23324 ZIP Code — Chesapeake, VA

Chesapeake City County, Virginia

ZIP code 23324 is located in Chesapeake, Virginia, within Chesapeake City County. It covers approximately 6.65 square miles and serves a population of 22,843 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 757.

About ZIP code 23324

The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1960s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $221,400. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 56%.

Median household income is $57,636. SNAP benefit usage at 19% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 31% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 24 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 20% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (16%), smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 14% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 23324 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

22,843

population

6.65

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

23324 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 23324

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 23324. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Chesapeake	Acceptable
Chesapeake	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

23326 Chesapeake (1.2 mi) 23709 Portsmouth (1.9 mi) 23523 Norfolk (2.1 mi) 23325 Chesapeake (2.3 mi) 23702 Portsmouth (2.6 mi) 23704 Portsmouth (2.7 mi) 23515 Norfolk (3.2 mi) 23551 Norfolk (3.2 mi) 23519 Norfolk (3.4 mi) 23708 Portsmouth (3.6 mi) 23510 Norfolk (3.6 mi) 23707 Portsmouth (4.3 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	22,843
Population density	3,435 / sq mi
State FIPS	51
County FIPS	550

Geography
Land area	6.65 sq mi
Water area	0.71 sq mi
Latitude	36.8015
Longitude	-76.2765
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	56.9%	28.1%	32.9%
$50k – $100k	27.2%	32.8%	29.2%
$100k – $200k	12.6%	30.6%	26.3%
Over $200k	3.3%	8.5%	11.6%

Demographics & statistics

22,843

Population

3,435

People per sq mi

33.5

Median age

$57,636

Median household income

$29,748

Per capita income

$221,400

Median home value

$1,132

Median monthly rent

55.5%

Home ownership

15.8%

Poverty rate

9.5%

Unemployment

5,767

Housing units

19.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

766

Under 5

807

761

5–9

803

10–14

848

739

15–19

779

716

20–24

755

2,123

25–34

2,239

1,302

35–44

1,374

1,141

45–54

1,204

725

55–59

764

602

60–64

634

887

65–74

935

408

75–84

430

145

85+

153

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	5,590	24.5%
18 and over	17,253	75.5%
65 and over	2,958	12.9%
Median age	33.5 years

Race & ethnicity

Black or African American 52.2%

White 29.8%

Two or more races 7.2%

Hispanic or Latino 6.2%

Other race 3%

Asian 1.5%

Group	Count	%
Black or African American	12,724	52.2%
White	7,266	29.8%
Two or more races	1,759	7.2%
Hispanic or Latino	1,522	6.2%
Other race	730	3%
Asian	356	1.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	56.9%	28.1%	32.9%
$50k – $100k	27.2%	32.8%	29.2%
$100k – $200k	12.6%	30.6%	26.3%
Over $200k	3.3%	8.5%	11.6%

Under $10k 5.8%

$10k–$15k 5.0%

$15k–$25k 9.2%

$25k–$35k 6.9%

$35k–$50k 16.4%

$50k–$75k 22.6%

$75k–$100k 9.2%

$100k–$150k 14.7%

$150k–$200k 3.6%

$200k+ 6.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.8%
$10k–$15k	5.0%
$15k–$25k	9.2%
$25k–$35k	6.9%
$35k–$50k	16.4%
$50k–$75k	22.6%
$75k–$100k	9.2%
$100k–$150k	14.7%
$150k–$200k	3.6%
$200k+	6.7%
Median income	$57,636

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 6.8%

$50k–$100k 2.1%

$100k–$150k 7.3%

$150k–$200k 24.5%

$200k–$300k 40.1%

$300k–$500k 18.4%

$500k–$1M 0.8%

$1M+ 0.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$221,400
Median rent / month	$1,132
Owner occupied	55.5%
Renter occupied	44.5%
Vacant	9.8%
Single-family detached	60.6%
Large apartment buildings	7.4%
Mobile homes	4.5%
Median rooms	5.6
Avg household size (owned)	2.75

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.3%
2010–2019	10.7%
2000–2009	8.7%
1990–1999	9.6%
1980–1989	11.6%
1970–1979	13.6%
1960–1969	15.2%
1950–1959	11.7%
1940–1949	8.7%
1939 or earlier	9.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.0%
1 bedroom	9.4%
2 bedrooms	28.9%
3 bedrooms	42.1%
4 bedrooms	16.0%
5+ bedrooms	2.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	12.5%
1 vehicle	35.0%
2 vehicles	31.0%
3 or more	21.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	29.0%
Electricity	66.4%
Propane / LP gas	1.7%
Fuel oil	2.2%
No fuel used	0.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	3,043	35.0%
Cohabiting couple	619	7.1%
Male householder, no spouse	1,551	17.9%
Female householder, no spouse	3,475	40.0%
Households with children under 18	3,275	37.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	2,348	27.0%
Average household size	2.63

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	42.6%	36.7%
Married	41.3%	33.3%
Separated	5.3%	3.2%
Widowed	2.4%	11.0%
Divorced	8.4%	15.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.0%

Some HS, no diploma 7.3%

HS graduate 32.3%

Some college, no degree 27.3%

Associate's degree 9.0%

Bachelor's degree 11.2%

Graduate / professional 8.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	88.6%
Bachelor's or higher	19.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	503	8.6%
Kindergarten	302	5.2%
Elementary school	2,448	42.0%
High school	1,308	22.4%
College / grad school	1,272	21.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 23.5%

Professional & management 10.9%

Retail trade 10.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 10.5%

Construction 10.1%

Transportation & utilities 8.5%

Public administration 8.1%

Manufacturing 5.6%

Finance & real estate 4.0%

Other services 3.9%

Information 2.2%

Agriculture & mining 1.0%

Wholesale trade 0.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	30.9%
Service	20.6%
Sales & office	20.0%
Natural resources & construction	11.7%
Production & transportation	16.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	76.6%
Government	19.8%
Self-employed	3.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	76.5%
Carpool	9.0%
Public transit	1.2%
Walk	3.8%
Work from home	7.2%
Other means	2.3%
Avg commute (minutes)	24.3

Poverty

All people 15.8%

Under 18 years 20.9%

18 and over 14.2%

Married-couple families 3.7%

Female-led households 23.4%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	31.3%
Retirement income	27.7%
Supplemental Security	8.7%
Cash public assistance	3.6%
Food stamps / SNAP	18.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	43.7%
High blood pressure	39.8%
High cholesterol	31.3%
Diabetes	15.5%
Heart disease	6.2%
Stroke	4.1%
Asthma	11.4%
Arthritis	26.0%
Kidney disease	3.4%
Pulmonary disease	7.3%
Cancer	5.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.9%
Binge drinking	13.2%
No physical activity	31.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	40.6%
Depression	19.0%
Fair or poor health	20.4%
Poor mental health	15.9%
Poor physical health	12.0%
No health insurance	17.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	79.7%
Visited dentist	58.9%
Cholesterol screening	89.4%
Teeth loss	17.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	2,382	14.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	17.8%
Under 18	7.1%
18–64 years	15.3%
65 and over	49.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	53.9%
Public insurance	42.3%
No insurance	13.3%
Uninsured under 19	6.8%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	21,270	93.1%
Spanish	705	3.3%
Other Indo-European	527	2.5%
Asian & Pacific Islander	61	0.3%
Other languages	117	0.6%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	21,694	95.0%
Born in same state	21,235	93.0%
Born in different state	14,858	65.0%
Foreign born	459	2.0%
Naturalized citizen	1,149	5.0%
Not a US citizen	730	63.5%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	1,499	6.6%
Italian	1,143	5%
French	1,030	4.5%
Polish	82	0.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	71	0.3%
Norwegian	21	0.1%
English	20	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.0%
Internet access	92.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 23324

What city is ZIP code 23324 in?

ZIP code 23324 is primarily assigned to Chesapeake, Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 23324 in?

ZIP code 23324 falls within Chesapeake City County, Virginia.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 23324?

16% of residents in ZIP code 23324 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 23324 have a large veteran population?

14% of civilians in ZIP code 23324 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 23324?

Health data for ZIP code 23324 shows elevated rates of diabetes (16%) and smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks.

What is the population of ZIP code 23324?

ZIP code 23324 has an estimated population of 22,843 residents, with a density of 3,433 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 23324 in?

ZIP code 23324 observes the EST timezone.