ZIP Code 23255 in Henrico, VA

Data Last Updated: February 1, 2026
City:Henrico, Virginia
City Alias:Richmond
County:Henrico County
Timezone:Eastern (GMT -05:00)
Local Time:10:11:02 PM
Population:No Population Data
Area Codes:686 / 804
Classification:PO Box
Coordinates:37.5483, -77.3953
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23255 - Henrico, VA

ZIP Code 23255, Henrico

Small Town Unique ZIP No Census Data
LocationHenrico County, VA
Area0 sq mi Single Point
Delivery Points559 (236 businesses)
PO Boxes323
ZIP CreatedBefore Oct 2004
Enclosed InZIP Code 23229
Key Facts
  • This is a PO Box-only ZIP code with 323 boxes serving the Henrico area northwest of Richmond
  • The facility serves 236 business customers who maintain PO Boxes at this location
  • Street delivery for this area is provided by neighboring ZIP code 23229, which surrounds this postal station
  • Only one street (Starling Drive) has delivery records linked to this ZIP code, with 87 delivery points
  • The location sits near several established Richmond neighborhoods including Three Chopt (2.2 miles), Near West End (2.2 miles), and the University of Richmond area (2.4 miles)

Postal Service Overview

ZIP code 23255 serves a PO Box station in Henrico, Virginia, located just northwest of Richmond. The facility maintains 323 PO Boxes but doesn't cover traditional street addresses in this classification. Residents who need street delivery receive service through neighboring ZIP codes, particularly 23229, which surrounds this location.

Local Context

The post office handles mail for 236 businesses alongside its residential box holders. Starling Drive is the only street with delivery records associated with this ZIP code, reflecting the facility's role as a PO Box station rather than a full-service carrier facility. The location sits in the Near West End area, close to established Richmond neighborhoods including Three Chopt, University of Richmond, and Westhampton.

Street Name Patterns

Single Street

Only Starling Drive has delivery records in this ZIP code, with 87 delivery points listed as unit-based addresses. This single-street pattern is typical of PO Box stations that handle minimal carrier route assignments.

Nearby Areas

Three Chopt Near West End University of Richmond Country Club of Virginia Westhampton

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 23255 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 6 business establishments, employing about 46 people with an annual payroll of $1,988,000.

# Residential Mailboxes:0Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:0Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:540Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:0Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:0Source: USPS
# of Businesses:6Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$465,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$1,988,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:46Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 23255 is located in Henrico County, Virginia, within the Richmond, VA Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 40060) and Virginia's 1st Congressional District. This Metro area has a population of 1,258,251 people, about 0.00% of whom live in ZIP Code 23255. It covers 0 sq mi of land and a water area of 0 sq mi.

CBSA Name:Richmond, VASource: Census
CBSA Number:40060Source: Census
CBSA Type:MetroSource: Census
CBSA Division:--Source: Census
CBSA Population:1,258,251Source: Census
MSA:Richmond-Petersburg, VA MSASource: Census
Land Area:--Source: Census
Water Area:--Source: Census
Congressional District:01Source: USPS
Congressional Land Area:3684.32 sq miSource: Census
PMSA:--Source: Census
Intro Date:< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:--Source: Census
Place Name:--Source: Census

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes


23260 | | 23250

Schools in ZIP Code 23255


We could not locate which school district 23255 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are no public schools nor private schools with a mailing address in this ZIP Code. Listing Nearby schools instead. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.

Pre-School Dev. Center 2124 N. 29th St.
Richmond, VA 23223
District: Richmond City Public SchoolsNearby
Fairfield Court Elementary 2510 Phaup St
Richmond, VA 23223
District: Richmond City Public SchoolsNearby
Woodville Elementary 2000 N 28th St
Richmond, VA 23223
District: Richmond City Public SchoolsNearby
Armstrong High 2300 Cool Lane
Richmond, VA 23223
District: Richmond City Public SchoolsNearby
Henry Marsh Iii Elementary 813 N 28th St
Richmond, VA 23223
District: Richmond City Public SchoolsNearby
Anna Julia Cooper School 2100 N 29th St
Richmond, VA 23223
District: Private SchoolNearby
Geara Group/Educational Developmental Center 3001 5th Ave
Richmond, VA 23222
District: Private SchoolNearby
Central Montessori School Of Virginia 323 N 20th St
Richmond, VA 23223
District: Private SchoolNearby

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 23255


Virginia Commonwealth University 910 W Franklin St
Richmond, VA 23284-2512
Type: Post Secondary
Virginia Union University 1500 N Lombardy St
Richmond, VA 23220
Type: Post Secondary
Union Presbyterian Seminary 3401 Brook Rd
Richmond, VA 23227
Type: Post Secondary
Fortis College-Richmond 2000 Westmoreland Street, Suite A
Richmond, VA 23230
Type: Post Secondary
Bon Secours Memorial College Of Nursing 8550 Magellan Parkway Suite 1100
Richmond, VA 23227-1149
Type: Post Secondary
Bon Secours St Mary's Hospital School Of Medical Imaging 8550 Magellan Pkwy Ste 700
Richmond, VA 23227
Type: Post Secondary

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 February 1, 2026.

  1. U.S. Postal Service [Last Updated: 2/1/2026], https://www.usps.com
  2. ZIP-Codes.com Proprietary Data Enhancements [Updated: 2/1/2026], https://www.zip-codes.com
  3. 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 (CBD) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census American National Standards Institute (ANSI) [Updated: As Released]
  4. U.S. Geological Survey [Updated: Varies], https://www.usgs.gov
  5. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services [Updated: Annually, As Released], https://www.cms.gov
  6. National Center for Education Statistics [Updated: 2/1/2026], https://nces.ed.gov