ZIP Code 23225 — Richmond city, VA Demographics & Data

ZIP code 23225 covers Richmond, VA in Richmond city with a population of about 42,223.

At a glance, the area shows median age of 36.2 versus a U.S. median of about 38.9.

It sits in telephone area code 804; U.S. House district VA-4; the RICHMOND - PETERSBURG media market.

Richmond, VA sits in a university / college context (near galen health institutes-richmond (1.2 mi)). Expect stronger interest in student housing, rentals, walkability, transit, and a younger adult age mix versus typical suburban ZIPs.

Median household income in ZIP 23225 is about $60,865 — about 19% below the U.S. median ($75,149).

On socioeconomic markers, US5 shows a poverty rate of 13.9%; unemployment rate near 5.8%; 41.1% of adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (about 7.4 points above the national share (33.7%)).

Labor and commute patterns include leading industry context around Healthcare, Retail trade, and Education; about 14.3% of workers reporting work-from-home (roughly in line with 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 $292,800 — about 16% below the U.S. median home value ($348,079).

Housing tenure and rents show median gross rent around $1,119 (about 4% below the U.S. median rent ($1,163)), and owner-occupancy near 48.4% (about 17.0 points below the national owner-occupancy rate (65.4%)).

To comfortably buy a median-priced home in ZIP 23225 in Richmond, VA, a household would need roughly $81,000 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 $1,881. That is about 33% above the local median household income ($60,865), so the median earner would likely stretch or need a larger down payment. Rates, taxes, insurance, and HOA fees vary — treat this as a planning estimate, not a lender quote.

Climate normals for Richmond city, VA show little to no average snow and around 45.5 inches of annual precipitation.

IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 2,383 for ZIP 23225 (Richmond city, VA) on US5’s published series — a signal of people/tax filers moving in relative to those leaving. Inflows often track job growth, housing demand, or lifestyle migration; treat the figure as a directional indicator rather than a precise headcount.