23518 ZIP Code
Norfolk, Virginia
December 12, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 23518 |
| City/Town: | Norfolk |
| County: | Norfolk (city) |
| State: | Virginia |
| Population: | 29,337 |
| Median Household Income: | $71,313 |
| Per Capita Income: | $44,963 |
| Total Housing Units: | 13,826 |
| Median Home Value: | $263,200 |
| Land Area: | 6.1 sq miles
15.9 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.8 sq miles
2.1 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 36.9161, -76.2154 |
Population Information (23518 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 29,337 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 15,005 | 51.1% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 14,332 | 48.9% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 37.4 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,598 | 5.4% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,469 | 5.0% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,965 | 6.7% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 987 | 3.4% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,798 | 6.1% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 5,828 | 19.9% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 3,354 | 11.4% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 3,315 | 11.3% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,874 | 6.4% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 2,394 | 8.2% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 2,905 | 9.9% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,389 | 4.7% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 461 | 1.6% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (23518 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $263,200 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.8 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,222 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 13,826 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 12,734 | 92.1% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 1,092 | 7.9% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 7,194 | 56.5% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 5,540 | 43.5% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (23518 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 21,520 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 786 | 3.7% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,314 | 6.1% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 5,653 | 26.3% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 5,250 | 24.4% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,928 | 9.0% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 4,274 | 19.9% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 2,315 | 10.8% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 90.2% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 30.6% | 34.3% |
Income Information (23518 zip code)
| Value | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $71,313 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $99,273 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $86,242 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $44,963 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (23518 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 16,509 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 13,587 | 95.4% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 648 | 4.6% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 7,503 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 10,031 | 73.8% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 2,695 | 19.8% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 856 | 6.3% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 5 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (23518 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 18,357 | 62.6% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 6,151 | 21.0% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 34 | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 1,525 | 5.2% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 1,304 | 4.4% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 1,966 | 6.7% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 1,967 | 6.7% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 2,493 | 8.5% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 691 | 2.4% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 471 | 1.6% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 98 | 0.3% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 1,233 | 4.2% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (23518 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 352 | 2.8% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 313 | 2.5% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 971 | 7.6% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 969 | 7.6% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,358 | 10.7% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 2,679 | 21.0% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,666 | 13.1% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 2,451 | 19.2% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 963 | 7.6% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 1,012 | 7.9% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (23518 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 12,264 | 90.3% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,210 | 8.9% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 190 | 1.4% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 90 | 0.7% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 407 | 3.0% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 1,386 | 10.2% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 26.7 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (23518 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 21 | 0.2% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 1,335 | 9.8% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 981 | 7.2% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 304 | 2.2% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,103 | 8.1% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 1,020 | 7.5% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 171 | 1.3% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 710 | 5.2% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 2,031 | 14.9% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 2,819 | 20.7% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,263 | 9.3% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 644 | 4.7% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 1,185 | 8.7% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (23518 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 8.7% | 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 (23518 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 24,318 | 82.9% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 18,737 | 63.9% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 9,810 | 33.4% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 2,736 | 9.3% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (23518 zip code)
| Households with: | Number | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 10,535 | 82.7% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 3,589 | 28.2% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 4,009 | 31.5% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 515 | 4.0% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 233 | 1.8% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 1,228 | 9.6% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (23518 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 8,399 | 60.7% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 894 | 6.5% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 750 | 5.4% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 1,143 | 8.3% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 1,255 | 9.1% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 607 | 4.4% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 458 | 3.3% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 285 | 2.1% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 35 | 0.3% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (23518 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 42 | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 1,116 | 8.1% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 1,181 | 8.5% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 765 | 5.5% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,453 | 10.5% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,414 | 10.2% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 2,322 | 16.8% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 4,503 | 32.6% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 724 | 5.2% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 306 | 2.2% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (23518 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 116 | 0.8% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 1,394 | 10.1% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 3,599 | 26.0% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 5,818 | 42.1% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 2,331 | 16.9% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 568 | 4.1% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (23518 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 5,962 | 46.8% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 133 | 1.0% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 6,352 | 49.9% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 138 | 1.1% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 51 | 0.4% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 64 | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 34 | 0.3% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (23518 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 596 | 4.7% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 4,413 | 34.7% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 5,279 | 41.5% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 2,446 | 19.2% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (23518 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 246 | 3.4% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 19 | 0.3% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 186 | 2.6% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 739 | 10.3% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 3,740 | 52.0% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 1,482 | 20.6% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 538 | 7.5% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 244 | 3.4% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (23518 zip code)
| Value | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,791 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $663 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,222 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.31 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.28 | 2.38 |
Households (23518 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 12,734 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 5,609 | 44.0% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,548 | 12.2% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 2,438 | 19.1% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 3,717 | 29.2% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 3,152 | 24.8% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 3,616 | 28.4% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.30 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.82 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (23518 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 12,417 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 4,240 | 34.1% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 6,340 | 51.1% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 348 | 2.8% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,349 | 10.9% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 2,957 | 23.8% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (23518 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 5,942 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 314 | 5.3% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 324 | 5.5% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 2,723 | 45.8% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,003 | 16.9% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,578 | 26.6% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (23518 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 21,281 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 4,254 | 20.0% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 27,054 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 4,192 | 15.5% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 524 | 12.5% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 2,215 | 52.8% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,453 | 34.7% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (23518 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 24,730 | 84.3% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 4,237 | 14.4% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 1,650 | 38.9% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 2,393 | 56.5% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 1,109 | 26.2% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 194 | 4.6% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (23518 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 26,773 | 91.3% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 539 | 1.8% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 2,564 | 475.7% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 2,564 | 475.7% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 2,564 | 475.7% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 635 | 117.8% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 13 | 2.4% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 5 | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 819 | 151.9% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 63 | 11.7% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (23518 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 27,739 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 24,609 | 88.7% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 3,130 | 11.3% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 1,563 | 5.6% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 503 | 1.8% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 1,006 | 3.6% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 58 | 0.2% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (23518 zip code)
| Households | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 12,734 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 12,141 | 95.3% | 89.4% |
Norfolk, VA23518