City

Norfolk, VA

21 ZIP codes  ·  Norfolk (city) County  ·  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, VA

Norfolk is a city in Virginia, located in Norfolk (city) County. The city spans 21 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 235,037 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 33.12 years.

Economically, Norfolk is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $64,747 is below the national average. Approximately 15.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.3%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Norfolk is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $289,289, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,278 per month.

The population of Norfolk is well-educated. 42.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is racially diverse, with White as the largest group at 41.5%.

Norfolk, VA offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Virginia. Spread across 21 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.

ZIP Codes in Norfolk
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
23502 19,836 $66,467 $244,800 $1,335 5.5% 37.0% 48.1%
23503 30,559 $62,428 $273,100 $1,195 3.5% 42.2% 49.0%
23504 24,052 $43,156 $259,500 $872 13.1% 32.7% 35.1%
23505 28,983 $55,678 $318,600 $1,279 6.0% 44.2% 36.3%
23507 6,515 $107,650 $560,700 $1,422 2.8% 80.4% 44.9%
23508 20,119 $74,524 $384,800 $1,381 5.8% 62.4% 50.9%
23509 12,912 $70,715 $238,500 $1,259 6.0% 40.1% 62.0%
23510 9,240 $75,621 $349,700 $1,574 4.1% 58.5% 20.0%
23511 10,024 $70,139 $2,081 0.5% 38.5% 0.0%
23513 29,962 $66,875 $226,900 $1,187 4.9% 34.1% 55.0%
23517 4,550 $63,556 $355,800 $1,397 3.1% 57.3% 25.0%
23518 28,957 $73,899 $280,200 $1,348 2.9% 41.7% 56.3%
23523 7,698 $37,189 $222,000 $986 5.7% 22.0% 34.1%