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Glen Allen, VA
Census-designated place in Henrico County, Virginia. ZIP codes: 23060.
Population
17,551
Land area
8.8sq mi
People per sq mi
1,995
ZIP codes
1
Glen Allen and its ZIP codes
Glen Allen at a glance
- Glen Allen is about 9 times as dense as Virginia as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 76th among 681 cities and towns in Virginia.
- The median household income is $92,723, close to the Virginia median.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $357,200 (7% below Virginia) and median rent is $1,804 a month.
Local data for Glen Allen, VA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Glen Allen, VA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$92,723
Poverty rate
3.6%
Median home value
$357,200
Median rent
$1,804/mo
Homeownership
75.9%
Bachelor's or higher
45.8%
Median age
40.1
Average commute
24.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,583), Irish Americans (1,558), Indian Americans (878).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Henrico County. PPP loans are for Glen Allen.
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
How people get to work
Glen Allen, VA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone66.0%
- Carpooled8.2%
- Public transit0.4%
- Walked0.1%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.9%
- Worked from home24.5%
Average one-way commute: 24.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Glen Allen, 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
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone3 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Glen Allen, VA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
32.2%
U.S. 33.3% -1.1 pts
Diabetes
11.4%
U.S. 12.1% -0.7 pts
Smoking
11.5%
U.S. 12.8% -1.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.3%
U.S. 11.1% -3.8 pts
ZIP codes in Glen Allen
1 in or overlapping Glen Allen. Population shown
Cities near Glen Allen
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| LaurelCensus-designated place | 2.2 mi | 5.4 |
| LakesideCensus-designated place | 3.8 mi | 4.3 |
| DumbartonCensus-designated place | 4 mi | 1.9 |
| ChamberlayneCensus-designated place | 4.1 mi | 3.3 |
| InnsbrookCensus-designated place | 5.3 mi | 4.4 |
| AshlandTown | 6.3 mi | 7.2 |
| WyndhamCensus-designated place | 7.1 mi | 3.7 |
| TuckahoeCensus-designated place | 7.2 mi | 20.4 |
| Short PumpCensus-designated place | 7.5 mi | 9 |
| MechanicsvilleCensus-designated place | 7.7 mi | 28.3 |
| East Highland ParkCensus-designated place | 8.2 mi | 8.8 |
| HanoverCensus-designated place | 9.4 mi | 1.2 |
| RichmondCity | 9.9 mi | 59.9 |
| Bon AirCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 8.4 |
| MontroseCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 3.2 |
| Highland SpringsCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Glen Allen, VA in?
- Glen Allen is in Henrico County, Virginia.
- What ZIP codes are in Glen Allen, VA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Glen Allen include 23060.
- What is the population of Glen Allen, VA?
- About 17,551 people live in Glen Allen, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Glen Allen?
- Nearby places include Laurel (2.2 mi), Lakeside (3.8 mi), Dumbarton (4 mi), Chamberlayne (4.1 mi), Innsbrook (5.3 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023