211% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population14,180
Median age36.3
Poverty rate6.4%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White85.3%
Hispanic4.3%
Black5.1%
Asian1.3%
Foreign-born19.6%