23508 ZIP Code
Norfolk, Virginia
December 12, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 23508 |
| City/Town: | Norfolk |
| County: | Norfolk (city) |
| State: | Virginia |
| Population: | 20,647 |
| Median Household Income: | $73,075 |
| Per Capita Income: | $21,988 |
| Total Housing Units: | 7,158 |
| Median Home Value: | $379,300 |
| Land Area: | 3.3 sq miles
8.7 sq km |
| Water Area: | 2.3 sq miles
6.0 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 36.8849, -76.3103 |
Population Information (23508 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 20,647 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 10,814 | 52.4% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 9,833 | 47.6% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 23.5 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,302 | 6.3% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 662 | 3.2% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 711 | 3.4% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 3,853 | 18.7% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 4,426 | 21.4% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 2,820 | 13.7% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 1,988 | 9.6% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 1,471 | 7.1% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 746 | 3.6% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 660 | 3.2% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,322 | 6.4% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 583 | 2.8% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 103 | 0.5% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (23508 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $379,300 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.9 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,342 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 7,158 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 6,555 | 91.6% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 603 | 8.4% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 3,286 | 50.1% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 3,269 | 49.9% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (23508 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 9,693 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 133 | 1.4% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 517 | 5.3% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 1,054 | 10.9% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 2,053 | 21.2% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 478 | 4.9% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 2,790 | 28.8% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 2,668 | 27.5% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 93.3% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 56.3% | 34.3% |
Income Information (23508 zip code)
| Value | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $73,075 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $99,450 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $109,575 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $21,988 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (23508 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 11,483 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 9,952 | 91.4% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 934 | 8.6% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 6,299 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 7,426 | 74.6% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 2,211 | 22.2% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 315 | 3.2% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (23508 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 10,617 | 51.4% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 7,281 | 35.3% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 106 | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 745 | 3.6% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 31 | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 279 | 1.4% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 1,588 | 7.7% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 621 | 3.0% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 1,306 | 6.3% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 337 | 1.6% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 308 | 1.5% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 299 | 1.4% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 362 | 1.8% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (23508 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 503 | 7.7% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 272 | 4.1% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 548 | 8.4% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 425 | 6.5% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 705 | 10.8% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 863 | 13.2% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 849 | 13.0% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,003 | 15.3% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 612 | 9.3% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 775 | 11.8% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (23508 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 6,413 | 64.4% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 689 | 6.9% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 317 | 3.2% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 1,275 | 12.8% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 512 | 5.1% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 1,094 | 11.0% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 23.9 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (23508 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 30 | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 315 | 3.2% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 349 | 3.5% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 44 | 0.4% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,445 | 14.5% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 291 | 2.9% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 202 | 2.0% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 409 | 4.1% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,316 | 13.2% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 2,851 | 28.6% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,893 | 19.0% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 306 | 3.1% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 501 | 5.0% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (23508 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 18.0% | 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 (23508 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 18,456 | 89.4% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 15,543 | 75.3% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 4,871 | 23.6% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 1,594 | 7.7% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (23508 zip code)
| Households with: | Number | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 5,556 | 84.8% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 1,439 | 22.0% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,081 | 16.5% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 309 | 4.7% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 236 | 3.6% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 609 | 9.3% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (23508 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 4,055 | 56.6% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 283 | 4.0% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 751 | 10.5% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 496 | 6.9% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 381 | 5.3% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 403 | 5.6% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 743 | 10.4% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 30 | 0.4% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 16 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (23508 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 58 | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 495 | 6.9% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 697 | 9.7% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 278 | 3.9% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 541 | 7.6% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 533 | 7.4% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 445 | 6.2% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 789 | 11.0% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 599 | 8.4% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 2,723 | 38.0% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (23508 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 180 | 2.5% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 651 | 9.1% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 1,898 | 26.5% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 2,514 | 35.1% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,414 | 19.8% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 501 | 7.0% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (23508 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 2,403 | 36.7% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 117 | 1.8% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 3,682 | 56.2% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 266 | 4.1% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 25 | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 5 | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 57 | 0.9% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (23508 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 558 | 8.5% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 2,213 | 33.8% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 2,489 | 38.0% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,295 | 19.8% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (23508 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 80 | 2.4% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 23 | 0.7% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 114 | 3.5% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 296 | 9.0% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 536 | 16.3% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 1,432 | 43.6% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 656 | 20.0% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 149 | 4.5% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (23508 zip code)
| Value | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $2,292 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $785 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,342 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.44 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.44 | 2.38 |
Households (23508 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 6,555 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 2,570 | 39.2% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,069 | 16.3% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,789 | 27.3% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 1,790 | 27.3% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 1,504 | 22.9% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 1,467 | 22.4% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.44 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.08 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (23508 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 9,436 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 5,842 | 61.9% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 2,925 | 31.0% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 154 | 1.6% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 399 | 4.2% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 4,888 | 51.8% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (23508 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 10,237 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 275 | 2.7% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 156 | 1.5% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,080 | 10.5% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 697 | 6.8% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 8,029 | 78.4% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (23508 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 16,831 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,374 | 8.2% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 20,050 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 2,075 | 10.3% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 106 | 5.1% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,312 | 63.2% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 657 | 31.7% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (23508 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 12,671 | 61.4% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 7,871 | 38.1% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 2,815 | 35.8% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 4,927 | 62.6% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 1,443 | 18.3% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 129 | 1.6% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (23508 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 19,360 | 93.8% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 341 | 1.7% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 1,287 | 377.4% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 1,287 | 377.4% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 1,287 | 377.4% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 256 | 75.1% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 167 | 49.0% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 29 | 8.5% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 97 | 28.4% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 58 | 17.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (23508 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 19,345 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 17,478 | 90.3% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 1,867 | 9.7% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 532 | 2.8% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 795 | 4.1% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 391 | 2.0% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 149 | 0.8% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (23508 zip code)
| Households | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 6,555 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 6,332 | 96.6% | 89.4% |
Norfolk, VA23508