| ZIP Code | 23502 |
|---|---|
| City | Norfolk |
| State | Virginia (VA) |
| County | Norfolk (city) County |
| Area Code | 757/948 |
| Elevation | 14 ft |
| Latitude | 36.860941 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -76.204908 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 51710 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 38.7 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.31 |
| Below Poverty | 15.9% ▲ 59% above avg |
| College Grads | 37.0% ≈ Avg |
| Unemployment | 5.5% ▲ 12% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 324 (2.5%) |
| HS Graduate | 3,543 (26.9%) |
| Some College | 2,368 (18%) |
| Associates | 2,057 (15.6%) |
| Bachelors | 1,499 (11.4%) |
| Graduate Degree | 3,377 (25.6%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $66,467 ▼ 13% below avg ↑ 15% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $244,800 ▼ 12% below avg ↑ 27% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.7x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,335/mo ↑ 13% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 8,839 |
| Vacant Units | 482 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.31 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 8,839 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 482 |
| Owner Occupied | 48.1% |
| Renter Occupied | 51.9% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.31 |
ZIP code 23502 is located in Norfolk, Virginia, within Norfolk (city) County. With a population of 19,836, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 38.7 years. Economically, 23502 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $66,467 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 23502 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $244,800 is near the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,335 per month in median rent. The area has a relatively balanced mix of owners (48.1%) and renters (51.9%). Median home values have increased by 27% since 2019.
The population of 23502 is racially diverse, with Black as the largest group at 46.3%. Residents are moderately educated — 37.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 15.9%. Household income has grown by 15% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 23502 stands at 5.5%, which is near the national average. About 11% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 72%.
Overall, ZIP code 23502 in Norfolk, VA is characterized as solidly middle-class, moderately educated, and a middle-aged community. With 19,836 residents, a median household income of $66,467, and a median home value of $244,800, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Virginia.