23503 ZIP Code
Norfolk, Virginia
December 12, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 23503 |
| City/Town: | Norfolk |
| County: | Norfolk (city) |
| State: | Virginia |
| Population: | 30,991 |
| Median Household Income: | $58,063 |
| Per Capita Income: | $39,875 |
| Total Housing Units: | 15,210 |
| Median Home Value: | $251,000 |
| Land Area: | 5.0 sq miles
13.1 sq km |
| Water Area: | 2.6 sq miles
6.8 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 36.9488, -76.2665 |
Population Information (23503 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 30,991 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 15,331 | 49.5% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 15,660 | 50.5% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 34.8 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 2,255 | 7.3% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,967 | 6.3% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,563 | 5.0% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,127 | 3.6% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 2,127 | 6.9% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 6,573 | 21.2% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 4,325 | 14.0% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 3,511 | 11.3% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,657 | 5.3% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,969 | 6.4% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 2,531 | 8.2% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,067 | 3.4% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 319 | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (23503 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $251,000 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.2 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,160 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 15,210 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 14,221 | 93.5% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 989 | 6.5% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 6,507 | 45.8% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 7,714 | 54.2% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (23503 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 21,952 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 582 | 2.7% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,236 | 5.6% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 5,765 | 26.3% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 5,808 | 26.5% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 2,267 | 10.3% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 4,202 | 19.1% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 2,092 | 9.5% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 91.7% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 28.7% | 34.3% |
Income Information (23503 zip code)
| Value | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $58,063 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $78,380 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $69,372 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $39,875 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (23503 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 18,048 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 14,853 | 95.7% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 672 | 4.3% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 6,776 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 11,288 | 76.0% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 2,931 | 19.7% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 627 | 4.2% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 7 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (23503 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 19,858 | 64.1% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 6,250 | 20.2% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 268 | 0.9% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 1,036 | 3.3% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 151 | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 1,146 | 3.7% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 2,282 | 7.4% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 1,888 | 6.1% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 3,632 | 11.7% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 1,335 | 4.3% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 531 | 1.7% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 108 | 0.3% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 1,658 | 5.3% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (23503 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 891 | 6.3% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 271 | 1.9% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 1,217 | 8.6% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 1,364 | 9.6% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 2,373 | 16.7% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 2,935 | 20.6% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,658 | 11.7% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 2,114 | 14.9% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 639 | 4.5% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 759 | 5.3% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (23503 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 13,418 | 90.3% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,785 | 12.0% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 333 | 2.2% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 300 | 2.0% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 436 | 2.9% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 868 | 5.8% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 25.5 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (23503 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 48 | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 1,360 | 9.2% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,135 | 7.6% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 303 | 2.0% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 2,245 | 15.1% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 638 | 4.3% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 381 | 2.6% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 647 | 4.4% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,930 | 13.0% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 2,806 | 18.9% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,280 | 8.6% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 715 | 4.8% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 1,365 | 9.2% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (23503 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 13.6% | 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 (23503 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 25,266 | 81.5% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 19,894 | 64.2% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 9,282 | 30.0% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 3,202 | 10.3% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (23503 zip code)
| Households with: | Number | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 12,046 | 84.7% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 3,121 | 21.9% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 3,134 | 22.0% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 626 | 4.4% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 325 | 2.3% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 1,544 | 10.9% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (23503 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 6,999 | 46.0% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 1,445 | 9.5% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 1,654 | 10.9% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 1,691 | 11.1% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 1,422 | 9.3% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 1,073 | 7.1% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 926 | 6.1% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (23503 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 22 | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 932 | 6.1% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 560 | 3.7% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 877 | 5.8% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 2,051 | 13.5% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,596 | 10.5% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 2,039 | 13.4% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 3,806 | 25.0% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 1,724 | 11.3% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 1,603 | 10.5% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (23503 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 116 | 0.8% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 2,515 | 16.5% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 5,148 | 33.8% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 4,947 | 32.5% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,996 | 13.1% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 488 | 3.2% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (23503 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 5,787 | 40.7% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 152 | 1.1% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 7,853 | 55.2% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 206 | 1.4% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 13 | 0.1% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 47 | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 163 | 1.1% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (23503 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 1,076 | 7.6% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 6,336 | 44.6% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 4,670 | 32.8% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 2,139 | 15.0% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (23503 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 181 | 2.8% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 113 | 1.7% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 460 | 7.1% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 987 | 15.2% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 2,852 | 43.8% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 1,578 | 24.3% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 316 | 4.9% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 20 | 0.3% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (23503 zip code)
| Value | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,675 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $586 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,160 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.29 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.05 | 2.38 |
Households (23503 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 14,221 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 4,889 | 34.4% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 2,073 | 14.6% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 3,651 | 25.7% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 4,617 | 32.5% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 3,890 | 27.4% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 3,194 | 22.5% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.16 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.85 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (23503 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 12,607 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 4,983 | 39.5% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 5,435 | 43.1% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 201 | 1.6% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,757 | 13.9% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 4,090 | 32.4% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (23503 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 6,520 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 440 | 6.7% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 534 | 8.2% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 2,623 | 40.2% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,131 | 17.3% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,792 | 27.5% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (23503 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 21,770 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 4,570 | 21.0% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 28,468 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 4,157 | 14.6% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 394 | 9.5% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 2,554 | 61.4% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,209 | 29.1% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (23503 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 24,882 | 80.3% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 5,606 | 18.1% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 2,485 | 44.3% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 2,950 | 52.6% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 1,442 | 25.7% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 171 | 3.1% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (23503 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 28,437 | 91.8% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 491 | 1.6% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 2,554 | 520.2% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 2,554 | 520.2% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 2,554 | 520.2% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 441 | 89.8% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 92 | 18.7% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 101 | 20.6% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 1,160 | 236.3% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 53 | 10.8% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (23503 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 28,736 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 25,348 | 88.2% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 3,388 | 11.8% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 1,912 | 6.7% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 567 | 2.0% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 836 | 2.9% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 73 | 0.3% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (23503 zip code)
| Households | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 14,221 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 13,627 | 95.8% | 89.4% |
Norfolk, VA23503