Laurel, VA (23228)

Henrico County · Richmond, VA · Population 35,592

Fresh.Data current as of Apr 24, 2026

Laurel, VA (ZIP 23228) sits in Henrico County within the Richmond metro area. The page draws on 2 federal data feeds retrieved Apr 27. Top health signal: High Blood Pressure comes in above the national average at 35.7%. NCES lists 8 schools serving the area, 8 non-charter. 10 colleges and universities serve the area, with median in-state tuition of $16,364. IRS data shows average household income (AGI) of $55,839 per tax return. FEMA has issued 22 federal disaster declarations affecting this ZIP since 1969 — a high-frequency exposure profile. 26.9% of residents in this county are flagged low-access by USDA's 2025 Food Environment Atlas — a notable supermarket-access gap. New residents arriving here predominantly come from Richmond city, VA (IRS SOI Migration, 2022-2023). Healthcare access and school options both run strong here, giving residents a wide menu of providers and enrollment choices nearby. Notable: median household income $63,533, fair market rent of $1,820 for a two-bedroom, and a typical home value of $329,298, up 1.3% over the past year. Every figure on this page links to its underlying federal dataset with a retrieval date so you can audit the freshness yourself.

Demographics

Population & age

Total population
35,592
Median age
37.2

Race & ethnicity

White
52.6%
Black
26.0%
Asian
6.6%
Hispanic / Latino
14.1%
Other / multi-racial
14.7%

Income & housing

Median household income
$63,533
Median home value
$248,600

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+)
30.3%

Employment

Unemployment rate
4.0%

Housing

Owner-occupied
7,931(51.9%)
Renter-occupied
7,359(48.1%)
Vacant units
1,026
Built (median)
1970

Commute

Public transit
170(0.8%)
Work from home
2,797(13.7%)
Avg commute
18.2 min

Economic wellbeing

Below poverty line
3,621(10.5%)
Uninsured
459(1.3%)

Digital access

Broadband access
13,773(90.1%)
No broadband
1,517(9.9%)

Language & nativity

Foreign-born
5,736(16.1%)
Non-English at home
6,803(20.1%)

Studio

$1,590

/month

1 Bed

$1,660

/month

2 Bed

$1,820

/month

3 Bed

$2,280

/month

4 Bed

$2,810

/month

HUD Fair Market Rents represent the 40th percentile of standard-quality rental housing in this area. FY2026 data.

Home values

Typical home value

$329,298

Zillow Home Value Index (ZHVI) · as of March 2026

Year-over-year change

+1.3%

vs. March 2025

5-year change

+37.6%

vs. March 2021

Metro area

Richmond, VA

Metropolitan statistical area

Source: Zillow Research, ZHVI All Homes (SFR, Condo/Co-op) Time Series (zillow.com/research/data). Zillow Home Value Index (ZHVI) is copyrighted by Zillow, Inc.

New housing construction

New housing units permitted

1,826

Across 990 permitted buildings. Total construction value: $267.2M.

Single-family

921

50% of total units

Multifamily (2+ unit)

905

50% of total units

Single-family value

$159.3M

construction value

Multifamily value

$108.0M

construction value

Apartment construction (5+ unit buildings) accounts for 43% of new units this year — the area is densifying, not just adding single-family stock.

Based on county-level data (2024).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau Building Permits Survey (census.gov/construction/bps). Public domain. BPS reports annual residential building permits from local permit-issuing jurisdictions, aggregated to county. A permit reflects intent to build, not a completed unit — actual construction lags by 6-24 months for multifamily projects.

Income & tax statistics

Tax returns filed

18,760

Average AGI

$55,839

Avg property tax

$167

EITC participation

15.7%

Income distribution

  • $1 – $25,00029.4% · 5,520
  • $25,000 – $50,00028.4% · 5,320
  • $50,000 – $75,00019.0% · 3,570
  • $75,000 – $100,00010.1% · 1,890
  • $100,000 – $200,00011.2% · 2,100
  • $200,000 or more1.9% · 360

Avg mortgage interest

$432

Avg charitable contribution

$446

Avg capital gains

$1,041

Avg total income tax

Source: IRS Statistics of Income — Individual Income Tax Statistics by ZIP Code (irs.gov). Public domain. Dollar columns reported in thousands by the IRS; figures here display real dollars. Total ZCTA AGI for the area was $1047.5M across all reported brackets.

Business & employment

Business establishments

957

Total employment

15,897

Annual payroll

$925.5M

Average annual pay

$58,221

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Business Patterns (census.gov). Public domain. ZBP covers establishments with paid employees; Census suppresses employment and payroll values when fewer employers operate in a ZIP than would protect their confidentiality.

Employment & wages

Average annual pay

$70,541

Average weekly wage

$1,357

Total employment

187,647

Total establishments

12,661

That is roughly 8% above the US national average of $65,470 per worker.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages (bls.gov/cew). Public domain. QCEW is derived from state unemployment-insurance filings and covers ~95% of US jobs. Figures are county-level totals assigned to ZIPs whose primary county matches; small-employer cells are suppressed by BLS to protect employer confidentiality.

Unemployment

Unemployment rate

2.9%

That is 1.1 percentage points below the US national unemployment rate of about 4.0%.

Labor force

187,213

Employed

181,737

Unemployed

5,476

Based on Henrico County, VA data (2024).

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Local Area Unemployment Statistics (bls.gov/lau). Public domain. LAUS publishes monthly and annual labor-force estimates for every US county. Figures are county-level totals assigned to ZIPs whose primary county matches.

Banking access

FDIC-insured bank branches

6

Typical banking access

A standard suburban / mid-density branch count for this area.

Total deposits

$757.1M

across all branches in this ZIP

Distinct institutions

4

different banks operating here

Top banks by deposits in this ZIP

  • 1.Truist Bank$290.4M · 3 branches
  • 2.Atlantic Union Bank$259.9M · 1 branch
  • 3.Bank of America, National Association$156.6M · 1 branch

Based on FDIC-insured branch offices as of June 30, 2024.

Source: FDIC Summary of Deposits (fdic.gov). Annual June-30 snapshot of every FDIC-insured branch and the deposits booked there. Figures cover all institutions reporting a branch address in this ZIP.

Alternative-fuel stations

Public EV charging stations

6

Established EV charging

Multiple public charging stations across the ZIP — typical of mid-density suburban and small-urban areas with active EV adoption.

Level 2 ports

12

AC charging — workplace, retail, home

DC Fast ports

0

Highway-class fast charging

Charging networks

  • ChargePoint Network

Active public stations only. Snapshot taken 2026; AFDC's underlying registry refreshes continuously as stations open and close.

Source: U.S. Department of Energy via NREL (afdc.energy.gov). Per-ZIP counts of active public alternative-fuel stations (electric, hydrogen, propane, CNG, biodiesel, E85, LNG, renewable diesel) and EV charging-port totals.

Social Vulnerability Index

Overall SVI

61st percentile

High Vulnerability

Based on 14 census tracts, population 31,947

Vulnerability Themes

  • Socioeconomic Status62nd percentile
  • Household Characteristics60th percentile
  • Racial & Ethnic Minority Status66th percentile
  • Housing Type & Transportation50th percentile

Households Without Vehicle

1,051

Limited English Speakers

1,173

Persons with Disability

4,531

Without HS Diploma

2,766

Without Health Insurance

3,859

Adults Age 65+

5,448

The Social Vulnerability Index uses U.S. Census data to identify communities most at risk during public health emergencies and natural disasters. Higher percentiles indicate greater vulnerability. Tract-level scores are aggregated to this ZCTA via Census 2020 ZCTA→Tract crosswalk, weighted by land-area share. Source: atsdr.cdc.gov. Public domain.

Federal Disaster Declarations

Federally Declared Disasters

22

Date Range

1969–2026

Most Recent Declaration

SEVERE WINTER STORM

Winter Storm — declared January 23, 2026 (DR-3631)

Incident period: January 22, 2026 – January 27, 2026

Top Incident Types

  • Hurricane9 (41%)
  • Snowstorm4 (18%)
  • Biological2 (9%)
  • Severe Storm2 (9%)
  • Flood2 (9%)
  • Other3 (14%)

Individual Assistance

8

Direct help to disaster survivors

Households Program

3

Housing & temporary lodging support

Public Assistance

18

Repair of public facilities & roads

Hazard Mitigation

6

Funding to reduce future disaster risk

FEMA declares disasters at the county level; counts here include every federally declared disaster touching any county that overlaps this ZIP. Statewide declarations and pre-1964 records without county granularity are excluded. Program flags reflect which FEMA assistance categories were activated (Individual Assistance, Households, Public Assistance, Hazard Mitigation). Source: fema.gov/openfema. Public domain.

Air quality

Median daily AQI

41

Good
Good 289dModerate 76dUSG 1d

Peak AQI (2024)

112

Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups

Primary pollutant

Ozone

195 days as main pollutant

Days measured

366

Based on Henrico County data (2024).

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Air Quality System (epa.gov). Public domain. Only counties with EPA AQS monitoring stations appear here (~30% of US counties); rural ZIPs whose primary county has no monitor will not show this section.

Community health profile

Years of potential life lost (per 100K)

7,787

That is roughly 413 years per 100,000 below the national county median (~8,200).

Premature death is the headline composite outcome CHR reports — age-adjusted, all-cause, before age 75.

Fair or poor health

15%

of adults self-report

Poor physical health days

3.8

avg per adult per month

Poor mental health days

5.4

avg per adult per month

Uninsured

6.8%

of residents under 65

Primary care MDs

105

per 100,000 residents

Preventable hospital stays

2,047

per 100K Medicare enrollees

Food environment (0-10)

9.0

10 = best access & security

Exercise access

96%

residents near a facility

Flu vaccinated

58%

of Medicare enrollees

Low birth weight (under 2,500 g) accounts for 8.4% of live births in this county — an early-life health input that downstream outcomes track against.

Based on Henrico data (2025 CHR release).

Source: County Health Rankings & Roadmaps, University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute (countyhealthrankings.org). Annual release. Underlying source datasets vary by measure (CDC BRFSS, NCHS Vital Statistics, AHA, USDA Food Environment Atlas, and others). Figures are county-level and assigned to every ZIP whose primary county matches.

Food access

Food access status

Significant food access concerns

26.9% of Henrico County, VA residents live more than 1 mile (urban) or 10 miles (rural) from the nearest supermarket.

Grocery stores

0.19

per 1,000 residents

Supercenters & clubs

0.04

per 1,000 residents

SNAP-authorized stores

0.77

accepting food benefits

Fast-food restaurants

0.94

per 1,000 residents

Among low-income residents, 4.7% are low-access — those without a supermarket within 1 mile (urban) or 10 miles (rural).

Per-1,000 figures show how many of each store type exist in Henrico County, VA for every 1,000 residents. Higher grocery and supercenter density usually means easier access to fresh food; higher convenience-store-only density (with low grocery rate) often signals a food swamp.

Source: USDA Economic Research Service, Food Environment Atlas (ers.usda.gov). County-level metrics fanned to ZIP via the primary county in the Census ZCTA-county relationship file. Variable years differ per family (stores ~2020, low-access ~2019).

Who’s moving in and out

Net migration (2022-2023)

−41 people

+382 households−$72.8M net AGI flow

Moved in

14,834households

24,246 people • $1.1B AGI

Moved out

14,452households

24,287 people • $1.2B AGI

Where new residents came from

  1. Richmond city, VA3,409 households
  2. Chesterfield County, VA1,389 households
  3. Hanover County, VA774 households
  4. Fairfax County, VA280 households
  5. Goochland County, VA226 households

Where departing residents went

  1. Richmond city, VA2,521 households
  2. Chesterfield County, VA1,870 households
  3. Hanover County, VA1,033 households
  4. Goochland County, VA512 households
  5. Fairfax County, VA207 households

Incoming households reported an average AGI of $76,621 versus departing households' $83,682.

Source: U.S. Internal Revenue Service, Statistics of Income, Migration Data (irs.gov). Public domain. Migration is measured by year-over-year changes in the address on individual tax returns; figures are county-level totals attributed to ZIPs whose primary county matches. Foreign migration contributes to inflow/outflow totals but does not appear in the top-county lists. Small flows are suppressed by IRS to protect taxpayer confidentiality.

Data sources used on this page

Health profile

Crude prevalence estimates from CDC PLACES, derived from BRFSS small-area modeling. Population-level figures only.

Schools in this ZIP

8 schools serve this ZIP, including 8 non-charter.

Top 5 schools by enrollment
SchoolTypeGradesEnrollment
HERMITAGE HIGHPublic9–121,672
BROOKLAND MIDDLEPublic6–81,157
MOODY MIDDLEPublic6–81,115
DUMBARTON ELEMPublic-1–5643
HOLLADAY ELEMPublic-1–5621

Showing top 5 by enrollment. 3 more schools serve this ZIP.

Schools listed from NCES Common Core of Data via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal.

Fresh.NCES CCD via Urban Institute EDP · Apr 27, 2026

Colleges & universities nearby

Colleges in this area

10

Median in-state tuition

$16,364

Median earnings (10 yr)

$56,618

  • 2-Year
    In-state tuition
    $5,280
    Out-of-state tuition
    $11,718
    Acceptance rate
    Graduation rate
    31.1%
    Median earnings (10 yr)
    $39,529
    Median student debt
    $10,500
  • 4-Year
    In-state tuition
    $16,945
    Out-of-state tuition
    $40,109
    Acceptance rate
    92.6%
    Graduation rate
    64.2%
    Median earnings (10 yr)
    $58,128
    Median student debt
    $21,500
  • Virginia Union University

    Richmond, VA · 23220

    4-Year
    In-state tuition
    $17,450
    Out-of-state tuition
    $17,450
    Acceptance rate
    98.0%
    Graduation rate
    39.2%
    Median earnings (10 yr)
    $38,275
    Median student debt
    $29,000
  • 4-Year
    In-state tuition
    Out-of-state tuition
    Acceptance rate
    Graduation rate
    Median earnings (10 yr)
    $77,014
    Median student debt
    $26,500
  • Fortis College-Richmond

    Richmond, VA · 23230

    2-Year
    In-state tuition
    $15,688
    Out-of-state tuition
    $15,688
    Acceptance rate
    Graduation rate
    43.3%
    Median earnings (10 yr)
    $32,754
    Median student debt
    $9,500
  • 2-Year
    In-state tuition
    $16,364
    Out-of-state tuition
    $16,364
    Acceptance rate
    Graduation rate
    Median earnings (10 yr)
    $61,480
    Median student debt
    $24,166
  • Lotus Professional College

    Richmond, VA · 23229

    4-Year
    In-state tuition
    Out-of-state tuition
    Acceptance rate
    Graduation rate
    Median earnings (10 yr)
    Median student debt
  • In-state tuition
    Out-of-state tuition
    Acceptance rate
    70.4%
    Graduation rate
    Median earnings (10 yr)
    $56,618
    Median student debt
  • Empire Beauty School-Richmond

    Richmond, VA · 23294

    Certificate
    In-state tuition
    Out-of-state tuition
    Acceptance rate
    Graduation rate
    42.2%
    Median earnings (10 yr)
    $23,921
    Median student debt
    $10,667
  • In-state tuition
    Out-of-state tuition
    Acceptance rate
    Graduation rate
    Median earnings (10 yr)
    $65,432
    Median student debt

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (collegescorecard.ed.gov). Public domain data. Earnings figures reflect median earnings 10 years after entry for federally-aided students.

What these numbers say together

Laurel, VA (ZIP 23228) sits in Henrico County within the Richmond metro area. The page draws on 2 federal data feeds retrieved Apr 27. Top health signal: High Blood Pressure comes in above the national average at 35.7%. NCES lists 8 schools serving the area, 8 non-charter. 10 colleges and universities serve the area, with median in-state tuition of $16,364. IRS data shows average household income (AGI) of $55,839 per tax return. FEMA has issued 22 federal disaster declarations affecting this ZIP since 1969 — a high-frequency exposure profile. 26.9% of residents in this county are flagged low-access by USDA's 2025 Food Environment Atlas — a notable supermarket-access gap. New residents arriving here predominantly come from Richmond city, VA (IRS SOI Migration, 2022-2023). Healthcare access and school options both run strong here, giving residents a wide menu of providers and enrollment choices nearby. Notable: median household income $63,533, fair market rent of $1,820 for a two-bedroom, and a typical home value of $329,298, up 1.3% over the past year. Every figure on this page links to its underlying federal dataset with a retrieval date so you can audit the freshness yourself.

These two readings tell a consistent story. Strong access numbers usually correlate with denser provider networks, and a high school count signals the population base that supports them. Reading them together: a household weighing this ZIP for a multi-year stay can expect both healthcare and education infrastructure to keep pace.

One concrete reading worth keeping: Depression prevalence sits near the national rate at 22.8%. Each figure on this page links to the original federal dataset with its retrieval date — this synthesis is a reading, not a substitute for the underlying records.

Frequently Asked Questions — ZIP 23228

What is the obesity rate in ZIP 23228?

35.0%, which is 2.0 percentage points above the national average of 33.0% (CDC PLACES, retrieved Apr 24, 2026).

What is the depression rate in ZIP 23228?

22.8%, which is 0.8 percentage points above the national average of 22.0% (CDC PLACES, retrieved Apr 24, 2026).

What is the high blood pressure rate in ZIP 23228?

35.7%, which is 3.7 percentage points above the national average of 32.0% (CDC PLACES, retrieved Apr 24, 2026).

How many schools are in ZIP 23228?

8 schools serve this ZIP, including 8 public schools (NCES CCD, retrieved Apr 27, 2026). No charter schools are listed in this ZIP by NCES CCD.

Does ZIP 23228 have charter schools?

No charter schools are listed in ZIP 23228 by NCES CCD (retrieved Apr 27, 2026).

Are there high schools in ZIP 23228?

Yes, 1 high school serves this ZIP: Hermitage High. (NCES CCD, retrieved Apr 27, 2026).

What is the population of ZIP 23228?

35,592 people live in ZIP 23228, with a median age of 37.2 (Census ACS 5-Year 2022, retrieved Apr 30, 2026).

What is the median household income in ZIP 23228?

$63,533 per year (Census ACS 5-Year 2022, retrieved Apr 30, 2026).

Is ZIP 23228 mostly renters or homeowners?

In ZIP 23228, 51.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 48.1% are renter-occupied (Census ACS 5-Year 2022, retrieved Apr 30, 2026).

How do people commute in ZIP 23228?

In ZIP 23228, 13.7% of workers work from home. Public transit is used by 0.8% of commuters (Census ACS 5-Year 2022, retrieved Apr 30, 2026).

What is the poverty rate in ZIP 23228?

10.5% of the population in ZIP 23228 lives below the federal poverty line (Census ACS 5-Year 2022, retrieved Apr 30, 2026).

What percentage of households in ZIP 23228 have broadband internet?

90.1% of households in ZIP 23228 have broadband internet access (Census ACS 5-Year 2022, retrieved Apr 30, 2026).

What is the typical home value in ZIP 23228?

The typical home value in ZIP 23228 is $329,298, up 1.3% from a year ago (Zillow Home Value Index, retrieved May 1, 2026).

Are home values rising or falling in ZIP 23228?

Home values are up 1.3% over the past year and up 37.6% over the past five years (Zillow Home Value Index, retrieved May 1, 2026).

What is the average household income in ZIP 23228?

The average Adjusted Gross Income reported on tax returns from ZIP 23228 (Laurel, VA) is $55,839 per return (IRS SOI Tax Year 2022, retrieved May 2, 2026).

How much do homeowners pay in property tax in ZIP 23228?

Tax returns from ZIP 23228 report an average of $167 per return in real-estate tax deductions (IRS SOI Tax Year 2022, retrieved May 2, 2026).

What percentage of residents in ZIP 23228 earn over $200,000?

1.9% of tax returns from ZIP 23228 (Laurel, VA) report Adjusted Gross Income of $200,000 or more (IRS SOI Tax Year 2022, retrieved May 2, 2026).

How many businesses are in ZIP 23228?

As of 2022, 957 business establishments operated in ZIP 23228 employing 15,897 workers (Census ZIP Business Patterns, retrieved May 3, 2026).

What is the average salary in ZIP 23228?

The average annual pay across all local establishments in ZIP 23228 is $58,221, based on Census ZIP Business Patterns 2022 data (retrieved May 3, 2026).

How vulnerable is ZIP 23228 to disasters and public health emergencies?

According to the CDC Social Vulnerability Index (2022), ZIP 23228 ranks in the 61th percentile nationally for social vulnerability — a high vulnerability profile (retrieved May 3, 2026).

What is the biggest vulnerability factor in ZIP 23228?

Racial & Ethnic Minority Status is the highest-scoring CDC SVI theme for ZIP 23228, ranking in the 66th percentile nationally (CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022, retrieved May 3, 2026).

How many federally declared disasters has ZIP 23228 experienced?

FEMA has recorded 22 federal disaster declarations affecting ZIP 23228 between 1969–2026 (FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations, retrieved May 3, 2026).

What kinds of disasters most often hit ZIP 23228?

Hurricane is the most common federally declared disaster type affecting ZIP 23228, accounting for 9 of 22 declarations (41%, FEMA OpenFEMA, retrieved May 3, 2026).

What was the most recent disaster declared for ZIP 23228?

The most recent FEMA disaster declaration affecting ZIP 23228 was "SEVERE WINTER STORM" — a winter storm declared in 2026 (DR-3631) (FEMA OpenFEMA, retrieved May 3, 2026).

What colleges are near ZIP 23228?

10 colleges and universities are listed near ZIP 23228 by the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, including J Sargeant Reynolds Community College, Virginia Commonwealth University, and Virginia Union University (retrieved May 2, 2026).

What is the average tuition at colleges near ZIP 23228?

Median in-state tuition across 10 nearby institutions is $16,364 (College Scorecard, retrieved May 2, 2026).

What do graduates earn from colleges near ZIP 23228?

Graduates of nearby colleges earn a median of $56,618 ten years after entry (College Scorecard, retrieved May 2, 2026).

What data is available for ZIP 23228?

This page covers health outcomes from CDC PLACES (40 metrics), school information from NCES CCD (8 schools), demographics from the Census ACS 5-Year (2022), home values from the Zillow Home Value Index, colleges from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (10 institutions), income & tax statistics from the IRS SOI (Tax Year 2022), local business & employment from Census ZIP Business Patterns (2022), social vulnerability scores from the CDC/ATSDR SVI (2022), and federal disaster declarations from FEMA OpenFEMA (22 on record). Data is refreshed on Mubboo's standard schedule.

How current is this data?

Health data retrieved Apr 24, 2026 from CDC PLACES. School data retrieved Apr 27, 2026 from NCES CCD. Demographics retrieved Apr 30, 2026 from Census ACS 5-Year (2022). Home values retrieved May 1, 2026 from Zillow Research. College data retrieved May 2, 2026 from U.S. Dept of Education College Scorecard. Income & tax statistics retrieved May 2, 2026 from IRS SOI (Tax Year 2022). Business & employment retrieved May 3, 2026 from Census ZBP (2022). Social vulnerability scores retrieved May 3, 2026 from CDC/ATSDR SVI (2022). Federal disaster declarations retrieved May 3, 2026 from FEMA OpenFEMA (22 on record).

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Last reviewed Apr 24, 2026


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