Colonial Heights
City in Colonial Heights city, Virginia

Colonial Heights is a city in Colonial Heights city, Virginia, with 18,170 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 95 ft (29 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Ettrick, 2.1 miles SW.
- 18,170residents (2020 Census)
- 95 ftelevation · 29 m
- 7.5 sq miland area · 19.5 km²
- 2,416 / sq mipopulation density
- 23834ZIP code
About Colonial Heights
Colonial Heights is an independent city in the Commonwealth of Virginia. As of the 2020 census, the population was 18,170. The Bureau of Economic Analysis combines the City of Colonial Heights (along with the City of Petersburg) with Dinwiddie County for statistical purposes.
Colonial Heights is located in the Tri-Cities area of the Richmond Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA).
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Living in Colonial Heights
- Median household income
- $76,505
- Median home value
- $246,600
- Median rent
- $1,234/mo
- Median age
- 38.2
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Colonial Heights had 18,170 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 18,170 |
|---|---|
| Density | 2,416 per sq mi (933 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Colonial Heights at a glance
| State | Virginia (VA) |
|---|---|
| County | Colonial Heights city |
| Type | City |
| Population | 18,170 (2020) |
| Land area | 7.52 sq mi (19.5 km²) |
| Water area | 0.27 sq mi (0.71 km²) |
| Elevation | 95 ft (29 m) |
| Coordinates | 37.2617° N, 77.3968° W |
| ZIP code | 23834 |
| Official website | colonialheightsva.gov |
| Census code (GEOID) | 5118448 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Colonial Heights
- Ettrick2.1 mi SW
- Petersburg3.9 mi S
- Fort Gregg-Adams4.0 mi SE
- Matoaca4.4 mi SW
- Hopewell5.7 mi E
- Enon6.1 mi NE
- Chester6.6 mi N
- Prince George7.6 mi E
- Bellwood10.2 mi N
- Meadowbrook12.4 mi N
- Templeton12.7 mi S
- Bensley13.1 mi N
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Colonial Heights
What county is Colonial Heights in?
Colonial Heights is in Colonial Heights city, Virginia.
What is the population of Colonial Heights, VA?
18,170 people lived in Colonial Heights at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Colonial Heights, VA?
The ZIP code of Colonial Heights is 23834.
What is the elevation of Colonial Heights?
95 feet (29 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Colonial Heights?
Ettrick (2.1 mi), Petersburg (3.9 mi), Fort Gregg-Adams (4.0 mi), Matoaca (4.4 mi), Hopewell (5.7 mi).
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