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Norfolk, VA · standard

ZIP Code 23513

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

29,595
2,236/sq mi
$68,380
Median income
$234,000
Median home value
22.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Norfolk pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a suburban-density, mixed-tenure area.

44th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 47%
home value, US ZIPs
2,236
people per sq mi
56%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 23513 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 23513 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Norfolk, Norfolk County, Virginia, with 29,595 residents across 13.2 square miles, a density of 2,236 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 23513 reports a modest median household income of $68,380 (20% below the Virginia average), while per-capita income is $34,453. 15.4% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 4.6%. On housing, the median home value is $234,000 (30% below the state average) with median rent at $1,226 per month, and 56.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 22.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 35.3, and the average commute is 25 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 23513 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 23513

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Norfolk, VA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 23513.

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 23513, 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

29,595

Population

13.2

Area (sq mi)

2,236

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 23513?

35.3

Median Age

48.9%

Male

51.1%

Female

8.9%

Foreign-Born

White 23.4%
African American 57.3%
Asian 5.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.4%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 8.5%
Hispanic or Latino 11.2%

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?

$68,380

Median Household Income

-20% vs state

$34,453

Per Capita Income

15.4%

Poverty Rate

4.6%

Unemployment Rate

24.5 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 23513 ranks nationally

Norfolk, VA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$68,380 44th percentile higher than 44% 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 47.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 22.3%

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

What does housing look like?

12,952

Total Housing Units

11,878

Occupied Units

1,074

Vacant Units

2.41

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 56.1%
Renter 43.9%

$234,000

Median Home Value

-30% vs state

$1,226

Median Rent

1965

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

+13.7%

YoY Change (2024)

317

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+217%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 23513 have increased 13.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +217% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +7.7% 218
2021 +13.0% 246
2022 +10.8% 273
2023 +2.3% 279
2024 +13.7% 317

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 437 business establishments in ZIP 23513, employing approximately 10,376 people with a combined annual payroll of $783,376,000.

437

Businesses

10,376

Employees

$783.4M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 58 13.3%
Other services (except public administration) 54 12.4%
Health care and social assistance 48 11.0%
Transportation and warehousing 35 8.0%
Retail trade 33 7.5%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 33 7.5%
Wholesale trade 31 7.1%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 28 6.4%
Accommodation and food services 28 6.4%
Manufacturing 23 5.3%
Real estate and rental and leasing 21 4.8%
Information 18 4.1%
Finance and insurance 15 3.4%
Management of companies and enterprises 5 1.1%
Educational services 5 1.1%

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 23513 vs 23509 →

ZIP 23513 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 23513 ranks #2 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 23513 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 23513 ranks #5 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
23509 Norfolk, VA 12,817 1.4 mi
23518 Norfolk, VA 28,095 2.2 mi
23502 Norfolk, VA 20,678 2.4 mi
23504 Norfolk, VA 23,483 2.7 mi
23517 Norfolk, VA 4,484 3.3 mi
23325 Chesapeake, VA 17,592 5.2 mi
23505 Norfolk, VA 28,503 3.3 mi
23508 Norfolk, VA 20,263 3.9 mi
23503 Norfolk, VA 30,856 4.2 mi
23551 Norfolk, VA 930 3.6 mi

More ZIP Codes in Norfolk County

23503 standard
Norfolk, VA
Pop: 30,856
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
23502 standard
Norfolk, VA
Pop: 20,678

Related Areas

Norfolk County Norfolk, VA Virginia

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 23513 in? ▼
ZIP code 23513 (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 23513? ▼
ZIP code 23513 in Norfolk, VA has a population of 29,595 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 23513? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 23513 is $68,380, which is 10% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 23513? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 23513 is $234,000, which is 16% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 23513? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 23513 is African American at 57.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 11.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 23513? ▼
ZIP code 23513 has 437 business establishments employing approximately 10,376 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 23513? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 23513 are: Construction (58), Other services (except public administration) (54), Health care and social assistance (48). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 23513? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 23513 increased by 13.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 217%. 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 23513? ▼
In ZIP code 23513, 47.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 22.3% 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 23513? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 23513 is 24.5 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 23513? ▼
In ZIP code 23513, approximately 56.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 43.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 23513? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 23513 is 15.4% 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.