| City: | Richmond, Virginia |
| Names to Avoid: | Vcu West |
| County: | Richmond City County |
| Timezone: | Eastern (GMT -05:00) |
| Local Time: | 10:11:10 PM |
| Population: | 3,074 [See All] |
| Area Codes: | 686 / 804 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 37.5537, -77.4609 |
| Land Area: | 0.125 sq mi |
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ZIP 23284 serves Virginia Commonwealth University's West Campus in Richmond. This isn't a residential neighborhood. It's a university zone where 94% of the population (2,883 of 3,074 people) live in dormitories. The median age is 19.4 years.
Mail flows through a building-based delivery system. Academic departments and administrative offices receive mail at named campus buildings: Cabell Library, School of Business, School of Engineering, School of Social Work, and Chemistry among 16 designated buildings. Street addresses follow Richmond's urban grid (W Franklin St, W Broad St, W Main St), but the 117 city carrier route records deliver to campus facilities, not individual residences.
With 40 people per household unit, this ZIP's statistics make sense only in the context of dormitory living. The 77 occupied housing units aren't traditional homes. They're residence halls and campus buildings. Of the population 25 and older, 68% hold bachelor's degrees or higher, though many are likely graduate students or university employees.
VCU West was recognized as a mailing alias in March 2017, though it's not an acceptable last line for mail addresses. The proper mailing format uses RICHMOND, VA 23284 with the specific building name or street address. The tiny 0.042 square mile area sits in Richmond City within the VCU and Fan-Oregon Hill-Carver neighborhoods.
Streets follow Richmond's historic urban grid, with W Franklin St serving as the primary campus corridor.
ZIP Code 23284 has 3,074 residents and 77 households (average 2.48 persons per household). The median age is 19.4 years, significantly younger than the state (38.7) and significantly younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 34.0% male and 66.0% female, which is much lower than the national male share (49.1%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (42.9%, much lower than the state average of 60.3% and well below the national average of 61.6%) and Black or African American (32.6%, much higher than the state average of 18.6% and well above the national average of 12.4%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 9.9%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%), and Black or African American share is much higher than both the state (18.6%) and national averages (12.4%).
Explore More: Population Over Time By Age & Gender By Race By Gender Nativity & Citizenship
| 2020 Population: | 3,074Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 2,362Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 24,592.0 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $28,500Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 77Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $666,666,666Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.48Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 23.00Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 960 | 1,924 | 2,239 | 2,362 |
| Decennial Census | 0 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 3,074 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 19.4
Male Median Age: 19.4
Female Median Age: 19.4
| 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 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 780 | 210 | 32 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Female | 6 | 2 | 1 | 1,523 | 416 | 48 | 14 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Total | 10 | 3 | 3 | 2,303 | 626 | 80 | 20 | 5 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| White: | 1,319 | 41.54% |
| Black: | 1,001 | 31.53% |
| Hispanic:* | 305 | 9.61% |
| Asian: | 383 | 12.06% |
| American Indian: | 5 | 0.16% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 162 | 5.10% |
| Total: | 3,175 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 1,046 | 34.03% | 19.4 years |
| Females: | 2,028 | 65.97% | 19.4 years |
| Total: | 3,074 | 100% | 19.4 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 2,209 | 93.52% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 24 | 1.02% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 33 | 1.40% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 96 | 5.46% |
| Total Population: | 2,362 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 2,233 | 94.54% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 129 | 5.46% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $28,500, which is much lower than the state median ($90,974), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $28,500. Family households earn a median of $0 versus $28,500 for nonfamily households (a difference of $28,500). By gender, male median income is $0 and female is $0, which is well under the state female median ($58,743), with a current gap of $0 that has stayed about the same from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 36.0%, which is considerably lower than the state rate (65.6%). The unemployment rate is 26.8%, which is markedly higher than the state rate (4.2%). The largest occupation group is Service (37.1%).
Explore More: Income Over Time Household Income Employment Status By Occupation
| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $28,500 |
| Median Family Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $28,500 |
| Median Male Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Female Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Employed: | 623 | 26.38% |
| Unemployed: | 228 | 9.65% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 1,511 | 63.97% |
| Total: | 2,362 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 163 | 26.16% |
| Service: | 231 | 37.08% |
| Sales and Office: | 175 | 28.09% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 14 | 2.25% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 40 | 6.42% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 623 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $0, which is considerably lower than the state median ($360,700), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. The median gross rent is $1,625, which is far above the national median ($1,348), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $1,625. Insufficient data for owner/renter mix. Insufficient data for vacancy rate.
Explore More: Compare Home Value Home Value Over Time Rent & Over Time Housing Occupancy
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $500 to $999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 7 | 35.00% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 4 | 20.00% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 5 | 25.00% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $3,000 or more: | 0 | 0.00% |
| No Rent: | 4 | 20.00% |
| Total: | 20 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $1,625 | $1,625 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 0 | 0.00% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 0 | 0.00% |
| Renter Occupied: | 20 | 100.00% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 20 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 20 | 100.00% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Housing Units: | 20 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 20 | 100.00% |
| Other Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Housing Units: | 20 | 100% |
In 2024, 62.90% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is comparable to the national rate (35.00%). High school or higher is 100.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 8.60%, which is on par with the state rate (7.10%). Private coverage is 86.70%, which is well above the national rate (67.30%). Public coverage is 11.30%, which is far lower than the national rate (36.30%). The share of people in poverty is -666,666,666.00%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.70%). Poverty has been broadly stable, which may reflect structural barriers or offsetting gains and setbacks. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is college (100.00%). College enrollment is 100.00%, which is far higher than the national rate (26.70%), indicating the community is likely a college hub with student-driven housing and services.
Explore More: Educational Attainment Health Insurance Poverty Over Time School Enrollment
| Less than 9th grade: | 0 | 0.00% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 0 | 0.00% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 0 | 0.00% |
| Some college, no degree: | 13 | 37.14% |
| Associate's degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 22 | 62.86% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 35 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 35 | 100.00% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 22 | 62.86% |
| Private Insurance: | 2,048 | 81.37% |
| Public Insurance: | 267 | 10.61% |
| No Insurance: | 202 | 8.03% |
| Total: | 2,517 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 2,315 | 91.97% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
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.
| Nursery School, Preschool: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Kindergarten: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 0 | 0.00% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 0 | 0.00% |
| College or graduate school: | 2,336 | 100.00% |
| Total: | 2,336 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 0 | 0.00% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 0 | 0.00% |
ZIP Code 23284 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 10 business establishments, employing about 435 people with an annual payroll of $12,432,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 0Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 10Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $2,941,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $12,432,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 435Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 23284 is located in Richmond City County, Virginia, within the Richmond, VA Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 40060) and Virginia's 4th Congressional District. This Metro area has a population of 1,258,251 people, about 0.24% of whom live in ZIP Code 23284. It covers 0.125 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: | 0.125 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | --Source: Census |
| Congressional District: | 04Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 4310.34 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | --Source: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | 5167000Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Richmond city; VirginiaSource: Census |
We could not locate which school district 23284 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.
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.