County

Norfolk (city) County, VA

21 ZIP codes  ·  1 cities  ·  Virginia

👥235,037Population
💰$64,747Median HH Income▼ 15% below avg
🎂33.1Median Age
🏠$289,290Median Home Value≈ Avg
🎓42.7%College Grads▲ 10% above avg
📊5.3%Unemployment▲ 9% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.8% Female 49.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 41.5%Hispanic: 9.9%Black: 39.1%Asian: 3.6%Other: 5.1%Race
White41.5%
Hispanic9.9%
Black39.1%
Asian3.6%
Other5.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
14%
18–24
15%
25–44
31%
45–64
21%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age33.1 yrs
Avg HH Size1.64
Below Poverty15.8% ▲ 58% above avg
College Grads42.7% ▲ 10% above avg
Unemployment5.3% ▲ 9% above avg
No HS Diploma2,736 (1.9%)
HS Graduate34,114 (24.3%)
Some College19,466 (13.8%)
Associates23,952 (17%)
Bachelors12,892 (9.2%)
Graduate Degree47,468 (33.8%)

Education

No HS: 1.9%HS Grad: 24.3%Some College: 13.8%Associates: 17%Bachelors: 9.2%Graduate: 33.8%Edu
No HS1.9%
HS Grad24.3%
Some College13.8%
Associates17.0%
Bachelors9.2%
Graduate33.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 44.5%Renter: 55.5%Tenure
Owner44.5%
Renter55.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
3%
$50k–$100k
1%
$100k–$150k
6%
$150k–$200k
13%
$200k–$300k
37%
$300k–$500k
28%
Over $500k
12%

Financials

Median HH Income$64,747 ▼ 15% below avg
Median Home Value$289,289 ≈ Avg
Home/Income Ratio4.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,278/mo
Total Housing Units102,542
Vacant Units8,085

Income Distribution

Under $25k
19%
$25k–$50k
17%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
8%
Over $200k
7%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
81%
Public Transit
3%
Walked
6%
Work From Home
10%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
28%
15–30 min
44%
30–45 min
20%
Over 45 min
9%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
7%
1940s–1950s
20%
1960s–1970s
7%
1980s–1990s
6%
2000+
60%
About Norfolk (city) County, VA

Norfolk (city) County is located in Virginia and encompasses 21 ZIP codes. The county has an estimated population of 235,037 residents. With a median age of 33.12, it is a relatively young county.

Norfolk (city) County has a solidly middle-class economic profile. The median household income of $64,747 is below the national average. Unemployment stands at 5.3%, near the national average. The poverty rate of 15.8% is above the national average.

Housing in Norfolk (city) County is a mid-range housing market, with a median home value of $289,289 — near the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $1,278.

The residents of Norfolk (city) County are racially diverse, with White as the largest group at 41.5%. Educational attainment is well-educated — 42.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average.

Norfolk (city) County, VA is a solidly middle-class area in Virginia. The 21 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 Norfolk (city) County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
23502 Norfolk 19,836 $66,467 $244,800 $1,335 5.5% 37.0%
23503 Norfolk 30,559 $62,428 $273,100 $1,195 3.5% 42.2%
23504 Norfolk 24,052 $43,156 $259,500 $872 13.1% 32.7%
23505 Norfolk 28,983 $55,678 $318,600 $1,279 6.0% 44.2%
23507 Norfolk 6,515 $107,650 $560,700 $1,422 2.8% 80.4%
23508 Norfolk 20,119 $74,524 $384,800 $1,381 5.8% 62.4%
23509 Norfolk 12,912 $70,715 $238,500 $1,259 6.0% 40.1%
23510 Norfolk 9,240 $75,621 $349,700 $1,574 4.1% 58.5%
23511 Norfolk 10,024 $70,139 $2,081 0.5% 38.5%
23513 Norfolk 29,962 $66,875 $226,900 $1,187 4.9% 34.1%
23517 Norfolk 4,550 $63,556 $355,800 $1,397 3.1% 57.3%
23518 Norfolk 28,957 $73,899 $280,200 $1,348 2.9% 41.7%
23523 Norfolk 7,698 $37,189 $222,000 $986 5.7% 22.0%