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Sandston, VA

Census-designated place in Henrico County, Virginia. ZIP codes: 23150, 23250.

Population

7,399

Land area

9.9sq mi

People per sq mi

750

ZIP codes

2

Sandston and its ZIP codes

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Sandston at a glance

  • Sandston is about 3.4 times as dense as Virginia as a whole.
  • The median household income is $59,238, 36% below the Virginia median of $93,170.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $219,900 (43% below Virginia) and median rent is $1,211 a month.

Local data for Sandston, VA

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Sandston, VA, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$59,238

Poverty rate

13.9%

Median home value

$219,900

Median rent

$1,211/mo

Homeownership

54.8%

Bachelor's or higher

12.7%

Median age

39.3

Average commute

24.5 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (484), Irish Americans (389), Mexican Americans (276).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Henrico County. PPP loans are for Sandston.

Details

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

$2.9B

FY 2026, $8,707 per person

PPP loans

$4.2M

19 loans, 387 jobs reported

Henrico County economyFederal spendingPPP loans

How people get to work

Sandston, VA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone75.9%
  • Carpooled10.8%
  • Public transit0.3%
  • Walked0.0%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.9%
  • Worked from home12.1%

Average one-way commute: 24.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Sandston, VA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

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

90° / 29°F

45.5 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places

Health statistics

Share of adults in Sandston, VA, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

38.5%

U.S. 33.3% +5.2 pts

Diabetes

14.4%

U.S. 12.1% +2.3 pts

Smoking

17.1%

U.S. 12.8% +4.3 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

10.7%

U.S. 11.1% about the same

ZIP codes in Sandston

2 in or overlapping Sandston. Population shown

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Cities near Sandston

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
Highland SpringsCensus-designated place3 mi8
MontroseCensus-designated place3.5 mi3.2
East Highland ParkCensus-designated place6.3 mi8.8
BensleyCensus-designated place8.2 mi2.9
RichmondCity8.3 mi59.9
MechanicsvilleCensus-designated place8.6 mi28.3
BellwoodCensus-designated place9.8 mi5.8
MeadowbrookCensus-designated place10 mi8.1
ChamberlayneCensus-designated place10 mi3.3
LakesideCensus-designated place11 mi4.3
ManchesterCensus-designated place13 mi5.9
EnonCensus-designated place13 mi4.3
DumbartonCensus-designated place13 mi1.9
ChesterCensus-designated place13 mi13.2
LaurelCensus-designated place14 mi5.4
RockwoodCensus-designated place14 mi5.4

Frequently asked questions

What county is Sandston, VA in?
Sandston is in Henrico County, Virginia.
What ZIP codes are in Sandston, VA?
ZIP codes in or overlapping Sandston include 23150, 23250.
What is the population of Sandston, VA?
About 7,399 people live in Sandston, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Sandston?
Nearby places include Highland Springs (3 mi), Montrose (3.5 mi), East Highland Park (6.3 mi), Bensley (8.2 mi), Richmond (8.3 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023