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Meadowbrook, VA
Census-designated place in Chesterfield County, Virginia. ZIP codes: 23234, 23237.
Population
20,749
Land area
8.1sq mi
People per sq mi
2,546
ZIP codes
2
Meadowbrook and its ZIP codes
Meadowbrook at a glance
- Meadowbrook is about 12 times as dense as Virginia as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 64th among 681 cities and towns in Virginia.
- The median household income is $86,054, 8% below the Virginia median of $93,170.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $298,500 (22% below Virginia) and median rent is $1,583 a month.
Local data for Meadowbrook, VA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Meadowbrook, VA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$86,054
Poverty rate
12.4%
Median home value
$298,500
Median rent
$1,583/mo
Homeownership
75.4%
Bachelor's or higher
25.5%
Median age
37.0
Average commute
25.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Salvadoran Americans (1,974), Guatemalan Americans (1,622), Irish Americans (927).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Chesterfield County. PPP loans are for Meadowbrook.
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
PPP loans
$53.3M
809 loans, 5,561 jobs reported
How people get to work
Meadowbrook, VA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone68.8%
- Carpooled13.9%
- Public transit0.1%
- Walked0.7%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.5%
- Worked from home15.0%
Average one-way commute: 25.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Meadowbrook, 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 Meadowbrook, VA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
41.6%
U.S. 33.3% +8.3 pts
Diabetes
15.8%
U.S. 12.1% +3.7 pts
Smoking
14.9%
U.S. 12.8% +2.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
15.0%
U.S. 11.1% +3.9 pts
ZIP codes in Meadowbrook
2 in or overlapping Meadowbrook. Population shown
Cities near Meadowbrook
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| BensleyCensus-designated place | 2.1 mi | 2.9 |
| BellwoodCensus-designated place | 2.4 mi | 5.8 |
| ManchesterCensus-designated place | 5.7 mi | 5.9 |
| RockwoodCensus-designated place | 5.8 mi | 5.4 |
| ChesterCensus-designated place | 6.1 mi | 13.2 |
| RichmondCity | 6.5 mi | 59.9 |
| Bon AirCensus-designated place | 8.2 mi | 8.4 |
| MontroseCensus-designated place | 8.4 mi | 3.2 |
| BrandermillCensus-designated place | 9.9 mi | 6.2 |
| SandstonCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 9.9 |
| MidlothianCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 8.6 |
| EnonCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 4.3 |
| WoodlakeCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 2.4 |
| East Highland ParkCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 8.8 |
| Highland SpringsCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 8 |
| Colonial HeightsCity | 12 mi | 7.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Meadowbrook, VA in?
- Meadowbrook is in Chesterfield County, Virginia.
- What ZIP codes are in Meadowbrook, VA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Meadowbrook include 23234, 23237.
- What is the population of Meadowbrook, VA?
- About 20,749 people live in Meadowbrook, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Meadowbrook?
- Nearby places include Bensley (2.1 mi), Bellwood (2.4 mi), Manchester (5.7 mi), Rockwood (5.8 mi), Chester (6.1 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023