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 High-density area
- $69,909
- Median income Near-median income area
- $272,000
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 29.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 23325 (Chesapeake, VA) rose +5.8% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 288.5 in 2023 to 305.4 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 23325 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Chesapeake, Chesapeake County, Virginia, home to 17,592 residents across 9.9 square miles, a density of 1,778 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 23325 reports a modest median household income of $69,909 (18% below the average Virginia ZIP), while per-capita income is $36,271. The poverty rate is 15.1%, with unemployment at 4.3%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $272,000 (19% below the average Virginia ZIP), and median rent is $1,465; owner occupancy is 60.0%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 29.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 34.8, and the average commute is 22 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 5 more in Chesapeake County, so 23325 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 23325
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Chesapeake, VA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 23325.
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
33 establishments
- Construction
Construction
27 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
21 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
19 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
16 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 23325, 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
17,592
Population
9.9
Area (sq mi)
1,778
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 23325?
34.8
Median Age
47.9%
Male
52.1%
Female
4.6%
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?
$69,909
Median Household Income
-18% vs state ZIP avg
$36,271
Per Capita Income
15.1%
Poverty Rate
4.3%
Unemployment Rate
22.3 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 23325 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)
$69,909 44th percentile higher than 44% of 804 Virginia ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Virginia ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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
7,642housing units
7,642
Total Housing Units
7,464
Occupied Units
178
Vacant Units
2.56
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$272,000
Median Home Value
-19% vs state ZIP avg
$1,465
Median Rent
1975
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
+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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 23325 vs 23523 →
ZIP 23325 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 23464
Virginia Beach (23464)
72,359 residents
- 23320
Chesapeake (23320)
51,797 residents
- 23513
Norfolk (23513)
29,595 residents
- 23504 23,483
Norfolk (23504)
23,483 residents
- 23324 22,851
Chesapeake (23324)
22,851 residents
- 23502 20,678
Norfolk (23502)
20,678 residents
- 23704 18,716
Portsmouth (23704)
18,716 residents
- 23325 17,592
Chesapeake (23325)
17,592 residents
- 23523 7,793
Norfolk (23523)
7,793 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 23325 ranks #8 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 23325 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 23464
Virginia Beach (23464)
$92,468 median income
- 23320
Chesapeake (23320)
$84,305 median income
- 23510
Norfolk (23510)
$73,524 median income
- 23325
Chesapeake (23325)
$69,909 median income
- 23513
Norfolk (23513)
$68,380 median income
- 23502
Norfolk (23502)
$63,208 median income
- 23324
Chesapeake (23324)
$57,045 median income
- 23704
Portsmouth (23704)
$49,583 median income
- 23504
Norfolk (23504)
$44,659 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 23325, 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 (17,592 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 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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