23321 ZIP Code
Chesapeake, Virginia
December 12, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 23321 |
| City/Town: | Chesapeake |
| County: | Chesapeake (city) |
| State: | Virginia |
| Population: | 38,586 |
| Median Household Income: | $96,235 |
| Per Capita Income: | $50,525 |
| Total Housing Units: | 14,709 |
| Median Home Value: | $334,500 |
| Land Area: | 26.7 sq miles
69.0 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.8 sq miles
2.1 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 36.8004, -76.4212 |
Population Information (23321 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 38,586 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 18,951 | 49.1% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 19,635 | 50.9% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 37.8 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 2,449 | 6.3% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 2,368 | 6.1% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 3,432 | 8.9% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 3,154 | 8.2% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 2,520 | 6.5% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 4,049 | 10.5% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 6,010 | 15.6% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 4,726 | 12.2% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 2,595 | 6.7% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 2,140 | 5.5% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 3,421 | 8.9% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,266 | 3.3% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 456 | 1.2% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (23321 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $334,500 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 6.7 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,383 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 14,709 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 14,034 | 95.4% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 675 | 4.6% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 10,688 | 76.2% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 3,346 | 23.8% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (23321 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 24,663 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 437 | 1.8% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 801 | 3.2% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 5,193 | 21.1% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 5,414 | 22.0% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 3,097 | 12.6% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 5,931 | 24.0% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 3,790 | 15.4% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 95.0% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 39.4% | 34.3% |
Income Information (23321 zip code)
| Value | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $96,235 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $121,351 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $112,698 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $50,525 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (23321 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 21,148 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 19,188 | 95.9% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 821 | 4.1% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 8,664 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 13,348 | 69.6% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 4,913 | 25.6% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 823 | 4.3% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 104 | 0.5% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (23321 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 19,656 | 50.9% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 14,357 | 37.2% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 28 | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 1,445 | 3.7% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 77 | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 319 | 0.8% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 2,704 | 7.0% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 1,106 | 2.9% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 1,472 | 3.8% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 329 | 0.9% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 438 | 1.1% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 270 | 0.7% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 435 | 1.1% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (23321 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 282 | 2.0% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 239 | 1.7% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 680 | 4.8% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 577 | 4.1% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 996 | 7.1% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 2,511 | 17.9% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,906 | 13.6% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 2,766 | 19.7% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 2,077 | 14.8% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 2,000 | 14.3% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (23321 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 15,501 | 80.8% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 2,055 | 10.7% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 45 | 0.2% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 33 | 0.2% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 210 | 1.1% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 2,196 | 11.4% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 25.7 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (23321 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 836 | 4.4% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 2,188 | 11.4% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 374 | 1.9% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 2,118 | 11.0% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 1,441 | 7.5% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 569 | 3.0% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 1,013 | 5.3% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,785 | 9.3% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 4,622 | 24.1% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,019 | 5.3% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 1,209 | 6.3% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 2,014 | 10.5% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (23321 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 7.5% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (23321 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 35,494 | 92.0% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 30,235 | 78.4% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 10,832 | 28.1% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 1,953 | 5.1% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (23321 zip code)
| Households with: | Number | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 11,719 | 83.5% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 3,670 | 26.2% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 4,204 | 30.0% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 424 | 3.0% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 234 | 1.7% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 885 | 6.3% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (23321 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 10,368 | 70.5% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 1,977 | 13.4% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 71 | 0.5% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 274 | 1.9% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 891 | 6.1% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 710 | 4.8% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 340 | 2.3% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 78 | 0.5% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (23321 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 153 | 1.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 1,817 | 12.4% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 2,034 | 13.8% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 2,648 | 18.0% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 2,368 | 16.1% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 2,747 | 18.7% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 2,142 | 14.6% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 626 | 4.3% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 138 | 0.9% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 36 | 0.2% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (23321 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 66 | 0.4% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 335 | 2.3% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 2,914 | 19.8% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 5,210 | 35.4% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 4,732 | 32.2% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 1,452 | 9.9% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (23321 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 6,923 | 49.3% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 241 | 1.7% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 6,654 | 47.4% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 148 | 1.1% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 34 | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 9 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 25 | 0.2% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (23321 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 462 | 3.3% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 3,289 | 23.4% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 5,682 | 40.5% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 4,601 | 32.8% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (23321 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 416 | 3.9% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 106 | 1.0% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 107 | 1.0% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 574 | 5.4% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 3,166 | 29.6% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 5,039 | 47.1% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 1,233 | 11.5% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 47 | 0.4% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (23321 zip code)
| Value | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $2,070 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $670 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,383 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.84 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.46 | 2.38 |
Households (23321 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 14,034 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 7,874 | 56.1% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 3,711 | 26.4% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,745 | 12.4% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 3,794 | 27.0% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 5,964 | 42.5% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 3,637 | 25.9% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.75 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.19 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (23321 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 14,572 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 4,595 | 31.5% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 8,407 | 57.7% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 233 | 1.6% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,167 | 8.0% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 4,357 | 29.9% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (23321 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 10,891 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 592 | 5.4% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 350 | 3.2% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 4,491 | 41.2% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 2,592 | 23.8% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 2,866 | 26.3% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (23321 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 27,009 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 3,794 | 14.0% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 37,447 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 3,558 | 9.5% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 624 | 17.5% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,843 | 51.8% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,091 | 30.7% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (23321 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 33,552 | 87.0% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 4,615 | 12.0% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 1,000 | 21.7% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 3,495 | 75.7% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 1,084 | 23.5% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 120 | 2.6% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (23321 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 36,293 | 94.1% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 510 | 1.3% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 2,293 | 449.6% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 2,293 | 449.6% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 2,293 | 449.6% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 147 | 28.8% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 245 | 48.0% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 442 | 86.7% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 92 | 18.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (23321 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 36,137 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 33,146 | 91.7% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 2,991 | 8.3% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 1,150 | 3.2% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 553 | 1.5% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 1,183 | 3.3% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 105 | 0.3% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (23321 zip code)
| Households | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 14,034 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 13,639 | 97.2% | 89.4% |
Chesapeake, VA23321