23502 ZIP Code — Norfolk, VA
Norfolk City County, Virginia
ZIP code 23502 is located in Norfolk, Virginia, within Norfolk City County. It covers approximately 9.91 square miles and serves a population of 19,994 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 757.
About ZIP code 23502
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 $242,000. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 50%.
Median household income is $65,421.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 22 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 27% 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%.
19,994
population
9.91
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
23502 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 23502
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 23502. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Norfolk | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
23513 Norfolk (2.6 mi)
23504 Norfolk (2.7 mi)
23509 Norfolk (3.3 mi)
23325 Chesapeake (3.3 mi)
23523 Norfolk (3.6 mi)
23518 Norfolk (3.6 mi)
23462 Virginia Beach (3.9 mi)
23551 Norfolk (4.1 mi)
23515 Norfolk (4.1 mi)
23519 Norfolk (4.2 mi)
23463 Virginia Beach (4.2 mi)
23326 Chesapeake (4.4 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 19,994 |
| Population density | 2,018 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 51 |
| County FIPS | 710 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 9.91 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.99 sq mi |
| Latitude | 36.8567 |
| Longitude | -76.2125 |
| 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 | 41.5% | 46.9% | 32.9% |
| $50k – $100k | 37.4% | 31.8% | 29.2% |
| $100k – $200k | 18.9% | 17.3% | 26.3% |
| Over $200k | 2.2% | 4.1% | 11.6% |
Demographics & statistics
19,994
Population
2,018
People per sq mi
38.5
Median age
$65,421
Median household income
$37,744
Per capita income
$242,000
Median home value
$1,238
Median monthly rent
50.4%
Home ownership
15.5%
Poverty rate
6.0%
Unemployment
4,703
Housing units
26.5%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
510
Under 5
505
658
5–9
653
427
10–14
423
428
15–19
425
752
20–24
746
1,712
25–34
1,698
1,539
35–44
1,526
1,105
45–54
1,096
715
55–59
709
726
60–64
720
894
65–74
886
395
75–84
391
178
85+
177
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 3,771 | 18.9% |
| 18 and over | 16,223 | 81.1% |
| 65 and over | 2,921 | 14.6% |
| Median age | 38.5 years | |
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
47.7%
White
35.2%
Two or more races
6.1%
Hispanic or Latino
4.9%
Asian
3.3%
Other race
2.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.2%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 10,018 | 47.7% |
| White | 7,399 | 35.2% |
| Two or more races | 1,278 | 6.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,025 | 4.9% |
| Asian | 695 | 3.3% |
| Other race | 552 | 2.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 52 | 0.2% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 41.5% | 46.9% | 32.9% |
| $50k – $100k | 37.4% | 31.8% | 29.2% |
| $100k – $200k | 18.9% | 17.3% | 26.3% |
| Over $200k | 2.2% | 4.1% | 11.6% |
Under $10k
5.6%
$10k–$15k
2.6%
$15k–$25k
9.2%
$25k–$35k
9.7%
$35k–$50k
10.1%
$50k–$75k
21.4%
$75k–$100k
14.3%
$100k–$150k
16.4%
$150k–$200k
7.5%
$200k+
3.1%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 5.6% |
| $10k–$15k | 2.6% |
| $15k–$25k | 9.2% |
| $25k–$35k | 9.7% |
| $35k–$50k | 10.1% |
| $50k–$75k | 21.4% |
| $75k–$100k | 14.3% |
| $100k–$150k | 16.4% |
| $150k–$200k | 7.5% |
| $200k+ | 3.1% |
| Median income | $65,421 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
3.0%
$50k–$100k
0.2%
$100k–$150k
4.3%
$150k–$200k
19.4%
$200k–$300k
47.1%
$300k–$500k
21.7%
$500k–$1M
3.2%
$1M+
1.1%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $242,000 |
| Median rent / month | $1,238 |
| Owner occupied | 50.4% |
| Renter occupied | 49.6% |
| Vacant | 5.4% |
| Single-family detached | 58.1% |
| Large apartment buildings | 7.6% |
| Mobile homes | 1.5% |
| Median rooms | 5.9 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.44 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 1.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 8.8% |
| 2000–2009 | 3.9% |
| 1990–1999 | 5.1% |
| 1980–1989 | 11.1% |
| 1970–1979 | 12.2% |
| 1960–1969 | 18.4% |
| 1950–1959 | 26.3% |
| 1940–1949 | 8.5% |
| 1939 or earlier | 4.8% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.6% |
| 1 bedroom | 9.7% |
| 2 bedrooms | 24.7% |
| 3 bedrooms | 42.8% |
| 4 bedrooms | 19.1% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 3.1% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 10.0% |
| 1 vehicle | 33.7% |
| 2 vehicles | 35.8% |
| 3 or more | 20.6% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 38.4% |
| Electricity | 56.5% |
| Propane / LP gas | 1.0% |
| Fuel oil | 2.6% |
| Wood | 0.5% |
| Solar | 0.2% |
| No fuel used | 0.6% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 2,722 | 32.4% |
| Cohabiting couple | 750 | 8.9% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 2,172 | 25.9% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 2,746 | 32.7% |
| Households with children under 18 | 2,358 | 28.1% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 2,228 | 26.6% |
| Average household size | 2.32 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 40.5% | 32.9% |
| Married | 39.6% | 35.2% |
| Separated | 3.6% | 2.6% |
| Widowed | 3.2% | 9.8% |
| Divorced | 13.2% | 19.5% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
4.0%
Some HS, no diploma
7.8%
HS graduate
28.2%
Some college, no degree
22.4%
Associate's degree
11.1%
Bachelor's degree
16.7%
Graduate / professional
9.8%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 88.2% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 26.5% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 171 | 3.8% |
| Kindergarten | 445 | 9.9% |
| Elementary school | 1,644 | 36.4% |
| High school | 687 | 15.2% |
| College / grad school | 1,568 | 34.7% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
23.3%
Retail trade
12.3%
Professional & management
12.3%
Arts, food & hospitality
10.5%
Public administration
8.5%
Manufacturing
7.5%
Other services
7.2%
Finance & real estate
6.2%
Transportation & utilities
5.2%
Construction
4.3%
Wholesale trade
1.4%
Information
1.2%
Agriculture & mining
0.2%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 33.1% |
| Service | 21.0% |
| Sales & office | 21.6% |
| Natural resources & construction | 11.5% |
| Production & transportation | 12.8% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 76.0% |
| Government | 20.3% |
| Self-employed | 3.5% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.2% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 72.7% |
| Carpool | 9.4% |
| Public transit | 4.0% |
| Walk | 2.6% |
| Work from home | 10.2% |
| Other means | 1.1% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 21.6 |
Poverty
All people
15.5%
Under 18 years
23.8%
18 and over
13.7%
Married-couple families
5.1%
Female-led households
25.9%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 26.6% |
| Retirement income | 23.3% |
| Supplemental Security | 5.6% |
| Cash public assistance | 3.1% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 13.4% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 37.9% |
| High blood pressure | 37.3% |
| High cholesterol | 28.7% |
| Diabetes | 12.2% |
| Heart disease | 5.7% |
| Stroke | 3.5% |
| Asthma | 11.0% |
| Arthritis | 24.9% |
| Kidney disease | 3.1% |
| Pulmonary disease | 6.0% |
| Cancer | 5.9% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 18.4% |
| Binge drinking | 14.5% |
| No physical activity | 23.8% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 41.4% |
| Depression | 18.4% |
| Fair or poor health | 16.5% |
| Poor mental health | 14.5% |
| Poor physical health | 10.0% |
| No health insurance | 14.7% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 78.7% |
| Visited dentist | 62.7% |
| Cholesterol screening | 90.5% |
| Teeth loss | 13.2% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 2,566 | 16.7% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 16.8% |
| Under 18 | 5.5% |
| 18–64 years | 14.4% |
| 65 and over | 43.3% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 64.5% |
| Public insurance | 38.5% |
| No insurance | 12.0% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 1.7% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 18,979 | 94.9% |
| Spanish | 720 | 3.8% |
| Other Indo-European | 447 | 2.4% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 14 | 0.1% |
| Other languages | 219 | 1.2% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 18,418 | 92.1% |
| Born in same state | 18,047 | 90.3% |
| Born in different state | 9,769 | 48.9% |
| Foreign born | 371 | 1.9% |
| Naturalized citizen | 1,576 | 7.9% |
| Not a US citizen | 846 | 53.7% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 1,114 | 5.6% |
| Italian | 1,013 | 5.1% |
| Arab | 849 | 4.2% |
| Polish | 195 | 1% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English | 71 | 0.4% |
| German | 67 | 0.3% |
| Irish | 26 | 0.1% |
| Norwegian | 6 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 42.0% |
| Internet access | 91.3% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 23502
What city is ZIP code 23502 in?
ZIP code 23502 is primarily assigned to Norfolk, Virginia.
What county is ZIP code 23502 in?
ZIP code 23502 falls within Norfolk City County, Virginia.
Does ZIP code 23502 have a large veteran population?
17% of civilians in ZIP code 23502 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 23502?
16% of residents in ZIP code 23502 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
What is the population of ZIP code 23502?
ZIP code 23502 has an estimated population of 19,994 residents, with a density of 2,018 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 23502?
The median household income in ZIP code 23502 is $65,421, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 23502 in?
ZIP code 23502 observes the EST timezone.