Bensley
Census-designated place in Chesterfield County, Virginia

Bensley is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Chesterfield County, Virginia, with 5,971 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 56 ft (17 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Meadowbrook, 2.0 miles SW.
- 5,971residents (2020 Census)
- 56 ftelevation · 17 m
- 2.9 sq miland area · 7.4 km²
- 2,077 / sq mipopulation density
- 23234ZIP code
About Bensley
Bensley is a census-designated place (CDP) in Chesterfield County, Virginia, United States. It is an inner suburb of Richmond. The population was 5,971 at the 2020 census. Bensley Community building is inside of Bensley park. The community building is outside of Bensley, setting in walking distance of the CDP. The community is an old village with no active government. The community is over 100 years old. A new police substation in the village is next to the old Bensley Bermuda Rescue Squad, near DuPont Spruance.
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Living in Bensley
- Median household income
- $50,547
- Median home value
- $218,500
- Median rent
- $1,238/mo
- Median age
- 28.6
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Bensley had 5,971 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 5,971 |
|---|---|
| Density | 2,077 per sq mi (802 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Bensley at a glance
| State | Virginia (VA) |
|---|---|
| County | Chesterfield County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 5,971 (2020) |
| Land area | 2.87 sq mi (7.4 km²) |
| Water area | 0.02 sq mi (0.06 km²) |
| Elevation | 56 ft (17 m) |
| Coordinates | 37.4471° N, 77.4445° W |
| ZIP code | 23234 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 5106728 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Bensley
- Meadowbrook2.0 mi SW
- Bellwood2.9 mi S
- Richmond6.1 mi N
- Manchester6.2 mi NW
- Montrose6.4 mi NE
- Chester6.6 mi S
- Rockwood7.2 mi W
- Bon Air8.4 mi NW
- Sandston8.5 mi NE
- East Highland Park9.6 mi N
- Highland Springs9.6 mi NE
- Enon10.7 mi SE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Bensley
What county is Bensley in?
Bensley is in Chesterfield County, Virginia.
What is the population of Bensley, VA?
5,971 people lived in Bensley at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Bensley, VA?
The ZIP code of Bensley is 23234.
What is the elevation of Bensley?
56 feet (17 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Bensley?
Meadowbrook (2.0 mi), Bellwood (2.9 mi), Richmond (6.1 mi), Manchester (6.2 mi), Montrose (6.4 mi).
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