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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
$72,816
Median income
$258,000
Median home value
30.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 Virginia average), while per-capita income is $41,635. 15.2% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 5.7%. The typical home here is valued at $258,000 (23% below the state average); renters pay a median of $1,326 monthly, and 62.2% of units are owner-occupied.

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. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Norfolk County, so you can benchmark 23509 against its immediate geography rather than a national average 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 23509

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Norfolk, VA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 23509.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 23509?

38.9

Median Age

47.4%

Male

52.6%

Female

7.4%

Foreign-Born

White 46.0%
African American 36.1%
Asian 2.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 10.7%
Hispanic or Latino 9.1%

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

$41,635

Per Capita Income

15.2%

Poverty Rate

5.7%

Unemployment Rate

23.2 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 23509 ranks nationally

Norfolk, VA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$72,816 Top 49% higher than 51% 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 55.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 30.0%

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

What does housing look like?

5,961

Total Housing Units

5,360

Occupied Units

601

Vacant Units

2.43

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 62.2%
Renter 37.8%

$258,000

Median Home Value

-23% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 23509 ranks #7 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 23509 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 23509 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
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

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
23504 standard
Norfolk, VA
Pop: 23,483

Related Areas

Norfolk County Norfolk, VA Virginia

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.