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Chesterfield County, VA

13 cities and towns and 13 ZIP codes in Chesterfield County, Virginia.

Population

377,869

Land area

424sq mi

People per sq mi

892

ZIP codes

13

Cities and towns in Chesterfield County

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Chesterfield County at a glance

  • Chesterfield County is about 4 times as dense as Virginia as a whole.
  • It is the 5th most populous of 133 counties in Virginia.
  • Households here earn a median of $101,931 a year, 9% more than the Virginia figure of $93,170.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $366,000 (5% below Virginia) and median rent is $1,629 a month.
  • The biggest population centers are Chester (24,474), Meadowbrook (20,749) and Midlothian (19,120).

Local data for Chesterfield County, VA

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Chesterfield County, VA, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$101,931

Poverty rate

7.1%

Median home value

$366,000

Prices +2.8% in a year

Median rent

$1,629/mo

Homeownership

76.7%

Bachelor's or higher

43.8%

Median age

39.0

Average commute

26.4 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (38,867), Irish Americans (32,443), Italian Americans (16,514).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans

Details

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

$2.42B

FY 2026, $6,643 per person

PPP loans

$680M

9,040 loans, 82,610 jobs reported

Campaign donations

$2.22M

Itemized, 2026 cycle

EconomyFederal spendingPPP loans

How people get to work

Chesterfield County, VA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone71.3%
  • Carpooled7.4%
  • Public transit0.4%
  • Walked0.7%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.7%
  • Worked from home19.5%

Average one-way commute: 26.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Chesterfield County, VA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Moderate

Top: earthquake

Storm events since 1996

623

Most often thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

702

0.5% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

89° / 28°F

47.0 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone17 historic places

Health statistics

Share of adults in Chesterfield County, VA, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

36.4%

U.S. 33.3% +3.1 pts

Diabetes

12.4%

U.S. 12.1% about the same

Smoking

11.5%

U.S. 12.8% -1.3 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

8.2%

U.S. 11.1% -2.9 pts

Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Chesterfield County

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Frequently asked questions

What is the largest city in Chesterfield County, VA?
Chester is the largest city or town in Chesterfield County, with about 24,474 residents.
How many ZIP codes are in Chesterfield County?
Chesterfield County includes 13 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 23112, 23113, 23114, 23120, 23234.
What is the population of Chesterfield County, VA?
About 377,869 people live in Chesterfield County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What counties border Chesterfield County?
Chesterfield County borders Henrico County, Richmond city, Prince George County, Petersburg city, Powhatan County, Dinwiddie County, Goochland County, Hopewell city, Colonial Heights city, Amelia County, Charles City County.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023