Norfolk, VA · standard
ZIP Code 23511
Norfolk County, Virginia - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 2,457
- 178/sq mi High-density area
- $62,946
- Median income Near-median income area
- 23.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Norfolk pairs a below-median household income, in a rural, renter-heavy area.
- 35th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 178
- people per sq mi
- 0%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 23511 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 23511 covers 13.8 square miles in Norfolk, Norfolk County, Virginia (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,457 residents on file, a density of 178 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 23511 reports a modest median household income of $62,946 (26% below the average Virginia ZIP), while per-capita income is $30,175. The poverty rate is 9.7%, with unemployment at 0.5%; those measures add context to the income figure. The ACS does not report a median home value for this ZIP, so housing cost context is limited to the available tenure and rent fields.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 23.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 22, and the average commute is 14 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Norfolk County, so 23511 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 23511
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Norfolk, VA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 23511.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
79 establishments
- Accommodation and food services 18
Accommodation and food services
18 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 7
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
7 establishments
- Retail trade 5
Retail trade
5 establishments
- Information 5
Information
5 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 23511, 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
2,457
Population
13.8
Area (sq mi)
178
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 23511?
22.0
Median Age
72.5%
Male
27.5%
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?
$62,946
Median Household Income
-26% vs state ZIP avg
$30,175
Per Capita Income
9.7%
Poverty Rate
0.5%
Unemployment Rate
14.4 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 23511 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)
$62,946 33rd percentile higher than 33% 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
309housing units
309
Total Housing Units
309
Occupied Units
0
Vacant Units
3.72
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$2,154
Median Rent
1959
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 137 business establishments in ZIP 23511, employing approximately 2,629 people with a combined annual payroll of $166,401,000.
137
Businesses
2,629
Employees
$166.4M
Annual Payroll
10
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 79 | 57.7% |
| Accommodation and food services | 18 | 13.1% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 7 | 5.1% |
| Retail trade | 5 | 3.6% |
| Information | 5 | 3.6% |
| Educational services | 5 | 3.6% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 4 | 2.9% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 4 | 2.9% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 3 | 2.2% |
| Health care and social assistance | 3 | 2.2% |
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 23511 vs 23551 →
ZIP 23511 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
- 23505
Norfolk (23505)
28,503 residents
- 23507
Norfolk (23507)
25,818 residents
- 23508
Norfolk (23508)
20,263 residents
- 23509
Norfolk (23509)
12,817 residents
- 23510 7,031
Norfolk (23510)
7,031 residents
- 23517 4,484
Norfolk (23517)
4,484 residents
- 23511 2,457
Norfolk (23511)
2,457 residents
- 23551 930
Norfolk (23551)
930 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 23511 ranks #8 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 23511 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
- 23651
Fort Monroe (23651)
$97,500 median income
- 23508
Norfolk (23508)
$74,885 median income
- 23510
Norfolk (23510)
$73,524 median income
- 23509
Norfolk (23509)
$72,816 median income
- 23503
Norfolk (23503)
$67,649 median income
- 23517
Norfolk (23517)
$67,375 median income
- 23511
Norfolk (23511)
$62,946 median income
- 23505
Norfolk (23505)
$58,579 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 23511 ranks #8 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23551 | Norfolk, VA | 930 | 1.2 mi |
| 23505 | Norfolk, VA | 28,503 | 1.6 mi |
| 23503 | Norfolk, VA | 30,856 | 2.4 mi |
| 23508 | Norfolk, VA | 20,263 | 3.6 mi |
| 23507 | Norfolk, VA | 25,818 | 4.9 mi |
| 23651 | Fort Monroe, VA | 696 | 5.1 mi |
| 23517 | Norfolk, VA | 4,484 | 4.6 mi |
| 23708 | Portsmouth, VA | 181 | 6.1 mi |
| 23509 | Norfolk, VA | 12,817 | 4.4 mi |
| 23510 | Norfolk, VA | 7,031 | 5.9 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 23511, 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 (2,457 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 23511 in?
ZIP code 23511 (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 23511?
ZIP code 23511 in Norfolk, VA has a population of 2,457 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 23511?
The median household income in ZIP 23511 is $62,946, which is 17% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 23511?
The largest racial group in ZIP 23511 is White at 58.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 18.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 23511?
ZIP code 23511 has 137 business establishments employing approximately 2,629 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 23511?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 23511 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (79), Accommodation and food services (18), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (7). There are 10 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 23511?
In ZIP code 23511, 54.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 23.6% 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 23511?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 23511 is 14.4 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 is the poverty rate in ZIP code 23511?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 23511 is 9.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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