Zip code 23284: Richmond, Virginia

Q: What city is zip code 23284?

23284 is assigned to Richmond, Virginia. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 23284 in?

23284 is in Richmond city, Virginia.

Q: What is the population of 23284?

About 2,362 people live in 23284, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 23284?

The median household income in 23284 is $28,500.

Q: What zip codes are near 23284?

The closest zip codes to 23284 are 23220, 23260, 23261, 23269, 23282.

Residential delivery areaRichmond cityEastern Time

Population

2,362

Median household income

$29K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

—

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$1,625/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

19.2

U.S. 38.9

Land area

0.1 sq mi

18,896 people/sq mi

Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.

About 23284

23284 is a dense urban zip code in Richmond, Virginia (Richmond city), covering 0.1 sq mi of land. About 2,362 people live here, or 18,896 per square mile. The median resident is 19.2 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $28,500 a year, about 35% of the national median of $80,734. 56.3% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). 0% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $1,625 a month.

63% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 12.3 minutes each way, and 26% of workers work from home; walking is the most common way to get to work. The most common jobs among working residents are in food service; sales; and office and administrative support. 25% of households speak a language other than English at home, most often Spanish.

How 23284 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Poverty rate56.3%
99th
WeaknessU.S. 12.5% · VA 9.9%8th of 837 in VA
Unemployment rate26.8%
99th
WeaknessU.S. 5.2% · VA 4.3%5th of 846 in VA
Rent-burdened renters100%
99th
WeaknessU.S. 51.1% · VA 48.5%48th of 774 in VA
Government workers29.2%
98th
U.S. 14.5% · VA 20.5%91st of 846 in VA
Population density18,896/sq mi
97th
U.S. 95/sq mi · VA 221/sq mi4th of 852 in VA
Diversity index70.3
94th
U.S. 61.4 · VA 60.728th of 852 in VA
Bachelor's degree or higher62.9%
91st
StrengthU.S. 35.7% · VA 42.2%74th of 850 in VA
Work from home26%
90th
U.S. 15.1% · VA 18.3%110th of 848 in VA
Median gross rent$1,625
63rd
U.S. $1,413 · VA $1,579164th of 616 in VA
Uninsured rate8.6%
63rd
U.S. 8.4% · VA 6.9%213th of 846 in VA
Tech workers3.5%
61st
U.S. 3.8% · VA 6.5%304th of 846 in VA
Foreign-born residents5.5%
32nd
U.S. 14.1% · VA 13.1%293rd of 852 in VA
Self-employed workers7.7%
28th
U.S. 10% · VA 8.6%494th of 846 in VA
Population2,362
4th
U.S. 334,922,499 · VA 8,705,170472nd of 852 in VA
Broadband access80%
4th
WeaknessU.S. 91% · VA 91%619th of 836 in VA
Median household income$28,500
1st
WeaknessU.S. $80,734 · VA $93,170792nd of 796 in VA
Per capita income$5,341
1st
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · VA $50,666836th of 849 in VA
Median age19.2
1st
U.S. 38.9 · VA 39844th of 849 in VA
Homeownership rate0%
1st
WeaknessU.S. 65.2% · VA 67.3%836th of 836 in VA
Average commute12.3 min
1st
StrengthU.S. 26.4 min · VA 27.3 min786th of 799 in VA
Veterans0%
1st
U.S. 6.2% · VA 9.4%851st of 851 in VA
Housing vacancy0%
1st
U.S. 10.1% · VA 8.7%836th of 836 in VA
Residents 65 and older0%
1st
U.S. 17.2% · VA 16.7%849th of 852 in VA
Residents under 180.6%
1st
U.S. 22% · VA 21.7%823rd of 852 in VA
Median earnings per worker$5,574
1st
WeaknessU.S. $49,666 · VA $54,861825th of 834 in VA
Healthcare workers3.5%
1st
U.S. 9.7% · VA 8.5%724th of 846 in VA
Income inequality (Gini)0.290
1st
StrengthU.S. 0.483 · VA 0.471793rd of 832 in VA

Measure	23284	Richmond city	VA	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in VA
Poverty rateWeakness	56.3%	18.2%	9.9%	12.5%	99th	8th of 837
Unemployment rateWeakness	26.8%	5.7%	4.3%	5.2%	99th	5th of 846
Rent-burdened rentersWeakness	100%	52%	48.5%	51.1%	99th	48th of 774
Government workers	29.2%	16.5%	20.5%	14.5%	98th	91st of 846
Population density	18,896/sq mi	3,827/sq mi	221/sq mi	95/sq mi	97th	4th of 852
Diversity index	70.3	65	60.7	61.4	94th	28th of 852
Bachelor's degree or higherStrength	62.9%	45.6%	42.2%	35.7%	91st	74th of 850
Work from home	26%	19.5%	18.3%	15.1%	90th	110th of 848
Median gross rent	$1,625	$1,372	$1,579	$1,413	63rd	164th of 616
Uninsured rate	8.6%	8.8%	6.9%	8.4%	63rd	213th of 846
Tech workers	3.5%	4.8%	6.5%	3.8%	61st	304th of 846
Foreign-born residents	5.5%	8.4%	13.1%	14.1%	32nd	293rd of 852
Self-employed workers	7.7%	7.9%	8.6%	10%	28th	494th of 846
Population	2,362	229,359	8,705,170	334,922,499	4th	472nd of 852
Broadband accessWeakness	80%	86.2%	91%	91%	4th	619th of 836
Median household incomeWeakness	$28,500	$64,587	$93,170	$80,734	1st	792nd of 796
Per capita incomeWeakness	$5,341	$45,790	$50,666	$44,673	1st	836th of 849
Median age	19.2	34.7	39	38.9	1st	844th of 849
Homeownership rateWeakness	0%	43.5%	67.3%	65.2%	1st	836th of 836
Average commuteStrength	12.3 min	21.7 min	27.3 min	26.4 min	1st	786th of 799
Veterans	0%	5.4%	9.4%	6.2%	1st	851st of 851
Housing vacancy	0%	8.7%	8.7%	10.1%	1st	836th of 836
Residents 65 and older	0%	14.1%	16.7%	17.2%	1st	849th of 852
Residents under 18	0.6%	17.5%	21.7%	22%	1st	823rd of 852
Median earnings per workerWeakness	$5,574	$47,732	$54,861	$49,666	1st	825th of 834
Healthcare workers	3.5%	9.1%	8.5%	9.7%	1st	724th of 846
Income inequality (Gini)Strength	0.290	0.513	0.471	0.483	1st	793rd of 832

The percentile is the share of Americans who live in a zip code with a lower value, so the 50th percentile is typical. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state. Both include zip codes with at least 100 residents. Strengths and weaknesses mark measures in the best or worst fifth nationally, where higher or lower is clearly better (income, poverty, education, commute, broadband, insurance and similar). Measures like age or density are left unmarked.

People

Age

Under 5

5–17

98%

18–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–64

65–74

75+

Median age

19.2

Under 18

0.6%

65 and over

Race and ethnicity

White42%
Black31%
Hispanic8%
Asian11%
Native American0%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0%
Multiracial8%

Diversity index

70.3

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

5.5%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

63%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

75%

Spanish

25%

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 20
Average household size: 1.6
Family households: 0%
Married couples: 0%
Living alone: 55%
Veterans (of adults): 0%
Male / female: 35% / 65%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

40%

$25–50k

60%

$50–75k

$75–100k

$100–150k

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

23284

$28,500

Richmond city

$64,587

Virginia

$93,170

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$5,341

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

56.3%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.290

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

23284

—

Richmond city

$353,000

Virginia

$383,700

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

23284

$1,625

Richmond city

$1,372

Virginia

$1,579

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

2–4 units

20%

5–19 units

60%

20+ units

20%

Mobile home

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 20
Owner-occupied: 0%
Vacant: 0%
Median year built: 1964
Median rooms: 2.9
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 100%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 56.3%
Home value to income: —

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

20%

Carpooled

Transit

Walked

42%

Bicycle

Worked from home

26%

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

45%

10–19

49%

20–29

30–44

45–59

60+

Average commute

12.3 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

26.8%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

36%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Food service

21%

Sales

16%

Office and admin

12%

Education

12%

Cleaning and personal care

12%

Production

Business and finance

Arts, media and sports

Computer and math

Healthcare

Construction and repair

Police and fire

Management

0.6%

Engineering and science

Legal and social services

Farming, fishing and forestry

Transportation and moving

Industries

Education

39%

Restaurants and hotels

18%

Retail

13%

Arts and recreation

Information

Health care and social assistance

Professional and technical services

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Construction

Public administration

Other services

Admin, support and management

0.8%

Manufacturing

Finance, insurance and real estate

Wholesale

Agriculture and mining

Median earnings per worker

$5,574

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

7.7%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

29.2%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

6.3%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	23284	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$5,639	$74,888
Service	$7,847	$26,804
Sales and office	$5,991	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	—	$49,199
Production and transportation	under $2,500	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

High school

Some college

37%

Associate's

Bachelor's

63%

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 100%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 62.9%
Graduate or professional degree: 0%
Households with broadband: 80%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 80%
No internet access: 0%
Without health insurance: 8.6%
Limited-English households: 0%

Geography

City (USPS): Richmond
State: Virginia
County: Richmond city
Center point: 37.5490° N, 77.4517° W
Land area: 0.1 sq mi
Water area: under 0.1 sq mi
Time zone: Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

Cities and towns within this zip

Richmond100% of zip

Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.

Zip codes near 23284

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
23220	Richmond, VA	0.5 mi	34,671	$61,381	$473,100
23260	Richmond, VA · PO box	0.6 mi	—	—	—
23261	Richmond, VA · PO box	0.6 mi	—	—	—
23269	Richmond, VA · PO box	0.6 mi	—	—	—
23282	Richmond, VA · PO box	0.6 mi	—	—	—
23295	Richmond, VA · PO box	0.6 mi	—	—	—
23219	Richmond, VA	1.1 mi	4,062	$57,507	$380,700
23298	Richmond, VA	1.3 mi	98	—	—
23273	Henrico, VA · PO box	1.8 mi	—	—	—
23221	Richmond, VA	2.2 mi	14,402	$99,816	$582,000
23058	Glen Allen, VA · PO box	2.3 mi	—	—	—
23289	Richmond, VA · PO box	2.3 mi	—	—	—

Questions about 23284

What city is zip code 23284?

23284 is assigned to Richmond, Virginia. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 23284 in?

23284 is in Richmond city, Virginia.

What is the population of 23284?

About 2,362 people live in 23284, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 23284 in?

23284 is in Eastern Time.

What is the median household income in 23284?

The median household income in 23284 is $28,500.

What zip codes are near 23284?

The closest zip codes to 23284 are 23220, 23260, 23261, 23269, 23282.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 23284, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.