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Short Pump CDP, VA

ZIP Code 23233 — Short Pump CDP, VA Demographics & Data

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

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Quick Facts

Local time
Population
31,775
Median Income
$117,500
+56% vs US avg
Home Value
$442,100
+27% vs US avg
Median Rent
$1,593
+37% vs US avg
Median Age
39.0 yrs
+0% vs US avg
Area Code
Congress
Top Ancestry
EnglishGermanIrish
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Location
Coordinates
37.6464, -77.6242
Elevation
220 ft
Land Area
12.4 sq mi
Water Area
0.1 sq mi (1% water)

At a glance

Population
31,775
Density
N/A
Median income
$117,500
+56% vs US avg
Home value
$442,100
+27% vs US avg
Median rent
$1,593
+37% vs US avg
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Overview of ZIP Code 23233

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What to know about ZIP 23233

ZIP code 23233 covers Short Pump, VA in Henrico County with a population of about 31,775.

At a glance, the area shows median age of 39.0 (near the U.S. median).

It sits in telephone area code 804; U.S. House district VA-1; the RICHMOND - PETERSBURG media market.

Local search focus: University

Short Pump, VA sits in a university / college context (near south university-richmond (1.3 mi)). Expect stronger interest in student housing, rentals, walkability, transit, and a younger adult age mix versus typical suburban ZIPs.

Income and economy in Short Pump, VA

Median household income in ZIP 23233 is about $117,500 — about 56% above the U.S. median ($75,149).

On socioeconomic markers, US5 shows a poverty rate of 3.1%; unemployment rate near 3.3%; 71.2% of adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (about 37.5 points above the national share (33.7%)).

Labor and commute patterns include leading industry context around Healthcare, Professional services, and Education; about 21.3% of workers reporting work-from-home (about 6.1 points above 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 23233

Median home value is about $442,100 — about 27% above the U.S. median home value ($348,079).

Housing tenure and rents show median gross rent around $1,593 (about 37% above the U.S. median rent ($1,163)), and owner-occupancy near 63.3% (about 2.1 points below the national owner-occupancy rate (65.4%)).

To comfortably buy a median-priced home in ZIP 23233 in Short Pump, VA, a household would need roughly $122,000 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 $2,840. That is roughly in line with the local median household income ($117,500). Rates, taxes, insurance, and HOA fees vary — treat this as a planning estimate, not a lender quote.

Climate risk and migration signals

FEMA’s National Risk Index rates natural-hazard risk for Short Pump CDP, VA as Relatively Moderate (composite score 83.4), which is elevated versus much of the country. The strongest component scores on US5 are flood (85.4) and hurricane (81.8). These scores are county-linked NRI values published for planning context — all ZIP codes in the same county share the same composite score on US5. Useful when comparing insurance and disaster exposure across areas, not a substitute for a parcel-level flood or fire determination.

Climate normals for Short Pump CDP, VA show little to no average snow and around 45.3 inches of annual precipitation.

IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 1,793 for ZIP 23233 (Short Pump CDP, VA) on US5’s published series — a signal of people/tax filers moving in relative to those leaving. Inflows often track job growth, housing demand, or lifestyle migration; treat the figure as a directional indicator rather than a precise headcount.

Nearby (from this ZIP)

Airport RIC (19.3 miles (31.1 km)) · South University-Richmond (1.3 miles (2.1 km)) · Maggie L Walker National Historic Site (12.3 miles (19.8 km)) · VA: Richmond Vet Center (8.4 miles (13.6 km))

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