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Norfolk, VA · standard

ZIP Code 23518

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

28,095
1,772/sq mi
$77,594
Median income
$300,700
Median home value
34.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 41%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 33%
home value, US ZIPs
1,772
people per sq mi
59%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 23518 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 23518 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Norfolk, Norfolk County, Virginia, with 28,095 residents across 15.9 square miles, a density of 1,772 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 23518 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $77,594 (9% below the Virginia average), while per-capita income is $49,056. The poverty rate stands at 7.7% and the unemployment rate at 2.7%. Housing costs here run $300,700 for a typical home value (10% below the state average), with rent averaging $1,425 a month; 59.0% of homes are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 34.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.4, and the average commute is 26 minutes. To put 23518 in local context, 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Norfolk County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 23518

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Norfolk, VA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 23518.

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 23518, 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

28,095

Population

15.9

Area (sq mi)

1,772

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 23518?

37.4

Median Age

50.5%

Male

49.5%

Female

8.6%

Foreign-Born

White 61.5%
African American 21.9%
Asian 4.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 8.9%
Hispanic or Latino 9.0%

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?

$77,594

Median Household Income

-9% vs state

$49,056

Per Capita Income

7.7%

Poverty Rate

2.7%

Unemployment Rate

26.0 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 23518 ranks nationally

Norfolk, VA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$77,594 Top 41% higher than 59% 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 59.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 34.3%

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

What does housing look like?

14,162

Total Housing Units

12,938

Occupied Units

1,224

Vacant Units

2.30

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 59.0%
Renter 41.0%

$300,700

Median Home Value

-10% vs state

$1,425

Median Rent

1968

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

+6.5%

YoY Change (2024)

292

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+192%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 23518 have increased 6.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +192% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +5.8% 201
2021 +10.8% 223
2022 +14.4% 255
2023 +7.5% 274
2024 +6.5% 292

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 579 business establishments in ZIP 23518, employing approximately 7,566 people with a combined annual payroll of $336,615,000.

579

Businesses

7,566

Employees

$336.6M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 133 23.0%
Other services (except public administration) 80 13.8%
Accommodation and food services 78 13.5%
Construction 55 9.5%
Health care and social assistance 52 9.0%
Real estate and rental and leasing 51 8.8%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 38 6.6%
Finance and insurance 23 4.0%
Transportation and warehousing 20 3.5%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 16 2.8%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 11 1.9%
Wholesale trade 5 0.9%
Information 5 0.9%
Educational services 5 0.9%
Management of companies and enterprises 4 0.7%
Manufacturing 3 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 23518 vs 23513 →

ZIP 23518 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 23518 ranks #5 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 23518 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 23518 ranks #2 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
23513 Norfolk, VA 29,595 2.2 mi
23502 Norfolk, VA 20,678 3.7 mi
23505 Norfolk, VA 28,503 4.0 mi
23503 Norfolk, VA 30,856 3.4 mi
23551 Norfolk, VA 930 4.1 mi
23509 Norfolk, VA 12,817 3.5 mi
23455 Virginia Beach, VA 47,938 4.2 mi
23511 Norfolk, VA 2,457 5.0 mi
23504 Norfolk, VA 23,483 5.0 mi
23517 Norfolk, VA 4,484 5.3 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
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 23518 in? ▼
ZIP code 23518 (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 23518? ▼
ZIP code 23518 in Norfolk, VA has a population of 28,095 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 23518? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 23518 is $77,594, which is 2% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 23518? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 23518 is $300,700, which is 8% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 23518? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 23518 is White at 61.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 9.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 23518? ▼
ZIP code 23518 has 579 business establishments employing approximately 7,566 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 23518? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 23518 are: Retail trade (133), Other services (except public administration) (80), Accommodation and food services (78). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 23518? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 23518 increased by 6.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 192%. 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 23518? ▼
In ZIP code 23518, 59.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 34.3% 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 23518? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 23518 is 26.0 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 23518? ▼
In ZIP code 23518, approximately 59.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 41.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 23518? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 23518 is 7.7% 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.