Bellwood
Census-designated place in Chesterfield County, Virginia

Bellwood is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Chesterfield County, Virginia, with 7,678 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 95 ft (29 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Meadowbrook, 2.7 miles NW.
- 7,678residents (2020 Census)
- 95 ftelevation · 29 m
- 5.8 sq miland area · 15.0 km²
- 1,325 / sq mipopulation density
- 23237ZIP code
About Bellwood
Bellwood is a census-designated place (CDP) in Chesterfield County, Virginia, United States. As of the 2020 census, Bellwood had a population of 7,678. The community takes its name from Bellwood, one of the James River Plantations.
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Living in Bellwood
- Median household income
- $47,781
- Median home value
- $225,300
- Median rent
- $1,059/mo
- Median age
- 33.3
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Bellwood had 7,678 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 7,678 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,325 per sq mi (511 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Bellwood at a glance
| State | Virginia (VA) |
|---|---|
| County | Chesterfield County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 7,678 (2020) |
| Land area | 5.80 sq mi (15.0 km²) |
| Elevation | 95 ft (29 m) |
| Coordinates | 37.4060° N, 77.4363° W |
| ZIP code | 23237 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 5106216 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Bellwood
- Meadowbrook2.7 mi NW
- Bensley2.9 mi N
- Chester3.7 mi S
- Manchester8.2 mi NW
- Enon8.3 mi SE
- Rockwood8.5 mi NW
- Montrose8.6 mi NE
- Richmond8.9 mi N
- Sandston10.0 mi NE
- Colonial Heights10.2 mi S
- Bon Air10.6 mi NW
- Hopewell11.0 mi SE
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Frequently asked questions about Bellwood
What county is Bellwood in?
Bellwood is in Chesterfield County, Virginia.
What is the population of Bellwood, VA?
7,678 people lived in Bellwood at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Bellwood, VA?
The ZIP code of Bellwood is 23237.
What is the elevation of Bellwood?
95 feet (29 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Bellwood?
Meadowbrook (2.7 mi), Bensley (2.9 mi), Chester (3.7 mi), Manchester (8.2 mi), Enon (8.3 mi).
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