Data Profile of ZIP Code 23838

Chesterfield, VA (ZIP Code 23838) Insights

Virginia

In-depth Statistics and Demographics About 23838

The ZIP Code 23838 is associated with Chesterfield, VA in Chesterfield County in the United States. The current population estimate for this region is 16,666. An estimated 21.4% of residents in the 23838 ZIP Code are of age 62 years and older. Overall, the region has a median age of 45.9 years. In this Virginia region, approximately 93.9% have a high school degree or higher, and the per capita income is an estimated $47,039. Median househould income in this region is $113,224, while about 4% of the population lives below the poverty line.

Population in 23838

The most recent population estimate for ZIP Code 23838 is 16,666.

Chesterfield, VA

The 23838 ZIP Code is associated with Chesterfield, VA in Chesterfield County.

Area Codes associated with 23838

Telephone area codes associated with ZIP Code 23838 include 804.

Sunrise / Sunset in 23838

Sunrise: 5:57 am
Sunset: 8:16 pm
Sunrise in 23838 5:57 am
Sunrise in 23838 8:16 pm

Weather forecast for 23838

This Afternoon's forecast for 23838: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 84. West wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.

Current air quality in 23838

Air quality: Good Air quality scale in 23838 Good

Internet in 23838

An estimated 93.4% of households in ZIP Code 23838 have broadband Internet service, while approximately 95.2% have a computer.

Gender in 23838

In ZIP Code 23838, the gender split is approximately 51.1% male and an estimated 48.9% female.

Health Insurance in 23838

Approximately 5.3% of adults aged 18 to 64 in ZIP Code 23838 (Chesterfield, VA) are currently uninsured and do not have health insurance.

Income in ZIP Code 23838

The median household income in ZIP Code 23838 is $113,224, while the region's mean household income is $131,090. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $47,039. The per capita income in ZIP Code 23838 of $47,039 is approximately 19.76% more than the per capita income in Virginia overall of $39,278. An estimated 3.6% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately 62.11% lower than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 28.6% of the population in 23838 earn $100,000 to $149,999 per year, while an estimated 15.6% earn $200,000 or more per year, and 0.4% of 23838 residents earn $10,000 to $14,999 per year.

Household Income Details

Bar chart displaying household income in ZIP Code 23838. This visualizes the percentage of households in this region that fall within different income ranges, e.g. $100,000 to $149,999 per year.

Total Income in 23838

Household Income Percent
Less than $10,000 per year 3.1%
$10,000 to $14,999 per year 0.4%
$15,000 to $24,999 per year 2.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 per year 4.7%
$35,000 to $49,999 per year 7.4%
$50,000 to $74,999 per year 12.6%
$75,000 to $99,999 per year 11.4%
$100,000 to $149,999 per year 28.6%
$150,000 to $199,999 per year 14.2%
$200,000 or more per year 15.6%

Education levels in ZIP Code 23838

In ZIP Code 23838, 93.9% of the population graduated high school, while 44.1% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 2.3% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 16.9% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 22.6% in this Chesterfield County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).

Education Attained in 23838

Education Level Percent
Less than 9th grade 2.3%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma 3.8%
High school graduate (includes equivalency) 22.6%
Some college, no degree 20.6%
Associate's degree 6.7%
Bachelor's degree 27.2%
Graduate or professional degree 16.9%

Education Level Details

Pie chart displaying the education level breakdown in ZIP Code 23838. This visualizes the percentage of the population that has attained a specific level of education, e.g. a graduate or professional degree.

Age Breakdown in ZIP Code 23838

Residents of ZIP Code 23838 are older than average. The median age of 45.9 years in ZIP Code 23838 is approximately 20.47% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 76.9% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 21.4% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 17.5% of the population in 23838 falls in the age group 45 to 54 years, while an estimated 12.1% are aged 65 to 74 years. On the low end of the scale, 1.1% of 23838 residents are aged 85 years and over.

Age Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the age breakdown in ZIP Code 23838. This visualizes the percentage of the population in the region that falls into certain age ranges, e.g. 35 to 44 years old.

Age Breakdown in 23838

Age Range Percent
Under 5 years 4.7%
5 to 9 years 5.6%
10 to 14 years 7.6%
15 to 19 years 7.6%
20 to 24 years 5.2%
25 to 34 years 7.3%
35 to 44 years 10.7%
45 to 54 years 17.5%
55 to 59 years 9.1%
60 to 64 years 7.7%
65 to 74 years 12.1%
75 to 84 years 3.7%
85 years and over 1.1%

Race & Ethnicity in ZIP Code 23838

Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 23838, 96.7% is one race, while 3.3% are two or more races. Approximately 3.8% of 23838 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 23838 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (85.3%), followed by Black or African American (12.0%) .

Race Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the racial composition of ZIP Code 23838. This visualizes the percentage of the population of each race (race alone or in combination with one or more other races).

Racial Composition of 23838

Industry Percent
White 85.3%
Black or African American 12.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0.6%
Asian 3.4%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0.3%
Some other race 2.1%
* Race alone or in combination with one or more other races

Chronic Health Issues in ZIP Code 23838

One of the leading chronic health issues in ZIP Code 23838 is high cholesterol, as an estimated 38.5% of adults aged 18 and older deal with this issue. Another chronic health issue of concern for residents of 23838 is high blood pressure, as approximately 34.7% of adults 18 and older in this Chesterfield County region contend with that issue.

Chronic Health Issues Breakdown

Bar chart displaying a breakdown of chronic health issues in ZIP Code 23838. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and above that have specific chronic health issues, e.g. high blood pressure, diabetes, or arthritis.

Health Issues in 23838

Health Issue Percent of adults*
Arthritis 29.8%
High blood pressure 34.7%
Cancer (excluding skin cancer) 6.8%
Current asthma 10.2%
Coronary heart disease 4.7%
Diagnosed diabetes 9.5%
High cholesterol 38.5%
Chronic kidney disease 2.6%
Stroke 2.6%
* aged 18 & above

Health Risk Behaviors & Prevention in 23838

One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 23838 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 94.7% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, 89.2% of those 18 and above in 23838 list cholesterol screening, as a preventive measure. Common health risk behaviors in 23838 include obesity (36.3% of adults aged 18 and above) and sleeping less than 7 hours (35.1% of those 18 and older).

Preventative Health in 23838

Preventive Measure Percent of adults*
Current access to health insurance 94.7%
Taking medicine for high blood pressure control 77.4%
Visits to doctor for routine checkup 76.4%
Cholesterol screening 89.2%
Visits to dentist or dental clinic 71.2%
* aged 18 & above

Preventative Health Measures

Bar chart displaying preventative health data in ZIP Code 23838. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and above that engage in preventative health measures, e.g. sholesterol screenings and visits to doctors for routine checkups.

Health Risk Behaviors Details

Bar chart displaying health risk behaviors details in ZIP Code 23838. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and older that engage in health risk behaviors, e.g. smoking or binge drinking.

Health Risk Behaviors in 23838

Risk Behavior Percent of adults*
Binge drinking 18.7%
Current smoking 14.5%
No leisure-time physical activity 19.1%
Obesity 36.3%
Sleeping less than 7 hours 35.1%
* aged 18 & above

Language Breakdown in ZIP Code 23838

In ZIP Code 23838, 95.2% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 3.1% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 0.5% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 1.1% of homes. Lastly, 0.1% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Chesterfield County region.

Language Spoken in 23838

Language Spoken Percent
English only 95.2%
Spanish 3.1%
Other Indo-European languages 0.5%
Asian and Pacific Islander languages 1.1%
Other languages 0.1%
* Population 5 years and over

Language Spoken in Home

Bar chart displaying the language spoken in homes in ZIP Code 23838. This visualizes the percentage of homes in the area that list a specific language as being spoken in the home, e.g. Spanish.

Real Estate & Housing in ZIP Code 23838

Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 23838, an estimated 28.6% of homes were built between 2000 and 2009. Additionally, 22.3% of homes in the region were built between 1990 and 1999, while an estimated 0.0% of homes were built between 1940 and 1949 in this Chesterfield County region.

Age of Housing in 23838

Year Home Built Percent
Built in 2014 or later 9.1%
Built between 2010 and 2013 3.4%
Built between 2000 and 2009 28.6%
Built between 1990 and 1999 22.3%
Built between 1980 and 1989 17.9%
Built between 1970 and 1979 14.6%
Built between 1960 and 1969 2.1%
Built between 1950 and 1959 0.9%
Built between 1940 and 1949 0.0%
Built in 1939 or earlier 1.1%

Housing Age Breakdown

">Bar chart displaying the breakdown on housing ages in ZIP Code 23838. This visualizes the percentage of homes in the region that were built in a certain time frame, e.g. built between 1950 and 1959.

Jobs Breakdown in ZIP Code 23838

In 23838, 63.1% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 7.3% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 31.8 minutes. Approximately 23.3% of the employed population 16 years and over in 23838 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 10.5% work in finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.0% of 23838 workers 16 years and over work in agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining.

Job Industry Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying job industry breakdown details for ZIP Code 23838. This visualizes the percentage of the population 16 years and over that work in certain industries, e.g. educational services, and health care and social assistance.

Job Industry Breakdown in 23838

Industry Percent
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining 0.0%
Construction 8.2%
Manufacturing 9.8%
Wholesale trade 3.0%
Retail trade 9.7%
Transportation and warehousing, and utilities 6.1%
Information 1.2%
Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing 10.5%
Professional, scientific, management, and administrative 9.4%
Educational services, and health care and social assistance 23.3%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services 6.1%
Other services, except public administration 3.7%
Public administration 9.0%

Utilities in ZIP Code 23838

Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 23838 has an average daily solar radiation level of 5.14 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 24.76% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 22% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).

Electricity Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the electricity rates breakdown in ZIP Code 23838. This visualizes electricity rates in 23838 compared to rates in the state and rates in the U.S. as a whole.

Electricity Rates in 23838

Region Residential Commercial Industrial
ZIP Code 23838 13.02¢/kWh 11.4¢/kWh 8.83¢/kWh
Virginia 13.97¢/kWh 9.04¢/kWh 8.6¢/kWh
United States 16.1¢/kWh 12.81¢/kWh 7.81¢/kWh

Solar Power in 23838

Month ZIP Code 23838 Low (WA) High (AZ)
Jan 4.11 1.9 5.84
Feb 4.97 3 6.31
Mar 5.2 3.65 7.02
Apr 5.71 5.13 7.3
May 5.62 5.17 7.13
Jun 5.79 5.72 6.95
Jul 5.69 6.22 6.51
Aug 5.73 6.08 6.65
Sep 5.15 5.15 7.02
Oct 5.04 3.32 6.92
Nov 4.7 2.33 5.99
Dec 4.04 1.78 5.46
All figures listed are kWh/m2/day — kilowatt hours per square meter per day

Solar Radiation Levels

Line chart displaying solar radiation levels in ZIP Code 23838. This visualizes solar power levels in 23838 compared to radiation levels in both a historically low radiation state (WA) and a historically high radiation state (AZ).

Consumer Financial Products Complaints in 23838

Regarding consumer complaints about financial products in ZIP Code 23838, credit reporting or other personal consumer reports have received the most complaints in 23838 in the past 12 months. Credit reporting or credit repair services received the second most complaints. The most frequent complaint overall in this Chesterfield County region was incorrect information on a report.

Consumer Complaints (Products)

Pie chart displaying the specific consumer financial products associated with complaints that originated from residents in ZIP Code 23838. This visualizes the specific products that were the subject of complaints, e.g. a mortgage or a credit card.

Consumer Complaints by Product in 23838

Complaint Product Number of Complaints*
Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports 21
Credit reporting or credit repair services 17
Checking or savings account 5
Credit card or prepaid card 3
Mortgage 2
Other 2
* Total in 2021

Consumer Complaints by Issue in 23838

Complaint Issue Number of Complaints*
Incorrect information on your report 16
Improper use of your report 13
Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem 7
Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation 3
Opening an account 2
Other 9
* Total 2021 - 2024 (current)

Consumer Complaints (Issues)

Pie chart displaying the complaints about consumer financial products and services that were sent to companies for response from residents in ZIP Code 23838. This visualizes the specific complaint issues that arose in this region, e.g. incorrect information on a report.

Notes

  • [5] All electricity rates and electricity usage data referenced here originate from the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) and/or the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA). Estimates utilize regional U.S. Census Bureau data along with regional NREL and/or EIA data.
  • [6] All consumer financial product complaint data referenced here originate from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.