Virginia Beach ZIP Code List — Virginia Beach City County, VA

There are 20 unique ZIP codes in Virginia Beach, Virginia. Area code: 757.

ZIP codes

236.33

sq mi land

56.45

sq mi water

757

area code

Virginia Beach, VA ZIP code map

About Virginia Beach, VA

Virginia Beach, Virginia, is a vibrant coastal city known for its beautiful sandy beaches and thriving tourism industry. This city combines the charm of a beach town with the amenities of a bustling urban center. With a rich history and diverse community, Virginia Beach attracts visitors year-round.

Location & geography

Virginia Beach is located on the southeastern coast of Virginia. It is bordered by several cities, including Norfolk, located approximately 18 miles to the northwest, Chesapeake about 20 miles to the west, and Portsmouth around 20 miles to the north. The city covers a land area of 236.33 square miles, with an additional 56.45 square miles of water, showcasing its unique coastal terrain.

Community & economy

The character of Virginia Beach is marked by its friendly atmosphere and strong focus on community engagement. The local economy thrives primarily on tourism, with countless attractions such as the boardwalk and various water sports industries. Daily life in Virginia Beach is often centered around outdoor activities, with residents enjoying the beach, parks, and a vibrant arts scene.

Transportation

Virginia Beach is conveniently accessed via several major highways, including Interstate 264 and U.S. Route 58. The closest major airport is Norfolk International Airport, located about 20 minutes away, providing easy travel options for both residents and visitors.

History

Virginia Beach was officially incorporated as a city in 1963, but its history dates back to the 17th century with early European settlement. The area has developed over time into a significant tourist destination, particularly known for its military presence and naval facilities. Notable events include its role during World War II, as the city became a base for the U.S. Navy and contributed to the war effort.

Did you know?

One little-known fact about Virginia Beach is that it is home to the longest pleasure beach in the world, stretching over 28 miles. Additionally, the city has a strong commitment to environmental conservation, with numerous initiatives aimed at preserving its coastal ecosystems.

ZIP codes for Virginia Beach, VA (20)

ZIP code	City	County	Map
23450	Virginia Beach	Virginia Beach City	View map
23451	Virginia Beach	Virginia Beach City	View map
23452	Virginia Beach	Virginia Beach City	View map
23453	Virginia Beach	Virginia Beach City	View map
23454	Virginia Beach	Virginia Beach City	View map
23455	Virginia Beach	Virginia Beach City	View map
23456	Virginia Beach	Virginia Beach City	View map
23457	Virginia Beach	Virginia Beach City	View map
23458	Virginia Beach	Virginia Beach City	View map
23459	Virginia Beach	Virginia Beach City	View map
23460	Virginia Beach	Virginia Beach City	View map
23461	Virginia Beach	Virginia Beach City	View map
23462	Virginia Beach	Virginia Beach City	View map
23463	Virginia Beach	Virginia Beach City	View map
23464	Virginia Beach	Virginia Beach City	View map
23465	Virginia Beach	Virginia Beach City	View map
23466	Virginia Beach	Virginia Beach City	View map
23467	Virginia Beach	Virginia Beach City	View map
23471	Virginia Beach	Virginia Beach City	View map
23479	Virginia Beach	Virginia Beach City	View map

Demographics & statistics

457,900

Population

37.3

Median age

$88,560

Median household income

$45,320

Per capita income

$281,117

Median home value

$1,165

Median monthly rent

50.5%

Home ownership

6.5%

Poverty rate

2.9%

Unemployment

126,529

Housing units

37.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

17,436

Under 5

10,143

17,643

5–9

10,264

18,052

10–14

10,502

17,129

15–19

9,964

19,339

20–24

11,250

45,967

25–34

26,741

39,934

35–44

23,231

34,473

45–54

20,054

18,719

55–59

10,890

17,502

60–64

10,182

25,709

65–74

14,955

12,857

75–84

7,480

4,732

85+

2,752

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Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	100,876	17.1%
18 and over	357,024	82.9%
65 and over	68,485	11.4%
Median age	37.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 59.7%

Black or African American 18%

Two or more races 8.1%

Asian 6.8%

Hispanic or Latino 4.9%

Other race 2.2%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	287,415	59.7%
Black or African American	86,497	18%
Two or more races	38,973	8.1%
Asian	32,680	6.8%
Hispanic or Latino	23,516	4.9%
Other race	10,628	2.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native	1,100	0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	607	0.1%

Household income

Under $10k 2.8%

$10k–$15k 1.7%

$15k–$25k 2.9%

$25k–$35k 4.5%

$35k–$50k 6.2%

$50k–$75k 13.4%

$75k–$100k 10.2%

$100k–$150k 16.0%

$150k–$200k 7.9%

$200k+ 9.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.8%
$10k–$15k	1.7%
$15k–$25k	2.9%
$25k–$35k	4.5%
$35k–$50k	6.2%
$50k–$75k	13.4%
$75k–$100k	10.2%
$100k–$150k	16.0%
$150k–$200k	7.9%
$200k+	9.5%
Median income	$88,560

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 1.8%

$50k–$100k 0.6%

$100k–$150k 1.8%

$150k–$200k 5.8%

$200k–$300k 18.5%

$300k–$500k 27.9%

$500k–$1M 15.5%

$1M+ 3.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$281,117
Median rent / month	$1,165
Owner occupied	50.5%
Renter occupied	24.5%
Vacant	4.2%
Single-family detached	44.5%
Large apartment buildings	5.0%
Mobile homes	1.0%
Median rooms	4.7
Avg household size (owned)	1.96

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.1%
2010–2019	5.3%
2000–2009	8.4%
1990–1999	11.5%
1980–1989	19.7%
1970–1979	14.1%
1960–1969	8.6%
1950–1959	4.4%
1940–1949	1.1%
1939 or earlier	1.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.7%
1 bedroom	4.4%
2 bedrooms	15.3%
3 bedrooms	29.7%
4 bedrooms	19.5%
5+ bedrooms	5.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.1%
1 vehicle	21.2%
2 vehicles	31.0%
3 or more	19.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	23.5%
Electricity	47.2%
Propane / LP gas	1.4%
Fuel oil	2.1%
Wood	0.2%
Solar	0.2%
No fuel used	0.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	88,961	38.9%
Cohabiting couple	11,677	4.9%
Male householder, no spouse	29,071	11.5%
Female householder, no spouse	49,206	19.8%
Households with children under 18	58,212	25.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	49,063	20.7%
Average household size	1.92

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	47.0%	42.5%
Married	43.6%	38.6%
Separated	1.4%	3.3%
Widowed	1.9%	5.8%
Divorced	6.2%	9.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.3%

Some HS, no diploma 2.6%

HS graduate 24.1%

Some college, no degree 26.5%

Associate's degree 8.3%

Bachelor's degree 24.3%

Graduate / professional 12.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	96.1%
Bachelor's or higher	37.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	7,438	4.8%
Kindergarten	5,142	3.4%
Elementary school	43,783	31.6%
High school	23,043	15.0%
College / grad school	32,080	45.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 21.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 14.5%

Professional & management 11.3%

Construction 10.8%

Finance & real estate 9.3%

Retail trade 8.4%

Public administration 8.4%

Other services 5.8%

Manufacturing 4.5%

Transportation & utilities 3.3%

Wholesale trade 1.4%

Information 1.2%

Agriculture & mining 0.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	33.8%
Service	19.2%
Sales & office	21.7%
Natural resources & construction	15.5%
Production & transportation	9.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	55.9%
Government	40.6%
Self-employed	3.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.1%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	68.7%
Carpool	8.0%
Public transit	0.9%
Walk	13.2%
Other means	1.4%
Avg commute (minutes)	20.8

Poverty

All people 6.5%

Under 18 years 8.7%

18 and over 5.7%

Married-couple families 2.2%

Female-led households 20.2%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	20.8%
Retirement income	21.8%
Supplemental Security	2.7%
Cash public assistance	1.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	4.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
High blood pressure	24.8%
High cholesterol	25.7%
Heart disease	3.8%
Stroke	2.0%
Asthma	9.5%
Arthritis	19.0%
Kidney disease	2.0%
Pulmonary disease	4.5%
Cancer	4.6%

Behavior / access	%
Binge drinking	20.3%
No physical activity	20.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.3%
Fair or poor health	11.1%
Poor mental health	15.0%
Poor physical health	7.4%
No health insurance	12.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.8%
Visited dentist	69.6%
Cholesterol screening	87.6%
Teeth loss	7.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	55,595	37.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	9.1%
Under 18	3.8%
18–64 years	7.6%
65 and over	23.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	59.5%
Public insurance	21.7%
Uninsured under 19	3.1%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	430,321	95.6%
Spanish	16,767	2.7%
Other Indo-European	5,801	0.9%
Asian & Pacific Islander	2,272	0.4%
Other languages	8,356	1.3%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	415,400	91.5%
Born in same state	402,494	88.5%
Born in different state	192,699	33.2%
Foreign born	12,906	3.0%
Naturalized citizen	42,500	8.5%
Not a US citizen	26,971	67.2%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	48,524	10.6%
Italian	48,363	10.6%
Arab	33,695	7.4%
Polish	3,684	0.8%
English	3,510	0.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	2,299	0.5%
Irish	1,188	0.3%
Dutch	942	0.2%
Norwegian	730	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	29.4%
Internet access	72.5%

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

Frequently asked questions

What ZIP codes does Virginia Beach, VA have?

Virginia Beach, VA has 15 ZIP codes: 23451, 23452, 23453, 23454, 23455, 23456, 23457, 23459, 23460, 23461, 23462, 23463, 23464, 23465, 23479. Each ZIP code serves a distinct delivery area within the city and surrounding region.

What is the main ZIP code for Virginia Beach, VA?

The primary ZIP code for Virginia Beach, VA is 23451. The city uses area code 757 for phone service.

What county is Virginia Beach, VA in?

Virginia Beach is located in Virginia Beach City County, Virginia.

How many ZIP codes are in Virginia Beach, VA?

Virginia Beach, VA has 15 ZIP codes.

What ZIP code is the Virginia Beach Oceanfront area located in?

The Virginia Beach Oceanfront, the city's popular beachfront district, is primarily located in ZIP code 23451, which covers the northern oceanfront neighborhoods and boardwalk area.

Which ZIP code contains Naval Station Norfolk and the adjacent military facilities in Virginia Beach?

Naval Station Norfolk and the surrounding military installations are located in ZIP code 23511, though much of Virginia Beach's naval presence extends into ZIP codes 23462 and 23464 in the southeastern portion of the city.