Colonial Heights, VA GIS Map
Colonial Heights is a city in Colonial Heights city, Virginia, with a population of about 17,731. The map below shows its location, boundary and surrounding roads, with federal GIS layers you can turn on for the area.
- County
- Colonial Heights city
- Population
- 17,731
- Elevation
- 93 ft
- Coordinates
- 37.2440, -77.4103
- ZIP code
- 23834
- Land area
- 7.5 sq mi
- Time zone
- America/New York
About Colonial Heights, VA
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 with Dinwiddie County for statistical purposes.
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GIS Data for Colonial Heights, VA
The Colonial Heights map loads live federal GIS layers in your browser, so you can check flood zones, terrain, land cover and district boundaries for any address in Colonial Heights without a separate GIS login. Everything below is drawn from public U.S. government data.
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FEMA flood zones
National Flood Hazard Layer — flood insurance rate map zones.
Elevation contours and hillshade
USGS 3DEP terrain, so you can read slope and relief.
Land cover
NLCD land cover classes — forest, developed, wetland, water.
School districts
Census TIGER unified and elementary school district boundaries.
ZIP code and county boundaries
Census TIGER ZCTA and county boundary lines.
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Colonial Heights Demographics
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates.
Population
18,352
Households
7,530
Median household income
$76,505
Median age
38.2 years
Median home value
$246,600
Median gross rent
$1,234/mo
Owner-occupied homes
68.1%
Bachelor's degree or higher
28%
Below poverty level
7.9%
Land area
7.5 sq mi
Population density
2,441 / sq mi
County
ZIP codes in Colonial Heights
Colonial Heights Population Growth
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2010 Census and Population Estimates Program (Vintage 2024: April 2020 estimates base and July 1, 2024 estimate).
2010 Census
17,411
April 2020 (estimates base)
18,146
July 2024 estimate
18,674
Change 2010-2020
+4.2%
Change 2020-2024
+2.9%
Photos of Colonial Heights
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Federal Buildings & Leases in Colonial Heights
GSA-managed federal properties in and around Colonial Heights.
| Property | Address | Status | Sq ft | Lease ends |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jdl Building Petersburg | 100 Poplar Dr, 23805 | Leased | 13,360 | Sep 2028 |
Source: U.S. GSA Inventory of Owned and Leased Properties (data.gov), September 2026.
Soils of Colonial Heights
General soil map unit at the city center: Colfax-Bourne
Soil Properties
- Drainage class
- Moderately well drained
- Hydrologic soil group
- C (slow infiltration)
- Available water storage (0–150 cm)
- 18.1 cm
- Typical slope
- 5%
- Flooding frequency
- None
- Min. annual water table depth
- 61 cm
Soil Components
- Bourne51%
Ultisols · Typic Fragiudults
- Colfax14%
Ultisols · Aquic Fragiudults
- Bourne12%
Ultisols · Typic Fragiudults
- Chewacla6%
Inceptisols · Fluvaquentic Dystrudepts
- Bourne6%
Ultisols · Typic Fragiudults
- Caroline5%
Ultisols · Typic Paleudults
Source: USDA NRCS U.S. General Soil Map (STATSGO2). General soil map data (1:250,000 scale) is not suitable for site-specific decisions.
Climate of Colonial Heights
30-year averages (1991–2020) from the Petersburg, Va weather station, elevation 19 ft, 1 miles from the city center.
Warmest month
Jul · avg high 89°F
Coldest month
Jan · avg low 28°F
Annual precipitation
47.0 in
Average Monthly Temperatures (°F)
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high °F | 49 | 52 | 60 | 70 | 78 | 86 | 89 | 87 | 82 | 72 | 62 | 53 |
| Avg low °F | 28 | 29 | 36 | 46 | 55 | 64 | 69 | 67 | 61 | 48 | 37 | 31 |
| Precip. in | 3.02 | 2.70 | 4.37 | 3.62 | 4.37 | 4.23 | 4.70 | 5.31 | 4.63 | 3.41 | 3.16 | 3.47 |
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020. Conditions at the station may differ from other parts of the city.
Natural Hazard Risk in Colonial Heights
FEMA National Risk Index ratings for Colonial Heights city, compared with all U.S. counties.
Overall risk
Score 6 of 100
Expected annual loss
Buildings, population & agriculture
Social vulnerability
Susceptibility to hazard impacts
Community resilience
Ability to prepare & recover
Risk by Hazard
- HurricaneRelatively Low
- Coastal FloodingVery Low
- EarthquakeVery Low
- Heat WaveVery Low
- Ice StormRelatively Low
- Winter WeatherVery Low
- TornadoVery Low
- Inland FloodingVery Low
- LightningVery Low
- Strong WindVery Low
- HailVery Low
- Cold WaveVery Low
- WildfireVery Low
- LandslideVery Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index (December 2025 release). County-level ratings are relative to other U.S. counties and are not a property-specific assessment.
Colonial Heights FAQ
What county is Colonial Heights in?
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Colonial Heights, Virginia is located in Colonial Heights County.
What is the population of Colonial Heights?
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Colonial Heights has a population of about 17,731, making it the number 34 of the 47 Virginia cities listed on GIS Map.
What is the elevation of Colonial Heights?
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The elevation of Colonial Heights is approximately 93 feet (28 meters) above sea level at the city center.
What ZIP codes are in Colonial Heights?
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The ZIP code for Colonial Heights is 23834.
What time zone is Colonial Heights in?
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Colonial Heights is in the Eastern Time zone (America/New York).
How far is Colonial Heights from Richmond?
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Colonial Heights is about 21 miles from Richmond, the capital of Virginia, in a straight line.
How far is Colonial Heights from Virginia Beach?
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Colonial Heights is about 83 miles from Virginia Beach, the largest city in Virginia listed on GIS Map, in a straight line.
What cities are near Colonial Heights?
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Cities near Colonial Heights include Hopewell, VA (8 miles); Richmond, VA (21 miles); Williamsburg, VA (39 miles); Newport News, VA (53 miles); Suffolk, VA (58 miles).
Local notes for Colonial Heights, VA
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