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Norfolk, VA · standard

ZIP Code 23504

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

23,483
2,205/sq mi
$44,659
Median income
$269,400
Median home value
27.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Norfolk pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with above-median home values, in a suburban-density, renter-heavy area.

9th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 39%
home value, US ZIPs
2,205
people per sq mi
39%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 23504 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 23504 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Norfolk, Norfolk County, Virginia, with 23,483 residents across 10.7 square miles, a density of 2,205 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 23504 reports a modest median household income of $44,659 (48% below the Virginia average), while per-capita income is $23,094. The poverty rate stands at 36.7% and the unemployment rate at 11.6%. The typical home here is valued at $269,400 (19% below the state average); renters pay a median of $957 monthly, and 38.9% of units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 27.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 28, and the average commute is 21 minutes. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Norfolk County, letting you compare 23504 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline 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 23504

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Norfolk, VA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 23504.

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 23504, Norfolk, 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

23,483

Population

10.7

Area (sq mi)

2,205

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 23504?

28.0

Median Age

45.0%

Male

55.0%

Female

3.4%

Foreign-Born

White 13.1%
African American 78.3%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.2%
Hispanic or Latino 4.4%

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?

$44,659

Median Household Income

-48% vs state

$23,094

Per Capita Income

36.7%

Poverty Rate

11.6%

Unemployment Rate

21.2 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 23504 ranks nationally

Norfolk, VA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$44,659 9th percentile higher than 9% 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 57.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 27.2%

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

What does housing look like?

9,174

Total Housing Units

8,256

Occupied Units

918

Vacant Units

2.49

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 38.9%
Renter 61.1%

$269,400

Median Home Value

-19% vs state

$957

Median Rent

1971

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

+4.4%

YoY Change (2024)

270

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+170%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 23504 have increased 4.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +170% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +5.8% 205
2021 +8.3% 221
2022 +17.6% 260
2023 -0.8% 258
2024 +4.4% 270

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 283 business establishments in ZIP 23504, employing approximately 4,382 people with a combined annual payroll of $207,721,000.

283

Businesses

4,382

Employees

$207.7M

Annual Payroll

13

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 55 19.4%
Other services (except public administration) 44 15.6%
Construction 29 10.3%
Retail trade 28 9.9%
Real estate and rental and leasing 20 7.1%
Transportation and warehousing 19 6.7%
Accommodation and food services 19 6.7%
Wholesale trade 16 5.7%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 14 5.0%
Manufacturing 12 4.2%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 12 4.2%
Finance and insurance 5 1.8%
Educational services 4 1.4%

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 23504 vs 23509 →

ZIP 23504 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 23504 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 23504 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 23504 ranks #9 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
23509 Norfolk, VA 12,817 1.8 mi
23523 Norfolk, VA 7,793 1.7 mi
23510 Norfolk, VA 7,031 1.5 mi
23517 Norfolk, VA 4,484 1.7 mi
23507 Norfolk, VA 25,818 2.1 mi
23708 Portsmouth, VA 181 2.3 mi
23513 Norfolk, VA 29,595 2.7 mi
23502 Norfolk, VA 20,678 3.1 mi
23324 Chesapeake, VA 22,851 4.0 mi
23325 Chesapeake, VA 17,592 3.2 mi

More ZIP Codes in Norfolk County

23503 standard
Norfolk, VA
Pop: 30,856
23513 standard
Norfolk, VA
Pop: 29,595
23505 standard
Norfolk, VA
Pop: 28,503
23518 standard
Norfolk, VA
Pop: 28,095
23507 standard
Norfolk, VA
Pop: 25,818
23502 standard
Norfolk, VA
Pop: 20,678

Related Areas

Norfolk County Norfolk, VA Virginia

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 23504 in? ▼
ZIP code 23504 (Norfolk) is located in Norfolk County, Virginia. Norfolk County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/norfolk-va.
What is the population of ZIP code 23504? ▼
ZIP code 23504 in Norfolk, VA has a population of 23,483 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 23504? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 23504 is $44,659, which is 41% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 23504? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 23504 is $269,400, which is 3% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 23504? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 23504 is African American at 78.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 23504? ▼
ZIP code 23504 has 283 business establishments employing approximately 4,382 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 23504? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 23504 are: Health care and social assistance (55), Other services (except public administration) (44), Construction (29). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 23504? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 23504 increased by 4.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 170%. 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 23504? ▼
In ZIP code 23504, 57.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 27.2% 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 23504? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 23504 is 21.2 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 23504? ▼
In ZIP code 23504, approximately 38.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 61.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 23504? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 23504 is 36.7% 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.