Rockwood
Census-designated place in Chesterfield County, Virginia

Rockwood is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Chesterfield County, Virginia, with 8,685 residents (2020 Census). The nearest town is Manchester, 2.5 miles NE.
- 8,685residents (2020 Census)
- 5.4 sq miland area · 14.0 km²
- 1,601 / sq mipopulation density
- 23236ZIP code
About Rockwood
Rockwood is a census-designated place in Chesterfield County, Virginia, United States. As of the 2020 census, Rockwood had a population of 8,685.
The only Chesterfield County-operated nature center is located in Rockwood.
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Living in Rockwood
- Median household income
- $97,992
- Median home value
- $354,400
- Median rent
- $1,744/mo
- Median age
- 39.5
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Rockwood had 8,685 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 8,685 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,601 per sq mi (618 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Rockwood at a glance
| State | Virginia (VA) |
|---|---|
| County | Chesterfield County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 8,685 (2020) |
| Land area | 5.42 sq mi (14.0 km²) |
| Coordinates | 37.4630° N, 77.5744° W |
| ZIP code | 23236 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 5168470 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Rockwood
- Manchester2.5 mi NE
- Bon Air3.7 mi N
- Midlothian4.4 mi W
- Brandermill4.6 mi SW
- Meadowbrook5.9 mi E
- Woodlake6.4 mi SW
- Richmond7.2 mi NE
- Bensley7.2 mi E
- Bellwood8.5 mi SE
- Tuckahoe8.6 mi N
- Chester10.9 mi SE
- Dumbarton10.9 mi N
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Frequently asked questions about Rockwood
What county is Rockwood in?
Rockwood is in Chesterfield County, Virginia.
What is the population of Rockwood, VA?
8,685 people lived in Rockwood at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Rockwood, VA?
The ZIP code of Rockwood is 23236.
What towns are near Rockwood?
Manchester (2.5 mi), Bon Air (3.7 mi), Midlothian (4.4 mi), Brandermill (4.6 mi), Meadowbrook (5.9 mi).
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