| ZIP Code | 23831 |
| ZIP Code Name | Chester |
| Primary County | Chesterfield County |
| ZIP Code Type | Standard |
| Population (2021) | 36,024 |
| Area Code(s) | 804 |
| Current Time | EDT |
23831 is a United States ZIP Code located in Chester Virginia. Portions of 23831 are also in . 23831 is entirely within Chesterfield County. 23831 is within the Richmond-Petersburg Area.
23831 can be classified socioeconically as a Middle Class class zipcode in comparison to other zipcodes in Virginia based on Median Household Income and Average Adjusted Gross Income. Measuring level of educational attainment the majority of adults in 23831 have at least a High School Diploma. The majority race/ethnicity residing in 23831 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 23831 is African American. The current unemployment level in 23831 is 3.6%.
| Population | 36,024 |
| Population Growth Rate | -1.79% |
| Population Density | 1,327 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 12,174 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 2.2% |
| Median Houshold Income (2021) | $83,529 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2019) | $63,940 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (August 2023) | 3.6% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 60.97% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | African American - 38.00% |
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 22,032 | 60.66% |
| Black | 9,347 | 25.74% |
| Hispanic | 3,483 | 9.59% |
| Asian | 1,025 | 2.82% |
| Native American | 247 | 0.68% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 186 | 0.51% |
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,352 | 40.05% |
| Black | 2,370 | 40.36% |
| Hispanic | 989 | 16.84% |
| Asian | 127 | 2.16% |
| Native American | 18 | 0.31% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 16 | 0.27% |
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 1,425 | 7.47% |
| Bachelor Degree | 4,046 | 21.2% |
| High School Diploma | 5,442 | 28.51% |
| No High School Diploma | 166 | 0.87% |
| GED or Alternate | 840 | 4.4% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 3,506 | 18.37% |
| Associates Degree | 1,559 | 8.17% |
| Masters Degree | 1,738 | 9.11% |
| Professional Degree | 237 | 1.24% |
| Doctorate Degree | 123 | 0.64% |
| Coordinates | 37.33932877,-77.45209503 |
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| Region | Richmond-Petersburg Area |
| Metropolitan/Micropolitan Stat Area | Richmond, VA |
| Time Zone | Eastern Daylight Time |
| IANA Timezone | America/New_York |
| Area | 27 Square Miles |
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| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 7b: 5F to 10F | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average First Frost Date | October 21 - 31 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average Last Frost Date | April 11 - 20 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Koppen-Geiger Climate Zone | Cfa - Humid Subtropical Climate | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ecoregion | 65m - Rolling Coastal Plain | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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