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Chesapeake, VA · standard

ZIP Code 23324

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

22,851
1,322/sq mi
$57,045
Median income
$251,800
Median home value
21.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Chesapeake pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with above-median home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.

24th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 42%
home value, US ZIPs
1,322
people per sq mi
53%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 23324 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 23324 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Chesapeake, Chesapeake County, Virginia, with 22,851 residents across 17.3 square miles, a density of 1,322 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 23324 reports a modest median household income of $57,045 (33% below the Virginia average), while per-capita income is $28,256. Local economic indicators show a 25.0% poverty rate alongside 6.8% unemployment. Median home value sits at $251,800 (25% below the state average), median rent at $1,158 a month, and owner-occupancy at 52.6%.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 21.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 32.7, and the average commute is 25 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 23324, plus 5 more within Chesapeake County, give a clearer read than the national average alone.

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 23324

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Chesapeake, VA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 23324.

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 23324, 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

22,851

Population

17.3

Area (sq mi)

1,322

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 23324?

32.7

Median Age

48.4%

Male

51.6%

Female

3.6%

Foreign-Born

White 25.9%
African American 58.6%
Asian 1.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 10.3%
Hispanic or Latino 11.5%

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?

$57,045

Median Household Income

-33% vs state

$28,256

Per Capita Income

25.0%

Poverty Rate

6.8%

Unemployment Rate

24.7 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 23324 ranks nationally

Chesapeake, VA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$57,045 24th percentile higher than 24% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $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 51.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 21.4%

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

What does housing look like?

10,059

Total Housing Units

9,241

Occupied Units

818

Vacant Units

2.67

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 52.6%
Renter 47.4%

$251,800

Median Home Value

-25% vs state

$1,158

Median Rent

1970

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

+16.7%

YoY Change (2024)

343

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+243%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 23324 have increased 16.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +243% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +4.3% 223
2021 +14.8% 255
2022 +10.1% 281
2023 +4.6% 294
2024 +16.7% 343

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 356 business establishments in ZIP 23324, employing approximately 7,237 people with a combined annual payroll of $398,363,000.

356

Businesses

7,237

Employees

$398.4M

Annual Payroll

13

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 57 16.0%
Construction 53 14.9%
Other services (except public administration) 44 12.4%
Transportation and warehousing 35 9.8%
Health care and social assistance 32 9.0%
Wholesale trade 29 8.2%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 29 8.2%
Accommodation and food services 23 6.5%
Real estate and rental and leasing 21 5.9%
Manufacturing 17 4.8%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 6 1.7%
Information 4 1.1%
Educational services 3 0.8%

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 23324 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 23324 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 23324 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 23324 ranks #5 of 9 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
23523 Norfolk, VA 7,793 2.3 mi
23709 Portsmouth, VA 78 1.9 mi
23325 Chesapeake, VA 17,592 2.3 mi
23702 Portsmouth, VA 11,424 3.0 mi
23704 Portsmouth, VA 18,716 2.6 mi
23504 Norfolk, VA 23,483 4.0 mi
23510 Norfolk, VA 7,031 3.7 mi
23708 Portsmouth, VA 181 3.8 mi
23517 Norfolk, VA 4,484 4.9 mi
23507 Norfolk, VA 25,818 4.7 mi

More ZIP Codes in Chesapeake County

23322 standard
Chesapeake, VA
Pop: 60,473
23320 standard
Chesapeake, VA
Pop: 51,797
23323 standard
Chesapeake, VA
Pop: 35,906
23321 standard
Chesapeake, VA
Pop: 33,653
23325 standard
Chesapeake, VA
Pop: 17,592

Related Areas

Chesapeake County Chesapeake, VA Virginia

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 23324 in? ▼
ZIP code 23324 (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 23324? ▼
ZIP code 23324 in Chesapeake, VA has a population of 22,851 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 23324? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 23324 is $57,045, which is 25% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 23324? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 23324 is $251,800, which is 9% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 23324? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 23324 is African American at 58.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 11.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 23324? ▼
ZIP code 23324 has 356 business establishments employing approximately 7,237 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 23324? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 23324 are: Retail trade (57), Construction (53), Other services (except public administration) (44). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 23324? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 23324 increased by 16.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 243%. 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 23324? ▼
In ZIP code 23324, 51.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 21.4% 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 23324? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 23324 is 24.7 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 23324? ▼
In ZIP code 23324, approximately 52.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 47.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 23324? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 23324 is 25.0% 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.