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Rockwood, VA
Census-designated place in Chesterfield County, Virginia. ZIP codes: 23236.
Population
10,010
Land area
5.4sq mi
People per sq mi
1,846
ZIP codes
1
Rockwood and its ZIP codes
Rockwood at a glance
- Rockwood is about 8.4 times as dense as Virginia as a whole.
- It is the 127th most populous of 681 cities and towns in Virginia.
- Households here earn a median of $97,992 a year, 5% more than the Virginia figure of $93,170.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $354,400 (8% below Virginia) and median rent is $1,744 a month.
Local data for Rockwood, VA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Rockwood, VA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$97,992
Poverty rate
4.7%
Median home value
$354,400
Median rent
$1,744/mo
Homeownership
76.6%
Bachelor's or higher
49.0%
Median age
39.5
Average commute
23.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (1,286), German Americans (959), Italian Americans (424).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Chesterfield County. PPP loans are for Rockwood.
Unemployment rate
3.7%
Sep 2026, +0.5 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
$75.8M
801 loans, 8,209 jobs reported
How people get to work
Rockwood, VA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone72.9%
- Carpooled4.4%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.7%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.6%
- Worked from home20.5%
Average one-way commute: 23.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Rockwood, 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 Rockwood, VA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.0%
U.S. 33.3% +1.7 pts
Diabetes
12.5%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
10.9%
U.S. 12.8% -1.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.7%
U.S. 11.1% -3.4 pts
ZIP codes in Rockwood
1 in or overlapping Rockwood. Population shown
Cities near Rockwood
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| ManchesterCensus-designated place | 2.5 mi | 5.9 |
| Bon AirCensus-designated place | 3.7 mi | 8.4 |
| MidlothianCensus-designated place | 4.6 mi | 8.6 |
| BrandermillCensus-designated place | 5 mi | 6.2 |
| MeadowbrookCensus-designated place | 5.8 mi | 8.1 |
| WoodlakeCensus-designated place | 6.6 mi | 2.4 |
| RichmondCity | 7.2 mi | 59.9 |
| BensleyCensus-designated place | 7.3 mi | 2.9 |
| BellwoodCensus-designated place | 8.1 mi | 5.8 |
| TuckahoeCensus-designated place | 8.9 mi | 20.4 |
| DumbartonCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 1.9 |
| ChesterCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 13.2 |
| LakesideCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 4.3 |
| MontroseCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 3.2 |
| LaurelCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 5.4 |
| East Highland ParkCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 8.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Rockwood, VA in?
- Rockwood is in Chesterfield County, Virginia.
- What ZIP codes are in Rockwood, VA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Rockwood include 23236.
- What is the population of Rockwood, VA?
- About 10,010 people live in Rockwood, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Rockwood?
- Nearby places include Manchester (2.5 mi), Bon Air (3.7 mi), Midlothian (4.6 mi), Brandermill (5 mi), Meadowbrook (5.8 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023