23510 ZIP Code — Norfolk, VA
Norfolk City County, Virginia
ZIP code 23510 is located in Norfolk, Virginia, within Norfolk City County. It covers approximately 1.15 square miles and serves a population of 9,294 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 757.
About ZIP code 23510
The housing stock consists of a significant share of large multi-unit buildings. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $342,700. Renters make up the majority at 79%, typical of denser urban areas.
Median household income is $71,720. Poverty affects 23% of residents, above the national average.
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 high — 50% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.
9,294
population
1.15
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
23510 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 23510
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 23510. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Norfolk | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
23519 Norfolk (0.4 mi)
23551 Norfolk (0.6 mi)
23515 Norfolk (0.6 mi)
23708 Portsmouth (0.7 mi)
23507 Norfolk (1 mi)
23517 Norfolk (1.2 mi)
23523 Norfolk (1.9 mi)
23504 Norfolk (2 mi)
23508 Norfolk (2.2 mi)
23709 Portsmouth (2.3 mi)
23704 Portsmouth (2.4 mi)
23707 Portsmouth (2.5 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 9,294 |
| Population density | 8,082 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 51 |
| County FIPS | 710 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 1.15 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.32 sq mi |
| Latitude | 36.8522 |
| Longitude | -76.2942 |
| 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 | 42.2% | 46.9% | 32.9% |
| $50k – $100k | 28.1% | 31.8% | 29.2% |
| $100k – $200k | 23.0% | 17.3% | 26.3% |
| Over $200k | 6.8% | 4.1% | 11.6% |
Demographics & statistics
9,294
Population
8,082
People per sq mi
31.7
Median age
$71,720
Median household income
$49,619
Per capita income
$342,700
Median home value
$1,423
Median monthly rent
21.2%
Home ownership
22.8%
Poverty rate
5.8%
Unemployment
1,314
Housing units
50.0%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
195
Under 5
171
214
5–9
188
210
10–14
184
129
15–19
113
399
20–24
350
1,661
25–34
1,455
577
35–44
506
457
45–54
401
277
55–59
243
206
60–64
181
281
65–74
247
226
75–84
199
119
85+
105
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1,356 | 14.6% |
| 18 and over | 7,938 | 85.4% |
| 65 and over | 1,177 | 12.7% |
| Median age | 31.7 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
46.8%
Black or African American
38.1%
Two or more races
5.2%
Hispanic or Latino
4.3%
Asian
3.7%
Other race
1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.4%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,547 | 46.8% |
| Black or African American | 3,703 | 38.1% |
| Two or more races | 502 | 5.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 420 | 4.3% |
| Asian | 360 | 3.7% |
| Other race | 142 | 1.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 40 | 0.4% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 42.2% | 46.9% | 32.9% |
| $50k – $100k | 28.1% | 31.8% | 29.2% |
| $100k – $200k | 23.0% | 17.3% | 26.3% |
| Over $200k | 6.8% | 4.1% | 11.6% |
Under $10k
12.4%
$10k–$15k
5.6%
$15k–$25k
4.6%
$25k–$35k
7.0%
$35k–$50k
8.2%
$50k–$75k
15.9%
$75k–$100k
16.4%
$100k–$150k
17.0%
$150k–$200k
7.2%
$200k+
5.7%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 12.4% |
| $10k–$15k | 5.6% |
| $15k–$25k | 4.6% |
| $25k–$35k | 7.0% |
| $35k–$50k | 8.2% |
| $50k–$75k | 15.9% |
| $75k–$100k | 16.4% |
| $100k–$150k | 17.0% |
| $150k–$200k | 7.2% |
| $200k+ | 5.7% |
| Median income | $71,720 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
10.7%
$100k–$150k
1.2%
$150k–$200k
7.7%
$200k–$300k
20.8%
$300k–$500k
39.9%
$500k–$1M
15.3%
$1M+
4.3%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $342,700 |
| Median rent / month | $1,423 |
| Owner occupied | 21.2% |
| Renter occupied | 78.8% |
| Vacant | 6.8% |
| Single-family detached | 3.3% |
| Large apartment buildings | 68.4% |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% |
| Median rooms | 3.7 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 1.83 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 8.5% |
| 2000–2009 | 22.0% |
| 1990–1999 | 6.8% |
| 1980–1989 | 15.8% |
| 1970–1979 | 3.6% |
| 1960–1969 | 9.8% |
| 1950–1959 | 10.7% |
| 1940–1949 | 3.8% |
| 1939 or earlier | 19.0% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 12.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 34.0% |
| 2 bedrooms | 36.6% |
| 3 bedrooms | 15.5% |
| 4 bedrooms | 1.2% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 0.7% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 19.1% |
| 1 vehicle | 55.4% |
| 2 vehicles | 20.7% |
| 3 or more | 4.8% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 21.2% |
| Electricity | 74.3% |
| Propane / LP gas | 0.6% |
| Fuel oil | 0.8% |
| No fuel used | 1.8% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 874 | 19.0% |
| Cohabiting couple | 339 | 7.4% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 1,425 | 30.9% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 1,972 | 42.8% |
| Households with children under 18 | 883 | 19.2% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 832 | 18.0% |
| Average household size | 1.74 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 59.0% | 47.7% |
| Married | 25.5% | 28.7% |
| Separated | 0.9% | 3.6% |
| Widowed | 2.6% | 9.0% |
| Divorced | 11.9% | 10.9% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
1.8%
Some HS, no diploma
6.1%
HS graduate
17.8%
Some college, no degree
20.4%
Associate's degree
3.9%
Bachelor's degree
26.1%
Graduate / professional
23.9%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 92.2% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 50.0% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 84 | 4.4% |
| Kindergarten | 131 | 6.8% |
| Elementary school | 587 | 30.5% |
| High school | 232 | 12.1% |
| College / grad school | 890 | 46.3% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
28.3%
Professional & management
17.8%
Public administration
10.1%
Arts, food & hospitality
9.8%
Retail trade
6.7%
Manufacturing
6.4%
Transportation & utilities
5.4%
Finance & real estate
5.2%
Construction
5.0%
Other services
2.7%
Wholesale trade
1.0%
Information
0.9%
Agriculture & mining
0.7%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 52.8% |
| Service | 22.9% |
| Sales & office | 15.6% |
| Natural resources & construction | 5.9% |
| Production & transportation | 2.9% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 76.9% |
| Government | 20.7% |
| Self-employed | 1.9% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.6% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 67.7% |
| Carpool | 3.5% |
| Public transit | 10.8% |
| Walk | 6.1% |
| Work from home | 10.9% |
| Other means | 1.1% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 22.4 |
Poverty
All people
22.8%
Under 18 years
48.8%
18 and over
17.8%
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
49.1%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 15.9% |
| Retirement income | 15.4% |
| Supplemental Security | 5.8% |
| Cash public assistance | 2.5% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 14.4% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 37.5% |
| High blood pressure | 34.4% |
| High cholesterol | 24.7% |
| Diabetes | 10.9% |
| Heart disease | 5.3% |
| Stroke | 3.5% |
| Asthma | 11.0% |
| Arthritis | 22.0% |
| Kidney disease | 3.0% |
| Pulmonary disease | 6.2% |
| Cancer | 5.3% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 18.9% |
| Binge drinking | 16.4% |
| No physical activity | 22.9% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 40.2% |
| Depression | 18.5% |
| Fair or poor health | 17.5% |
| Poor mental health | 14.8% |
| Poor physical health | 10.2% |
| No health insurance | 14.7% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 76.9% |
| Visited dentist | 60.8% |
| Cholesterol screening | 88.5% |
| Teeth loss | 12.7% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 758 | 10.9% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 12.3% |
| Under 18 | 5.6% |
| 18–64 years | 10.1% |
| 65 and over | 30.5% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 58.5% |
| Public insurance | 44.2% |
| No insurance | 10.0% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 4.7% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 8,928 | 96.1% |
| Spanish | 300 | 3.4% |
| Other Indo-European | 117 | 1.3% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 174 | 1.9% |
| Other languages | 9 | 0.1% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 8,553 | 92.0% |
| Born in same state | 8,414 | 90.5% |
| Born in different state | 4,596 | 49.5% |
| Foreign born | 139 | 1.5% |
| Naturalized citizen | 741 | 8.0% |
| Not a US citizen | 379 | 51.1% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 792 | 8.5% |
| Italian | 751 | 8.1% |
| Arab | 315 | 3.4% |
| English | 55 | 0.6% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Dutch | 46 | 0.5% |
| Irish | 42 | 0.5% |
| Polish | 15 | 0.2% |
| German | 9 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 49.6% |
| Internet access | 94.3% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 23510
What city is ZIP code 23510 in?
ZIP code 23510 is primarily assigned to Norfolk, Virginia.
What county is ZIP code 23510 in?
ZIP code 23510 falls within Norfolk City County, Virginia.
Is ZIP code 23510 mostly rentals?
79% of occupied units in ZIP code 23510 are renter-occupied.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 23510?
23% of residents in ZIP code 23510 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 23510?
50% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.
Does ZIP code 23510 have a large veteran population?
11% of civilians in ZIP code 23510 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What timezone is ZIP code 23510 in?
ZIP code 23510 observes the EST timezone.