23224 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 23224 is African American. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 23224 is African American. The current unemployment level in 23224 is 3.8%.
| Population | 38,546 |
| Population Growth Rate | -0.6% |
| Population Density | 3,310 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 12,230 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 0.4% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $42,929 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $426,520 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 3.8% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 6% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | African American - 60.89% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicity | African American - 53.58% |
23224 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 9,535 | 23.51% |
| Black | 24,698 | 60.89% |
| Hispanic | 6,064 | 14.95% |
| Asian | 175 | 0.43% |
| Native American | 88 | 0.22% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
23224 Public School Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 62 | 2.43% |
| Black | 1,383 | 54.21% |
| Hispanic | 1,072 | 42.02% |
| Asian | 31 | 1.22% |
| Native American | 3 | 0.12% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
23224 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 1,231 | 8.65% |
| Bachelor Degree | 1,260 | 8.85% |
| High School Diploma | 5,521 | 38.77% |
| No High School Diploma | 638 | 4.48% |
| GED or Alternate | 1,346 | 9.45% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 2,514 | 17.66% |
| Associates Degree | 1,075 | 7.55% |
| Masters Degree | 517 | 3.63% |
| Professional Degree | 55 | 0.39% |
| Doctorate Degree | 82 | 0.58% |
