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Norfolk, VA · standard

ZIP Code 23510

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

7,031
2,304/sq mi
$73,524
Median income
$385,700
Median home value
50.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Norfolk pairs an above-median household income with upper-quartile home values, in a suburban-density, renter-heavy area.

Top 48%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 22%
home value, US ZIPs
2,304
people per sq mi
18%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 23510 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 23510 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Norfolk, Norfolk County, Virginia, home to 7,031 residents across 3.1 square miles, a density of 2,304 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 23510 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $73,524 (14% below the Virginia average), while per-capita income is $51,457. Local economic indicators show a 20.2% poverty rate alongside 4.9% unemployment. The typical home here is valued at $385,700 (15% above the state average); renters pay a median of $1,547 monthly, and 17.5% of units are owner-occupied.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 50.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 33, and the average commute is 22 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 23510 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 23510

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Norfolk, VA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 23510.

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 23510, 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

7,031

Population

3.1

Area (sq mi)

2,304

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 23510?

33.0

Median Age

52.2%

Male

47.8%

Female

11.3%

Foreign-Born

White 43.9%
African American 42.6%
Asian 4.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 7.9%
Hispanic or Latino 6.4%

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?

$73,524

Median Household Income

-14% vs state

$51,457

Per Capita Income

20.2%

Poverty Rate

4.9%

Unemployment Rate

21.7 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 23510 ranks nationally

Norfolk, VA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$73,524 Top 48% higher than 52% 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 69.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 50.4%

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

What does housing look like?

5,236

Total Housing Units

4,720

Occupied Units

516

Vacant Units

1.72

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 17.5%
Renter 82.5%

$385,700

Median Home Value

+15% vs state

$1,547

Median Rent

1981

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

+2.2%

YoY Change (2021)

158

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+58%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 23510 have increased 2.2% over the past year (2021). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +58% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2015 – 138
2016 +2.8% 142
2019 – 162
2020 -4.7% 155
2021 +2.2% 158

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 2021. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 933 business establishments in ZIP 23510, employing approximately 18,160 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,314,084,000.

933

Businesses

18,160

Employees

$1.3B

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Professional, scientific, and technical services 212 22.7%
Health care and social assistance 108 11.6%
Finance and insurance 106 11.4%
Accommodation and food services 106 11.4%
Retail trade 83 8.9%
Real estate and rental and leasing 65 7.0%
Other services (except public administration) 65 7.0%
Information 56 6.0%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 42 4.5%
Transportation and warehousing 29 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 22 2.4%
Construction 10 1.1%
Management of companies and enterprises 9 1.0%
Wholesale trade 8 0.9%
Manufacturing 7 0.8%
Educational services 5 0.5%

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 23510 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 23510 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 23510 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 23510 ranks #3 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
23708 Portsmouth, VA 181 0.8 mi
23517 Norfolk, VA 4,484 1.2 mi
23507 Norfolk, VA 25,818 1.1 mi
23504 Norfolk, VA 23,483 1.5 mi
23523 Norfolk, VA 7,793 1.7 mi
23704 Portsmouth, VA 18,716 2.2 mi
23508 Norfolk, VA 20,263 2.4 mi
23709 Portsmouth, VA 78 2.8 mi
23707 Portsmouth, VA 14,236 2.7 mi
23509 Norfolk, VA 12,817 2.7 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 23510 in? ▼
ZIP code 23510 (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 23510? ▼
ZIP code 23510 in Norfolk, VA has a population of 7,031 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 23510? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 23510 is $73,524, which is 4% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 23510? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 23510 is $385,700, which is 39% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 23510? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 23510 is White at 43.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 23510? ▼
ZIP code 23510 has 933 business establishments employing approximately 18,160 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 23510? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 23510 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (212), Health care and social assistance (108), Finance and insurance (106). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 23510? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 23510 increased by 2.2% in 2021. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 58%. 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 23510? ▼
In ZIP code 23510, 69.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 50.4% 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 23510? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 23510 is 21.7 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 23510? ▼
In ZIP code 23510, approximately 17.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 82.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 23510? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 23510 is 20.2% 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.