Bensley

Census-designated place in Chesterfield County, Virginia

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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.

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, VA population

Bensley had 5,971 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census5,971
Density2,077 per sq mi (802 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Bensley at a glance

StateVirginia (VA)
CountyChesterfield County
TypeCensus-designated place
Population5,971 (2020)
Land area2.87 sq mi (7.4 km²)
Water area0.02 sq mi (0.06 km²)
Elevation56 ft (17 m)
Coordinates37.4471° N, 77.4445° W
ZIP code23234
Census code (GEOID)5106728

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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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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