23509 ZIP Code
Norfolk, Virginia
December 12, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 23509 |
| City/Town: | Norfolk |
| County: | Norfolk (city) |
| State: | Virginia |
| Population: | 12,903 |
| Median Household Income: | $68,540 |
| Per Capita Income: | $40,954 |
| Total Housing Units: | 5,879 |
| Median Home Value: | $226,700 |
| Land Area: | 2.5 sq miles
6.6 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.4 sq miles
1.1 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 36.8824, -76.2640 |
Population Information (23509 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 12,903 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 6,288 | 48.7% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 6,615 | 51.3% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 38.8 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 728 | 5.6% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 620 | 4.8% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 814 | 6.3% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 476 | 3.7% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 934 | 7.2% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 2,158 | 16.7% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 1,647 | 12.8% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 1,533 | 11.9% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 976 | 7.6% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 975 | 7.6% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,319 | 10.2% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 466 | 3.6% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 257 | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (23509 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $226,700 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 6.0 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,204 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 5,879 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 5,339 | 90.8% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 540 | 9.2% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 3,325 | 62.3% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 2,014 | 37.7% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (23509 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 9,331 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 327 | 3.5% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 807 | 8.6% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 2,338 | 25.1% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 2,252 | 24.1% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 760 | 8.1% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 1,739 | 18.6% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 1,108 | 11.9% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 87.8% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 30.5% | 34.3% |
Income Information (23509 zip code)
| Value | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $68,540 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $96,007 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $81,426 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $40,954 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (23509 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 7,150 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 6,038 | 92.6% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 486 | 7.4% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 3,504 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 4,650 | 77.0% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,087 | 18.0% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 292 | 4.8% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 9 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (23509 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 5,958 | 46.2% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 5,657 | 43.8% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 149 | 1.2% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 212 | 1.6% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 84 | 0.7% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 107 | 0.8% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 736 | 5.7% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 270 | 2.1% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 825 | 6.4% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 425 | 3.3% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 190 | 1.5% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 32 | 0.2% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 178 | 1.4% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (23509 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 282 | 5.3% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 258 | 4.8% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 282 | 5.3% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 384 | 7.2% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 675 | 12.6% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,052 | 19.7% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 601 | 11.3% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 912 | 17.1% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 412 | 7.7% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 481 | 9.0% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (23509 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 5,327 | 88.2% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 477 | 7.9% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 60 | 1.0% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 198 | 3.3% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 126 | 2.1% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 401 | 6.6% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 23.4 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (23509 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 8 | 0.1% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 419 | 6.9% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 472 | 7.8% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 152 | 2.5% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 770 | 12.8% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 219 | 3.6% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 145 | 2.4% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 259 | 4.3% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 669 | 11.1% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 1,387 | 23.0% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 510 | 8.4% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 469 | 7.8% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 559 | 9.3% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (23509 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 12.8% | 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 (23509 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 10,858 | 84.2% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 7,769 | 60.2% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 4,487 | 34.8% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 1,356 | 10.5% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (23509 zip code)
| Households with: | Number | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 4,274 | 80.1% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 1,855 | 34.7% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,541 | 28.9% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 363 | 6.8% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 279 | 5.2% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 799 | 15.0% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (23509 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 4,565 | 77.6% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 37 | 0.6% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 388 | 6.6% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 144 | 2.4% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 16 | 0.3% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 96 | 1.6% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 557 | 9.5% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 76 | 1.3% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (23509 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 5 | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 391 | 6.7% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 182 | 3.1% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 258 | 4.4% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 132 | 2.2% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 459 | 7.8% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 630 | 10.7% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 1,254 | 21.3% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 930 | 15.8% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 1,638 | 27.9% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (23509 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 42 | 0.7% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 642 | 10.9% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 1,388 | 23.6% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 2,424 | 41.2% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,111 | 18.9% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 272 | 4.6% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (23509 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 2,302 | 43.1% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 47 | 0.9% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 2,742 | 51.4% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 157 | 2.9% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 16 | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 45 | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 20 | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 10 | 0.2% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (23509 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 384 | 7.2% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 1,772 | 33.2% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 2,096 | 39.3% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,087 | 20.4% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (23509 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 131 | 3.9% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 155 | 4.7% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 360 | 10.8% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 616 | 18.5% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 1,155 | 34.7% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 507 | 15.2% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 310 | 9.3% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 91 | 2.7% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (23509 zip code)
| Value | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,760 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $578 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,204 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.57 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.11 | 2.38 |
Households (23509 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 5,339 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 1,947 | 36.5% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 660 | 12.4% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,247 | 23.4% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 1,752 | 32.8% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 1,596 | 29.9% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 1,664 | 31.2% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.40 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.95 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (23509 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 5,331 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 2,032 | 38.1% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 2,185 | 41.0% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 283 | 5.3% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 729 | 13.7% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 1,810 | 34.0% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (23509 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 2,889 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 217 | 7.5% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 111 | 3.8% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,201 | 41.6% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 512 | 17.7% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 848 | 29.4% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (23509 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 9,804 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,800 | 18.4% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 12,214 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 1,978 | 16.2% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 144 | 7.3% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,080 | 54.6% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 754 | 38.1% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (23509 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 11,403 | 88.4% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 1,393 | 10.8% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 574 | 41.2% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 808 | 58.0% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 247 | 17.7% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 11 | 0.8% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (23509 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 12,291 | 95.3% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 198 | 1.5% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 612 | 309.1% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 612 | 309.1% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 612 | 309.1% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 120 | 60.6% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 77 | 38.9% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 172 | 86.9% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 20 | 10.1% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (23509 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 12,175 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 11,360 | 93.3% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 815 | 6.7% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 304 | 2.5% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 241 | 2.0% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 172 | 1.4% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 98 | 0.8% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (23509 zip code)
| Households | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 5,339 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 4,992 | 93.5% | 89.4% |
Norfolk, VA23509