23509 ZIP Code — Norfolk, VA

Norfolk City County, Virginia

ZIP code 23509 is located in Norfolk, Virginia, within Norfolk City County. It covers approximately 2.54 square miles and serves a population of 12,903 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 757.

About ZIP code 23509

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $226,700. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 62%.

The gap between median ($68,540) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. 35% 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 23 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 31% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (20%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 18% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 23509 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

12,903

population

2.54

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

23509 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 23509

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 23509. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Norfolk	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

23504 Norfolk (1.3 mi) 23513 Norfolk (1.6 mi) 23517 Norfolk (1.9 mi) 23529 Norfolk (2.4 mi) 23507 Norfolk (2.4 mi) 23508 Norfolk (2.5 mi) 23519 Norfolk (2.6 mi) 23510 Norfolk (2.7 mi) 23551 Norfolk (2.7 mi) 23515 Norfolk (2.7 mi) 23505 Norfolk (2.8 mi) 23518 Norfolk (3.3 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	12,903
Population density	5,080 / sq mi
State FIPS	51
County FIPS	710

Geography
Land area	2.54 sq mi
Water area	0.41 sq mi
Latitude	36.8821
Longitude	-76.2631
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	43.8%	46.9%	32.9%
$50k – $100k	34.6%	31.8%	29.2%
$100k – $200k	16.8%	17.3%	26.3%
Over $200k	4.8%	4.1%	11.6%

Demographics & statistics

12,903

Population

5,080

People per sq mi

38.8

Median age

$68,540

Median household income

$39,548

Per capita income

$226,700

Median home value

$1,204

Median monthly rent

62.3%

Home ownership

12.8%

Poverty rate

7.4%

Unemployment

3,865

Housing units

30.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

355

Under 5

373

302

5–9

318

397

10–14

417

232

15–19

244

455

20–24

479

1,052

25–34

1,106

803

35–44

844

747

45–54

786

476

55–59

500

475

60–64

500

643

65–74

676

227

75–84

239

125

85+

132

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	2,473	19.2%
18 and over	10,430	80.8%
65 and over	2,042	15.8%
Median age	38.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 45.2%

Black or African American 42.9%

Two or more races 5.6%

Hispanic or Latino 2%

Asian 1.6%

American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%

Other race 0.8%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%

Group	Count	%
White	5,958	45.2%
Black or African American	5,657	42.9%
Two or more races	736	5.6%
Hispanic or Latino	270	2%
Asian	212	1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native	149	1.1%
Other race	107	0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	84	0.6%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	43.8%	46.9%	32.9%
$50k – $100k	34.6%	31.8%	29.2%
$100k – $200k	16.8%	17.3%	26.3%
Over $200k	4.8%	4.1%	11.6%

Under $10k 5.3%

$10k–$15k 4.8%

$15k–$25k 5.3%

$25k–$35k 7.2%

$35k–$50k 12.6%

$50k–$75k 19.7%

$75k–$100k 11.3%

$100k–$150k 17.1%

$150k–$200k 7.7%

$200k+ 9.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.3%
$10k–$15k	4.8%
$15k–$25k	5.3%
$25k–$35k	7.2%
$35k–$50k	12.6%
$50k–$75k	19.7%
$75k–$100k	11.3%
$100k–$150k	17.1%
$150k–$200k	7.7%
$200k+	9.0%
Median income	$68,540

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 3.9%

$50k–$100k 4.7%

$100k–$150k 10.8%

$150k–$200k 18.5%

$200k–$300k 34.7%

$300k–$500k 15.2%

$500k–$1M 9.3%

$1M+ 2.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$226,700
Median rent / month	$1,204
Owner occupied	62.3%
Renter occupied	37.7%
Vacant	9.2%
Single-family detached	77.6%
Large apartment buildings	9.5%
Mobile homes	1.3%
Median rooms	6.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.57

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.1%
2010–2019	6.7%
2000–2009	3.1%
1990–1999	4.4%
1980–1989	2.2%
1970–1979	7.8%
1960–1969	10.7%
1950–1959	21.3%
1940–1949	15.8%
1939 or earlier	27.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.7%
1 bedroom	10.9%
2 bedrooms	23.6%
3 bedrooms	41.2%
4 bedrooms	18.9%
5+ bedrooms	4.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	7.2%
1 vehicle	33.2%
2 vehicles	39.3%
3 or more	20.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	43.1%
Electricity	51.4%
Propane / LP gas	0.9%
Fuel oil	2.9%
Wood	0.8%
No fuel used	0.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,947	36.5%
Cohabiting couple	393	7.4%
Male householder, no spouse	1,247	23.4%
Female householder, no spouse	1,752	32.8%
Households with children under 18	1,596	29.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,664	31.2%
Average household size	2.40

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	38.1%	33.5%
Married	41.0%	37.4%
Separated	1.9%	3.5%
Widowed	5.3%	7.4%
Divorced	13.7%	18.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.5%

Some HS, no diploma 8.6%

HS graduate 25.1%

Some college, no degree 24.1%

Associate's degree 8.1%

Bachelor's degree 18.6%

Graduate / professional 11.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	87.8%
Bachelor's or higher	30.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	217	7.5%
Kindergarten	111	3.8%
Elementary school	1,201	41.6%
High school	512	17.7%
College / grad school	848	29.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 23.0%

Retail trade 12.8%

Professional & management 11.1%

Public administration 9.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 8.4%

Manufacturing 7.8%

Other services 7.8%

Construction 6.9%

Finance & real estate 4.3%

Transportation & utilities 3.6%

Wholesale trade 2.5%

Information 2.4%

Agriculture & mining 0.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	37.9%
Service	18.7%
Sales & office	22.4%
Natural resources & construction	11.3%
Production & transportation	9.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	77.0%
Government	18.0%
Self-employed	4.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.1%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	80.8%
Carpool	7.2%
Public transit	0.9%
Walk	3.0%
Work from home	6.1%
Other means	1.9%
Avg commute (minutes)	23.4

Poverty

All people 12.8%

Under 18 years 11.1%

18 and over 13.3%

Married-couple families 2.8%

Female-led households 23.1%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	34.7%
Retirement income	28.9%
Supplemental Security	6.8%
Cash public assistance	5.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	15.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	40.1%
High blood pressure	39.3%
High cholesterol	29.8%
Diabetes	13.4%
Heart disease	6.1%
Stroke	3.9%
Asthma	11.4%
Arthritis	26.6%
Kidney disease	3.3%
Pulmonary disease	6.9%
Cancer	6.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.3%
Binge drinking	14.3%
No physical activity	25.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	41.9%
Depression	19.1%
Fair or poor health	18.7%
Poor mental health	14.9%
Poor physical health	11.2%
No health insurance	15.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.9%
Visited dentist	60.3%
Cholesterol screening	90.6%
Teeth loss	14.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	1,800	18.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	16.2%
Under 18	5.8%
18–64 years	13.9%
65 and over	37.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	63.6%
Public insurance	36.7%
No insurance	11.1%
Uninsured under 19	8.4%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	12,175	94.4%
Spanish	140	1.1%
Other Indo-European	34	0.3%
Asian & Pacific Islander	58	0.5%
Other languages	47	0.4%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	12,291	95.3%
Born in same state	12,093	93.7%
Born in different state	7,220	56.0%
Foreign born	198	1.5%
Naturalized citizen	612	4.7%
Not a US citizen	408	66.7%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	981	7.6%
French	825	6.4%
Arab	746	5.8%
English	67	0.5%
German	25	0.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
Norwegian	25	0.2%
Polish	21	0.2%
Irish	15	0.1%
Dutch	5	0%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	41.4%
Internet access	93.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 23509

What city is ZIP code 23509 in?

ZIP code 23509 is primarily assigned to Norfolk, Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 23509 in?

ZIP code 23509 falls within Norfolk City County, Virginia.

Does ZIP code 23509 have a large veteran population?

18% of civilians in ZIP code 23509 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the population of ZIP code 23509?

ZIP code 23509 has an estimated population of 12,903 residents, with a density of 5,072 people per square mile.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 23509?

The median home value in ZIP code 23509 is $226,700.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 23509?

The median household income in ZIP code 23509 is $68,540, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 23509 in?

ZIP code 23509 observes the EST timezone.