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 High-density area
- $57,045
- Median income Below-median income area
- $251,800
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 21.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 23324 (Chesapeake, VA) rose +16.7% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 294.2 in 2023 to 343.4 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Virginia ZIP), while per-capita income is $28,256. The poverty rate is 25.0%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $251,800 (25% below the average Virginia ZIP), and median rent is $1,158; owner occupancy is 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. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 5 more in Chesapeake County, so 23324 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
57 establishments
- Construction
Construction
53 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
44 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
35 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
32 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, 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
Who lives in ZIP 23324?
32.7
Median Age
48.4%
Male
51.6%
Female
3.6%
Foreign-Born
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 ZIP avg
$28,256
Per Capita Income
25.0%
Poverty Rate
6.8%
Unemployment Rate
24.7 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 23324 ranks among Virginia ZIPs
Chesapeake, VA household income vs. every Virginia ZIP code
Median household income among 804 reporting Virginia ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$57,045 25th percentile higher than 25% of 804 Virginia ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
10,059housing units
10,059
Total Housing Units
9,241
Occupied Units
818
Vacant Units
2.67
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$251,800
Median Home Value
-25% vs state ZIP avg
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 23324 vs 23523 →
ZIP 23324 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 23507
Norfolk (23507)
25,818 residents
- 23504
Norfolk (23504)
23,483 residents
- 23324
Chesapeake (23324)
22,851 residents
- 23704
Portsmouth (23704)
18,716 residents
- 23325
Chesapeake (23325)
17,592 residents
- 23702
Portsmouth (23702)
11,424 residents
- 23523 7,793
Norfolk (23523)
7,793 residents
- 23510 7,031
Norfolk (23510)
7,031 residents
- 23517 4,484
Norfolk (23517)
4,484 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 23324 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 23324 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 23507
Norfolk (23507)
$104,295 median income
- 23510
Norfolk (23510)
$73,524 median income
- 23325
Chesapeake (23325)
$69,909 median income
- 23517
Norfolk (23517)
$67,375 median income
- 23324
Chesapeake (23324)
$57,045 median income
- 23704
Portsmouth (23704)
$49,583 median income
- 23702
Portsmouth (23702)
$48,835 median income
- 23504
Norfolk (23504)
$44,659 median income
- 23523 $35,533
Norfolk (23523)
$35,533 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 23324, both outside VA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (22,851 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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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.
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