CBSA 40060 — Richmond, VA
- CBSA Code:
- 40060
- States:
- VA
- Principal Cities:
- CENTER CROSS, MILFORD, RUTHER GLEN
- Total ZIP Codes:
- 135
- Avg Residential Share:
- 64.1%
- Counties:
- 1
ZIP Code Distribution
About Richmond, VA
The Richmond, VA is a Metropolitan Statistical Area designated by the U.S. Office of Management and Budget. This CBSA (Core Based Statistical Area) encompasses 135 ZIP codes across VA. The principal cities are CENTER CROSS, MILFORD, RUTHER GLEN.
Metropolitan Statistical Areas have at least one urbanized area of 50,000 or more population, plus adjacent territory that has a high degree of social and economic integration with the core as measured by commuting ties.
Counties in Richmond, VA
, VA
ZIP Codes in Richmond, VA
This CBSA contains 135 ZIP codes across 1 state(s).
VA(135 ZIPs)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a CBSA?
A Core Based Statistical Area (CBSA) is a U.S. geographic area defined by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) that consists of one or more counties anchored by an urban center of at least 10,000 people plus adjacent counties that are socioeconomically tied to the urban center by commuting.
How are CBSAs defined?
CBSAs are defined based on commuting patterns and economic integration. The OMB updates these definitions every 10 years based on Census data, with minor updates in between.
Can a ZIP code be in multiple CBSAs?
While ZIP codes are assigned to a single primary CBSA, some ZIPs do span CBSA boundaries. In these cases, the assignment is based on where the majority of addresses are located.