23505 ZIP Code
Norfolk, Virginia
December 12, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 23505 |
| City/Town: | Norfolk |
| County: | Norfolk (city) |
| State: | Virginia |
| Population: | 28,619 |
| Median Household Income: | $56,919 |
| Per Capita Income: | $39,358 |
| Total Housing Units: | 13,389 |
| Median Home Value: | $315,000 |
| Land Area: | 6.6 sq miles
17.0 sq km |
| Water Area: | 2.9 sq miles
7.5 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 36.9129, -76.2996 |
Population Information (23505 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 28,619 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 14,736 | 51.5% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 13,883 | 48.5% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 32.0 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 2,434 | 8.5% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 2,162 | 7.6% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,911 | 6.7% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,172 | 4.1% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 2,955 | 10.3% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 4,972 | 17.4% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 3,845 | 13.4% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 3,012 | 10.5% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,442 | 5.0% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,420 | 5.0% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,982 | 6.9% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 870 | 3.0% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 442 | 1.5% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (23505 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $315,000 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.1 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,206 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 13,389 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 12,189 | 91.0% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 1,200 | 9.0% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 4,206 | 34.5% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 7,983 | 65.5% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (23505 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 17,985 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 619 | 3.4% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,302 | 7.2% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 4,041 | 22.5% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 4,289 | 23.8% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,840 | 10.2% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 3,174 | 17.6% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 2,720 | 15.1% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 89.3% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 32.8% | 34.3% |
Income Information (23505 zip code)
| Value | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $56,919 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $87,527 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $73,174 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $39,358 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (23505 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 15,169 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 11,082 | 92.3% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 924 | 7.7% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 6,668 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 8,464 | 76.4% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 2,072 | 18.7% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 534 | 4.8% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 12 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (23505 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 13,687 | 47.8% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 10,003 | 35.0% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 131 | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 1,464 | 5.1% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 10 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 1,456 | 5.1% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 1,868 | 6.5% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 1,907 | 6.7% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 2,822 | 9.9% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 956 | 3.3% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 601 | 2.1% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 34 | 0.1% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 1,231 | 4.3% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (23505 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 679 | 5.6% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 618 | 5.1% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 1,030 | 8.5% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 1,231 | 10.1% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,838 | 15.1% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 2,139 | 17.5% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,383 | 11.3% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,897 | 15.6% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 514 | 4.2% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 860 | 7.1% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (23505 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 11,046 | 99.7% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,366 | 12.3% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 226 | 2.0% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 228 | 2.1% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 255 | 2.3% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 906 | 8.2% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 23.6 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (23505 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 4 | 0.0% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 535 | 4.8% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 751 | 6.8% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 310 | 2.8% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,288 | 11.6% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 771 | 7.0% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 143 | 1.3% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 887 | 8.0% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,203 | 10.9% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 2,578 | 23.3% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,064 | 9.6% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 659 | 5.9% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 889 | 8.0% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (23505 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 14.9% | 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 (23505 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 23,126 | 80.8% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 17,770 | 62.1% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 8,615 | 30.1% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 2,307 | 8.1% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (23505 zip code)
| Households with: | Number | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 9,771 | 80.2% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 2,913 | 23.9% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 2,305 | 18.9% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 784 | 6.4% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 232 | 1.9% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 1,748 | 14.3% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (23505 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 5,527 | 41.3% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 1,014 | 7.6% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 655 | 4.9% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 1,657 | 12.4% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 1,868 | 14.0% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 873 | 6.5% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 1,743 | 13.0% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 52 | 0.4% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (23505 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 56 | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 682 | 5.1% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 710 | 5.3% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 1,176 | 8.8% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,607 | 12.0% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,059 | 7.9% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,523 | 11.4% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 2,534 | 18.9% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 2,664 | 19.9% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 1,378 | 10.3% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (23505 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 400 | 3.0% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 2,489 | 18.6% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 4,069 | 30.4% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 3,457 | 25.8% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 2,453 | 18.3% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 521 | 3.9% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (23505 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 4,449 | 36.5% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 104 | 0.9% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 7,091 | 58.2% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 261 | 2.1% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 23 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 46 | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 215 | 1.8% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (23505 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 1,626 | 13.3% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 4,849 | 39.8% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 3,955 | 32.4% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,759 | 14.4% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (23505 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 50 | 1.2% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 80 | 1.9% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 346 | 8.2% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 568 | 13.5% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 946 | 22.5% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 1,322 | 31.4% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 708 | 16.8% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 186 | 4.4% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (23505 zip code)
| Value | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $2,083 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $708 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,206 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.40 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.30 | 2.38 |
Households (23505 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 12,189 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 4,175 | 34.3% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,905 | 15.6% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 2,647 | 21.7% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 4,174 | 34.2% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 3,589 | 29.4% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 2,662 | 21.8% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.34 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.13 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (23505 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 11,072 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 4,602 | 41.6% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 5,001 | 45.2% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 168 | 1.5% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,137 | 10.3% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 3,657 | 33.0% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (23505 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 7,420 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 622 | 8.4% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 483 | 6.5% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 2,920 | 39.4% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,300 | 17.5% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 2,095 | 28.2% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (23505 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 18,079 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 3,091 | 17.1% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 25,433 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 3,953 | 15.5% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 535 | 13.5% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 2,076 | 52.5% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,342 | 33.9% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (23505 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 21,449 | 74.9% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 6,542 | 22.9% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 2,920 | 44.6% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 3,300 | 50.4% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 1,835 | 28.0% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 322 | 4.9% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (23505 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 25,608 | 89.5% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 611 | 2.1% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 3,011 | 492.8% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 3,011 | 492.8% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 3,011 | 492.8% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 405 | 66.3% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 651 | 106.5% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 13 | 2.1% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 826 | 135.2% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 56 | 9.2% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (23505 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 26,185 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 22,597 | 86.3% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 3,588 | 13.7% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 1,437 | 5.5% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 815 | 3.1% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 978 | 3.7% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 358 | 1.4% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (23505 zip code)
| Households | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 12,189 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 11,342 | 93.1% | 89.4% |
Norfolk, VA23505