23511 ZIP Code — Norfolk, VA
Norfolk City County, Virginia
ZIP code 23511 is located in Norfolk, Virginia, within Norfolk City County. It covers approximately 5.12 square miles and serves a population of 11,067 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 757.
About ZIP code 23511
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character.
Median household income is $63,456. The poverty rate of 6% is below the national average.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 14 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 32% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 22% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.
11,067
population
5.12
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
23511 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 23511
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 23511. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Norfolk | Acceptable |
| Norfolk | Acceptable |
| Norfolk | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
23505 Norfolk (2.1 mi)
23503 Norfolk (2.4 mi)
23529 Norfolk (3.6 mi)
23508 Norfolk (4 mi)
23509 Norfolk (4.5 mi)
23651 Fort Monroe (4.7 mi)
23517 Norfolk (4.9 mi)
23513 Norfolk (5 mi)
23518 Norfolk (5.2 mi)
23507 Norfolk (5.2 mi)
23504 Norfolk (5.8 mi)
23668 Hampton (5.8 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 11,067 |
| Population density | 2,162 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 51 |
| County FIPS | 710 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 5.12 sq mi |
| Water area | 1.26 sq mi |
| Latitude | 36.9404 |
| Longitude | -76.3001 |
| 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 | 29.8% | 46.9% | 32.9% |
| $50k – $100k | 52.0% | 31.8% | 29.2% |
| $100k – $200k | 13.6% | 17.3% | 26.3% |
| Over $200k | 4.5% | 4.1% | 11.6% |
Demographics & statistics
11,067
Population
2,162
People per sq mi
22.0
Median age
$63,456
Median household income
$28,180
Per capita income
$0
Median home value
$1,895
Median monthly rent
0.0%
Home ownership
6.0%
Poverty rate
17.4%
Unemployment
5
Housing units
32.4%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
137
Under 5
52
77
5–9
30
40
10–14
16
1,241
15–19
475
4,717
20–24
1,806
1,406
25–34
538
264
35–44
101
103
45–54
40
13
55–59
5
4
60–64
2
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 355 | 3.2% |
| 18 and over | 10,712 | 96.8% |
| 65 and over | 0 | 0.0% |
| Median age | 22.0 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
52.7%
Black or African American
15%
Hispanic or Latino
12.3%
Two or more races
9.4%
Other race
6.2%
Asian
3.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 6,642 | 52.7% |
| Black or African American | 1,896 | 15% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,548 | 12.3% |
| Two or more races | 1,184 | 9.4% |
| Other race | 779 | 6.2% |
| Asian | 463 | 3.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 92 | 0.7% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 11 | 0.1% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 29.8% | 46.9% | 32.9% |
| $50k – $100k | 52.0% | 31.8% | 29.2% |
| $100k – $200k | 13.6% | 17.3% | 26.3% |
| Over $200k | 4.5% | 4.1% | 11.6% |
Under $10k
1.8%
$25k–$35k
24.6%
$35k–$50k
9.0%
$50k–$75k
31.5%
$75k–$100k
9.9%
$100k–$150k
11.1%
$150k–$200k
8.4%
$200k+
3.6%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 1.8% |
| $25k–$35k | 24.6% |
| $35k–$50k | 9.0% |
| $50k–$75k | 31.5% |
| $75k–$100k | 9.9% |
| $100k–$150k | 11.1% |
| $150k–$200k | 8.4% |
| $200k+ | 3.6% |
| Median income | $63,456 |
Housing
Home values
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $0 |
| Median rent / month | $1,895 |
| Owner occupied | 0.0% |
| Renter occupied | 100.0% |
| Vacant | 1.5% |
| Single-family detached | 15.1% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% |
| Median rooms | 6.3 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 0.00 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 0.0% |
| 2000–2009 | 0.0% |
| 1990–1999 | 0.0% |
| 1980–1989 | 21.3% |
| 1970–1979 | 18.3% |
| 1960–1969 | 2.7% |
| 1950–1959 | 19.5% |
| 1940–1949 | 22.5% |
| 1939 or earlier | 15.7% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.8% |
| 1 bedroom | 10.1% |
| 2 bedrooms | 0.0% |
| 3 bedrooms | 42.3% |
| 4 bedrooms | 42.9% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 3.0% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 0.0% |
| 1 vehicle | 33.6% |
| 2 vehicles | 55.0% |
| 3 or more | 11.4% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 28.2% |
| Electricity | 71.8% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 295 | 88.6% |
| Cohabiting couple | 0 | 0.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 0 | 0.0% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 38 | 11.4% |
| Households with children under 18 | 205 | 61.6% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 0 | 0.0% |
| Average household size | 3.14 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 88.6% | 81.6% |
| Married | 10.2% | 15.3% |
| Separated | 0.1% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 1.2% | 3.1% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
0.0%
Some HS, no diploma
0.0%
HS graduate
24.8%
Some college, no degree
32.4%
Associate's degree
10.4%
Bachelor's degree
25.2%
Graduate / professional
7.3%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 100.0% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 32.4% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 10 | 1.8% |
| Kindergarten | 25 | 4.5% |
| Elementary school | 87 | 15.8% |
| High school | 18 | 3.3% |
| College / grad school | 411 | 74.6% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
41.1%
Public administration
29.4%
Retail trade
15.6%
Finance & real estate
7.8%
Construction
6.1%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 40.6% |
| Service | 12.2% |
| Sales & office | 26.7% |
| Natural resources & construction | 16.7% |
| Production & transportation | 3.9% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 20.0% |
| Government | 80.0% |
| Self-employed | 0.0% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 57.5% |
| Carpool | 7.1% |
| Public transit | 0.5% |
| Walk | 32.4% |
| Work from home | 0.7% |
| Other means | 1.8% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 13.7 |
Poverty
All people
6.0%
Under 18 years
5.1%
18 and over
6.5%
Married-couple families
5.4%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 10.2% |
| Retirement income | 0.0% |
| Supplemental Security | 0.0% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.0% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 0.0% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 27.9% |
| High blood pressure | 13.9% |
| High cholesterol | 10.8% |
| Diabetes | 2.5% |
| Heart disease | 1.3% |
| Stroke | 0.7% |
| Asthma | 9.8% |
| Arthritis | 5.9% |
| Kidney disease | 0.9% |
| Pulmonary disease | 2.3% |
| Cancer | 1.0% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 15.2% |
| Binge drinking | 25.9% |
| No physical activity | 16.7% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 37.3% |
| Depression | 20.3% |
| Fair or poor health | 9.2% |
| Poor mental health | 18.1% |
| Poor physical health | 5.5% |
| No health insurance | 16.4% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 67.5% |
| Visited dentist | 60.9% |
| Cholesterol screening | 73.6% |
| Teeth loss | 0.0% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 99 | 22.2% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 7.2% |
| Under 18 | 0.8% |
| 18–64 years | 12.6% |
| 65 and over | 0.0% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 90.4% |
| Public insurance | 9.2% |
| No insurance | 4.8% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 0.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 10,878 | 98.3% |
| Spanish | 160 | 1.5% |
| Other Indo-European | 86 | 0.8% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 72 | 0.7% |
| Other languages | 1 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 10,503 | 94.9% |
| Born in same state | 10,150 | 91.7% |
| Born in different state | 416 | 3.8% |
| Foreign born | 353 | 3.2% |
| Naturalized citizen | 564 | 5.1% |
| Not a US citizen | 267 | 47.3% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Arab | 2,112 | 19.1% |
| Italian | 859 | 7.8% |
| French | 167 | 1.5% |
| Polish | 99 | 0.9% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| German | 17 | 0.2% |
| English | 11 | 0.1% |
| Irish | 9 | 0.1% |
| Norwegian | 6 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 3.0% |
| Internet access | 100.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 23511
What city is ZIP code 23511 in?
ZIP code 23511 is primarily assigned to Norfolk, Virginia.
What county is ZIP code 23511 in?
ZIP code 23511 falls within Norfolk City County, Virginia.
Does ZIP code 23511 have a large veteran population?
22% of civilians in ZIP code 23511 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What is the population of ZIP code 23511?
ZIP code 23511 has an estimated population of 11,067 residents, with a density of 2,164 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 23511?
The median household income in ZIP code 23511 is $63,456, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 23511 in?
ZIP code 23511 observes the EST timezone.