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Colonial Heights, VA
City in Colonial Heights city, Virginia. ZIP codes: 23834.
Population
18,352
Land area
7.5sq mi
People per sq mi
2,441
ZIP codes
1
Colonial Heights and its ZIP codes
Colonial Heights at a glance
- Colonial Heights is about 11 times as dense as Virginia as a whole.
- It is the 72nd most populous of 681 cities and towns in Virginia.
- Households here earn a median of $76,505 a year, 18% less than the Virginia figure of $93,170.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $246,600 (36% below Virginia) and median rent is $1,234 a month.
Local data for Colonial Heights, VA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Colonial Heights, VA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$76,505
Poverty rate
7.9%
Median home value
$246,600
Median rent
$1,234/mo
Homeownership
68.1%
Bachelor's or higher
28.0%
Median age
38.2
Average commute
25.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,977), Irish Americans (1,594), Mexican Americans (544).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Colonial Heights city. PPP loans are for Colonial Heights.
Unemployment rate
3.9%
Sep 2026, +0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$44,952
9,689 jobs, 2025
Federal spending
$150M
FY 2026, $8,280 per person
How people get to work
Colonial Heights, VA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone79.1%
- Carpooled8.0%
- Public transit0.3%
- Walked2.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.4%
- Worked from home8.2%
Average one-way commute: 25.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Colonial Heights, VA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
109
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
44
0.7% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
89° / 28°F
47.0 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Colonial Heights, VA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.8%
U.S. 33.3% +3.5 pts
Diabetes
12.6%
U.S. 12.1% +0.5 pts
Smoking
12.9%
U.S. 12.8% about the same
Uninsured (18-64)
8.5%
U.S. 11.1% -2.6 pts
Crime in Colonial Heights
Colonial Heights Police Department, reported to the FBI for 2025
- Violent crime
- 419
- per 100,000 people · 199% of the VA rate
- Property crime
- 3,602
- per 100,000 people · 258% of the VA rate
Crime trends and details for Colonial Heights Police Department
ZIP codes in Colonial Heights
1 in or overlapping Colonial Heights. Population shown
Cities near Colonial Heights
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| EttrickCensus-designated place | 2.2 mi | 3 |
| PetersburgCity | 4.1 mi | 22.7 |
| Fort LeeCensus-designated place | 4.3 mi | 6 |
| MatoacaCensus-designated place | 4.6 mi | 2.6 |
| HopewellCity | 5.9 mi | 10.4 |
| EnonCensus-designated place | 5.9 mi | 4.3 |
| ChesterCensus-designated place | 6.1 mi | 13.2 |
| Prince GeorgeCensus-designated place | 7.9 mi | 6.3 |
| BellwoodCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 5.8 |
| MeadowbrookCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 8.1 |
| BensleyCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 2.9 |
| TempletonCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 2.1 |
| DisputantaCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 2.8 |
| DinwiddieCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 5.1 |
| RockwoodCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 5.4 |
| SandstonCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 9.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Colonial Heights, VA in?
- Colonial Heights is in Colonial Heights city, Virginia.
- What ZIP codes are in Colonial Heights, VA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Colonial Heights include 23834.
- What is the population of Colonial Heights, VA?
- About 18,352 people live in Colonial Heights, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Colonial Heights?
- Nearby places include Ettrick (2.2 mi), Petersburg (4.1 mi), Fort Lee (4.3 mi), Matoaca (4.6 mi), Hopewell (5.9 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023