23502 ZIP Code
Norfolk, Virginia
December 12, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 23502 |
| City/Town: | Norfolk |
| County: | Norfolk (city) |
| State: | Virginia |
| Population: | 19,994 |
| Median Household Income: | $65,421 |
| Per Capita Income: | $35,020 |
| Total Housing Units: | 8,866 |
| Median Home Value: | $242,000 |
| Land Area: | 9.9 sq miles
25.7 sq km |
| Water Area: | 1.0 sq miles
2.6 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 36.8609, -76.2049 |
Population Information (23502 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 19,994 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 10,035 | 50.2% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 9,959 | 49.8% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 38.5 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,015 | 5.1% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,311 | 6.6% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 850 | 4.3% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 853 | 4.3% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,498 | 7.5% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 3,410 | 17.1% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 3,065 | 15.3% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 2,201 | 11.0% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,424 | 7.1% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,446 | 7.2% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,780 | 8.9% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 786 | 3.9% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 355 | 1.8% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (23502 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $242,000 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.9 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,238 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 8,866 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 8,390 | 94.6% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 476 | 5.4% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 4,227 | 50.4% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 4,163 | 49.6% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (23502 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 14,467 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 584 | 4.0% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,124 | 7.8% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 4,076 | 28.2% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 3,244 | 22.4% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,607 | 11.1% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 2,413 | 16.7% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 1,419 | 9.8% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 88.2% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 26.5% | 34.3% |
Income Information (23502 zip code)
| Value | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $65,421 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $88,602 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $80,964 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $35,020 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (23502 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 11,765 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 10,260 | 94.0% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 657 | 6.0% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 4,759 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 7,798 | 76.0% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 2,083 | 20.3% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 362 | 3.5% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 17 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (23502 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 7,399 | 37.0% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 10,018 | 50.1% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 52 | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 695 | 3.5% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 552 | 2.8% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 1,278 | 6.4% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 1,025 | 5.1% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 1,917 | 9.6% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 519 | 2.6% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 181 | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 100 | 0.5% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 1,117 | 5.6% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (23502 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 466 | 5.6% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 222 | 2.6% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 774 | 9.2% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 814 | 9.7% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 851 | 10.1% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,794 | 21.4% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,202 | 14.3% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,377 | 16.4% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 632 | 7.5% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 258 | 3.1% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (23502 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 7,871 | 76.7% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,013 | 9.9% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 430 | 4.2% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 281 | 2.7% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 123 | 1.2% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 1,107 | 10.8% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 21.6 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (23502 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 16 | 0.2% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 439 | 4.3% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 767 | 7.5% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 143 | 1.4% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,267 | 12.3% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 538 | 5.2% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 120 | 1.2% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 637 | 6.2% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,260 | 12.3% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 2,389 | 23.3% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,080 | 10.5% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 735 | 7.2% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 869 | 8.5% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (23502 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 15.5% | 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 (23502 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 16,660 | 83.3% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 12,222 | 61.1% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 7,288 | 36.5% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 2,280 | 11.4% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (23502 zip code)
| Households with: | Number | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 7,014 | 83.6% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 2,230 | 26.6% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,957 | 23.3% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 471 | 5.6% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 258 | 3.1% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 1,122 | 13.4% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (23502 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 5,147 | 58.1% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 862 | 9.7% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 219 | 2.5% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 473 | 5.3% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 778 | 8.8% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 584 | 6.6% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 674 | 7.6% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 129 | 1.5% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (23502 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 90 | 1.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 779 | 8.8% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 348 | 3.9% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 451 | 5.1% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 988 | 11.1% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,079 | 12.2% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,627 | 18.4% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 2,331 | 26.3% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 750 | 8.5% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 423 | 4.8% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (23502 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 49 | 0.6% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 858 | 9.7% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 2,189 | 24.7% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 3,798 | 42.8% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,693 | 19.1% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 279 | 3.1% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (23502 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 3,218 | 38.4% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 80 | 1.0% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 4,740 | 56.5% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 222 | 2.6% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 46 | 0.5% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 13 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 22 | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 49 | 0.6% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (23502 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 835 | 10.0% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 2,827 | 33.7% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 3,001 | 35.8% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,727 | 20.6% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (23502 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 128 | 3.0% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 9 | 0.2% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 183 | 4.3% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 822 | 19.4% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 1,989 | 47.1% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 916 | 21.7% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 134 | 3.2% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 46 | 1.1% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (23502 zip code)
| Value | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,732 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $606 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,238 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.44 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.20 | 2.38 |
Households (23502 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 8,390 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 2,722 | 32.4% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,070 | 12.8% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 2,172 | 25.9% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 2,746 | 32.7% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 2,358 | 28.1% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 2,228 | 26.6% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.32 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.93 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (23502 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 8,349 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 3,379 | 40.5% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 3,303 | 39.6% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 267 | 3.2% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,098 | 13.2% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 2,788 | 33.4% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (23502 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 4,515 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 171 | 3.8% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 445 | 9.9% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,644 | 36.4% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 687 | 15.2% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,568 | 34.7% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (23502 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 15,375 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 2,566 | 16.7% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 18,940 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 3,188 | 16.8% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 205 | 6.4% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,789 | 56.1% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,194 | 37.5% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (23502 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 16,285 | 81.4% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 3,554 | 17.8% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 1,789 | 50.3% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,726 | 48.6% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 720 | 20.3% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 39 | 1.1% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (23502 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 18,418 | 92.1% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 371 | 1.9% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 1,576 | 424.8% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 1,576 | 424.8% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 1,576 | 424.8% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 111 | 29.9% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 148 | 39.9% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 801 | 215.9% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 0 | 0.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (23502 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 18,979 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 17,175 | 90.5% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 1,804 | 9.5% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 997 | 5.3% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 241 | 1.3% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 433 | 2.3% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 133 | 0.7% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (23502 zip code)
| Households | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 8,390 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 7,657 | 91.3% | 89.4% |
Norfolk, VA23502