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U.S. ZIP Code · VA23231

Henrico County · Richmond, VA

Typical home value

$335,451[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+1.8%
5-year / yr
+6.4%
10-year / yr
+7.1%

Relative price

vs U.S.
+18.1%
vs metro
-9.8%
vs state
+2.2%
ZIP 23231 location in VA
Location of ZIP 23231 in VA

Price history

Zillow Home Value Index — monthly, smoothed and seasonally adjusted.

The typical home in 23231 is worth $335,451 — 9.8% below the Richmond, VA median. Over the past year, values have risen 1.8%. Homes here rent for a typical $1,603 a month — a 5.7% gross rental yield. The effective property tax rate is 0.6%.

#Rent & investment

Typical asking rent, and the returns it implies at the current home value.

Monthly rent
$1,603[2]
Gross yield
5.7%[2]
Cap rate
3.4%[2]

#Property tax

Effective rate — total real estate taxes paid relative to total home value.

Effective tax rate
0.6%[3]
Typical annual tax
$1,992[3]

#Climate risk

FEMA National Risk Index ratings for Henrico County. "Not Applicable" means the hazard does not threaten the county.

Overall risk
Relatively Moderate[4]
Riverine flood
Relatively Moderate
Coastal flood
Very Low
Wildfire
Very Low
Drought
Relatively Moderate
Heat wave
Relatively Moderate
Hurricane
Relatively Moderate
Tornado
Relatively Moderate
Earthquake
Relatively Moderate
Winter weather
Relatively High

#Who lives here

Population
38,544[3]
Median household income
$76,505[3]

#Migration

Household moves in and out of Henrico County over a year, from IRS tax-return data.

Net migration
+147[5]
Moved in
12,460
Moved out
12,313

Schools

Open public schools in this ZIP, from the NCES Common Core of Data.

Public schools
8
Elementary
5
Middle
1
High
1
  • Varina High

    High · Grades 9–12 · Henrico County Public Schools

    1,411 students

  • John Rolfe Middle

    Middle · Grades 6–8 · Henrico County Public Schools

    678 students

  • Henry D. Ward Elementary

    Elementary · Grades PK–5 · Henrico County Public Schools

    499 students

  • George F. Baker Elementary

    Elementary · Grades PK–5 · Henrico County Public Schools

    452 students

  • Anthony P. Mehfoud Elementary

    Elementary · Grades PK–2 · Henrico County Public Schools

    339 students

Run the numbers

Interactive calculators pre-filled with this ZIP's typical home value, rent, and property-tax rate. Edit any field to recompute.

Gross yield5.7%
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)3.4%
Annual rent$19,236

Gross and net yield are estimates based on the inputs and the selected expense ratio. Actual income and expenses will vary by property and market. Not investment advice.

Monthly payment$1,696
Loan principal$268,361
Down payment$67,090
Total interest paid$342,279

Estimated monthly payments include principal and interest only. Actual costs will include property tax, insurance, possibly PMI, and HOA fees not modeled here. Loan terms shown are estimates; consult a licensed lender for current rates and qualification.

Own : rent ratio1.34
Monthly cost to own$2,141
Monthly rent$1,603

Renting is meaningfully cheaper month-to-month.

This calculator projects multi-year scenarios based on assumptions about appreciation, rent growth, and investment returns — none of which are guaranteed. Actual outcomes depend on variables this tool cannot know. Not financial or real estate advice.

#Metro ranking

Where this ZIP sits among others in its metro area.

Appreciation
62nd percentile[1]
Rental yield
62nd percentile[2]
Property tax
29th percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 23231?
The typical home in 23231 is worth $335,451, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 23231?
Home values in 23231 are up 1.8% over the past year, and up 6.4% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 23231?
A typical home in 23231 rents for about $1,603 a month, a gross rental yield of 5.7%.
What is the property tax rate in 23231?
The effective property tax rate in 23231 is 0.6% — roughly $1,992 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 23231?
ZIP code 23231 has a population of 38,544 and a median household income of $76,505.

#Comparable ZIPs

Same metro, nearest typical home value. Each card shows the comparable ZIP's headline numbers so you can scan at a glance.

  • VA

    Typical home
    $335,305
    Gross yield
  • Laurel CDP, VA

    Typical home
    $333,202
    Gross yield
    6.1%
  • Amelia Court House CDP, VA

    Typical home
    $338,093
    Gross yield
  • West Point, VA

    Typical home
    $338,168
    Gross yield
  • VA

    Typical home
    $339,414
    Gross yield
  • Bellwood CDP, VA

    Typical home
    $328,067
    Gross yield
    6.2%

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