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Dumbarton, VA

Census-designated place in Henrico County, Virginia. ZIP codes: 23228, 23230.

Population

7,997

Land area

1.9sq mi

People per sq mi

4,242

ZIP codes

2

Dumbarton and its ZIP codes

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Dumbarton at a glance

  • Dumbarton is about 19 times as dense as Virginia as a whole.
  • The median household income is $60,169, 35% below the Virginia median of $93,170.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $291,300 (24% below Virginia) and median rent is $1,421 a month.

Local data for Dumbarton, VA

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Dumbarton, VA, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$60,169

Poverty rate

12.1%

Median home value

$291,300

Median rent

$1,421/mo

Homeownership

30.3%

Bachelor's or higher

31.0%

Median age

37.1

Average commute

22.8 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (488), Salvadoran Americans (386), Mexican Americans (324).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Henrico County. PPP loans are for Dumbarton.

Details

Unemployment rate

3.6%

Aug 2026, +0.1 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$73,260

193,232 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$81,054

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$2.91B

FY 2026, $8,707 per person

Henrico County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

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

  • Drove alone65.6%
  • Carpooled10.6%
  • Public transit3.1%
  • Walked0.0%
  • Bicycle0.5%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.3%
  • Worked from home17.9%

Average one-way commute: 22.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Dumbarton, VA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

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

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Dumbarton, VA, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

35.6%

U.S. 33.3% +2.3 pts

Diabetes

13.3%

U.S. 12.1% +1.2 pts

Smoking

14.3%

U.S. 12.8% +1.5 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

13.3%

U.S. 11.1% +2.2 pts

ZIP codes in Dumbarton

2 in or overlapping Dumbarton. Population shown

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Cities near Dumbarton

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
LakesideCensus-designated place1.7 mi4.3
LaurelCensus-designated place1.9 mi5.4
Glen AllenCensus-designated place4 mi8.8
TuckahoeCensus-designated place4.1 mi20.4
ChamberlayneCensus-designated place4.5 mi3.3
InnsbrookCensus-designated place5 mi4.4
RichmondCity6.5 mi59.9
Short PumpCensus-designated place7.2 mi9
East Highland ParkCensus-designated place7.2 mi8.8
Bon AirCensus-designated place7.4 mi8.4
WyndhamCensus-designated place8 mi3.7
ManchesterCensus-designated place8.3 mi5.9
MechanicsvilleCensus-designated place8.5 mi28.3
MontroseCensus-designated place9.5 mi3.2
AshlandTown10 mi7.2
RockwoodCensus-designated place11 mi5.4

Frequently asked questions

What county is Dumbarton, VA in?
Dumbarton is in Henrico County, Virginia.
What ZIP codes are in Dumbarton, VA?
ZIP codes in or overlapping Dumbarton include 23228, 23230.
What is the population of Dumbarton, VA?
About 7,997 people live in Dumbarton, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Dumbarton?
Nearby places include Lakeside (1.7 mi), Laurel (1.9 mi), Glen Allen (4 mi), Tuckahoe (4.1 mi), Chamberlayne (4.5 mi).

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