23523 ZIP Code
Norfolk, Virginia
December 12, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 23523 |
| City/Town: | Norfolk |
| County: | Norfolk (city) |
| State: | Virginia |
| Population: | 7,352 |
| Median Household Income: | $34,201 |
| Per Capita Income: | $32,648 |
| Total Housing Units: | 3,327 |
| Median Home Value: | $205,100 |
| Land Area: | 2.1 sq miles
5.4 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.8 sq miles
2.1 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 36.8324, -76.2721 |
Population Information (23523 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 7,352 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 3,211 | 43.7% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 4,141 | 56.3% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 30.9 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 782 | 10.6% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 347 | 4.7% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 776 | 10.6% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 646 | 8.8% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 348 | 4.7% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 1,198 | 16.3% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 837 | 11.4% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 653 | 8.9% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 785 | 10.7% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 345 | 4.7% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 389 | 5.3% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 133 | 1.8% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 113 | 1.5% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (23523 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $205,100 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.2 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $991 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 3,327 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 2,947 | 88.6% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 380 | 11.4% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 937 | 31.8% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 2,010 | 68.2% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (23523 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 4,453 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 158 | 3.5% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 832 | 18.7% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 1,521 | 34.2% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 1,157 | 26.0% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 274 | 6.2% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 370 | 8.3% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 141 | 3.2% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 77.8% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 11.5% | 34.3% |
Income Information (23523 zip code)
| Value | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $34,201 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $47,855 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $45,326 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $32,648 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (23523 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 3,261 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 2,930 | 91.9% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 258 | 8.1% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 2,101 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 2,282 | 77.9% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 574 | 19.6% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 74 | 2.5% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (23523 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 333 | 4.5% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 6,869 | 93.4% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 1 | 0.0% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 11 | 0.1% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 138 | 1.9% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 75 | 1.0% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 30 | 0.4% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 30 | 0.4% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (23523 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 531 | 18.0% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 308 | 10.5% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 250 | 8.5% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 467 | 15.8% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 211 | 7.2% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 513 | 17.4% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 311 | 10.6% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 225 | 7.6% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 91 | 3.1% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 40 | 1.4% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (23523 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 1,629 | 55.6% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 316 | 10.8% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 288 | 9.8% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 83 | 2.8% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 85 | 2.9% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 488 | 16.7% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 21.1 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (23523 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 30 | 1.0% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 329 | 11.2% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 126 | 4.3% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 331 | 11.3% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 108 | 3.7% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 64 | 2.2% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 157 | 5.4% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 407 | 13.9% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 773 | 26.4% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 375 | 12.8% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 99 | 3.4% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 131 | 4.5% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (23523 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 34.7% | 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 (23523 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 6,586 | 89.6% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 2,906 | 39.5% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 4,230 | 57.5% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 690 | 9.4% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (23523 zip code)
| Households with: | Number | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 2,191 | 74.3% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 801 | 27.2% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 502 | 17.0% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 402 | 13.6% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 135 | 4.6% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 1,219 | 41.4% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (23523 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 1,382 | 41.5% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 398 | 12.0% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 153 | 4.6% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 354 | 10.6% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 579 | 17.4% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 363 | 10.9% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 98 | 2.9% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (23523 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 20 | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 654 | 19.7% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 157 | 4.7% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 105 | 3.2% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 436 | 13.1% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 326 | 9.8% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 258 | 7.8% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 462 | 13.9% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 219 | 6.6% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 690 | 20.7% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (23523 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 0 | 0.0% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 402 | 12.1% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 952 | 28.6% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 1,319 | 39.6% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 647 | 19.4% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 7 | 0.2% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (23523 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 629 | 21.3% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 36 | 1.2% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 2,061 | 69.9% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 28 | 1.0% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 27 | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 166 | 5.6% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (23523 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 789 | 26.8% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 1,223 | 41.5% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 716 | 24.3% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 219 | 7.4% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (23523 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 75 | 8.0% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 77 | 8.2% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 91 | 9.7% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 194 | 20.7% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 472 | 50.4% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 28 | 3.0% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 0 | 0.0% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (23523 zip code)
| Value | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,751 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $438 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $991 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.86 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.32 | 2.38 |
Households (23523 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 2,947 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 450 | 15.3% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 192 | 6.5% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 473 | 16.1% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 1,884 | 63.9% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 1,216 | 41.3% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 601 | 20.4% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.49 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.43 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (23523 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 2,128 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 1,295 | 60.9% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 636 | 29.9% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 16 | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 127 | 6.0% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 1,719 | 80.8% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (23523 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 2,430 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 169 | 7.0% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 116 | 4.8% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 872 | 35.9% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 591 | 24.3% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 682 | 28.1% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (23523 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 4,923 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 381 | 7.7% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 7,276 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 1,127 | 15.5% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 141 | 12.5% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 686 | 60.9% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 300 | 26.6% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (23523 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 6,336 | 86.2% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 874 | 11.9% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 602 | 68.9% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 272 | 31.1% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 0 | 0.0% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (23523 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 7,276 | 99.0% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 39 | 0.5% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 76 | 194.9% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 76 | 194.9% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 76 | 194.9% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 23 | 59.0% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 33 | 84.6% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 19 | 48.7% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 0 | 0.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (23523 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 6,570 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 6,300 | 95.9% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 270 | 4.1% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 166 | 2.5% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 43 | 0.7% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 1 | 0.0% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 60 | 0.9% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (23523 zip code)
| Households | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 2,947 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 2,605 | 88.4% | 89.4% |
Norfolk, VA23523