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Chamberlayne, VA
Census-designated place in Henrico County, Virginia. ZIP codes: 23227.
Population
4,692
Land area
3.3sq mi
People per sq mi
1,402
ZIP codes
1
Chamberlayne and its ZIP codes
Chamberlayne at a glance
- Chamberlayne is about 6.4 times as dense as Virginia as a whole.
- The median household income is $97,544, 5% above the Virginia median of $93,170.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $351,100 (8% below Virginia) and median rent is $1,212 a month.
Local data for Chamberlayne, VA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Chamberlayne, VA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$97,544
Poverty rate
6.8%
Median home value
$351,100
Median rent
$1,212/mo
Homeownership
95.3%
Bachelor's or higher
50.4%
Median age
54.6
Average commute
22.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (201), Irish Americans (200), Scottish Americans (116).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Henrico County. PPP loans are for Chamberlayne.
Unemployment rate
3.7%
Sep 2026, +0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$73,260
193,232 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$81,054
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$2.9B
FY 2026, $8,707 per person
How people get to work
Chamberlayne, VA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone68.7%
- Carpooled6.8%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.3%
- Worked from home24.2%
Average one-way commute: 22.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Chamberlayne, VA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: earthquake
Storm events since 1996
535
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
782
1.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
89° / 28°F
45.8 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Chamberlayne, VA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.1%
U.S. 33.3% +1.8 pts
Diabetes
15.6%
U.S. 12.1% +3.5 pts
Smoking
10.3%
U.S. 12.8% -2.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.8%
U.S. 11.1% -4.3 pts
ZIP codes in Chamberlayne
1 in or overlapping Chamberlayne. Population shown
Cities near Chamberlayne
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| LakesideCensus-designated place | 2.8 mi | 4.3 |
| MechanicsvilleCensus-designated place | 4.1 mi | 28.3 |
| Glen AllenCensus-designated place | 4.1 mi | 8.8 |
| East Highland ParkCensus-designated place | 4.2 mi | 8.8 |
| LaurelCensus-designated place | 4.3 mi | 5.4 |
| DumbartonCensus-designated place | 4.5 mi | 1.9 |
| RichmondCity | 7.3 mi | 59.9 |
| Highland SpringsCensus-designated place | 7.8 mi | 8 |
| MontroseCensus-designated place | 7.8 mi | 3.2 |
| InnsbrookCensus-designated place | 8.6 mi | 4.4 |
| TuckahoeCensus-designated place | 8.6 mi | 20.4 |
| AshlandTown | 9.2 mi | 7.2 |
| HanoverCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 1.2 |
| SandstonCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 9.9 |
| Short PumpCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 9 |
| WyndhamCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 3.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Chamberlayne, VA in?
- Chamberlayne is in Henrico County, Virginia.
- What ZIP codes are in Chamberlayne, VA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Chamberlayne include 23227.
- What is the population of Chamberlayne, VA?
- About 4,692 people live in Chamberlayne, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Chamberlayne?
- Nearby places include Lakeside (2.8 mi), Mechanicsville (4.1 mi), Glen Allen (4.1 mi), East Highland Park (4.2 mi), Laurel (4.3 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023