23503 ZIP Code — Norfolk, VA
Norfolk City County, Virginia
ZIP code 23503 is located in Norfolk, Virginia, within Norfolk City County. It covers approximately 5.05 square miles and serves a population of 30,991 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 757.
About ZIP code 23503
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1950s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $251,000. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 46%.
Median household income is $58,063.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 26 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 29% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 21% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.
30,991
population
5.05
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
23503 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 23503
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 23503. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Norfolk | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
23511 Norfolk (2.4 mi)
23505 Norfolk (3.5 mi)
23518 Norfolk (3.5 mi)
23513 Norfolk (4.2 mi)
23509 Norfolk (4.6 mi)
23651 Fort Monroe (4.9 mi)
23529 Norfolk (4.9 mi)
23508 Norfolk (5.3 mi)
23517 Norfolk (5.8 mi)
23504 Norfolk (5.9 mi)
23507 Norfolk (6.2 mi)
23668 Hampton (6.5 mi)
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 30,991 |
| Population density | 6,137 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 51 |
| County FIPS | 710 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 5.05 sq mi |
| Water area | 2.63 sq mi |
| Latitude | 36.9481 |
| Longitude | -76.2570 |
| Timezone | Eastern (ET) |
| Area code | 757 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 44.0% | 46.9% | 32.9% |
| $50k – $100k | 35.3% | 31.8% | 29.2% |
| $100k – $200k | 18.4% | 17.3% | 26.3% |
| Over $200k | 2.3% | 4.1% | 11.6% |
Demographics & statistics
30,991
Population
6,137
People per sq mi
34.8
Median age
$58,063
Median household income
$36,796
Per capita income
$251,000
Median home value
$1,160
Median monthly rent
45.8%
Home ownership
13.6%
Poverty rate
4.3%
Unemployment
7,496
Housing units
28.7%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1,116
Under 5
1,139
973
5–9
994
773
10–14
790
558
15–19
569
1,052
20–24
1,075
3,252
25–34
3,321
2,140
35–44
2,185
1,737
45–54
1,774
820
55–59
837
974
60–64
995
1,252
65–74
1,279
528
75–84
539
158
85+
161
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 6,698 | 21.6% |
| 18 and over | 24,293 | 78.4% |
| 65 and over | 3,917 | 12.6% |
| Median age | 34.8 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
60.4%
Black or African American
19%
Two or more races
6.9%
Hispanic or Latino
5.7%
Other race
3.5%
Asian
3.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.5%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 19,858 | 60.4% |
| Black or African American | 6,250 | 19% |
| Two or more races | 2,282 | 6.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,888 | 5.7% |
| Other race | 1,146 | 3.5% |
| Asian | 1,036 | 3.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 268 | 0.8% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 151 | 0.5% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 44.0% | 46.9% | 32.9% |
| $50k – $100k | 35.3% | 31.8% | 29.2% |
| $100k – $200k | 18.4% | 17.3% | 26.3% |
| Over $200k | 2.3% | 4.1% | 11.6% |
Under $10k
6.3%
$10k–$15k
1.9%
$15k–$25k
8.6%
$25k–$35k
9.6%
$35k–$50k
16.7%
$50k–$75k
20.6%
$75k–$100k
11.7%
$100k–$150k
14.9%
$150k–$200k
4.5%
$200k+
5.3%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 6.3% |
| $10k–$15k | 1.9% |
| $15k–$25k | 8.6% |
| $25k–$35k | 9.6% |
| $35k–$50k | 16.7% |
| $50k–$75k | 20.6% |
| $75k–$100k | 11.7% |
| $100k–$150k | 14.9% |
| $150k–$200k | 4.5% |
| $200k+ | 5.3% |
| Median income | $58,063 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
2.8%
$50k–$100k
1.7%
$100k–$150k
7.1%
$150k–$200k
15.2%
$200k–$300k
43.8%
$300k–$500k
24.3%
$500k–$1M
4.9%
$1M+
0.3%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $251,000 |
| Median rent / month | $1,160 |
| Owner occupied | 45.8% |
| Renter occupied | 54.2% |
| Vacant | 6.5% |
| Single-family detached | 46.0% |
| Large apartment buildings | 6.1% |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% |
| Median rooms | 5.2 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.29 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.1% |
| 2010–2019 | 6.1% |
| 2000–2009 | 3.7% |
| 1990–1999 | 5.8% |
| 1980–1989 | 13.5% |
| 1970–1979 | 10.5% |
| 1960–1969 | 13.4% |
| 1950–1959 | 25.0% |
| 1940–1949 | 11.3% |
| 1939 or earlier | 10.5% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.8% |
| 1 bedroom | 16.5% |
| 2 bedrooms | 33.8% |
| 3 bedrooms | 32.5% |
| 4 bedrooms | 13.1% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 3.2% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 7.6% |
| 1 vehicle | 44.6% |
| 2 vehicles | 32.8% |
| 3 or more | 15.0% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 40.7% |
| Electricity | 55.2% |
| Propane / LP gas | 1.1% |
| Fuel oil | 1.4% |
| Wood | 0.1% |
| No fuel used | 1.1% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 4,889 | 34.4% |
| Cohabiting couple | 1,064 | 7.5% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 3,651 | 25.7% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 4,617 | 32.5% |
| Households with children under 18 | 3,890 | 27.4% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 3,194 | 22.5% |
| Average household size | 2.16 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 39.5% | 32.5% |
| Married | 43.1% | 39.0% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 4.6% |
| Widowed | 1.6% | 7.2% |
| Divorced | 13.9% | 16.8% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
2.7%
Some HS, no diploma
5.6%
HS graduate
26.3%
Some college, no degree
26.5%
Associate's degree
10.3%
Bachelor's degree
19.1%
Graduate / professional
9.5%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 91.7% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 28.7% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 440 | 6.7% |
| Kindergarten | 534 | 8.2% |
| Elementary school | 2,623 | 40.2% |
| High school | 1,131 | 17.3% |
| College / grad school | 1,792 | 27.5% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
18.9%
Retail trade
15.1%
Professional & management
13.0%
Construction
9.2%
Public administration
9.2%
Arts, food & hospitality
8.6%
Manufacturing
7.6%
Other services
4.8%
Finance & real estate
4.4%
Transportation & utilities
4.3%
Information
2.6%
Wholesale trade
2.0%
Agriculture & mining
0.3%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 33.8% |
| Service | 15.6% |
| Sales & office | 25.9% |
| Natural resources & construction | 13.7% |
| Production & transportation | 10.9% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 76.0% |
| Government | 19.7% |
| Self-employed | 4.2% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 78.3% |
| Carpool | 10.4% |
| Public transit | 1.9% |
| Walk | 1.8% |
| Work from home | 5.1% |
| Other means | 2.5% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 25.5 |
Poverty
All people
13.6%
Under 18 years
22.1%
18 and over
11.2%
Married-couple families
3.1%
Female-led households
28.8%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 21.9% |
| Retirement income | 22.0% |
| Supplemental Security | 4.4% |
| Cash public assistance | 2.3% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 10.9% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 34.6% |
| High blood pressure | 29.3% |
| High cholesterol | 25.9% |
| Diabetes | 8.4% |
| Heart disease | 4.5% |
| Stroke | 2.4% |
| Asthma | 10.5% |
| Arthritis | 20.8% |
| Kidney disease | 2.3% |
| Pulmonary disease | 5.4% |
| Cancer | 5.0% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 18.6% |
| Binge drinking | 17.9% |
| No physical activity | 20.3% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 38.6% |
| Depression | 20.8% |
| Fair or poor health | 13.3% |
| Poor mental health | 15.4% |
| Poor physical health | 9.0% |
| No health insurance | 13.6% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 74.3% |
| Visited dentist | 64.8% |
| Cholesterol screening | 88.1% |
| Teeth loss | 11.0% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 4,570 | 21.0% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 14.6% |
| Under 18 | 5.9% |
| 18–64 years | 14.3% |
| 65 and over | 30.9% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 69.9% |
| Public insurance | 32.6% |
| No insurance | 11.2% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 6.2% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 28,736 | 92.7% |
| Spanish | 1,228 | 4.3% |
| Other Indo-European | 700 | 2.4% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 144 | 0.5% |
| Other languages | 370 | 1.3% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 28,437 | 91.8% |
| Born in same state | 27,946 | 90.2% |
| Born in different state | 13,521 | 43.6% |
| Foreign born | 491 | 1.6% |
| Naturalized citizen | 2,554 | 8.2% |
| Not a US citizen | 1,276 | 50.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 3,614 | 11.7% |
| French | 2,442 | 7.9% |
| Arab | 2,182 | 7% |
| Polish | 324 | 1% |
| Irish | 256 | 0.8% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English | 244 | 0.8% |
| German | 144 | 0.5% |
| Dutch | 65 | 0.2% |
| Norwegian | 61 | 0.2% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 45.9% |
| Internet access | 95.8% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 23503
What city is ZIP code 23503 in?
ZIP code 23503 is primarily assigned to Norfolk, Virginia.
What county is ZIP code 23503 in?
ZIP code 23503 falls within Norfolk City County, Virginia.
Does ZIP code 23503 have a large veteran population?
21% of civilians in ZIP code 23503 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What is the population of ZIP code 23503?
ZIP code 23503 has an estimated population of 30,991 residents, with a density of 6,142 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 23503?
The median household income in ZIP code 23503 is $58,063, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 23503?
The median home value in ZIP code 23503 is $251,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 23503 in?
ZIP code 23503 observes the EST timezone.