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Bellwood, VA
Census-designated place in Chesterfield County, Virginia. ZIP codes: 23237.
Population
7,907
Land area
5.8sq mi
People per sq mi
1,364
ZIP codes
1
Bellwood and its ZIP codes
Bellwood at a glance
- Bellwood is about 6.2 times as dense as Virginia as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $47,781 a year, 49% less than the Virginia figure of $93,170.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $225,300 (41% below Virginia) and median rent is $1,059 a month.
Local data for Bellwood, VA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Bellwood, VA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$47,781
Poverty rate
21.0%
Median home value
$225,300
Median rent
$1,059/mo
Homeownership
43.9%
Bachelor's or higher
14.0%
Median age
33.3
Average commute
23.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (1,051), Salvadoran Americans (546), Guatemalan Americans (502).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Chesterfield County. PPP loans are for Bellwood.
Unemployment rate
3.7%
Sep 2026, +0.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$63,057
148,684 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$69,378
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$2.4B
FY 2026, $6,643 per person
How people get to work
Bellwood, VA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone72.0%
- Carpooled19.9%
- Public transit0.6%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle1.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home6.5%
Average one-way commute: 23.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Bellwood, VA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: earthquake
Storm events since 1996
623
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
702
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
90° / 29°F
45.5 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Bellwood, VA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
43.8%
U.S. 33.3% +10.5 pts
Diabetes
17.1%
U.S. 12.1% +5.0 pts
Smoking
19.2%
U.S. 12.8% +6.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
17.4%
U.S. 11.1% +6.3 pts
ZIP codes in Bellwood
1 in or overlapping Bellwood. Population shown
Cities near Bellwood
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| MeadowbrookCensus-designated place | 2.4 mi | 8.1 |
| BensleyCensus-designated place | 2.4 mi | 2.9 |
| ChesterCensus-designated place | 4.2 mi | 13.2 |
| RichmondCity | 8.1 mi | 59.9 |
| RockwoodCensus-designated place | 8.1 mi | 5.4 |
| ManchesterCensus-designated place | 8.2 mi | 5.9 |
| EnonCensus-designated place | 8.6 mi | 4.3 |
| MontroseCensus-designated place | 8.7 mi | 3.2 |
| SandstonCensus-designated place | 9.8 mi | 9.9 |
| Colonial HeightsCity | 10 mi | 7.5 |
| Bon AirCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 8.4 |
| EttrickCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 3 |
| HopewellCity | 12 mi | 10.4 |
| Highland SpringsCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 8 |
| BrandermillCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 6.2 |
| East Highland ParkCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 8.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Bellwood, VA in?
- Bellwood is in Chesterfield County, Virginia.
- What ZIP codes are in Bellwood, VA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Bellwood include 23237.
- What is the population of Bellwood, VA?
- About 7,907 people live in Bellwood, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Bellwood?
- Nearby places include Meadowbrook (2.4 mi), Bensley (2.4 mi), Chester (4.2 mi), Richmond (8.1 mi), Rockwood (8.1 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023