Chesapeake City County, VA ZIP Codes
Virginia (VA) · 9 ZIP codes · 1 cities
9
ZIP codes
251,269
population (2021)
+13.1%
pop change since 2010
51550
FIPS code
Chesapeake City County ZIP code map
About Chesapeake City County
Chesapeake City County is located in Virginia and contains 9 ZIP codes across 1 cities and communities.
The county's population was 251,269 as of 2021,
an increase of
13.1% from 222,209 in 2010.
The timezone is Central Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Chesapeake City County is 51550.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 251,269 |
| 2010 population | 222,209 |
| Change | +13.1% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | Virginia |
| FIPS code | 51550 |
| Timezone | Central |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Chesapeake City County
ZIP codes for Chesapeake City County, VA (9)
| ZIP code | City | County | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23320 | Chesapeake | Chesapeake City | View map |
| 23321 | Chesapeake | Chesapeake City | View map |
| 23322 | Chesapeake | Chesapeake City | View map |
| 23323 | Chesapeake | Chesapeake City | View map |
| 23324 | Chesapeake | Chesapeake City | View map |
| 23325 | Chesapeake | Chesapeake City | View map |
| 23326 | Chesapeake | Chesapeake City | View map |
| 23327 | Chesapeake | Chesapeake City | View map |
| 23328 | Chesapeake | Chesapeake City | View map |
Demographics & statistics
249,659
Population
37.5
Median age
$96,814
Median household income
$42,764
Per capita income
$312,800
Median home value
$1,457
Median monthly rent
71.5%
Home ownership
8.5%
Poverty rate
5.3%
Unemployment
70,812
Housing units
33.2%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
7,502
Under 5
7,737
8,209
5–9
8,467
8,572
10–14
8,841
8,274
15–19
8,535
7,436
20–24
7,670
16,981
25–34
17,515
17,812
35–44
18,372
15,249
45–54
15,728
8,420
55–59
8,685
7,521
60–64
7,758
10,597
65–74
10,930
4,703
75–84
4,851
1,621
85+
1,673
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 60,194 | 24.3% |
| 18 and over | 189,465 | 75.7% |
| 65 and over | 34,375 | 13.9% |
| Median age | 37.5 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
54.4%
Black or African American
27.8%
Two or more races
6.8%
Hispanic or Latino
4.9%
Asian
3.5%
Other race
2.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 142,954 | 54.4% |
| Black or African American | 73,124 | 27.8% |
| Two or more races | 17,786 | 6.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12,919 | 4.9% |
| Asian | 9,179 | 3.5% |
| Other race | 6,055 | 2.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 417 | 0.2% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 144 | 0.1% |
Household income
Under $10k
3.3%
$10k–$15k
2.4%
$15k–$25k
5.2%
$25k–$35k
6.4%
$35k–$50k
9.2%
$50k–$75k
17.5%
$75k–$100k
13.2%
$100k–$150k
19.9%
$150k–$200k
11.4%
$200k+
11.6%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 3.3% |
| $10k–$15k | 2.4% |
| $15k–$25k | 5.2% |
| $25k–$35k | 6.4% |
| $35k–$50k | 9.2% |
| $50k–$75k | 17.5% |
| $75k–$100k | 13.2% |
| $100k–$150k | 19.9% |
| $150k–$200k | 11.4% |
| $200k+ | 11.6% |
| Median income | $96,814 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
4.5%
$50k–$100k
0.8%
$100k–$150k
4.0%
$150k–$200k
11.4%
$200k–$300k
29.1%
$300k–$500k
38.6%
$500k–$1M
11.1%
$1M+
0.7%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $312,800 |
| Median rent / month | $1,457 |
| Owner occupied | 71.5% |
| Renter occupied | 28.5% |
| Vacant | 4.5% |
| Single-family detached | 68.2% |
| Large apartment buildings | 3.8% |
| Mobile homes | 1.8% |
| Median rooms | 6.4 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.75 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.6% |
| 2010–2019 | 12.2% |
| 2000–2009 | 12.3% |
| 1990–1999 | 17.3% |
| 1980–1989 | 18.4% |
| 1970–1979 | 14.7% |
| 1960–1969 | 11.4% |
| 1950–1959 | 7.8% |
| 1940–1949 | 2.6% |
| 1939 or earlier | 2.7% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.6% |
| 1 bedroom | 4.6% |
| 2 bedrooms | 22.1% |
| 3 bedrooms | 37.9% |
| 4 bedrooms | 26.8% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 8.2% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 5.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 26.9% |
| 2 vehicles | 40.1% |
| 3 or more | 27.6% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 41.8% |
| Electricity | 53.8% |
| Propane / LP gas | 1.7% |
| Fuel oil | 1.9% |
| Wood | 0.2% |
| No fuel used | 0.5% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 50,396 | 52.2% |
| Cohabiting couple | 4,376 | 5.2% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 12,534 | 14.7% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 24,178 | 28.0% |
| Households with children under 18 | 34,448 | 38.1% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 24,273 | 26.7% |
| Average household size | 2.67 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 33.0% | 29.2% |
| Married | 53.8% | 49.0% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 2.3% |
| Widowed | 2.5% | 7.8% |
| Divorced | 8.3% | 11.6% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
2.7%
Some HS, no diploma
4.7%
HS graduate
25.0%
Some college, no degree
24.2%
Associate's degree
10.2%
Bachelor's degree
20.7%
Graduate / professional
12.5%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 92.6% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 33.2% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 3,544 | 5.5% |
| Kindergarten | 3,234 | 5.5% |
| Elementary school | 26,581 | 41.7% |
| High school | 14,643 | 22.7% |
| College / grad school | 15,946 | 24.7% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
23.8%
Professional & management
12.4%
Retail trade
9.9%
Public administration
9.2%
Arts, food & hospitality
8.7%
Construction
7.2%
Manufacturing
7.1%
Transportation & utilities
6.2%
Finance & real estate
6.2%
Other services
4.9%
Information
2.5%
Wholesale trade
1.8%
Agriculture & mining
0.2%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 41.3% |
| Service | 16.5% |
| Sales & office | 20.1% |
| Natural resources & construction | 9.9% |
| Production & transportation | 12.3% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 72.9% |
| Government | 22.3% |
| Self-employed | 4.6% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.2% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 78.7% |
| Carpool | 8.1% |
| Public transit | 1.2% |
| Walk | 1.4% |
| Other means | 1.2% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 25.5 |
Poverty
All people
8.5%
Under 18 years
11.4%
18 and over
7.6%
Married-couple families
2.6%
Female-led households
15.8%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 28.2% |
| Retirement income | 30.4% |
| Supplemental Security | 3.9% |
| Cash public assistance | 2.0% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 7.9% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 34.5% |
| High cholesterol | 31.4% |
| Heart disease | 5.3% |
| Stroke | 3.0% |
| Asthma | 9.9% |
| Arthritis | 23.6% |
| Kidney disease | 2.7% |
| Pulmonary disease | 5.8% |
| Cancer | 5.9% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 15.0% |
| No physical activity | 24.0% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 36.4% |
| Fair or poor health | 14.3% |
| Poor mental health | 14.0% |
| Poor physical health | 9.5% |
| No health insurance | 12.7% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 78.0% |
| Visited dentist | 68.3% |
| Cholesterol screening | 91.0% |
| Teeth loss | 11.5% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 28,575 | 15.2% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 12.5% |
| Under 18 | 5.8% |
| 18–64 years | 10.0% |
| 65 and over | 34.9% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 75.0% |
| Public insurance | 31.9% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 4.2% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 234,420 | 93.7% |
| Spanish | 6,822 | 3.0% |
| Other Indo-European | 3,265 | 1.4% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 1,307 | 0.5% |
| Other languages | 2,082 | 0.9% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 234,577 | 94.1% |
| Born in same state | 228,646 | 91.9% |
| Born in different state | 126,066 | 53.3% |
| Foreign born | 5,931 | 2.3% |
| Naturalized citizen | 15,082 | 5.9% |
| Not a US citizen | 9,475 | 63.4% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 26,880 | 10.8% |
| Italian | 23,904 | 9.6% |
| Arab | 20,803 | 8.3% |
| Polish | 1,670 | 0.7% |
| English | 1,240 | 0.5% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| German | 1,103 | 0.4% |
| Irish | 733 | 0.3% |
| Norwegian | 391 | 0.2% |
| Dutch | 354 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 37.1% |
| Internet access | 96.1% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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