| ZIP Code | 23321 |
|---|---|
| City | Chesapeake |
| State | Virginia (VA) |
| County | Chesapeake (city) County |
| Area Code | 757/948 |
| Elevation | 11 ft |
| Latitude | 36.800398 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -76.421152 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 51550 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 37.6 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.77 |
| Below Poverty | 8.5% ▼ 15% below avg |
| College Grads | 51.6% ▲ 33% above avg |
| Unemployment | 3.8% ▼ 23% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 271 (1.1%) |
| HS Graduate | 5,608 (23%) |
| Some College | 2,395 (9.8%) |
| Associates | 3,515 (14.4%) |
| Bachelors | 2,981 (12.2%) |
| Graduate Degree | 9,592 (39.4%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $98,257 ▲ 29% above avg ↑ 24% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $352,000 ▲ 26% above avg ↑ 33% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.6x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,434/mo ↑ 16% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 14,836 |
| Vacant Units | 616 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.77 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 14,836 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 616 |
| Owner Occupied | 77.3% |
| Renter Occupied | 22.7% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.77 |
ZIP code 23321 is located in Chesapeake, Virginia, within Chesapeake (city) County. With a population of 39,469, this is a highly populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 37.6 years. Economically, 23321 is a middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $98,257 is above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 23321 represents a mid-range housing market. The median home value of $352,000 is above the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,434 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 77.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 33% since 2019.
The population of 23321 is racially diverse, with White as the largest group at 48.7%. Residents are well-educated — 51.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 8.5%. Household income has grown by 24% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 23321 stands at 3.8%, which is below the national average. About 13% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 75%.
Overall, ZIP code 23321 in Chesapeake, VA is characterized as middle-income, well-educated, a relatively young community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 39,469 residents, a median household income of $98,257, and a median home value of $352,000, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Virginia.