Colonial Heights

City in Colonial Heights city, Virginia

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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.

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, VA population

Colonial Heights had 18,170 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census18,170
Density2,416 per sq mi (933 per km²)

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

Colonial Heights at a glance

StateVirginia (VA)
CountyColonial Heights city
TypeCity
Population18,170 (2020)
Land area7.52 sq mi (19.5 km²)
Water area0.27 sq mi (0.71 km²)
Elevation95 ft (29 m)
Coordinates37.2617° N, 77.3968° W
ZIP code23834
Official websitecolonialheightsva.gov
Census code (GEOID)5118448

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

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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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