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 High-density area
- $77,594
- Median income Near-median income area
- $300,700
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 34.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 23518 (Norfolk, VA) rose +6.5% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 274.3 in 2023 to 292.3 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Virginia ZIP), while per-capita income is $49,056. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 7.7% and unemployment is 2.7%. Median home value is $300,700 (10% below the average Virginia ZIP) and median rent is $1,425; 59.0% of occupied 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. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Norfolk County, so 23518 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 23518
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Norfolk, VA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 23518.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
133 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
80 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
78 establishments
- Construction
Construction
55 establishments
- Health care and social assistance 52
Health care and social assistance
52 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 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
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 23518?
37.4
Median Age
50.5%
Male
49.5%
Female
8.6%
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?
$77,594
Median Household Income
-9% vs state ZIP avg
$49,056
Per Capita Income
7.7%
Poverty Rate
2.7%
Unemployment Rate
26.0 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 23518 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)
$77,594 Top 46% higher than 54% 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
14,162housing units
14,162
Total Housing Units
12,938
Occupied Units
1,224
Vacant Units
2.30
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$300,700
Median Home Value
-10% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 23455
Virginia Beach (23455)
47,938 residents
- 23503
Norfolk (23503)
30,856 residents
- 23513
Norfolk (23513)
29,595 residents
- 23505
Norfolk (23505)
28,503 residents
- 23518
Norfolk (23518)
28,095 residents
- 23504
Norfolk (23504)
23,483 residents
- 23502
Norfolk (23502)
20,678 residents
- 23509 12,817
Norfolk (23509)
12,817 residents
- 23517 4,484
Norfolk (23517)
4,484 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 23518 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 23518 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 23455
Virginia Beach (23455)
$94,069 median income
- 23518
Norfolk (23518)
$77,594 median income
- 23509
Norfolk (23509)
$72,816 median income
- 23513
Norfolk (23513)
$68,380 median income
- 23503
Norfolk (23503)
$67,649 median income
- 23517
Norfolk (23517)
$67,375 median income
- 23502
Norfolk (23502)
$63,208 median income
- 23511
Norfolk (23511)
$62,946 median income
- 23505
Norfolk (23505)
$58,579 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 23518, 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 (28,095 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 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.
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