County

Chesapeake (city) County, VA

9 ZIP codes  ·  1 cities  ·  Virginia

👥251,477Population
💰$99,233Median HH Income▲ 30% above avg
🎂37.8Median Age
🏠$354,807Median Home Value▲ 27% above avg
🎓47.5%College Grads▲ 23% above avg
📊4.7%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.1% Female 50.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 54.4%Hispanic: 7.5%Black: 28.6%Asian: 3.7%Other: 5.2%Race
White54.4%
Hispanic7.5%
Black28.6%
Asian3.7%
Other5.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
18%
18–24
8%
25–44
29%
45–64
25%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age37.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.69
Below Poverty8.6% ▼ 15% below avg
College Grads47.5% ▲ 23% above avg
Unemployment4.7% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma1,933 (1.2%)
HS Graduate36,586 (22.7%)
Some College20,293 (12.6%)
Associates25,613 (15.9%)
Bachelors17,048 (10.6%)
Graduate Degree59,939 (37.1%)

Education

No HS: 1.2%HS Grad: 22.7%Some College: 12.6%Associates: 15.9%Bachelors: 10.6%Graduate: 37.1%Edu
No HS1.2%
HS Grad22.7%
Some College12.6%
Associates15.9%
Bachelors10.6%
Graduate37.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 74.8%Renter: 25.2%Tenure
Owner74.8%
Renter25.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
3%
$50k–$100k
1%
$100k–$150k
2%
$150k–$200k
7%
$200k–$300k
24%
$300k–$500k
45%
Over $500k
19%

Financials

Median HH Income$99,233 ▲ 30% above avg
Median Home Value$354,807 ▲ 27% above avg
Home/Income Ratio3.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,601/mo
Total Housing Units96,111
Vacant Units3,636

Income Distribution

Under $25k
10%
$25k–$50k
11%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
13%
Over $200k
15%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
86%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
13%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
20%
15–30 min
41%
30–45 min
27%
Over 45 min
12%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
18%
2000+
58%
About Chesapeake (city) County, VA

Chesapeake (city) County is located in Virginia and encompasses 9 ZIP codes. The county has an estimated population of 251,477 residents. With a median age of 37.77, it is a relatively young county.

Chesapeake (city) County has a middle-income economic profile. The median household income of $99,233 is above the national average. Unemployment stands at 4.7%, near the national average. The poverty rate of 8.6% is near the national average.

Housing in Chesapeake (city) County is a mid-range housing market, with a median home value of $354,807 — above the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $1,600. Homeownership rates are high at 74.8%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.

The residents of Chesapeake (city) County are majority White (54.38%). Educational attainment is well-educated — 47.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average.

Chesapeake (city) County, VA is a middle-income area in Virginia. The 9 ZIP codes within the county each have their own character — browse the full list below to find the right community, whether you're looking for affordable housing, strong schools, or economic opportunity.

ZIP Codes in Chesapeake (city) County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
23320 Chesapeake 59,626 $81,736 $323,800 $1,654 4.7% 49.0%
23321 Chesapeake 39,469 $98,257 $352,000 $1,434 3.8% 51.6%
23322 Chesapeake 66,079 $133,522 $448,000 $1,870 3.9% 52.9%
23323 Chesapeake 43,383 $105,912 $360,500 $1,590 5.4% 45.9%
23324 Chesapeake 23,684 $57,774 $242,000 $1,145 7.8% 32.5%
23325 Chesapeake 19,236 $73,666 $262,600 $1,437 3.5% 38.4%