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Zip Code 23005 Map And Demographics

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  • Population
    15,069
  • Density
    224 / sqml.
  • Med. Home Value
    $267,700
  • Med. Rent
    $938

Zip Code Rankings

The table shows the top 5 positions of zip code 23005 on our zip code ranking charts. For example, a rank of 10 means that a zip code ranks #10 on the list of the top zip codes in America for a particular value. The lists were created for all zip codes in America with the population of 1000 residents or higher.

Rank Report Value
#659 Top Zip Codes With The Highest Percentage Of College Undergrads 14.24%
#1,166 Top Zip Codes With The Most Business Establishments 1114
#2,922 Top Zip Codes With The Highest Percentage Of English Language Spoken 93%
#3,162 Top Zip Codes With The Highest Percentage Of Wealthy Families 8.94%
#3,559 Top Zip Codes With The Highest Percentage Of Rich Households 6.13%

Population breakdown by gender

Population in zip code 23005 is 15,069 residents | Male to Female ratio is 1:1.04 | Zip Code 23005 land area is 67.3751 sq. miles | Population density is 223.66 residents per square mile

Median age

  Median Age
Zip Code Median Age 42.1
Median Age - Male 39.7
Median Age - Female 43.5

Median age of zip code 23005 is 4.7% higher compared to nearby zip codes and 13.2% higher compared to the United States median age. Comparing gender-specific madian age yields the following results. Male median age of zip code 23005 is 2.3% higher compared to nearby zip codes and 10.9% higher compared to the United States male median age. Female zip code 23005 median age is 4.8% higher in comparison to nearby zip codes and 13% higher compared to female national median age average.

Population breakdown by age

Racial makeup

Race Count
White population 12137
Black or African American population 2014
Asian population 340
American Indian and Alaska Native population 100
Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander population 0
Other population 105

Region of birth

Ancestry distribution

Ancestry Percent Ancestry Percent
Arab 0.7% Czech 0.4%
Danish 0.2% Dutch 1%
English 15.4% French No Basque 2.4%
French Canadian 0.5% German 13.5%
Greek 0.5% Hungarian 0.2%
Irish 12.1% Italian 3.9%
Lithuanian 0.2% Norwegian 0.6%
Polish 1.5% Portuguese 0.3%
Russian 0.6% Scotch-Irish 3.2%
Scottish 2.9% Slovak 0.3%
Subsaharan African 0.6% Swedish 0.4%
Swiss 0.2% Ukrainian 0.4%
USA 14.2% Welsh 0.7%
West Indian No Hispanic Groups 0% Other Ancestries 22%

Family type by presence of children under 18 by age

Family Type Distribution
Total families 3883
Married couples 72.7%
Other couples 27.3%

Family and household income distribution

  Family income (%) Household income (%)
$30,000 or less 10.43% 21.38%
$30,000 and $50,000 18.52% 19.9%
$50,000 and $100,000 32.09% 29.58%
$100,000 and $200,000 30.03% 23.01%
$200,000 or more 8.94% 6.13%

Households by size

Household language

Language Spoken Percent
English language 95.92%
Spanish language 1.67%
Other European language 0.74%
Asian language 1.67%
Other language 0%

Population by housing unit

Housing Unit Percent
Total Occupied housing units 5659
Detached housing units 70.93%
Attached housing units 5.62%
2 units 1.52%
3 - 4 units 1.78%
5 - 9 units 4.54%
10 - 19 units 6.91%
20 - 49 units 2.07%
50 or more units 1.56%
Mobile homes 4.68%
Boats, RVs, Vans 0.39%

Means of transportation to work

Means Percent
Use car, track or Van 89.01%
Use public transportation 0.72%
Use Motorcycle 0.27%
Use bicycle 0.33%
Walk to work 4.38%
Work at home 5.3%

School attendance

Attendance Percent
Attent Preschool programs 2.2%
Attend Public School 13.38%
Attend college undergraduate program 14.24%
Attent graduate studies 0.83%
Not enrolled in school 69.35%

Highest school attainment

Attainment Percent
Less then 9th grade 4.29%
Grade 9 to 12, no diploma 8.9%
High school diploma 31.52%
Some college, no degree 25.87%
Associate degree 5.91%
Bachelor's degree 21.43%
Graduate or professional degree 2.08%

Business Counts by Industry

Industry Type Count
Total of all sectors 1,114
Construction 181
Wholesale Trade 161
Retail Trade 139
Other Services (except Public Administration) 120
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services 89
Manufacturing 85
Accommodation and Food Services 70
Health Care and Social Assistance 54
Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services 52
Real Estate and Rental and Leasing 43
Finance and Insurance 41
Transportation and Warehousing 31
Information 16
Educational Services 10
Management of Companies and Enterprises 10
Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation 7
Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting 3
Utilities 1
Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction 1

Real Estate

Metric Value
Housing occupied 94.14%
Housing vacant 5.86%
Housing occupied by owner 69.29%
Housing occupied by tenant 30.71%
Total Rented Units 1738
Median Contract Gross Rent $784
Median Gross Rent $938
Median Home Value $267,700

Contract rent is the monthly cash rent agreed to, regardless of any furnishings, utilities, fees, meals, or services that may be included. Gross rent is the contract rent plus the estimated average monthly cost of utilities and fuels if these are paid by the renter. In zip code 23005 median gross rent is 19.64% larger then the median contract rent.

Average estimated apartment rent

Apartment Type Average Rent
Studio $660
1 Bedroom $720
2 Bedrooms $800
3 Bedrooms $1,070
4 Bedrooms $1,270
AVERAGE RENT $904

Average rent in zip code 23005 ($904.00) is 15.9% lower compared to nearby zip codes and 3.3% lower compared to the average rent in the US. The following illustrates how zip code 23005 rent compares to the nearby zip code rents by unit type: studio apartment rent is 15.9% lower, one bedroom apartment rent is 15.5% lower, two bedroom rent is 15.9% lower, three bedroom rent is 15.8% lower, four bedroom rent is 16.2% lower.

Housing units

Housing Unit Percent
Total housing units 6011
Detached housing units 69.82%
Attached housing units 5.74%
2 units 1.43%
3 - 4 units 1.68%
5 - 9 units 4.97%
10 - 19 units 8.17%
20 - 49 units 1.95%
50 or more units 1.46%
Mobile homes 4.41%
Boats, RVs, Vans 0.37%

Real Estate taxes paid

Tax Amount
Total Real Estate Taxes $8,311,200
Real estate taxes paid for units with a mortgage $5,812,700
Real estate taxes paid for units with no mortgage $2,498,500

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Zip Code City County Distance
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23227 Richmond Henrico 9.26 ml
23294 Richmond Henrico 9.31 ml
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23192 Montpelier Hanover 10.35 ml
23233 Richmond Henrico 10.93 ml
23060 Glen Allen Henrico 11.09 ml