Chester, VA ZIP Codes, Map and Demographics

23831 & 23836 are the only ZIP Codes for Chester, VA

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ZIP Codes:	23831 & 23836 [See All]
County:	Chesterfield County, VA
Area Codes:	686,804
Time Zone:	Eastern (GMT -05:00)
Local Time:	12:00:00 AM
Population:	23,414 (Census Place) [More Demographics]
Statistical Area:	Richmond, VA [Learn More]
Coordinates:	37.3484, -77.3850
Land Area:	50.23 sq miles (ZIP Codes)
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Chester, VA has 2 ZIP Codes

ZIP Code	Type	PopulationPop	% of Population% of Pop	Alias Names
23831	Standard	37,216	71.76%
23836	Standard	14,643	28.24%

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Population & Demographics

Chester, VA has 51,710 residents, with an average household size of 2.6. The gender split is 49.6% male and 50.4% female - about the same as the national split. By age, the top brackets are 30-34 (7.2%) and 35-39 (6.3%). By race, White and Black or African American are the largest groups. Hispanic or Latino (of any race) is 11.4%. Those born outside the United States make up 6.2% (lower than the Nation).

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Source: U.S. Census 2020 Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC) and U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.

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Total Population:	51,859
Total Households:	19,581
Total Housing Units:	20,473
Average Household Size:	2.64
Average Family Size:	2.97

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

Total Population:	23,414
Total Households:	9,014
Total Housing Units:	9,390
Average Household Size:	2.60
Average Family Size:	3.02

Data for the U.S. Census Place.

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)

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Group	2010	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Census ACS Population Estimate	--	42,644	43,730	44,352	45,964	47,765	48,955	49,765	50,366	49,751	48,465	49,899	50,511	51,710
Decennial Census	44,523	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	51,859	--	--	--

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP05. DEMOGRAPHIC AND HOUSING ESTIMATES

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)

Median Age: 39.3

Male Median Age: 37.8

Female Median Age: 40.6

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Group	< 5	5-9	10-14	15-19	20-24	25-29	30-34	35-39	40-44	45-49	50-54	55-59	60-64	65-69	70-74	75-79	80-84	85+
Male	1,462	1,792	1,832	1,954	1,536	1,483	1,465	1,516	1,483	1,543	1,755	1,837	1,571	1,332	964	648	347	257
Female	1,429	1,621	1,892	1,754	1,542	1,556	1,682	1,794	1,727	1,863	1,971	2,064	1,820	1,415	1,199	761	523	469
Total	2,891	3,413	3,724	3,708	3,078	3,039	3,147	3,310	3,210	3,406	3,726	3,901	3,391	2,747	2,163	1,409	870	726

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

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Population by Race

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White:	28,477	53.30%
Black:	14,400	26.95%
Hispanic:*	5,368	10.05%
Asian:	1,888	3.53%
American Indian:	249	0.47%
Hawaiian:	61	0.11%
Other:	2,985	5.59%
Total:	53,428	100%

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

* NOTE: Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. This means individuals who identify as Hispanic will also be included in one of the race categories (such as White or Black). As a result, the totals shown here may exceed 100% when Hispanic is displayed alongside racial groups.

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Gender Breakdown

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Gender	Count	Percentage	Median Age
Males:	24,777	47.78%	37.8 years
Females:	27,082	52.22%	40.6 years
Total:	51,859	100%	39.3 years

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Gender	Count	Percentage	Median Age
Males:	11,014	47.04%	36.7 years
Females:	12,400	52.96%	39.4 years
Total:	23,414	100%	38.2 years

Data for the U.S. Census Place.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

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Nativity & Citizenship

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Native, born in the United States:	46,031	89.02%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:	1,468	2.84%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:	2,043	3.95%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:	2,168	8.14%
Total Population:	51,710	100%
Total Native Population:	47,499	91.86%
Total Foreign-born Population:	4,211	8.14%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Note: Nativity and Citizenship derived from American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Total Population listed here will not match official ZIP Code population totals, which are based on the Decennial Census.

Income & Employment

ZIP Codes in Chester, VA have an average household income of $97,103 (higher than the State by 6.7%, and much higher than the Nation by 23.6%). Family vs nonfamily earnings show a significant gap ($116,073 vs $57,993). Employment participation is much higher than the Nation (63.3%). The unemployment rate is 3.4%, which is much lower than the Nation (5.2%).

Explore More: Income Over Time Household Income Employment Status By Occupation

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02, DP03, DP04 and DP05.

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)

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Income Type	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Median Household Income	$72,568	$74,817	$74,836	$75,094	$75,829	$76,812	$77,226	$79,463	$81,098	$82,746	$86,653	$96,974	$97,103
Median Family Income	$85,040	$86,204	$85,132	$85,944	$86,214	$85,957	$87,201	$90,779	$90,911	$91,996	$101,814	$113,457	$116,073
Median NonFamily Income	$38,955	$41,860	$42,717	$45,750	$47,663	$49,822	$46,866	$47,038	$45,845	$47,122	$51,640	$55,585	$57,993
Median Male Income	$61,869	$61,375	$61,365	$60,192	$59,427	$58,467	$59,154	$57,748	$59,418	$61,099	$64,084	$67,761	$73,135
Median Female Income	$43,674	$47,530	$47,924	$49,541	$49,443	$48,351	$47,877	$48,454	$48,931	$47,034	$49,716	$55,671	$58,178

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income

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Source: U.S. Census 2019-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

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Employment Status

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Employed:	26,108	63.31%
Unemployed:	1,086	2.63%
Not In Labor Force:	14,044	34.06%
Total:	41,238	100%

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

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Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)

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Management, business, science, and arts:	12,714	48.70%
Service:	3,310	12.68%
Sales and Office:	5,062	19.39%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:	1,844	7.06%
Production, transportation, and material moving:	3,178	12.17%
Total Civilian Employed Population:	26,108	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Housing & Affordability

In Chester, VA, the median home value is $319,450 - much lower than the State by 11.4%, and up $81,050 (34.0%) since 2020. Renters pay an average of $1,591 per month - higher than the State by 5.1%, and up $293 (22.6%) since 2020. Most renters in Chester pay $1,000-$1,499 (42.4%). About 10.8% pay under $1,000 and 11.8% pay $2,000+; the under $1,000 share is much lower than the Nation. Of occupied housing, owners make up 72.9% (68.2% have a mortgage) and renters make up 27.1% - owners are much higher than the Nation.

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Table DP03, SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Median Home Value (Comparison)

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Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Median Home Value Over Time (2011-2024)

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Median Home Value	$236,250	$230,650	$225,500	$217,500	$218,450	$219,400	$223,550	$225,550	$234,650	$238,400	$257,800	$292,100	$319,450

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

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Gross Rent Paid

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Less than $500:	166	3.15%
$500 to $999:	471	8.93%
$1,000 to $1,499:	1,581	29.98%
$1,500 to $1,999:	2,203	41.78%
$2,000 to $2,499:	472	8.95%
$2,500 to $2,999:	160	3.03%
$3,000 or more:	74	1.40%
No Rent:	146	2.77%
Total:	5,273	100%

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Gross Rent Over Time (2011-2024)

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Median Rent	$1,018	$1,063	$1,120	$1,212	$1,235	$1,245	$1,272	$1,292	$1,295	$1,298	$1,378	$1,538	$1,591

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

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Housing Occupancy

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Owner Occupied (with mortgage):	10,646	52.70%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):	4,281	21.19%
Renter Occupied:	5,273	26.10%
Total Occupied Housing Units:	20,200	100%

Occupied Housing Units:	20,200	96.42%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):	749	3.58%
Total Housing Units:	20,949	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community

32.6% of adults (25+) have a bachelor-s degree or higher, well below the state rate (41.5%) and slightly below the national average (35.0%). High school or higher is 92.8%, which is slightly above the state rate (91.3%). The share of people in poverty is 3.7%, which is below the state rate (6.8%) and below the national rate (8.7%), about the same as 2011 and up 0.9 percentage points from its 2019 pre-pandemic level.

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02 and DP03.

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Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)

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Less than 9th grade:	1,160	3.22%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:	1,021	2.84%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):	8,780	24.38%
Some college, no degree:	7,752	21.53%
Associate's degree:	3,953	10.98%
Bachelor's degree:	8,397	23.32%
Graduate or professional degree:	4,948	13.74%
Total:	36,011	100%
High school graduate or higher:	33,830	93.94%
Bachelor's degree or higher:	13,345	37.06%

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

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Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)

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Private Insurance:	40,312	66.69%
Public Insurance:	17,365	28.73%
No Insurance:	2,766	4.58%
Total:	60,443	100%
Has Health Insurance:	57,677	95.42%

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2024)

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
% of People in Poverty	3.9%	3.2%	3.7%	2.9%	2.4%	2.8%	2.7%	2.3%	2.8%	4.1%	3.2%	3.3%	3.7%

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.

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School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)

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Nursery School, Preschool:	449	3.79%
Kindergarten:	473	4.00%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):	5,358	45.27%
High school (grades 9-12):	2,629	22.21%
College or graduate school:	2,927	24.73%
Total:	11,836	100%
Early Childhood:	922	7.79%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):	8,460	71.48%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Business & Employment Statistics

Chester supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 1,104 business establishments, employing about 24,516 people with an annual payroll of $1,514,256,000. USPS data shows 22,879 residential mailboxes and 1,132 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.

# Residential Mailboxes:	22,879Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:	1,132Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:	26,338Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:	15,781Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:	2,816Source: USPS

# of Businesses:	1,104Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:	$366,803,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:	$1,514,256,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:	24,516Source: CBP

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

Geography, Land Area, and Statistical Classifications

Chester, VA is located in Chesterfield County, within the Richmond, VA Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 40060). It spans 25 of Virginia's Congressional Districts (1st,2nd,3rd,4th,5th,6th,7th,8th,9th,10th,11st,12nd,13rd,14th,15th,16th,17th,18th,19th,21st,24th,25th,36th,41st, and 48th). This Metro area has a population of 1,327,321 people, about 3.9% of whom live in Chester. ZIP Codes here cover 50.228 sq mi of land and a water area of 4.203 sq mi.

CBSA Name:	Richmond, VASource: Census
CBSA Number:	40060Source: Census
CBSA Type:	MetroSource: Census
CBSA Division:	--Source: Census
CBSA Population:	1,327,321Source: Census
MSA:	Richmond-Petersburg, VA MSASource: Census
PMSA:	--Source: Census

Land Area:	50.228 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:	4.203 sq miSource: Census
Congressional District(s):	01,02,03,04,05,06,07,08,09,10,11,12,13,14,15,16,17,18,19,21,24,25,36,41,48Source: USPS
Intro Date:	< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:	16096Source: Census
Place Name:	Chester CDP; VirginiaSource: Census

Sum of all ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

Adjacent & Nearby Cities from Chester, VA

Colonial Heights, VA ~4.2 miles
Richmond, VA ~6.1 miles
Henrico, VA ~8.1 miles
Fort Gregg Adams, VA ~8.2 miles
Prince George, VA ~9.8 miles
Hopewell, VA ~10.1 miles
Petersburg, VA ~10.8 miles
Sandston, VA ~12.6 miles
Chesterfield, VA ~13.0 miles
Sutherland, VA ~15.7 miles
Disputanta, VA ~16.5 miles
Midlothian, VA ~17.0 miles
Charles City, VA ~17.2 miles
Quinton, VA ~17.7 miles
Church Road, VA ~18.2 miles
Mechanicsville, VA ~19.6 miles
Providence Forge, VA ~20.8 miles
Moseley, VA ~22.2 miles
Carson, VA ~22.7 miles
Dinwiddie, VA ~23.0 miles

Sources & References

Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on March 1, 2026.

U.S. Postal Service [Last Updated: 3/1/2026], https://www.usps.com
ZIP-Codes.com Proprietary Data Enhancements [Updated: 3/1/2026], https://www.zip-codes.com
U.S. Census [Updated: Varies], https://www.census.gov
- U.S. Census Office of Management and Budget [Updated: As Released]
- U.S. Census 2020 Demographic & Housing Characteristics (DHC) [Decennial] [Updated: 5/25/2023]
- U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates (ACS) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
- U.S. Census Business Patterns [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
- U.S. Census American National Standards Institute (ANSI) [Updated: As Released]
U.S. Geological Survey [Updated: Varies], https://www.usgs.gov
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services [Updated: Annually, As Released], https://www.cms.gov
National Center for Education Statistics [Updated: 3/1/2026], https://nces.ed.gov

White:	13,415	54.32%
Black:	5,768	23.36%
Hispanic:*	3,035	12.29%
Asian:	499	2.02%
American Indian:	143	0.58%
Hawaiian:	21	0.09%
Other:	1,816	7.35%
Total:	24,697	100%

Native, born in the United States:	21,341	90.74%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:	711	3.02%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:	562	2.39%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:	905	6.24%
Total Population:	23,519	100%
Total Native Population:	22,052	93.76%
Total Foreign-born Population:	1,467	6.24%

Employed:	11,944	64.09%
Unemployed:	422	2.26%
Not In Labor Force:	6,270	33.64%
Total:	18,636	100%

Management, business, science, and arts:	5,418	45.36%
Service:	1,612	13.50%
Sales and Office:	2,398	20.08%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:	840	7.03%
Production, transportation, and material moving:	1,676	14.03%
Total Civilian Employed Population:	11,944	100%

Owner Occupied (with mortgage):	4,578	49.74%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):	2,132	23.17%
Renter Occupied:	2,493	27.09%
Total Occupied Housing Units:	9,203	100%

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Population & Demographics

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)

Population by Race

Gender Breakdown

Nativity & Citizenship

Income & Employment

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)

Average Household Income

Employment Status

Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)

Housing & Affordability

Median Home Value (Comparison)

Median Home Value Over Time (2011-2024)

Gross Rent Paid

Median Gross Rent Over Time (2011-2024)

Housing Occupancy

Education, Health & Community

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)

Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2024)

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)

Business & Employment Statistics

Geography, Land Area, and Statistical Classifications

Adjacent & Nearby Cities from Chester, VA

Sources & References

Less than $500:	36	1.44%
$500 to $999:	227	9.11%
$1,000 to $1,499:	1,032	41.40%
$1,500 to $1,999:	853	34.22%
$2,000 to $2,499:	102	4.09%
$2,500 to $2,999:	160	6.42%
$3,000 or more:	24	0.96%
No Rent:	59	2.37%
Total:	2,493	100%

Occupied Housing Units:	9,203	94.91%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):	494	5.09%
Total Housing Units:	9,697	100%

Less than 9th grade:	711	4.37%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:	466	2.86%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):	4,479	27.52%
Some college, no degree:	3,328	20.45%
Associate's degree:	1,977	12.15%
Bachelor's degree:	3,484	21.41%
Graduate or professional degree:	1,828	11.23%
Total:	16,273	100%
High school graduate or higher:	15,096	92.77%
Bachelor's degree or higher:	5,312	32.64%

Private Insurance:	18,103	65.36%
Public Insurance:	8,382	30.26%
No Insurance:	1,213	4.38%
Total:	27,698	100%
Has Health Insurance:	26,485	95.62%

Nursery School, Preschool:	264	4.78%
Kindergarten:	228	4.13%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):	2,656	48.11%
High school (grades 9-12):	1,276	23.11%
College or graduate school:	1,097	19.87%
Total:	5,521	100%
Early Childhood:	492	8.91%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):	4,160	75.35%