Norfolk City County, VA ZIP Codes
Virginia (VA) · 21 ZIP codes · 1 cities
21
ZIP codes
235,089
population (2021)
-3.2%
pop change since 2010
51710
FIPS code
Norfolk City County ZIP code map
About Norfolk City County
Norfolk City County is located in Virginia and contains 21 ZIP codes across 1 cities and communities.
The county's population was 235,089 as of 2021,
a decrease of
3.2% from 242,803 in 2010.
The timezone is Central Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Norfolk City County is 51710.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 235,089 |
| 2010 population | 242,803 |
| Change | -3.2% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | Virginia |
| FIPS code | 51710 |
| Timezone | Central |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Norfolk City County
ZIP codes for Norfolk City County, VA (21)
| ZIP code | City | County | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23501 | Norfolk | Norfolk City | View map |
| 23502 | Norfolk | Norfolk City | View map |
| 23503 | Norfolk | Norfolk City | View map |
| 23504 | Norfolk | Norfolk City | View map |
| 23505 | Norfolk | Norfolk City | View map |
| 23506 | Norfolk | Norfolk City | View map |
| 23507 | Norfolk | Norfolk City | View map |
| 23508 | Norfolk | Norfolk City | View map |
| 23509 | Norfolk | Norfolk City | View map |
| 23510 | Norfolk | Norfolk City | View map |
| 23511 | Norfolk | Norfolk City | View map |
| 23513 | Norfolk | Norfolk City | View map |
| 23514 | Norfolk | Norfolk City | View map |
| 23515 | Norfolk | Norfolk City | View map |
| 23517 | Norfolk | Norfolk City | View map |
| 23518 | Norfolk | Norfolk City | View map |
| 23519 | Norfolk | Norfolk City | View map |
| 23523 | Norfolk | Norfolk City | View map |
| 23529 | Norfolk | Norfolk City | View map |
| 23541 | Norfolk | Norfolk City | View map |
| 23551 | Norfolk | Norfolk City | View map |
Demographics & statistics
236,777
Population
32.9
Median age
$61,294
Median household income
$35,749
Per capita income
$252,329
Median home value
$1,169
Median monthly rent
36.1%
Home ownership
15.7%
Poverty rate
6.8%
Unemployment
49,898
Housing units
36.2%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
9,034
Under 5
6,464
7,582
5–9
5,424
7,495
10–14
5,362
9,058
15–19
6,481
16,097
20–24
11,516
25,990
25–34
18,595
16,788
35–44
12,011
13,487
45–54
9,650
7,542
55–59
5,396
7,980
60–64
5,709
10,537
65–74
7,538
4,574
75–84
3,273
1,862
85+
1,332
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 48,050 | 17.4% |
| 18 and over | 188,727 | 82.6% |
| 65 and over | 29,116 | 11.3% |
| Median age | 32.9 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
42.5%
Black or African American
38.4%
Two or more races
6.4%
Hispanic or Latino
5.3%
Asian
3.6%
Other race
3.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.2%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 106,403 | 42.5% |
| Black or African American | 96,088 | 38.4% |
| Two or more races | 15,930 | 6.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13,327 | 5.3% |
| Asian | 9,042 | 3.6% |
| Other race | 7,939 | 3.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 966 | 0.4% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 409 | 0.2% |
Household income
Under $10k
6.8%
$10k–$15k
4.2%
$15k–$25k
6.7%
$25k–$35k
9.4%
$35k–$50k
11.3%
$50k–$75k
17.2%
$75k–$100k
11.6%
$100k–$150k
13.8%
$150k–$200k
5.9%
$200k+
6.0%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 6.8% |
| $10k–$15k | 4.2% |
| $15k–$25k | 6.7% |
| $25k–$35k | 9.4% |
| $35k–$50k | 11.3% |
| $50k–$75k | 17.2% |
| $75k–$100k | 11.6% |
| $100k–$150k | 13.8% |
| $150k–$200k | 5.9% |
| $200k+ | 6.0% |
| Median income | $61,294 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
3.3%
$50k–$100k
1.9%
$100k–$150k
5.6%
$150k–$200k
11.6%
$200k–$300k
28.7%
$300k–$500k
21.8%
$500k–$1M
11.1%
$1M+
1.7%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $252,329 |
| Median rent / month | $1,169 |
| Owner occupied | 36.1% |
| Renter occupied | 56.8% |
| Vacant | 6.8% |
| Single-family detached | 39.6% |
| Large apartment buildings | 13.7% |
| Mobile homes | 0.5% |
| Median rooms | 4.9 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.05 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.3% |
| 2010–2019 | 6.6% |
| 2000–2009 | 6.0% |
| 1990–1999 | 4.4% |
| 1980–1989 | 11.3% |
| 1970–1979 | 9.5% |
| 1960–1969 | 9.6% |
| 1950–1959 | 16.1% |
| 1940–1949 | 9.6% |
| 1939 or earlier | 19.3% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 2.9% |
| 1 bedroom | 14.8% |
| 2 bedrooms | 25.4% |
| 3 bedrooms | 30.6% |
| 4 bedrooms | 15.8% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 3.4% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 11.2% |
| 1 vehicle | 37.4% |
| 2 vehicles | 31.1% |
| 3 or more | 13.2% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 32.0% |
| Electricity | 55.7% |
| Propane / LP gas | 1.0% |
| Fuel oil | 1.9% |
| Wood | 0.1% |
| No fuel used | 1.2% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 31,153 | 32.6% |
| Cohabiting couple | 7,134 | 6.3% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 22,131 | 21.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 33,379 | 32.6% |
| Households with children under 18 | 26,063 | 26.8% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 22,730 | 20.3% |
| Average household size | 2.13 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 53.5% | 45.7% |
| Married | 33.9% | 30.9% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 3.8% |
| Widowed | 2.0% | 6.4% |
| Divorced | 8.9% | 13.2% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
2.5%
Some HS, no diploma
6.7%
HS graduate
24.5%
Some college, no degree
22.9%
Associate's degree
7.3%
Bachelor's degree
20.6%
Graduate / professional
15.6%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 90.9% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 36.2% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 3,176 | 5.3% |
| Kindergarten | 3,239 | 4.9% |
| Elementary school | 20,036 | 29.6% |
| High school | 8,577 | 12.4% |
| College / grad school | 25,630 | 47.8% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
26.8%
Professional & management
11.6%
Retail trade
10.4%
Arts, food & hospitality
10.0%
Public administration
9.1%
Finance & real estate
7.0%
Manufacturing
6.4%
Construction
5.9%
Other services
5.5%
Transportation & utilities
3.9%
Wholesale trade
1.7%
Information
1.6%
Agriculture & mining
0.1%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 37.7% |
| Service | 21.1% |
| Sales & office | 20.7% |
| Natural resources & construction | 10.6% |
| Production & transportation | 9.9% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 66.0% |
| Government | 30.5% |
| Self-employed | 3.4% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.1% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 68.6% |
| Carpool | 8.8% |
| Public transit | 3.4% |
| Walk | 8.8% |
| Other means | 2.4% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 21.0 |
Poverty
All people
15.7%
Under 18 years
20.7%
18 and over
14.1%
Married-couple families
3.8%
Female-led households
23.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 22.1% |
| Retirement income | 18.2% |
| Supplemental Security | 5.7% |
| Cash public assistance | 3.0% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 13.7% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 30.7% |
| High cholesterol | 23.6% |
| Heart disease | 4.5% |
| Stroke | 2.9% |
| Asthma | 11.1% |
| Arthritis | 19.7% |
| Kidney disease | 2.6% |
| Pulmonary disease | 5.4% |
| Cancer | 4.3% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 17.5% |
| No physical activity | 22.6% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 40.3% |
| Fair or poor health | 15.8% |
| Poor mental health | 15.9% |
| Poor physical health | 9.4% |
| No health insurance | 15.0% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 75.6% |
| Visited dentist | 61.1% |
| Cholesterol screening | 86.5% |
| Teeth loss | 13.1% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 24,548 | 20.9% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 12.5% |
| Under 18 | 4.7% |
| 18–64 years | 11.4% |
| 65 and over | 31.4% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 61.7% |
| Public insurance | 33.7% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 4.2% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 221,279 | 94.4% |
| Spanish | 7,163 | 2.5% |
| Other Indo-European | 3,756 | 1.2% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 1,080 | 0.5% |
| Other languages | 2,052 | 0.7% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 219,207 | 92.8% |
| Born in same state | 214,820 | 90.4% |
| Born in different state | 117,035 | 45.1% |
| Foreign born | 4,387 | 2.3% |
| Naturalized citizen | 17,570 | 7.2% |
| Not a US citizen | 9,156 | 56.5% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 18,871 | 8% |
| French | 16,134 | 6.8% |
| Arab | 13,662 | 5.8% |
| Polish | 1,604 | 0.7% |
| English | 1,259 | 0.5% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| German | 848 | 0.4% |
| Irish | 578 | 0.2% |
| Dutch | 376 | 0.2% |
| Norwegian | 307 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 37.6% |
| Internet access | 87.2% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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