Norfolk, VA · standard
ZIP Code 23523
Norfolk County, Virginia - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 7,793
- 1,439/sq mi High-density area
- $35,533
- Median income Below-median income area
- $224,600
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 12.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Norfolk pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with above-median home values, in a low-density, renter-heavy area.
- 3rd pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 49%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 1,439
- people per sq mi
- 34%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 23523 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 23523 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Norfolk, Norfolk County, Virginia, home to 7,793 residents across 5.4 square miles, a density of 1,439 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 23523 sits on the lower end of the income spectrum: median household income is $35,533 (58% below the average Virginia ZIP), while per-capita income is $22,230. The poverty rate is 39.1%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $224,600 (33% below the average Virginia ZIP), and median rent is $937; owner occupancy is 33.6%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 12.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 32.5, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Norfolk County, so 23523 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 23523
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Norfolk, VA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 23523.
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
26 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
18 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
13 establishments
- Construction
Construction
12 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 8
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
8 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 23523, 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
7,793
Population
5.4
Area (sq mi)
1,439
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 23523?
32.5
Median Age
40.3%
Male
59.7%
Female
2.0%
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?
$35,533
Median Household Income
-58% vs state ZIP avg
$22,230
Per Capita Income
39.1%
Poverty Rate
4.3%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 23523 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)
$35,533 2nd percentile higher than 2% 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
3,574housing units
3,574
Total Housing Units
3,310
Occupied Units
264
Vacant Units
2.47
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$224,600
Median Home Value
-33% vs state ZIP avg
$937
Median Rent
1968
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 107 business establishments in ZIP 23523, employing approximately 4,040 people with a combined annual payroll of $260,526,000.
107
Businesses
4,040
Employees
$260.5M
Annual Payroll
10
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Transportation and warehousing | 26 | 24.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 18 | 16.8% |
| Retail trade | 13 | 12.2% |
| Construction | 12 | 11.2% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 8 | 7.5% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 7 | 6.5% |
| Manufacturing | 6 | 5.6% |
| Accommodation and food services | 6 | 5.6% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 5 | 4.7% |
| Health care and social assistance | 4 | 3.7% |
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 23523 vs 23504 →
ZIP 23523 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 23507
Norfolk (23507)
25,818 residents
- 23504
Norfolk (23504)
23,483 residents
- 23324
Chesapeake (23324)
22,851 residents
- 23704
Portsmouth (23704)
18,716 residents
- 23325
Chesapeake (23325)
17,592 residents
- 23509
Norfolk (23509)
12,817 residents
- 23523 7,793
Norfolk (23523)
7,793 residents
- 23510 7,031
Norfolk (23510)
7,031 residents
- 23517 4,484
Norfolk (23517)
4,484 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 23523 ranks #7 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 23523 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
- 23510
Norfolk (23510)
$73,524 median income
- 23509
Norfolk (23509)
$72,816 median income
- 23325
Chesapeake (23325)
$69,909 median income
- 23517
Norfolk (23517)
$67,375 median income
- 23324
Chesapeake (23324)
$57,045 median income
- 23704
Portsmouth (23704)
$49,583 median income
- 23504
Norfolk (23504)
$44,659 median income
- 23523 $35,533
Norfolk (23523)
$35,533 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 23523 ranks #9 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23504 | Norfolk, VA | 23,483 | 1.7 mi |
| 23324 | Chesapeake, VA | 22,851 | 2.3 mi |
| 23510 | Norfolk, VA | 7,031 | 1.7 mi |
| 23704 | Portsmouth, VA | 18,716 | 2.2 mi |
| 23708 | Portsmouth, VA | 181 | 2.2 mi |
| 23325 | Chesapeake, VA | 17,592 | 2.2 mi |
| 23709 | Portsmouth, VA | 78 | 2.3 mi |
| 23517 | Norfolk, VA | 4,484 | 2.8 mi |
| 23509 | Norfolk, VA | 12,817 | 3.5 mi |
| 23507 | Norfolk, VA | 25,818 | 2.8 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 23523, 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 (7,793 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 23523 in?
ZIP code 23523 (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 23523?
ZIP code 23523 in Norfolk, VA has a population of 7,793 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 23523?
The median household income in ZIP 23523 is $35,533, which is 53% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 23523?
The median home value in ZIP 23523 is $224,600, which is 19% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 23523?
The largest racial group in ZIP 23523 is African American at 86.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 23523?
ZIP code 23523 has 107 business establishments employing approximately 4,040 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 23523?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 23523 are: Transportation and warehousing (26), Other services (except public administration) (18), Retail trade (13). There are 10 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 23523?
In ZIP code 23523, 45.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 12.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 23523?
In ZIP code 23523, approximately 33.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 66.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 23523?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 23523 is 39.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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