Norfolk, VA · standard
ZIP Code 23509
Norfolk County, Virginia - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 12,817
- 1,957/sq mi High-density area
- $72,816
- Median income Near-median income area
- $258,000
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 30.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Norfolk pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 49%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 41%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 1,957
- people per sq mi
- 62%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 23509 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 23509 (Norfolk, VA) rose +1.1% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 279.4 in 2023 to 282.6 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 23509 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Norfolk, Norfolk County, Virginia, home to 12,817 residents across 6.5 square miles, a density of 1,957 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 23509 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $72,816 (15% below the average Virginia ZIP), while per-capita income is $41,635. The poverty rate is 15.2%, with unemployment at 5.7%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $258,000 (23% below the average Virginia ZIP), and median rent is $1,326; owner occupancy is 62.2%.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 30.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.9, and the average commute is 23 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Norfolk County, so 23509 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 23509
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Norfolk, VA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 23509.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
26 establishments
- Construction
Construction
22 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
20 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
16 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
13 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 23509, 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
12,817
Population
6.5
Area (sq mi)
1,957
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 23509?
38.9
Median Age
47.4%
Male
52.6%
Female
7.4%
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?
$72,816
Median Household Income
-15% vs state ZIP avg
$41,635
Per Capita Income
15.2%
Poverty Rate
5.7%
Unemployment Rate
23.2 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 23509 ranks among Virginia ZIPs
Norfolk, 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)
$72,816 48th percentile higher than 48% 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
5,961housing units
5,961
Total Housing Units
5,360
Occupied Units
601
Vacant Units
2.43
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$258,000
Median Home Value
-23% vs state ZIP avg
$1,326
Median Rent
1955
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
+1.1%
YoY Change (2024)
283
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+183%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 23509 have increased 1.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +183% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +4.0% | 211 |
| 2021 | +10.9% | 234 |
| 2022 | +10.7% | 259 |
| 2023 | +7.8% | 279 |
| 2024 | +1.1% | 283 |
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 155 business establishments in ZIP 23509, employing approximately 1,960 people with a combined annual payroll of $100,102,000.
155
Businesses
1,960
Employees
$100.1M
Annual Payroll
12
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 26 | 16.8% |
| Construction | 22 | 14.2% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 20 | 12.9% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 16 | 10.3% |
| Accommodation and food services | 13 | 8.4% |
| Health care and social assistance | 11 | 7.1% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 9 | 5.8% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 8 | 5.2% |
| Wholesale trade | 7 | 4.5% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 6 | 3.9% |
| Manufacturing | 5 | 3.2% |
| Finance and insurance | 4 | 2.6% |
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 23509 vs 23504 →
ZIP 23509 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 23503
Norfolk (23503)
30,856 residents
- 23513
Norfolk (23513)
29,595 residents
- 23505
Norfolk (23505)
28,503 residents
- 23507
Norfolk (23507)
25,818 residents
- 23504
Norfolk (23504)
23,483 residents
- 23508
Norfolk (23508)
20,263 residents
- 23509
Norfolk (23509)
12,817 residents
- 23523 7,793
Norfolk (23523)
7,793 residents
- 23510 7,031
Norfolk (23510)
7,031 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 23509 ranks #7 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 23509 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
- 23508
Norfolk (23508)
$74,885 median income
- 23510
Norfolk (23510)
$73,524 median income
- 23509
Norfolk (23509)
$72,816 median income
- 23513
Norfolk (23513)
$68,380 median income
- 23503
Norfolk (23503)
$67,649 median income
- 23517
Norfolk (23517)
$67,375 median income
- 23505
Norfolk (23505)
$58,579 median income
- 23504
Norfolk (23504)
$44,659 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 23509 ranks #4 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23504 | Norfolk, VA | 23,483 | 1.8 mi |
| 23513 | Norfolk, VA | 29,595 | 1.4 mi |
| 23517 | Norfolk, VA | 4,484 | 1.9 mi |
| 23508 | Norfolk, VA | 20,263 | 2.6 mi |
| 23507 | Norfolk, VA | 25,818 | 2.6 mi |
| 23523 | Norfolk, VA | 7,793 | 3.5 mi |
| 23510 | Norfolk, VA | 7,031 | 2.7 mi |
| 23505 | Norfolk, VA | 28,503 | 2.7 mi |
| 23503 | Norfolk, VA | 30,856 | 4.5 mi |
| 23551 | Norfolk, VA | 930 | 3.3 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 23509, 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 (12,817 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 23509 in?
ZIP code 23509 (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 23509?
ZIP code 23509 in Norfolk, VA has a population of 12,817 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 23509?
The median household income in ZIP 23509 is $72,816, which is 5% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 23509?
The median home value in ZIP 23509 is $258,000, which is 7% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 23509?
The largest racial group in ZIP 23509 is White at 46.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 9.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 23509?
ZIP code 23509 has 155 business establishments employing approximately 1,960 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 23509?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 23509 are: Retail trade (26), Construction (22), Other services (except public administration) (20). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 23509?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 23509 increased by 1.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 183%. 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 23509?
In ZIP code 23509, 55.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 30.0% 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 23509?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 23509 is 23.2 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 23509?
In ZIP code 23509, approximately 62.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 37.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 23509?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 23509 is 15.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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