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Manchester, VA
Census-designated place in Chesterfield County, Virginia. ZIP codes: 23225, 23235.
Population
12,445
Land area
5.9sq mi
People per sq mi
2,100
ZIP codes
2
Manchester and its ZIP codes
Manchester at a glance
- Manchester is about 9.5 times as dense as Virginia as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 109th among 681 cities and towns in Virginia.
- The median household income is $80,296, 14% below the Virginia median of $93,170.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $317,000 (17% below Virginia) and median rent is $1,558 a month.
Local data for Manchester, VA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Manchester, VA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$80,296
Poverty rate
12.7%
Median home value
$317,000
Median rent
$1,558/mo
Homeownership
59.6%
Bachelor's or higher
39.7%
Median age
34.5
Average commute
21.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,349), Irish Americans (1,009), Italian Americans (742).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Chesterfield County. PPP loans are for Manchester.
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
$2.4B
FY 2026, $6,643 per person
How people get to work
Manchester, VA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone70.2%
- Carpooled7.4%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.0%
- Worked from home21.4%
Average one-way commute: 21.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Manchester, VA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: earthquake
Storm events since 1996
623
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
702
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
90° / 29°F
45.5 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Manchester, VA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.2%
U.S. 33.3% +4.9 pts
Diabetes
12.8%
U.S. 12.1% +0.7 pts
Smoking
12.4%
U.S. 12.8% about the same
Uninsured (18-64)
11.0%
U.S. 11.1% about the same
ZIP codes in Manchester
2 in or overlapping Manchester. Population shown
Cities near Manchester
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| RockwoodCensus-designated place | 2.5 mi | 5.4 |
| Bon AirCensus-designated place | 2.5 mi | 8.4 |
| RichmondCity | 4.9 mi | 59.9 |
| MeadowbrookCensus-designated place | 5.7 mi | 8.1 |
| MidlothianCensus-designated place | 5.9 mi | 8.6 |
| BensleyCensus-designated place | 6.7 mi | 2.9 |
| TuckahoeCensus-designated place | 7.2 mi | 20.4 |
| BrandermillCensus-designated place | 7.3 mi | 6.2 |
| BellwoodCensus-designated place | 8.2 mi | 5.8 |
| DumbartonCensus-designated place | 8.3 mi | 1.9 |
| LakesideCensus-designated place | 8.9 mi | 4.3 |
| WoodlakeCensus-designated place | 8.9 mi | 2.4 |
| MontroseCensus-designated place | 9.5 mi | 3.2 |
| LaurelCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 5.4 |
| East Highland ParkCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 8.8 |
| ChamberlayneCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 3.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Manchester, VA in?
- Manchester is in Chesterfield County, Virginia.
- What ZIP codes are in Manchester, VA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Manchester include 23225, 23235.
- What is the population of Manchester, VA?
- About 12,445 people live in Manchester, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Manchester?
- Nearby places include Rockwood (2.5 mi), Bon Air (2.5 mi), Richmond (4.9 mi), Meadowbrook (5.7 mi), Midlothian (5.9 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023