23513 ZIP Code — Norfolk, VA

Norfolk City County, Virginia

ZIP code 23513 is located in Norfolk, Virginia, within Norfolk City County. It covers approximately 5.07 square miles and serves a population of 30,168 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 757.

About ZIP code 23513

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 $204,100. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 54%.

Median household income is $61,737. SNAP benefit usage at 21% of households reflects economic stress in the area.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 24 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 21% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 13% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 23513 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community and elevated reliance on food assistance.

30,168

population

5.07

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

23513 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 23513

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 23513. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Norfolk	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

23509 Norfolk (1.6 mi) 23518 Norfolk (1.8 mi) 23504 Norfolk (2.4 mi) 23502 Norfolk (2.6 mi) 23517 Norfolk (3.5 mi) 23505 Norfolk (3.8 mi) 23529 Norfolk (3.9 mi) 23519 Norfolk (4 mi) 23507 Norfolk (4.1 mi) 23508 Norfolk (4.1 mi) 23515 Norfolk (4.1 mi) 23551 Norfolk (4.1 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	30,168
Population density	5,950 / sq mi
State FIPS	51
County FIPS	710

Geography
Land area	5.07 sq mi
Water area	0.02 sq mi
Latitude	36.8897
Longitude	-76.2352
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	48.2%	46.9%	32.9%
$50k – $100k	34.2%	31.8%	29.2%
$100k – $200k	16.2%	17.3%	26.3%
Over $200k	1.3%	4.1%	11.6%

Demographics & statistics

30,168

Population

5,950

People per sq mi

35.5

Median age

$61,737

Median household income

$29,838

Per capita income

$204,100

Median home value

$1,153

Median monthly rent

53.6%

Home ownership

15.6%

Poverty rate

5.5%

Unemployment

7,377

Housing units

20.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

1,049

Under 5

1,165

996

5–9

1,105

748

10–14

831

722

15–19

802

897

20–24

995

2,649

25–34

2,940

2,035

35–44

2,258

1,329

45–54

1,476

909

55–59

1,009

1,027

60–64

1,140

1,311

65–74

1,456

431

75–84

478

194

85+

216

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	6,829	22.6%
18 and over	23,339	77.4%
65 and over	4,086	13.5%
Median age	35.5 years

Race & ethnicity

Black or African American 53.8%

White 21.3%

Hispanic or Latino 7.6%

Two or more races 7%

Asian 5.3%

Other race 4.7%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%

Group	Count	%
Black or African American	17,552	53.8%
White	6,952	21.3%
Hispanic or Latino	2,483	7.6%
Two or more races	2,286	7%
Asian	1,728	5.3%
Other race	1,536	4.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	105	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	48.2%	46.9%	32.9%
$50k – $100k	34.2%	31.8%	29.2%
$100k – $200k	16.2%	17.3%	26.3%
Over $200k	1.3%	4.1%	11.6%

Under $10k 4.2%

$10k–$15k 4.1%

$15k–$25k 7.4%

$25k–$35k 11.7%

$35k–$50k 13.2%

$50k–$75k 19.3%

$75k–$100k 16.1%

$100k–$150k 17.8%

$150k–$200k 3.4%

$200k+ 2.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.2%
$10k–$15k	4.1%
$15k–$25k	7.4%
$25k–$35k	11.7%
$35k–$50k	13.2%
$50k–$75k	19.3%
$75k–$100k	16.1%
$100k–$150k	17.8%
$150k–$200k	3.4%
$200k+	2.7%
Median income	$61,737

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 4.9%

$50k–$100k 3.5%

$100k–$150k 16.0%

$150k–$200k 23.9%

$200k–$300k 33.4%

$300k–$500k 17.4%

$500k–$1M 0.8%

$1M+ 0.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$204,100
Median rent / month	$1,153
Owner occupied	53.6%
Renter occupied	46.4%
Vacant	7.2%
Single-family detached	60.5%
Large apartment buildings	6.6%
Mobile homes	0.8%
Median rooms	5.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.54

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.6%
2010–2019	5.7%
2000–2009	4.7%
1990–1999	4.0%
1980–1989	8.5%
1970–1979	17.3%
1960–1969	15.9%
1950–1959	22.9%
1940–1949	13.7%
1939 or earlier	6.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.0%
1 bedroom	8.7%
2 bedrooms	32.8%
3 bedrooms	37.9%
4 bedrooms	17.1%
5+ bedrooms	2.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	12.6%
1 vehicle	34.5%
2 vehicles	29.9%
3 or more	22.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	33.1%
Electricity	64.5%
Propane / LP gas	0.5%
Fuel oil	1.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	4,163	34.6%
Cohabiting couple	966	8.0%
Male householder, no spouse	2,416	20.1%
Female householder, no spouse	4,472	37.2%
Households with children under 18	3,941	32.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	3,236	26.9%
Average household size	2.51

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	40.9%	39.5%
Married	42.0%	35.3%
Separated	2.2%	3.6%
Widowed	1.7%	8.2%
Divorced	13.2%	13.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.3%

Some HS, no diploma 8.7%

HS graduate 28.9%

Some college, no degree 27.9%

Associate's degree 9.2%

Bachelor's degree 14.3%

Graduate / professional 6.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	87.0%
Bachelor's or higher	20.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	364	4.8%
Kindergarten	589	7.7%
Elementary school	2,996	39.3%
High school	1,071	14.1%
College / grad school	2,598	34.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 23.4%

Professional & management 15.2%

Manufacturing 10.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 9.5%

Retail trade 9.4%

Public administration 7.6%

Construction 6.4%

Transportation & utilities 6.4%

Finance & real estate 5.2%

Other services 3.4%

Wholesale trade 2.0%

Information 0.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	28.6%
Service	20.0%
Sales & office	23.7%
Natural resources & construction	11.4%
Production & transportation	16.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	74.1%
Government	21.9%
Self-employed	4.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	76.5%
Carpool	12.4%
Public transit	4.0%
Walk	0.6%
Work from home	5.3%
Other means	1.3%
Avg commute (minutes)	23.5

Poverty

All people 15.6%

Under 18 years 24.7%

18 and over 13.0%

Married-couple families 6.8%

Female-led households 18.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	29.1%
Retirement income	21.8%
Supplemental Security	4.8%
Cash public assistance	4.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	21.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	40.7%
High blood pressure	37.6%
High cholesterol	27.4%
Diabetes	12.8%
Heart disease	5.4%
Stroke	3.7%
Asthma	11.7%
Arthritis	24.0%
Kidney disease	3.1%
Pulmonary disease	6.4%
Cancer	4.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.7%
Binge drinking	14.6%
No physical activity	26.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	44.0%
Depression	19.1%
Fair or poor health	19.1%
Poor mental health	15.9%
Poor physical health	11.0%
No health insurance	17.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.1%
Visited dentist	56.9%
Cholesterol screening	88.8%
Teeth loss	16.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	2,948	13.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	17.5%
Under 18	6.0%
18–64 years	15.4%
65 and over	45.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	59.9%
Public insurance	40.3%
No insurance	12.1%
Uninsured under 19	5.3%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	27,954	92.7%
Spanish	1,501	5.4%
Other Indo-European	697	2.5%
Asian & Pacific Islander	60	0.2%
Other languages	604	2.2%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	27,388	90.8%
Born in same state	26,690	88.5%
Born in different state	17,478	57.9%
Foreign born	698	2.3%
Naturalized citizen	2,780	9.2%
Not a US citizen	1,717	61.8%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	1,289	4.3%
Italian	1,249	4.1%
French	1,072	3.6%
English	143	0.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	110	0.4%
German	58	0.2%
Irish	27	0.1%
Norwegian	14	0%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.8%
Internet access	93.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 23513

What city is ZIP code 23513 in?

ZIP code 23513 is primarily assigned to Norfolk, Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 23513 in?

ZIP code 23513 falls within Norfolk City County, Virginia.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 23513?

16% of residents in ZIP code 23513 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 23513 have a large veteran population?

13% of civilians in ZIP code 23513 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the population of ZIP code 23513?

ZIP code 23513 has an estimated population of 30,168 residents, with a density of 5,949 people per square mile.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 23513?

The median home value in ZIP code 23513 is $204,100.

What timezone is ZIP code 23513 in?

ZIP code 23513 observes the EST timezone.