Short Pump
Census-designated place in Henrico County, Virginia
Short Pump is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Henrico County, Virginia, with 30,626 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 312 ft (95 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Innsbrook, 2.4 miles E.
- 30,626residents (2020 Census)
- 312 ftelevation · 95 m
- 8.9 sq miland area · 23.2 km²
- 3,426 / sq mipopulation density
- 23233ZIP code
About Short Pump
Short Pump is a census-designated place (CDP) in Henrico County, Virginia, United States. It is a suburb of Richmond. The population was 30,626 at the 2020 census.
The original village of Short Pump was located at the intersection of Three Chopt Road (formerly known as Three Notched Trail), Richmond Turnpike and Pouncey Tract Road. The area first centered around a local tavern that was expanded by Col. Robert H. Saunders beginning in 1814. According to local legend, it was named for the short handled water pump for stagecoach horses to drink from, which was located beneath the porch of the tavern, though there is some debate over the name's origin. This area was on the principal route between Richmond and Charlottesville, as well as other towns in the Blue Ridge Mountains. Thomas Jefferson, the Earl Cornwallis, the Marquis de Lafayette, General Peter Muhlenberg, Stonewall Jackson and Ulric Dahlgren all visited this area.
The crossroads was officially named Short Pump by 1853, according to a Henrico County map found in the Virginia Historical Society.
It has now become part of Richmond's Far West End. In 2003, developers opened Short Pump Town Center, a 1,200,000-square-foot (110,000 m2) open air shopping mall. Other shopping and living spaces include West Broad Village.
Short Pump is noted for its shopping centers, restaurants, skating rink, and bowling alley. The area is an edge city of Richmond.
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Living in Short Pump
- Median household income
- $138,845
- Median home value
- $568,900
- Median rent
- $1,847/mo
- Median age
- 38.6
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Short Pump had 30,626 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 30,626 |
|---|---|
| Density | 3,426 per sq mi (1,323 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Short Pump at a glance
| State | Virginia (VA) |
|---|---|
| County | Henrico County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 30,626 (2020) |
| Land area | 8.94 sq mi (23.2 km²) |
| Water area | 0.11 sq mi (0.29 km²) |
| Elevation | 312 ft (95 m) |
| Coordinates | 37.6566° N, 77.6200° W |
| ZIP code | 23233 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 5172272 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Short Pump
- Innsbrook2.4 mi E
- Wyndham2.5 mi N
- Tuckahoe5.1 mi S
- Laurel6.3 mi E
- Dumbarton6.8 mi SE
- Glen Allen7.4 mi E
- Lakeside8.4 mi E
- Bon Air10.0 mi S
- Chamberlayne10.7 mi E
- Ashland10.8 mi NE
- Richmond11.7 mi SE
- Midlothian12.0 mi S
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Short Pump
What county is Short Pump in?
Short Pump is in Henrico County, Virginia.
What is the population of Short Pump, VA?
30,626 people lived in Short Pump at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Short Pump, VA?
The ZIP code of Short Pump is 23233.
What is the elevation of Short Pump?
312 feet (95 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Short Pump?
Innsbrook (2.4 mi), Wyndham (2.5 mi), Tuckahoe (5.1 mi), Laurel (6.3 mi), Dumbarton (6.8 mi).
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