Zip Code 23836 — Chester, VA

23836 is a ZIP Code associated with Chester, VA, located within Chesterfield. 23836 ranks #13 out of 13 ZIP codes in Chesterfield County by population (and #197 out of 903 in VA). The area supports an estimated population of 15,298 residents across Data Pending housing units, with a population density of 222.2 people per square mile.
WorldPlaceData database updated: October 2026

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Data MetricLocal Statistic
Postal / Zip Code23836
Primary CityChester
State / ProvinceVA
CountyChesterfield
Total Population15,298
Median Household IncomeData Pending
Total Housing UnitsData Pending
Population Density222.2 people/sq mi
TimezoneAmerica/New_York

How 23836 Compares

MetricZIP 23836Chesterfield CountyVA State Average
Population15,298400,248 (Total)8,705,380 (Total)
Average ZIP IncomeData PendingN/AN/A
Population Density222.2 /sq mi----
County Pop Rank#13 of 13----

Nearby ZIP Codes

ZIP CodeCityDistancePopulationMedian Income
Zip 23834Colonial Heights5.7 mi26,628N/A
Zip 23231Henrico6.4 mi38,544N/A
Zip 23831Chester6.5 mi39,529N/A
Zip 23237Richmond7.6 mi27,126N/A
Zip 23860Hopewell7.7 mi31,404N/A

Data Sources & Methodology: Geographic coordinates and ZIP Code assignments are derived from underlying geographic and postal datasets. Note that ZIP Codes are USPS postal delivery areas, while Census ZCTAs are statistical approximation areas. Read full methodology →