23320 ZIP Code — Chesapeake, VA
Chesapeake City County, Virginia
ZIP code 23320 is located in Chesapeake, Virginia, within Chesapeake City County. It covers approximately 31.74 square miles and serves a population of 62,000 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 757.
About ZIP code 23320
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $312,300. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 64%.
Median household income is $81,963.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 25 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 37% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 17% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.
62,000
population
31.74
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
23320 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 23320
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 23320. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Chesapeake | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
23463 Virginia Beach (2.4 mi)
23464 Virginia Beach (2.7 mi)
23325 Chesapeake (4.1 mi)
23324 Chesapeake (5 mi)
23326 Chesapeake (5.6 mi)
23462 Virginia Beach (5.7 mi)
23523 Norfolk (6.1 mi)
23502 Norfolk (6.4 mi)
23709 Portsmouth (6.8 mi)
23453 Virginia Beach (6.8 mi)
23702 Portsmouth (7.4 mi)
23551 Norfolk (7.5 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 62,000 |
| Population density | 1,953 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 51 |
| County FIPS | 550 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 31.74 sq mi |
| Water area | 1.91 sq mi |
| Latitude | 36.7641 |
| Longitude | -76.1994 |
| Timezone | Eastern (ET) |
| Area code | 757 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 30.3% | 28.1% | 32.9% |
| $50k – $100k | 35.9% | 32.8% | 29.2% |
| $100k – $200k | 27.5% | 30.6% | 26.3% |
| Over $200k | 6.3% | 8.5% | 11.6% |
Demographics & statistics
62,000
Population
1,953
People per sq mi
37.5
Median age
$81,963
Median household income
$41,925
Per capita income
$312,300
Median home value
$1,573
Median monthly rent
63.5%
Home ownership
7.8%
Poverty rate
4.6%
Unemployment
16,716
Housing units
36.6%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
2,184
Under 5
2,463
1,853
5–9
2,089
1,167
10–14
1,316
1,412
15–19
1,592
1,580
20–24
1,782
5,206
25–34
5,870
4,032
35–44
4,546
3,495
45–54
3,940
2,086
55–59
2,352
1,912
60–64
2,156
2,670
65–74
3,011
1,160
75–84
1,307
385
85+
434
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 12,872 | 20.8% |
| 18 and over | 49,128 | 79.2% |
| 65 and over | 8,967 | 14.5% |
| Median age | 37.5 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
48.7%
Black or African American
28.2%
Hispanic or Latino
7.1%
Two or more races
6.8%
Asian
4.6%
Other race
4.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 32,466 | 48.7% |
| Black or African American | 18,840 | 28.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4,708 | 7.1% |
| Two or more races | 4,503 | 6.8% |
| Asian | 3,101 | 4.6% |
| Other race | 2,938 | 4.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 93 | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 59 | 0.1% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 30.3% | 28.1% | 32.9% |
| $50k – $100k | 35.9% | 32.8% | 29.2% |
| $100k – $200k | 27.5% | 30.6% | 26.3% |
| Over $200k | 6.3% | 8.5% | 11.6% |
Under $10k
4.7%
$10k–$15k
1.9%
$15k–$25k
4.6%
$25k–$35k
7.5%
$35k–$50k
9.5%
$50k–$75k
17.5%
$75k–$100k
15.1%
$100k–$150k
20.2%
$150k–$200k
9.8%
$200k+
9.2%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 4.7% |
| $10k–$15k | 1.9% |
| $15k–$25k | 4.6% |
| $25k–$35k | 7.5% |
| $35k–$50k | 9.5% |
| $50k–$75k | 17.5% |
| $75k–$100k | 15.1% |
| $100k–$150k | 20.2% |
| $150k–$200k | 9.8% |
| $200k+ | 9.2% |
| Median income | $81,963 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
4.9%
$50k–$100k
0.4%
$100k–$150k
2.8%
$150k–$200k
11.9%
$200k–$300k
27.1%
$300k–$500k
40.2%
$500k–$1M
12.4%
$1M+
0.5%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $312,300 |
| Median rent / month | $1,573 |
| Owner occupied | 63.5% |
| Renter occupied | 36.5% |
| Vacant | 2.7% |
| Single-family detached | 45.5% |
| Large apartment buildings | 8.6% |
| Mobile homes | 2.8% |
| Median rooms | 5.9 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.52 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.2% |
| 2010–2019 | 17.6% |
| 2000–2009 | 14.9% |
| 1990–1999 | 25.3% |
| 1980–1989 | 22.5% |
| 1970–1979 | 9.9% |
| 1960–1969 | 5.5% |
| 1950–1959 | 2.5% |
| 1940–1949 | 0.5% |
| 1939 or earlier | 1.1% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.9% |
| 1 bedroom | 8.4% |
| 2 bedrooms | 30.3% |
| 3 bedrooms | 35.0% |
| 4 bedrooms | 18.7% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 6.7% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.8% |
| 1 vehicle | 31.9% |
| 2 vehicles | 45.5% |
| 3 or more | 18.8% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 39.6% |
| Electricity | 57.2% |
| Propane / LP gas | 1.3% |
| Fuel oil | 0.6% |
| Wood | 0.2% |
| Solar | 0.2% |
| No fuel used | 0.5% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 12,503 | 49.5% |
| Cohabiting couple | 988 | 3.9% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 4,212 | 16.7% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 7,540 | 29.9% |
| Households with children under 18 | 7,556 | 29.9% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 6,413 | 25.4% |
| Average household size | 2.42 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 30.6% | 27.2% |
| Married | 58.2% | 47.9% |
| Separated | 0.5% | 2.7% |
| Widowed | 2.0% | 7.7% |
| Divorced | 8.6% | 14.4% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
3.1%
Some HS, no diploma
3.6%
HS graduate
22.5%
Some college, no degree
24.7%
Associate's degree
9.5%
Bachelor's degree
22.5%
Graduate / professional
14.1%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 93.3% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 36.6% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 834 | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten | 818 | 5.7% |
| Elementary school | 4,942 | 34.6% |
| High school | 2,514 | 17.6% |
| College / grad school | 5,192 | 36.3% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
25.9%
Professional & management
16.1%
Retail trade
10.0%
Public administration
8.8%
Arts, food & hospitality
7.9%
Finance & real estate
6.8%
Manufacturing
6.3%
Construction
5.4%
Other services
5.4%
Transportation & utilities
4.0%
Information
2.0%
Wholesale trade
1.3%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 44.8% |
| Service | 16.3% |
| Sales & office | 20.1% |
| Natural resources & construction | 9.7% |
| Production & transportation | 9.1% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 74.9% |
| Government | 20.4% |
| Self-employed | 4.6% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.1% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 80.5% |
| Carpool | 8.3% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 0.7% |
| Work from home | 9.7% |
| Other means | 0.8% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 24.5 |
Poverty
All people
7.8%
Under 18 years
12.6%
18 and over
6.5%
Married-couple families
2.4%
Female-led households
18.7%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 25.6% |
| Retirement income | 29.4% |
| Supplemental Security | 3.6% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.6% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 6.4% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 35.7% |
| High blood pressure | 31.7% |
| High cholesterol | 30.3% |
| Diabetes | 10.5% |
| Heart disease | 4.6% |
| Stroke | 2.5% |
| Asthma | 9.4% |
| Arthritis | 21.6% |
| Kidney disease | 2.4% |
| Pulmonary disease | 4.9% |
| Cancer | 5.6% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 14.8% |
| Binge drinking | 15.5% |
| No physical activity | 21.6% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 35.2% |
| Depression | 18.1% |
| Fair or poor health | 12.1% |
| Poor mental health | 13.4% |
| Poor physical health | 8.3% |
| No health insurance | 11.5% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 77.2% |
| Visited dentist | 71.2% |
| Cholesterol screening | 91.1% |
| Teeth loss | 9.6% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 7,981 | 16.9% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 11.6% |
| Under 18 | 6.1% |
| 18–64 years | 9.5% |
| 65 and over | 28.7% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 78.5% |
| Public insurance | 31.1% |
| No insurance | 6.7% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 3.3% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 57,353 | 92.5% |
| Spanish | 2,448 | 4.3% |
| Other Indo-European | 1,201 | 2.1% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 658 | 1.1% |
| Other languages | 556 | 1.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 56,686 | 91.4% |
| Born in same state | 54,627 | 88.1% |
| Born in different state | 27,229 | 43.9% |
| Foreign born | 2,059 | 3.3% |
| Naturalized citizen | 5,314 | 8.6% |
| Not a US citizen | 3,112 | 58.6% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 6,947 | 11.2% |
| Italian | 5,926 | 9.6% |
| Arab | 3,599 | 5.8% |
| English | 367 | 0.6% |
| German | 287 | 0.5% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Norwegian | 122 | 0.2% |
| Polish | 114 | 0.2% |
| Irish | 72 | 0.1% |
| Dutch | 55 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 40.7% |
| Internet access | 96.7% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 23320
What part of Chesapeake is ZIP code 23320?
ZIP code 23320 covers a portion of Chesapeake, Virginia, within Chesapeake City County.
What county is ZIP code 23320 in?
ZIP code 23320 falls within Chesapeake City County, Virginia.
Does ZIP code 23320 have a large veteran population?
17% of civilians in ZIP code 23320 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 23320?
The median home value in ZIP code 23320 is $312,300.
What is the population of ZIP code 23320?
ZIP code 23320 has an estimated population of 62,000 residents, with a density of 1,953 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 23320?
The median household income in ZIP code 23320 is $81,963, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 23320 in?
ZIP code 23320 observes the EST timezone.