23222 can be classified socioeconomically as Lower Middle Class class compared to other ZIP Codes in Virginia based on Median Household Income and Average Adjusted Gross Income. The majority race/ethnicity residing in 23222 is African American. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 23222 is African American. The current unemployment level in 23222 is 3.8%.
| Population | 28,314 |
| Population Growth Rate | 12.12% |
| Population Density | 3,379 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 9,498 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 1.2% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $49,805 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $345,880 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 3.8% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 6% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | African American - 77.24% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicity | African American - 86.72% |
23222 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 5,265 | 18.87% |
| Black | 21,550 | 77.24% |
| Hispanic | 690 | 2.47% |
| Asian | 341 | 1.22% |
| Native American | 53 | 0.19% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
23222 Public School Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 96 | 5.44% |
| Black | 1,567 | 88.78% |
| Hispanic | 80 | 4.53% |
| Asian | 18 | 1.02% |
| Native American | 4 | 0.23% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
23222 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 890 | 6.68% |
| Bachelor Degree | 1,761 | 13.21% |
| High School Diploma | 4,902 | 36.77% |
| No High School Diploma | 501 | 3.76% |
| GED or Alternate | 819 | 6.14% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 2,650 | 19.88% |
| Associates Degree | 735 | 5.51% |
| Masters Degree | 827 | 6.2% |
| Professional Degree | 169 | 1.27% |
| Doctorate Degree | 77 | 0.58% |
