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Lakeside, VA
Census-designated place in Henrico County, Virginia. ZIP codes: 23228.
Population
12,654
Land area
4.3sq mi
People per sq mi
2,926
ZIP codes
1
Lakeside and its ZIP codes
Lakeside at a glance
- Lakeside is about 13 times as dense as Virginia as a whole.
- It is the 105th most populous of 681 cities and towns in Virginia.
- Households here earn a median of $72,032 a year, 23% less than the Virginia figure of $93,170.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $288,200 (25% below Virginia) and median rent is $1,361 a month.
Local data for Lakeside, VA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Lakeside, VA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$72,032
Poverty rate
11.8%
Median home value
$288,200
Median rent
$1,361/mo
Homeownership
65.2%
Bachelor's or higher
39.5%
Median age
36.4
Average commute
20.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (1,824), German Americans (1,513), Italian Americans (702).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Henrico County. PPP loans are for Lakeside.
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
Lakeside, VA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone70.8%
- Carpooled3.2%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.9%
- Bicycle0.2%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.0%
- Worked from home23.8%
Average one-way commute: 20.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Lakeside, 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 Lakeside, VA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
34.7%
U.S. 33.3% +1.4 pts
Diabetes
12.0%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
14.3%
U.S. 12.8% +1.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.4%
U.S. 11.1% -1.7 pts
ZIP codes in Lakeside
1 in or overlapping Lakeside. Population shown
Cities near Lakeside
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| DumbartonCensus-designated place | 1.7 mi | 1.9 |
| LaurelCensus-designated place | 2.5 mi | 5.4 |
| ChamberlayneCensus-designated place | 2.8 mi | 3.3 |
| Glen AllenCensus-designated place | 3.8 mi | 8.8 |
| East Highland ParkCensus-designated place | 5.6 mi | 8.8 |
| TuckahoeCensus-designated place | 5.8 mi | 20.4 |
| RichmondCity | 6.1 mi | 59.9 |
| InnsbrookCensus-designated place | 6.5 mi | 4.4 |
| MechanicsvilleCensus-designated place | 6.8 mi | 28.3 |
| MontroseCensus-designated place | 8.3 mi | 3.2 |
| Bon AirCensus-designated place | 8.4 mi | 8.4 |
| Short PumpCensus-designated place | 8.7 mi | 9 |
| ManchesterCensus-designated place | 8.9 mi | 5.9 |
| WyndhamCensus-designated place | 9.3 mi | 3.7 |
| Highland SpringsCensus-designated place | 9.3 mi | 8 |
| AshlandTown | 10 mi | 7.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Lakeside, VA in?
- Lakeside is in Henrico County, Virginia.
- What ZIP codes are in Lakeside, VA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Lakeside include 23228.
- What is the population of Lakeside, VA?
- About 12,654 people live in Lakeside, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Lakeside?
- Nearby places include Dumbarton (1.7 mi), Laurel (2.5 mi), Chamberlayne (2.8 mi), Glen Allen (3.8 mi), East Highland Park (5.6 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023