Town guide

Richmond, Virginia

Richmond is a city in Richmond (city), Virginia, home to about 229,359 people across 60 square miles. Its ZIP codes are 23173, 23219, 23220, 23221, 23222, 23223, 23224, 23225, 23226, 23227, 23230, 23234, 23235, 23284 and 23298, and parts of 23113 and 23231 are in Richmond too.

Homes sold for a median of $254 per square foot across 12 ZIP codes in the three months ending August 2026, and all of them were seller’s markets.

Population229,3593,827 per sq mi

Median home value$353,000Census, as estimated by owners

Price per sq ft$254Sold homes, 3 months to August 2026

Sold over asking38%Median of 12 ZIP codes

ZIP codes in Richmond

17 ZIP codes, 2 shared with neighboring towns

Richmond, VA23173Not enough recent sales for market figures yet.

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Richmond, VA23219 Seller’s market $361/sq ft +4.5% vs. last year 3 months of supply · 0% sold over asking Competition 28/100

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Richmond, VA23220 Seller’s market $318/sq ft +2.6% vs. last year 1.8 months of supply · 29% sold over asking Competition 73/100

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Richmond, VA23221 Seller’s market $405/sq ft +5.9% vs. last year 0.5 months of supply · 60% sold over asking Competition 96/100

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Richmond, VA23222 Seller’s market $218/sq ft −1.5% vs. last year 2.2 months of supply · 47% sold over asking Competition 86/100

Mostly Richmond; also East Highland Park

Richmond, VA23223 Seller’s market $238/sq ft +3.1% vs. last year 1.6 months of supply · 29% sold over asking Competition 71/100

Mostly Richmond; also East Highland Park and Highland Springs

Richmond, VA23224 Seller’s market $217/sq ft +3.5% vs. last year 2.1 months of supply · 37% sold over asking Competition 75/100

Mostly Richmond

Richmond, VA23225 Seller’s market $265/sq ft +1.5% vs. last year 0.8 months of supply · 48% sold over asking Competition 92/100

Mostly Richmond; also Manchester

Richmond, VA23226 Seller’s market $390/sq ft +0.0% vs. last year 0.5 months of supply · 56% sold over asking Competition 96/100

Mostly Richmond; also Tuckahoe

Richmond, VA23227 Seller’s market $242/sq ft +6.4% vs. last year 1.2 months of supply · 40% sold over asking Competition 83/100

Mostly Richmond; also Chamberlayne and Lakeside

Richmond, VA23230 Seller’s market $292/sq ft +2.3% vs. last year 1.9 months of supply · 33% sold over asking Competition 81/100

Mostly Richmond; also Dumbarton

Richmond, VA23234 Seller’s market $218/sq ft +4.3% vs. last year 2.2 months of supply · 31% sold over asking Competition 72/100

Mostly Richmond; also Meadowbrook and Bensley

Richmond, VA23235 Seller’s market $221/sq ft +4.4% vs. last year 1.1 months of supply · 51% sold over asking Competition 93/100

Mostly Richmond; also Bon Air and Manchester

Richmond, VA23284Not enough recent sales for market figures yet.

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Richmond, VA23298Not enough recent sales for market figures yet.

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Midlothian, VA23113 Seller’s market $235/sq ft +5.3% vs. last year 2.2 months of supply · 45% sold over asking Competition 84/100

Part is in Richmond, part in Midlothian

Henrico, VA23231 Seller’s market $224/sq ft +2.9% vs. last year 2.7 months of supply · 32% sold over asking Competition 72/100

Part is in Richmond, part in Montrose and Sandston

Each card is that ZIP code’s whole market, including any part outside Richmond. Seller’s market: under 4 months of supply; buyer’s market: over 6. Methodology

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Richmond at a glance

City · Richmond (city), VA

Population	229,3593,827 per square mile
Land area	60 square milesplus 2.6 of water
Median household income	$64,587average $97,172
Median home value	$353,000as estimated by owners
Median rent	$1,372/month
Homes lived in by owners	44%
Single-family houses	45% of homes
Median year built	1959
Average household	2.10 people
Median age	34.7
Average commute	22 minutes20% work from home
Adults with a degree	46%bachelor’s or higher

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates for the place; town boundaries and ZIP code overlaps from the Census Bureau’s 2020 relationship files; market figures from Redfin, a national real estate brokerage. This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.

Around Richmond

Distances

Nearest major airport	Richmond International Airport (RIC)9 miles away
Nearest city of 250,000+	Chesapeake, VA87 miles away
Nearest city of 1 million+	Philadelphia, PA213 miles away

Straight-line distances from the center of Richmond; driving is longer.

Source: Airports from OurAirports (scheduled passenger service); city centers and populations from the U.S. Census Bureau.

Who represents Richmond

U.S. Representative · Virginia’s 4th DistrictJennifer L. McClellan (D)
U.S. SenatorMark R. Warner (D)
U.S. SenatorTim Kaine (D)
GovernorAbigail Spanberger (D)
Mayor · as listed on WikidataDanny Avula

Source: Members of Congress from the congress-legislators project; districts from the Census Bureau’s relationship files; governor and mayor from Wikidata.

Population over time

Richmond had 226,610 residents in the 2020 census, up 15% since 2000.

It’s the 5th largest of 669 towns in Virginia by population.

Richmond (city) grew from 85,050 residents in 1900 to 226,610 in 2020.

Richmond (city), 1900–2020

Source: U.S. Census Bureau decennial censuses (counties 1900–1990 from the Bureau’s historical county file).

Weather by month

Average highs peak around 90°F in summer, and winter lows average 29°F. About 45.5 inches of rain and melted snow fall in a typical year, with about 9 inches of snow.

Source: NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals, Richmond Intl Ap, VA weather station (9 miles away).

Jobs in Richmond (city)

129,898 jobs at 6,530 businesses in Richmond (city). The biggest industries by employees:

Source: U.S. Census Bureau County Business Patterns 2023 (private employers; jobs counted where people work).

Health care

8,304 doctors and other health care providers list an office in Richmond’s ZIP codes.

Nearest hospitals

Richmond Va Medical CenterVA hospital · emergency room · CMS rating 5 of 5 · RichmondUnder a mile
Cjw Medical CenterGeneral hospital · emergency room · CMS rating 4 of 5 · Richmond2.7 miles
Medical College of Virginia HospitalsGeneral hospital · emergency room · CMS rating 4 of 5 · Richmond2.8 miles

Providers with an office here

Primary care doctors	894
Specialist doctors	2,442
Dentists	517
Nurse practitioners and physician assistants	1,445
Mental health providers	2,344
Physical and occupational therapists	548
Optometrists	67
Chiropractors	47
Pharmacies	125

Source: Hospitals from CMS Hospital General Information (ratings are CMS overall star ratings); straight-line distances; providers from the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), by practice address and primary specialty.

Places in and around Richmond

Parks (92 nearby)

Bryan Park · 285 acres4.8 mi
Byrd Park · 231 acres1.3 mi
James River Park System Main Area · 170 acres0.5 mi
Maymont · 110 acres0.8 mi
Forest Hill Park · 101 acres0.4 mi
Pony Pasture Park · 66 acres2.8 mi

Grocery stores (44 nearby)

Stella's Grocery0.7 mi
Save-A-Lot1.3 mi
Super Fresh Supermarket1.6 mi
Fine Food Market1.9 mi

Pharmacies (22 nearby)

Walgreens0.7 mi
Walgreens2.2 mi
Kroger Pharmacy2.2 mi
CVS Pharmacy2.3 mi

Libraries (20 nearby)

Richmond Public Library - Westover Hills Branch0.7 mi
Hull Street Branch Library1.7 mi
James Branch Cabell Library2.1 mi
Richmond Public Library - Belmont Branch2.1 mi
Margaret R. and Robert M. Freeman Library2.3 mi

Museums (19 nearby)

American Civil War Museum1.9 mi
Virginia Museum of Fine Arts2.2 mi
The Richmond Railroad Museum2.3 mi
Virginia Museum of History and Culture2.4 mi
Virginia Center for Architecture2.4 mi

Theaters and performance venues (26 nearby)

Dogwood Dell Amphitheater1.2 mi
Ha' Penny Stage1.2 mi
Studio Two Three1.6 mi
Amphitheater1.8 mi
Allianz Amphitheater at Riverside1.9 mi

Counts are within about 5 miles of the center of town.

Source: Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors (openstreetmap.org/copyright), as mapped by volunteers; it can miss places or include closed ones.

Colleges, teams and notable people

Established in 1607.

Colleges and universities

VCU Medical Center
VCU School of the Arts
VCU Brandcenter
VCU School of Allied Health Professions
VCU School of Business
VCU School of Engineering
VCU School of Nursing
Virginia Community College System

Sports teams

Richmond Kickers USL League One

Notable people born here

Shirley MacLaine (1934) · American actress
Warren Beatty (1937) · American actor and filmmaker
Arthur Ashe (1943) · American tennis player (1943–1993)
Tom Wolfe (1930) · American author and journalist (1930–2018)
Vince Gilligan (1967) · American writer, producer, and director (born 1967)
Mickie James (1979) · American country singer and professional wrestler
Constance Wu (1982) · American actress (born 1982)
Caroline Aaron (1952) · American actress

Source: Wikidata (wikidata.org), the free knowledge base; people are listed by place of birth.

Schools in Richmond

Public schools here are run by Henrico County Public Schools, Richmond City Public Schools, Chesterfield County Public Schools and others. Check each district’s attendance zones for a specific address.

Public schools (94)

School	Grades	Students	Type	Distance
Anthony P. Mehfoud ElementaryRichmond	Pre-K–2	330	Public	9.4 mi
Arthur Ashe Jr. ElementaryRichmond	Pre-K–5	425	Public	7.0 mi
Barack Obama ElementaryRichmond	Pre-K–5	274	Public	4.1 mi
Bellevue ElementaryRichmond	Pre-K–5	206	Public	3.1 mi
Bensley ElementaryNorth Chesterfield	Pre-K–5	615	Public	4.5 mi
Blackwell ElementaryRichmond	Pre-K–5	420	Public	1.9 mi
Bon Air ElementaryBon Air	Pre-K–5	488	Public	4.7 mi
Broad Rock ElementaryRichmond	Pre-K–5	612	Public	3.3 mi
Cardinal ElementaryRichmond	Pre-K–5	821	Public	2.3 mi
Chamberlayne ElementaryRichmond	Pre-K–5	389	Public	7.7 mi
Charles M. Johnson ElementaryRichmond	Pre-K–5	423	Public	5.7 mi
Chimborazo ElementaryRichmond	Pre-K–5	403	Public	3.5 mi
Crestview ElementaryRichmond	Pre-K–5	388	Public	5.8 mi
Crestwood ElementaryRichmond	Pre-K–5	635	Public	3.3 mi
Elizabeth D. Redd ElementaryRichmond	Pre-K–5	355	Public	1.5 mi
Fairfield Court ElementaryRichmond	Pre-K–5	222	Public	4.5 mi
Falling Creek ElementaryRichmond	Pre-K–5	823	Public	4.7 mi
Frances W. McClenney ElementaryRichmond	Pre-K–5	302	Public	4.7 mi
G.H. Reid ElementaryRichmond	Pre-K–5	671	Public	3.0 mi
George F. Baker ElementaryRichmond	Pre-K–5	462	Public	6.6 mi
George W. Carver ElementaryRichmond	Pre-K–5	404	Public	2.6 mi
Glen Lea ElementaryRichmond	Pre-K–5	461	Public	5.7 mi
Greenfield ElementaryNorth Chesterfield	Pre-K–5	519	Public	6.3 mi
Harold Macon Ratcliffe ElementaryRichmond	Pre-K–5	417	Public	5.7 mi
Harvie ElementaryRichmond	Pre-K–5	497	Public	6.2 mi
Henry D. Ward ElementaryRichmond	Pre-K–5	526	Public	9.2 mi
Henry Marsh III ElementaryRichmond	Pre-K–5	512	Public	3.6 mi
Hopkins Road ElementaryNorth Chesterfield	Pre-K–5	776	Public	6.1 mi
J.B. Fisher ElementaryRichmond	Pre-K–5	285	Public	6.0 mi
J.G. Hening ElementaryNorth Chesterfield	Pre-K–5	877	Public	5.4 mi

And 64 more.

Private schools (34)

School	Grades	Students	Affiliation	Distance
All Saints Catholic SchoolRichmond	Pre-K–8	187	Roman Catholic	4.3 mi
Anna Julia Cooper SchoolRichmond	Pre-K–8	186	Christian (no specific denomination)	4.5 mi
Central Montessori School of VirginiaRichmond	Pre-K–8	60	Nonsectarian	3.1 mi
Commonwealth Christian AcademyRichmond	Pre-K–12	25	Baptist	3.3 mi
Good Shepherd Episcopal SchoolRichmond	Pre-K–8	101	Episcopal	0.3 mi
Landmark Christian SchoolRichmond	Pre-K–11	107	Baptist	6.9 mi
Richmond Waldorf SchoolRichmond	Pre-K–8	145	Nonsectarian	3.6 mi
Sabot SchoolRichmond	Pre-K–8	162	Nonsectarian	5.2 mi
St Benedict Catholic SchoolRichmond	Pre-K–8	218	Roman Catholic	2.3 mi
St Benedict SchoolRichmond	Pre-K–8	218	Roman Catholic	2.3 mi
St Bridget SchoolRichmond	Pre-K–8	477	Roman Catholic	4.3 mi
St Catherines SchoolRichmond	Pre-K–12	895	Episcopal	4.2 mi
St Edward-Epiphany SchoolRichmond	Pre-K–8	498	Roman Catholic	6.4 mi
Tuckahoe Montessori SchoolRichmond	Pre-K–4	45	Nonsectarian	5.5 mi
Veritas SchoolRichmond	Pre-K–12	645	Christian (no specific denomination)	4.1 mi
Village Montessori AcademyNorth Chesterfield	Pre-K–1	4	Nonsectarian	4.2 mi
Westhampton Day SchoolRichmond	Pre-K–K	23	Methodist	4.7 mi
Elijah House AcademyRichmond	TK–8	181	Christian (no specific denomination)	2.3 mi
Dominion AcademyRichmond	K–12	58	Nonsectarian	5.9 mi
Ephesus Junior AcademyRichmond	K–8	25	Seventh-day Adventist	1.0 mi
Heartwood Grove SchoolRichmond	K–8	26	Nonsectarian	5.4 mi
Hill City Day SchollRichmond	K	8	Christian (no specific denomination)	4.5 mi
Rudlin Torah AcademyRichmond	K–8	100	Jewish	2.9 mi
Dooley School at St. Joseph's VillaRichmond	2–12	37	Nonsectarian	7.6 mi
Geara Group/Educational Developmental CenterRichmond	2–11	38	Nonsectarian	4.6 mi
The Faison SchoolRichmond	2–12	104	Nonsectarian	4.4 mi
Orchard House SchoolRichmond	5–8	80	Nonsectarian	2.3 mi
Seven Hills SchoolRichmond	5–8	85	Nonsectarian	3.1 mi
The New Community SchoolRichmond	5–12	229	Nonsectarian	4.9 mi
Trinity Episcopal SchoolRichmond	8–12	514	Episcopal	6.7 mi

And 4 more.

Source: U.S. Department of Education, NCES: Common Core of Data (2024-2025) for public schools; Private School Universe Survey (2023-2024) for private schools. Listed by address; we don’t rate schools.

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