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Bensley, VA
Census-designated place in Chesterfield County, Virginia. ZIP codes: 23234.
Population
5,949
Land area
2.9sq mi
People per sq mi
2,070
ZIP codes
1
Bensley and its ZIP codes
Bensley at a glance
- Bensley is about 9.4 times as dense as Virginia as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $50,547 a year, 46% less than the Virginia figure of $93,170.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $218,500 (43% below Virginia) and median rent is $1,238 a month.
Local data for Bensley, VA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Bensley, VA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$50,547
Poverty rate
22.0%
Median home value
$218,500
Median rent
$1,238/mo
Homeownership
38.7%
Bachelor's or higher
17.6%
Median age
28.6
Average commute
24.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Salvadoran Americans (1,332), Guatemalan Americans (532), Mexican Americans (428).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Chesterfield County. PPP loans are for Bensley.
Unemployment rate
3.5%
Aug 2026, +0.1 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
Bensley, VA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone64.1%
- Carpooled25.6%
- Public transit2.3%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home7.9%
Average one-way commute: 24.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Bensley, 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 zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Bensley, VA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
45.0%
U.S. 33.3% +11.7 pts
Diabetes
17.4%
U.S. 12.1% +5.3 pts
Smoking
19.3%
U.S. 12.8% +6.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
22.1%
U.S. 11.1% +11.0 pts
ZIP codes in Bensley
1 in or overlapping Bensley. Population shown
Cities near Bensley
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| MeadowbrookCensus-designated place | 2.1 mi | 8.1 |
| BellwoodCensus-designated place | 2.4 mi | 5.8 |
| RichmondCity | 5.7 mi | 59.9 |
| MontroseCensus-designated place | 6.5 mi | 3.2 |
| ManchesterCensus-designated place | 6.7 mi | 5.9 |
| ChesterCensus-designated place | 6.7 mi | 13.2 |
| RockwoodCensus-designated place | 7.3 mi | 5.4 |
| SandstonCensus-designated place | 8.2 mi | 9.9 |
| Bon AirCensus-designated place | 9.1 mi | 8.4 |
| Highland SpringsCensus-designated place | 9.6 mi | 8 |
| East Highland ParkCensus-designated place | 9.9 mi | 8.8 |
| EnonCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 4.3 |
| LakesideCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 4.3 |
| BrandermillCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 6.2 |
| MidlothianCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 8.6 |
| DumbartonCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 1.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Bensley, VA in?
- Bensley is in Chesterfield County, Virginia.
- What ZIP codes are in Bensley, VA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Bensley include 23234.
- What is the population of Bensley, VA?
- About 5,949 people live in Bensley, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Bensley?
- Nearby places include Meadowbrook (2.1 mi), Bellwood (2.4 mi), Richmond (5.7 mi), Montrose (6.5 mi), Manchester (6.7 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023