Daylight through the yearLongest day (Jun 21): 14 h 46 min5:49 am – 8:34 pmShortest day (Dec 21): 9 h 34 min7:21 am – 4:55 pm
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People14,402 residentsin the ZIP code areaMedian age 36.97,656 householdsMedian household income $99,816Median home value $582,000Median rent $1,518 a month52% of homes owner-occupiedMedian property tax $5,920 a yearSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Work and commuting2.8% unemployment rate79% of adults are in the labour force, 9,616 employedMain industries: education and health care 26%, professional and business services 18%, hospitality, food and recreation 11%Average commute 18 minutes60% drive alone, 4% car-pool, 1% take public transport, 4% walk or cycle, 30% work from homeSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024, ZIP area
Education and languages79% of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher98% finished high school, 35% hold a graduate degreeLanguages at home: English only 95%, Spanish 3%2% speak English less than very wellSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024, ZIP area
ClimateWarmest month July: highs 90°F, lows 69°FColdest month January: highs 48°F, lows 29°F46 in of rain a year, on about 75 dayswettest month August9 in of snow a year, on about 6 days45 days above 90°F, 74 nights below freezing in a typical yearSource: NOAA 1991-2020 Climate Normals, Richmond Intl Ap station, 10 mi away
Nearby landmarksBoat Lakelake · under a mileSwan Lakelake · 1.1 miFortis College - Richmond Campuscollege · 2.1 miVirginia Commonwealth Universitycollege · 2.1 miTredegar Visitor Centervisitor center · 2.6 miWilliams Islandisland · 1.8 miSource: USGS Geographic Names Information System
Parks and public landsMaggie L. Walkernational park · 2.8 miChimborazo Parknational park · 4.5 miReuger Playgroundpark · under a mileJames River Parkpark · under a mile · 257 acresMaggie L. Walker National Historic Sitehistoric site · 2.9 miRichmond National Cemeteryhistoric site · 5.8 miSource: USGS Protected Areas Database (PAD-US)
Earthquakes13 of magnitude 3 or more within 50 miles since 19704 of magnitude 4+, 1 of magnitude 5+Largest: magnitude 5.8 on 23 Aug 201135 mi away, near Mineral, VirginiaMost recent: magnitude 3.1 on 22 May 201432 mi awaySource: USGS Earthquake Catalog
Natural hazardsOverall risk Relatively LowRichmond City, VA, compared with all US countiesHighest-rated hazardsEarthquake Relatively ModerateHeat wave Relatively ModerateSource: FEMA National Risk Index (county level)
Air quality79% of days had good air in 2025288 of 365 days measured77 moderate daysMedian index 36, worst day 77main pollutant: fine particles (PM2.5)Source: US EPA Air Quality Index, Richmond City County monitors, VA
Internet at home97% of households have a broadband subscription87% have cable, fibre or DSL8% rely on a mobile data plan alone3% have no internet at homeSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Drinking waterCity of Richmondserves 233,655 people from surface waterNo health-based violations since 2021Source: US EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, largest system serving the town
Elevation200 ft61 m above sea levelSource: USGS 3D Elevation Program
Local servicesHospitalRetreat Doctors' Hospital1.0 miPost officeStewart Post Officeunder a mileTown hallRichmond City Hall3.2 miPoliceRichmond Police Department 3rd Precinct1.3 miFire stationRichmond Fire Department Station 18under a mileSource: USGS National Structures Dataset
SchoolsWithin 2 mi14 schools5 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high, 5 otherElementaryJohn B Cary Elementary Schoolunder a mileSchoolSaint Benedict Catholic Schoolunder a mileHighCristo Rey Richmond High School1.0 miCollegeFortis College - Richmond Campus2.1 miSource: USGS National Structures Dataset
Getting aroundAirportRichmond International Airport RIC9.9 miInterstateI-195under a mileUS highwayUS 2501.4 miAmtrakMain Street Station RVM3.5 miCoachRichmond, VA (Pine Street Next to the VCU Markel Center Parking Lot (this service may be provided with a van))OurBus2.3 miTransit44 stops within a mileGreater Richmond Transit Company (GRTC)Sources: OurAirports; US Census Bureau TIGER roads; Bureau of Transportation Statistics NTAD
Distances in these cards are measured from the centre of the 23221 ZIP area.
