Chesapeake, VA · standard

ZIP Code 23325

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

17,592
1,778/sq mi
$69,909
Median income
$272,000
Median home value
29.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Chesapeake pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

46th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 38%
home value, US ZIPs
1,778
people per sq mi
60%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 23325 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 23325 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 9.9 square miles in Chesapeake, Chesapeake County, Virginia. The area is home to 17,592 residents, producing a population density of 1,778 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 23325 against Virginia and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 23325 sits at $69,909 (18% below the Virginia average), while per-capita income is $36,271. The poverty rate stands at 15.1% and the unemployment rate at 4.3%. On housing, the median home value is $272,000 (19% below the state average) with median rent at $1,465 per month, and 60.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 23325 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 29.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 34.8, and the average commute is 22 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 5 additional ZIPs sharing Chesapeake County, so you can benchmark 23325 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 23325

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 23325.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 23325, Chesapeake, VA · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

17,592

Population

9.9

Area (sq mi)

1,778

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 23325?

34.8

Median Age

47.9%

Male

52.1%

Female

4.6%

Foreign-Born

White 42.1%
African American 45.4%
Asian 3.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 7.9%
Hispanic or Latino 7.2%

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?

$69,909

Median Household Income

-18% vs state

$36,271

Per Capita Income

15.1%

Poverty Rate

4.3%

Unemployment Rate

22.3 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 23325 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$69,909 46th percentile higher than 46% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 61.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 29.4%

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

What does housing look like?

7,642

Total Housing Units

7,464

Occupied Units

178

Vacant Units

2.56

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 60.0%
Renter 40.0%

$272,000

Median Home Value

-19% vs state

$1,465

Median Rent

1975

Median Year Built

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

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

+5.8%

YoY Change (2024)

305

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+205%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 23325 have increased 5.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +205% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +2.5% 215
2021 +10.3% 237
2022 +13.9% 270
2023 +6.8% 288
2024 +5.8% 305

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 172 business establishments in ZIP 23325, employing approximately 1,606 people with a combined annual payroll of $66,123,000.

172

Businesses

1,606

Employees

$66.1M

Annual Payroll

9

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Other services (except public administration) 33 19.2%
Construction 27 15.7%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 21 12.2%
Retail trade 19 11.1%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 16 9.3%
Health care and social assistance 15 8.7%
Accommodation and food services 14 8.1%
Real estate and rental and leasing 13 7.6%
Transportation and warehousing 8 4.7%

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 23325 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 23325 ranks #8 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 23325 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 23325 ranks #4 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 2.2 mi
23324 Chesapeake, VA 22,851 2.3 mi
23504 Norfolk, VA 23,483 3.2 mi
23709 Portsmouth, VA 78 3.7 mi
23513 Norfolk, VA 29,595 5.2 mi
23502 Norfolk, VA 20,678 3.7 mi
23464 Virginia Beach, VA 72,359 3.5 mi
23704 Portsmouth, VA 18,716 4.0 mi
23320 Chesapeake, VA 51,797 4.5 mi
23510 Norfolk, VA 7,031 3.9 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 23325 in?
ZIP code 23325 (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 23325?
ZIP code 23325 in Chesapeake, VA has a population of 17,592 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 23325?
The median household income in ZIP 23325 is $69,909, which is 8% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 23325?
The median home value in ZIP 23325 is $272,000, which is 2% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 23325?
The largest racial group in ZIP 23325 is African American at 45.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 7.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 23325?
ZIP code 23325 has 172 business establishments employing approximately 1,606 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 23325?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 23325 are: Other services (except public administration) (33), Construction (27), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (21). There are 9 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 23325?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 23325 increased by 5.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 205%. 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 23325?
In ZIP code 23325, 61.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 29.4% 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 23325?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 23325 is 22.3 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 23325?
In ZIP code 23325, approximately 60.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 40.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 23325?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 23325 is 15.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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