23324 ZIP Code
Chesapeake, Virginia
December 12, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 23324 |
| City/Town: | Chesapeake |
| County: | Chesapeake (city) |
| State: | Virginia |
| Population: | 22,843 |
| Median Household Income: | $57,636 |
| Per Capita Income: | $37,070 |
| Total Housing Units: | 9,629 |
| Median Home Value: | $221,400 |
| Land Area: | 6.7 sq miles
17.2 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.7 sq miles
1.8 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 36.7997, -76.2734 |
Population Information (23324 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 22,843 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 11,114 | 48.7% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 11,729 | 51.3% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 33.5 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,573 | 6.9% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,564 | 6.8% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,651 | 7.2% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,518 | 6.6% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,471 | 6.4% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 4,362 | 19.1% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 2,676 | 11.7% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 2,345 | 10.3% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,489 | 6.5% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,236 | 5.4% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,822 | 8.0% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 838 | 3.7% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 298 | 1.3% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (23324 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $221,400 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.6 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,132 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 9,629 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 8,688 | 90.2% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 941 | 9.8% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 4,826 | 55.5% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 3,862 | 44.5% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (23324 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 15,066 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 607 | 4.0% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,107 | 7.3% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 4,873 | 32.3% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 4,118 | 27.3% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,361 | 9.0% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 1,693 | 11.2% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 1,307 | 8.7% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 88.6% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 19.9% | 34.3% |
Income Information (23324 zip code)
| Value | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $57,636 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $76,508 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $70,455 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $37,070 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (23324 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 11,111 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 9,482 | 90.5% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 1,000 | 9.5% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 6,757 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 7,265 | 76.6% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,874 | 19.8% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 343 | 3.6% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (23324 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 7,266 | 31.8% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 12,724 | 55.7% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 356 | 1.6% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 8 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 730 | 3.2% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 1,759 | 7.7% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 1,522 | 6.7% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 2,073 | 9.1% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 508 | 2.2% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 1,093 | 4.8% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 60 | 0.3% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 412 | 1.8% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (23324 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 502 | 5.8% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 432 | 5.0% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 799 | 9.2% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 597 | 6.9% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,427 | 16.4% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,964 | 22.6% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 799 | 9.2% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,278 | 14.7% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 309 | 3.6% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 581 | 6.7% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (23324 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 7,598 | 80.1% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 894 | 9.4% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 121 | 1.3% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 375 | 4.0% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 229 | 2.4% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 715 | 7.5% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 24.3 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (23324 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 95 | 1.0% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 953 | 10.1% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 535 | 5.6% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 77 | 0.8% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,025 | 10.8% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 807 | 8.5% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 204 | 2.2% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 377 | 4.0% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,038 | 10.9% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 2,227 | 23.5% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,000 | 10.5% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 373 | 3.9% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 771 | 8.1% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (23324 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 15.8% | 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 (23324 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 19,257 | 84.3% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 11,968 | 52.4% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 9,394 | 41.1% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 2,953 | 12.9% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (23324 zip code)
| Households with: | Number | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 6,636 | 76.4% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 2,717 | 31.3% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 2,403 | 27.7% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 755 | 8.7% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 317 | 3.6% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 1,610 | 18.5% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (23324 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 5,832 | 60.6% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 558 | 5.8% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 413 | 4.3% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 759 | 7.9% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 519 | 5.4% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 397 | 4.1% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 714 | 7.4% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 437 | 4.5% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (23324 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 28 | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 1,034 | 10.7% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 842 | 8.7% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 928 | 9.6% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,118 | 11.6% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,313 | 13.6% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,461 | 15.2% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 1,123 | 11.7% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 836 | 8.7% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 946 | 9.8% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (23324 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 93 | 1.0% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 905 | 9.4% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 2,781 | 28.9% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 4,049 | 42.1% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,536 | 16.0% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 265 | 2.8% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (23324 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 2,520 | 29.0% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 145 | 1.7% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 5,772 | 66.4% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 187 | 2.2% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 7 | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 57 | 0.7% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (23324 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 1,087 | 12.5% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 3,043 | 35.0% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 2,692 | 31.0% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,866 | 21.5% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (23324 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 326 | 6.8% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 103 | 2.1% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 351 | 7.3% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,181 | 24.5% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 1,934 | 40.1% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 886 | 18.4% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 40 | 0.8% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 5 | 0.1% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (23324 zip code)
| Value | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,587 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $473 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,132 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.75 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.47 | 2.38 |
Households (23324 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 8,688 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 3,043 | 35.0% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,242 | 14.3% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,551 | 17.9% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 3,475 | 40.0% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 3,275 | 37.7% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 2,348 | 27.0% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.63 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.16 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (23324 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 8,389 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 3,577 | 42.6% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 3,464 | 41.3% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 201 | 2.4% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 701 | 8.4% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 3,552 | 42.3% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (23324 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 5,833 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 503 | 8.6% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 302 | 5.2% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 2,448 | 42.0% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,308 | 22.4% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,272 | 21.8% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (23324 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 16,624 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 2,382 | 14.3% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 22,210 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 3,957 | 17.8% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 395 | 10.0% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 2,088 | 52.8% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,474 | 37.3% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (23324 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 20,044 | 87.7% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 2,583 | 11.3% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 871 | 33.7% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,635 | 63.3% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 424 | 16.4% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 77 | 3.0% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (23324 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 21,694 | 95.0% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 459 | 2.0% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 1,149 | 250.3% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 1,149 | 250.3% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 1,149 | 250.3% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 102 | 22.2% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 141 | 30.7% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 601 | 130.9% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 24 | 5.2% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (23324 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 21,270 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 19,515 | 91.7% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 1,755 | 8.3% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 1,270 | 6.0% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 339 | 1.6% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 146 | 0.7% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (23324 zip code)
| Households | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 8,688 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 7,999 | 92.1% | 89.4% |
Chesapeake, VA23324