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
$62,946
Median income
23.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 13.8 square miles in Norfolk, Norfolk County, Virginia. The area is home to 2,457 residents, producing a population density of 178 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 23511 against Virginia and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 23511 sits at $62,946 (26% below the Virginia average), while per-capita income is $30,175. The poverty rate stands at 9.7% and the unemployment rate at 0.5%. On housing, the median home value is with median rent at $2,154 per month, and 0.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 23511 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 23.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 22, and the average commute is 14 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Norfolk County, so you can benchmark 23511 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 23511

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 23511.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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

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Who lives in ZIP 23511?

22.0

Median Age

72.5%

Male

27.5%

Female

7.4%

Foreign-Born

White 58.4%
African American 18.6%
Asian 5.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 11.5%
Hispanic or Latino 18.7%

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

$30,175

Per Capita Income

9.7%

Poverty Rate

0.5%

Unemployment Rate

14.4 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 23511 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$62,946 35th percentile higher than 35% 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 54.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 23.6%

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

What does housing look like?

309

Total Housing Units

309

Occupied Units

0

Vacant Units

3.72

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 0.0%
Renter 100.0%

$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

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ZIP 23511 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 23511 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 23511 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 23511 ranks #8 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
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

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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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