23831 ZIP Code – Chester, Virginia
23831 is a ZIP code serving Chester, Virginia in Chesterfield County with a population of approximately 36,606 residents. At $90,964, the median household income here runs near the Virginia average and above the U.S. average. Median home values of $286,100 are near the national average, with 72.1% owner-occupied housing (decreasing). ; median rent of $1,499 is similarly above the national average. Housing consists of 78% single-family (decreasing), 14% apartments (increasing).
The area reports an unemployment rate of 3.5%, below the national average. An estimated 5.8% of the population falls below the poverty line, well below the national figure. Bachelor's degree attainment is 36.7%, above the national average. The population has a median age of 41.0, near the national median. Nearby ZIP codes include 23237, 23834, 23836.
ZIP Code 23831 Data
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ZIP 23831 vs. Virginia vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 23831 | VA Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 36k | 9,766 | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $90k | $80k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $286k | $296k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $1,499 | $1,227 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 41.0 | 44.5 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.5% | 4.3% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 5.8% | 11.6% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 36.7% | 29.9% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 23237 – Richmond
- 23834 – Colonial Heights
- 23836 – Chester
- 23234 – Richmond
- 23832 – Chesterfield
- 23803 – Petersburg
- 23801 – Fort Lee
- 23231 – Henrico
- 23838 – Chesterfield
- 23224 – Richmond
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23237 | RICHMOND | 28,249 | $75,219 |
| 23834 | COLONIAL HEIGHTS | 27,639 | $76,332 |
| 23836 | CHESTER | 13,905 | $102,984 |
| 23234 | RICHMOND | 45,139 | $60,669 |
| 23832 | CHESTERFIELD | 40,992 | $100,744 |