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Richmond ZIP codes: US ZIP code list for Richmond, Virginia (VA)

Quick answer

Richmond, Virginia has 12 US ZIP codes, running 23219 to 23294 inside Richmond City. Each carries the same 6% combined sales tax rate. ZIP boundaries are postal delivery routes, not tax boundaries — a code that crosses a city or district line can hold more than one rate, so destination-based sellers should validate by full street address.

ZIP codes
12Median covered metro: 12
Number span
7623219 to 23294
Sorting prefixes
232USPS sectional centers
Sales tax
6%Same in every listed code

Richmond ZIP code footprint

How Richmond's ZIP footprint compares with national norms.

12 ZIP codes are listed for Richmond, covering a population of 229,395. They span 76 numbers, 23219 through 23294. The median covered metro on this site lists 12 codes; Richmond ranks 2 of 94 by count. Large metros carry more codes because USPS splits a delivery area once carrier volume outgrows one route cluster, not because the city is geographically bigger.

All 12 codes share the 232 prefix. That first trio is the sectional center facility — the USPS plant that sorts mail for the region — so every piece addressed to Richmond passes through one facility. The range runs 23219 to 23294.

ZIP boundaries are carrier routes, not city limits. USPS redraws them when delivery volume shifts; Virginia redraws tax and municipal lines on a different schedule entirely. A Richmond mailing address does not prove an address sits inside Richmond city limits, and a single code can straddle the boundary.

ZIP codes in Richmond

All within Richmond City, Virginia.

Source: Virginia Department of Taxation rate tables · rates as published for 2026

Why ZIP-based rate lookup is unreliable

USPS redraws ZIP codes when carrier routes change. Tax jurisdictions move with annexations, county lines and voter-approved districts. The two never line up. In Virginia, local jurisdictions set their own increments, so remote sellers should validate the full delivery address against the Virginia Department of Taxation lookup at the time of sale.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about this area.

How many ZIP codes does Richmond have?
12. They run from 23219 to 23294 across 1 sectional center prefix (232), spanning 76 numbers.
What is the first ZIP code in Richmond, VA?
23219 is the lowest-numbered code serving Richmond. Numbering runs roughly northeast to west nationally, so Richmond's 232 prefix reflects its position in the Virginia sorting network, not its size.
Do all Richmond ZIP codes have the same sales tax rate?
Inside Richmond city limits, yes — 6% applies. A code that extends past the city line can carry a different rate on part of its territory. Validate by street address, not ZIP, when the sale is destination-based. Confirm current rates with your state revenue agency before filing.

Richmond sales tax breakdown and calculator

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