What to know about ZIP 23170
ZIP code 23170 covers ZIP 23170 with a population of about 3,113.
At a glance, the area shows median age of 42.0 versus a U.S. median of about 38.9.
It sits in the RICHMOND - PETERSBURG media market.
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ZIP Code 23170 — undefined, undefined Demographics & Data
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.
Middle Class
At a glance
Population
3,113
Density
N/A
Median income
$72,523
-3% vs US avg
Home value
$254,400
-27% vs US avg
Median rent
$1,315
+13% vs US avg
Timezone
N/A
Overview of ZIP Code 23170
Income and economy in ZIP 23170
Median household income in ZIP 23170 is about $72,523 — about 3% below the U.S. median ($75,149).
On socioeconomic markers, US5 shows a poverty rate of 5.3%; unemployment rate near 3.8%; 18.6% of adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (about 15.1 points below the national share (33.7%)).
Labor and commute patterns include leading industry context around Healthcare, Manufacturing, and Retail trade; about 11.2% of workers reporting work-from-home (about 4.0 points below the U.S. share (15.2%)); a mean commute of about 180.0 minutes (U.S. average near 26.8).
Housing and affordability in ZIP 23170
Median home value is about $254,400 — about 27% below the U.S. median home value ($348,079).
Housing tenure and rents show median gross rent around $1,315 (about 13% above the U.S. median rent ($1,163)), and owner-occupancy near 91.8% (about 26.4 points above the national owner-occupancy rate (65.4%)).
To comfortably buy a median-priced home in ZIP 23170, a household would need roughly $70,000 in annual income under a 20% down, 30-year loan at 6.8% (illustrative), keeping housing costs near 28% of income. Estimated monthly PITI is about $1,634. That is roughly in line with the local median household income ($72,523). Rates, taxes, insurance, and HOA fees vary — treat this as a planning estimate, not a lender quote.