Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 37.8 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg HH Size | 2.69 |
| Below Poverty | 8.6% ▼ 15% below avg |
| College Grads | 47.5% ▲ 23% above avg |
| Unemployment | 4.7% ≈ Avg |
| No HS Diploma | 1,933 (1.2%) |
| HS Graduate | 36,586 (22.7%) |
| Some College | 20,293 (12.6%) |
| Associates | 25,613 (15.9%) |
| Bachelors | 17,048 (10.6%) |
| Graduate Degree | 59,939 (37.1%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $99,233 ▲ 30% above avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $354,807 ▲ 27% above avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.6x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,601/mo |
| Total Housing Units | 96,111 |
| Vacant Units | 3,636 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Chesapeake is a city in Virginia, located in Chesapeake (city) County. The city spans 9 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 251,477 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 37.77 years.
Economically, Chesapeake is a middle-income community. The median household income of $99,233 is above the national average. Approximately 8.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.7%, near the national average.
The real estate market in Chesapeake is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $354,807, which is above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,600 per month. Homeownership is high at 74.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.
The population of Chesapeake is well-educated. 47.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is majority White (54.38%).
Chesapeake, VA offers residents above-average earning potential within Virginia. Spread across 9 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.
| ZIP | Population | Median Income | Median Home | Median Rent | Unemp. | College | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23320 | 59,626 | $81,736 | $323,800 | $1,654 | 4.7% | 49.0% | 64.5% |
| 23321 | 39,469 | $98,257 | $352,000 | $1,434 | 3.8% | 51.6% | 77.3% |
| 23322 | 66,079 | $133,522 | $448,000 | $1,870 | 3.9% | 52.9% | 89.3% |
| 23323 | 43,383 | $105,912 | $360,500 | $1,590 | 5.4% | 45.9% | 81.6% |
| 23324 | 23,684 | $57,774 | $242,000 | $1,145 | 7.8% | 32.5% | 54.3% |
| 23325 | 19,236 | $73,666 | $262,600 | $1,437 | 3.5% | 38.4% | 61.4% |