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Chesapeake, VA · standard

ZIP Code 23323

Chesapeake County, Virginia - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

35,906
116/sq mi
$108,730
Median income
$388,300
Median home value
35.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Chesapeake pairs an upper-quartile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 14%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 22%
home value, US ZIPs
116
people per sq mi
84%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 23323 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 23323 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Chesapeake, Chesapeake County, Virginia, with 35,906 residents across 310.1 square miles, a density of 116 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 23323 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $108,730 (27% above the Virginia average), while per-capita income is $42,180. Local economic indicators show a 6.4% poverty rate alongside 5.7% unemployment. On housing, the median home value is $388,300 (16% above the state average) with median rent at $1,682 per month, and 83.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 35.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.6, and the average commute is 26 minutes. To put 23323 in local context, 6 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 5 additional ZIPs in Chesapeake County, for a geography-aware comparison.

Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →

Top industries in ZIP 23323

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Chesapeake, VA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 23323.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 23323, Chesapeake, VA · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

35,906

Population

310.1

Area (sq mi)

116

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 23323?

36.6

Median Age

48.9%

Male

51.1%

Female

4.6%

Foreign-Born

White 55.8%
African American 27.7%
Asian 2.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 11.9%
Hispanic or Latino 7.6%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$108,730

Median Household Income

+27% vs state

$42,180

Per Capita Income

6.4%

Poverty Rate

5.7%

Unemployment Rate

26.2 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 23323 ranks nationally

Chesapeake, VA household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$108,730 Top 14% higher than 86% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). This entry sits in this band. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 61.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 35.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

15,077

Total Housing Units

14,631

Occupied Units

446

Vacant Units

2.93

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 83.7%
Renter 16.3%

$388,300

Median Home Value

+16% vs state

$1,682

Median Rent

1992

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+13.5%

YoY Change (2024)

309

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+209%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 23323 have increased 13.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +209% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +3.6% 209
2021 +12.3% 235
2022 +13.9% 268
2023 +1.8% 273
2024 +13.5% 309

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 665 business establishments in ZIP 23323, employing approximately 9,585 people with a combined annual payroll of $597,953,000.

665

Businesses

9,585

Employees

$598.0M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 113 17.0%
Other services (except public administration) 82 12.3%
Transportation and warehousing 66 9.9%
Retail trade 60 9.0%
Real estate and rental and leasing 53 8.0%
Wholesale trade 52 7.8%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 50 7.5%
Accommodation and food services 43 6.5%
Health care and social assistance 42 6.3%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 35 5.3%
Manufacturing 32 4.8%
Educational services 12 1.8%
Finance and insurance 11 1.6%
Utilities 4 0.6%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 4 0.6%
Information 3 0.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 23323 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 23323 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 23323 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 23323 ranks the highest of 6 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
23321 Chesapeake, VA 33,653 8.9 mi
23701 Portsmouth, VA 25,161 9.5 mi
23702 Portsmouth, VA 11,424 9.5 mi
23709 Portsmouth, VA 78 10.7 mi
23704 Portsmouth, VA 18,716 11.3 mi
23324 Chesapeake, VA 22,851 10.8 mi

More ZIP Codes in Chesapeake County

23322 standard
Chesapeake, VA
Pop: 60,473
23320 standard
Chesapeake, VA
Pop: 51,797
23321 standard
Chesapeake, VA
Pop: 33,653
23324 standard
Chesapeake, VA
Pop: 22,851
23325 standard
Chesapeake, VA
Pop: 17,592

Related Areas

Chesapeake County Chesapeake, VA Virginia

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 23323 in? ▼
ZIP code 23323 (Chesapeake) is located in Chesapeake County, Virginia. Chesapeake County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/chesapeake-va.
What is the population of ZIP code 23323? ▼
ZIP code 23323 in Chesapeake, VA has a population of 35,906 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 23323? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 23323 is $108,730, which is 43% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 23323? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 23323 is $388,300, which is 40% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 23323? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 23323 is White at 55.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 7.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 23323? ▼
ZIP code 23323 has 665 business establishments employing approximately 9,585 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 23323? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 23323 are: Construction (113), Other services (except public administration) (82), Transportation and warehousing (66). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 23323? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 23323 increased by 13.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 209%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 23323? ▼
In ZIP code 23323, 61.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 35.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 23323? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 23323 is 26.2 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 23323? ▼
In ZIP code 23323, approximately 83.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 16.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 23323? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 23323 is 6.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.