INDEPENDENT CITY · VA
Richmond city, Virginia
Richmond city is an independent city in Virginia with FIPS code 51760 and an estimated population of 229,247 (Census 2023), 10th largest of 133 in the state.
County facts
- Name
- Richmond city
- State
- Virginia
- Type
- independent city
- FIPS code
- 51760
- State FIPS
- 51
- Population (2023)
- 229,247
- Change since 2020
- +1.0%
- State rank
- 10 of 133
Population is the Census Bureau’s Vintage 2023 estimate.
Major cities in Richmond city
Other counties in Virginia
Questions
What is the FIPS code for Richmond city?
Richmond city, Virginia has the five-digit FIPS code 51760: 51 for the state and 760 for the county.
What state is Richmond city in?
Richmond city is in Virginia.
How do I know if an address is in this county?
Use the address lookup. ZIP codes and city names can cross county lines, so an address is the reliable check.
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau geographic reference files; Census Bureau Population Estimates, Vintage 2023. Last reviewed 2026-10-27.