23504 ZIP Code
Norfolk, Virginia
December 12, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 23504 |
| City/Town: | Norfolk |
| County: | Norfolk (city) |
| State: | Virginia |
| Population: | 24,202 |
| Median Household Income: | $39,611 |
| Per Capita Income: | $24,346 |
| Total Housing Units: | 9,494 |
| Median Home Value: | $243,200 |
| Land Area: | 4.1 sq miles
10.6 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.4 sq miles
1.0 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 36.8573, -76.2656 |
Population Information (23504 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 24,202 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 11,227 | 46.4% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 12,975 | 53.6% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 28.7 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 2,186 | 9.0% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,501 | 6.2% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,856 | 7.7% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 2,503 | 10.3% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 2,749 | 11.4% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 3,577 | 14.8% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 2,693 | 11.1% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 2,391 | 9.9% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 956 | 4.0% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,344 | 5.6% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,503 | 6.2% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 660 | 2.7% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 283 | 1.2% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (23504 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $243,200 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.3 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $883 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 9,494 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 8,519 | 89.7% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 975 | 10.3% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 2,887 | 33.9% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 5,632 | 66.1% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (23504 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 13,407 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 557 | 4.2% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,930 | 14.4% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 3,881 | 28.9% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 3,225 | 24.1% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 830 | 6.2% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 1,891 | 14.1% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 1,093 | 8.2% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 81.4% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 22.3% | 34.3% |
Income Information (23504 zip code)
| Value | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $39,611 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $55,998 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $43,140 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $24,346 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (23504 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 11,248 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 9,308 | 86.4% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 1,471 | 13.6% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 7,184 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 7,334 | 78.8% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,742 | 18.7% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 224 | 2.4% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 8 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (23504 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 3,113 | 12.9% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 19,270 | 79.6% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 51 | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 141 | 0.6% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 315 | 1.3% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 1,312 | 5.4% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 476 | 2.0% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 877 | 3.6% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 137 | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 197 | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 81 | 0.3% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 462 | 1.9% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (23504 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 1,108 | 13.0% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 784 | 9.2% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 1,187 | 13.9% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 818 | 9.6% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,149 | 13.5% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,350 | 15.8% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 883 | 10.4% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 620 | 7.3% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 426 | 5.0% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 194 | 2.3% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (23504 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 6,075 | 65.3% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,237 | 13.3% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 593 | 6.4% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 454 | 4.9% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 286 | 3.1% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 718 | 7.7% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 21.4 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (23504 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 266 | 2.9% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 681 | 7.3% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 112 | 1.2% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,199 | 12.9% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 308 | 3.3% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 37 | 0.4% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 424 | 4.6% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,282 | 13.8% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 2,606 | 28.0% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,297 | 13.9% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 422 | 4.5% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 674 | 7.2% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (23504 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 34.8% | 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 (23504 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 21,197 | 87.6% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 10,044 | 41.5% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 12,999 | 53.7% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 2,116 | 8.7% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (23504 zip code)
| Households with: | Number | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 6,087 | 71.5% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 2,062 | 24.2% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,413 | 16.6% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 1,415 | 16.6% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 879 | 10.3% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 3,050 | 35.8% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (23504 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 3,847 | 40.5% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 1,189 | 12.5% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 599 | 6.3% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 574 | 6.0% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 1,365 | 14.4% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 874 | 9.2% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 976 | 10.3% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 70 | 0.7% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (23504 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 13 | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 832 | 8.8% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 1,167 | 12.3% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 837 | 8.8% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,080 | 11.4% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,156 | 12.2% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 856 | 9.0% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 973 | 10.2% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 635 | 6.7% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 1,945 | 20.5% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (23504 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 130 | 1.4% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 1,145 | 12.1% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 3,183 | 33.5% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 3,430 | 36.1% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,209 | 12.7% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 397 | 4.2% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (23504 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 1,969 | 23.1% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 90 | 1.1% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 6,105 | 71.7% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 193 | 2.3% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 9 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 46 | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 107 | 1.3% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (23504 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 2,172 | 25.5% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 3,533 | 41.5% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 1,876 | 22.0% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 938 | 11.0% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (23504 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 77 | 2.7% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 81 | 2.8% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 269 | 9.3% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 451 | 15.6% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 1,255 | 43.5% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 621 | 21.5% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 105 | 3.6% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 28 | 1.0% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (23504 zip code)
| Value | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,642 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $493 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $883 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.55 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.48 | 2.38 |
Households (23504 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 8,519 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 1,647 | 19.3% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 618 | 7.3% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,923 | 22.6% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 4,473 | 52.5% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 3,031 | 35.6% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 1,943 | 22.8% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.50 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.32 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (23504 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 8,410 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 5,120 | 60.9% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 2,164 | 25.7% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 259 | 3.1% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 724 | 8.6% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 5,658 | 67.3% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (23504 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 8,072 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 301 | 3.7% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 249 | 3.1% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 2,761 | 34.2% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,150 | 14.2% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 3,611 | 44.7% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (23504 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 17,200 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,428 | 8.3% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 23,313 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 3,472 | 14.9% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 419 | 12.1% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 2,126 | 61.2% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 927 | 26.7% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (23504 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 20,024 | 82.7% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 3,530 | 14.6% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 1,688 | 47.8% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,824 | 51.7% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 674 | 19.1% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 18 | 0.5% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (23504 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 23,397 | 96.7% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 256 | 1.1% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 805 | 314.5% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 805 | 314.5% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 805 | 314.5% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 35 | 13.7% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 94 | 36.7% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 485 | 189.5% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 0 | 0.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (23504 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 22,016 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 20,725 | 94.1% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 1,291 | 5.9% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 761 | 3.5% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 265 | 1.2% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 108 | 0.5% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 157 | 0.7% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (23504 zip code)
| Households | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 8,519 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 7,647 | 89.8% | 89.4% |
Norfolk, VA23504