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 High-density area
- $73,524
- Median income Near-median income area
- $385,700
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 50.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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 average Virginia ZIP), while per-capita income is $51,457. The poverty rate is 20.2%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Housing costs run above the statewide ZIP benchmark while renting is common: median home value is $385,700 (15% above the average Virginia ZIP), with only 17.5% owner-occupied homes and median rent of $1,547.
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. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Norfolk County, so 23510 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 23510
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Norfolk, VA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 23510.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
212 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
108 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
106 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
106 establishments
- Retail trade 83
Retail trade
83 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 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
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 23510?
33.0
Median Age
52.2%
Male
47.8%
Female
11.3%
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?
$73,524
Median Household Income
-14% vs state ZIP avg
$51,457
Per Capita Income
20.2%
Poverty Rate
4.9%
Unemployment Rate
21.7 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 23510 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)
$73,524 49th percentile higher than 49% of 804 Virginia ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
5,236housing units
5,236
Total Housing Units
4,720
Occupied Units
516
Vacant Units
1.72
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$385,700
Median Home Value
+15% vs state ZIP avg
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 23510 vs 23708 →
ZIP 23510 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 23507
Norfolk (23507)
25,818 residents
- 23504
Norfolk (23504)
23,483 residents
- 23508
Norfolk (23508)
20,263 residents
- 23704
Portsmouth (23704)
18,716 residents
- 23707
Portsmouth (23707)
14,236 residents
- 23509
Norfolk (23509)
12,817 residents
- 23523 7,793
Norfolk (23523)
7,793 residents
- 23510 7,031
Norfolk (23510)
7,031 residents
- 23517 4,484
Norfolk (23517)
4,484 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 23510 ranks #8 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 23510 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
- 23517
Norfolk (23517)
$67,375 median income
- 23704
Portsmouth (23704)
$49,583 median income
- 23707
Portsmouth (23707)
$48,926 median income
- 23504
Norfolk (23504)
$44,659 median income
- 23523 $35,533
Norfolk (23523)
$35,533 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 23510, 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 (7,031 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 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.
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