What to know about ZIP 23804
ZIP code 23804 covers ZIP 23804 with a population of about 2,970.
At a glance, the area shows median age of 48.0 versus a U.S. median of about 38.9.
It sits in the RICHMOND - PETERSBURG media market.
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ZIP Code 23804 — undefined, undefined Demographics & Data
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.
Working Class
At a glance
Population
2,970
Density
N/A
Median income
$43,620
-42% vs US avg
Home value
$190,800
-45% vs US avg
Median rent
$867
-25% vs US avg
Timezone
N/A
Overview of ZIP Code 23804
Income and economy in ZIP 23804
Median household income in ZIP 23804 is about $43,620 — about 42% below the U.S. median ($75,149).
On socioeconomic markers, US5 shows a poverty rate of 25.9%; unemployment rate near 4.0%; 34.3% of adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (roughly in line with the national share (33.7%)).
Labor and commute patterns include leading industry context around Healthcare, Education, and Administrative support; about 5.2% of workers reporting work-from-home (about 10.0 points below the U.S. share (15.2%)); a mean commute of about 180.0 minutes (U.S. average near 26.8).
Housing and affordability in ZIP 23804
Median home value is about $190,800 — about 45% below the U.S. median home value ($348,079).
Housing tenure and rents show median gross rent around $867 (about 25% below the U.S. median rent ($1,163)), and owner-occupancy near 22.1% (about 43.3 points below the national owner-occupancy rate (65.4%)).
To comfortably buy a median-priced home in ZIP 23804, a household would need roughly $53,000 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 $1,226. That is about 22% above the local median household income ($43,620), 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.