ZIP Code 23523
ZIP Code Tabulation Area in Norfolk city, Virginia.
- Population
- 7,698
- Median household income
- $37,189
- Median home value
- $222,000
+1.8%’19–’23
+22.0%’19–’23
+33.1%’19–’23
ZIP Code 23523 (Norfolk city, Virginia) is home to about 7,698 residents. The median household income of $37,189 is below the Norfolk city median ($64,017).
From 2019 to 2023, ZIP Code 23523's population grew 1.8% from 7,561 to 7,698, while its median gross rent rose 18.9% from $829 to $986.
37.8% of residents live below the poverty line. Households average 2.46 people.
Demographics
ACS 2019–2023- Population
- 7,698
- Median age
- 32.2 yrs
- Median household income
- $37,189
- Median home value
- $222,000
- Median gross rent
- $986
- Housing units
- 3,472
- Homeownership rate
- 34.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 12.7%
- Unemployment rate
- 6.0%
Trends
ACS 5-year · 2019–20237,5617,698
$30,472$37,189
$166,800$222,000
$829$986
| Year | Population | Median household income | Median home value | Median gross rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 7,561 | $30,472 | $166,800 | $829 |
| 2020 | 7,179 | $32,268 | $179,400 | $870 |
| 2021 | 6,848 | $32,458 | $185,500 | $881 |
| 2022 | 7,352 | $34,201 | $205,100 | $991 |
| 2023 | 7,698 | $37,189 | $222,000 | $986 |
Each year is a US Census Bureau ACS 5-year estimate ending that year.
Age distribution
Under 511.3%
5 to 1720.6%
18 to 247.1%
25 to 3415.8%
35 to 4412.7%
45 to 549.4%
55 to 6413.0%
65 to 746.3%
75 and over3.7%
| Count | Share | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 5 | 868 | 11.3% |
| 5 to 17 | 1,589 | 20.6% |
| 18 to 24 | 550 | 7.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 1,219 | 15.8% |
| 35 to 44 | 976 | 12.7% |
| 45 to 54 | 724 | 9.4% |
| 55 to 64 | 1,003 | 13.0% |
| 65 to 74 | 484 | 6.3% |
| 75 and over | 285 | 3.7% |
Race & ethnicity
| Count | Share | |
|---|---|---|
| White (non-Hispanic) | 509 | 6.6% |
| Black or African American | 6,682 | 86.8% |
| American Indian & Alaska Native | 0 | 0.0% |
| Asian | 4 | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Some other race | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or more races | 344 | 4.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 159 | 2.1% |
Educational attainment (age 25+)
No high school diploma18.4%
High school graduate35.8%
Some college or associate's33.1%
Bachelor's degree8.8%
Graduate or professional degree3.9%
| Count | Share | |
|---|---|---|
| No high school diploma | 863 | 18.4% |
| High school graduate | 1,679 | 35.8% |
| Some college or associate's | 1,551 | 33.1% |
| Bachelor's degree | 413 | 8.8% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 185 | 3.9% |
Commute to work
- Mean travel time to work
- 22 min
Drove alone58.2%
Carpooled9.2%
Public transit9.3%
Walked3.2%
Bicycle1.0%
Worked from home16.7%
Other means2.4%
How workers get to work
| Count | Share | |
|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 1,882 | 58.2% |
| Carpooled | 298 | 9.2% |
| Public transit | 299 | 9.3% |
| Walked | 103 | 3.2% |
| Bicycle | 32 | 1.0% |
| Worked from home | 540 | 16.7% |
| Other means | 77 | 2.4% |
Travel time
| Count | Share | |
|---|---|---|
| Under 15 min | 669 | 24.9% |
| 15 to 29 min | 1,194 | 44.4% |
| 30 to 44 min | 723 | 26.9% |
| 45 to 59 min | 78 | 2.9% |
| 60+ min | 27 | 1.0% |
Households
- Average household size
- 2.46
- Poverty rate
- 37.8% (2,911 of 7,694)
| Count | Share | |
|---|---|---|
| Family households | 1,788 | 57.3% |
| Nonfamily households | 1,335 | 42.7% |
Housing
- Median year structure built
- 1971
Occupancy
| Count | Share | |
|---|---|---|
| Occupied | 3,123 | 89.9% |
| Vacant | 349 | 10.1% |
Tenure (of occupied units)
| Count | Share | |
|---|---|---|
| Owner-occupied | 1,065 | 34.1% |
| Renter-occupied | 2,058 | 65.9% |
1-unit, detached44.2%
1-unit, attached12.4%
2 to 4 units15.3%
5 to 19 units23.8%
20 or more units4.3%
Mobile home & other0.0%
Units in structure
| Count | Share | |
|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached | 1,534 | 44.2% |
| 1-unit, attached | 432 | 12.4% |
| 2 to 4 units | 530 | 15.3% |
| 5 to 19 units | 826 | 23.8% |
| 20 or more units | 150 | 4.3% |
| Mobile home & other | 0 | 0.0% |
Geography
- ZCTA
- 23523
- Land area
- 2.09 sq mi
- Water area
- 0.83 sq mi
- Center point
- 36.8324, -76.2721
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