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Chesapeake, VA

City in Chesapeake city, Virginia. ZIP codes: 23320, 23321, 23322, 23323, 23324, 23325.

Population

252,583

Land area

338.5sq mi

People per sq mi

746

ZIP codes

6

Chesapeake and its ZIP codes

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Chesapeake at a glance

  • Chesapeake is about 3.4 times as dense as Virginia as a whole.
  • It is the 2nd most populous of 681 cities and towns in Virginia.
  • The median household income is $95,373, close to the Virginia median.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $378,400 and median rent is $1,586 a month.

Local data for Chesapeake, VA

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Chesapeake, VA, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$95,373

Poverty rate

9.4%

Median home value

$378,400

Median rent

$1,586/mo

Homeownership

74.4%

Bachelor's or higher

36.9%

Median age

37.9

Average commute

25.8 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (24,081), German Americans (23,382), Italian Americans (10,488).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Chesapeake city. PPP loans are for Chesapeake.

Details

Unemployment rate

3.6%

Aug 2026, +0.1 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$60,385

107,476 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$65,771

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$2.35B

FY 2026, $9,416 per person

PPP loans

$441M

5,535 loans, 52,938 jobs reported

Chesapeake city economyFederal spendingPPP loans

How people get to work

Chesapeake, VA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone75.7%
  • Carpooled8.0%
  • Public transit0.6%
  • Walked1.0%
  • Bicycle0.1%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.6%
  • Worked from home13.1%

Average one-way commute: 25.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Chesapeake, VA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Low

Top: hurricane

Storm events since 1996

399

Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

6,474

8.3% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

93° / 34°F

48.6 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone3 historic places

Health statistics

Share of adults in Chesapeake, VA, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

40.1%

U.S. 33.3% +6.8 pts

Diabetes

12.9%

U.S. 12.1% +0.8 pts

Smoking

12.9%

U.S. 12.8% about the same

Uninsured (18-64)

8.2%

U.S. 11.1% -2.9 pts

ZIP codes in Chesapeake

6 in or overlapping Chesapeake. Population shown

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Cities near Chesapeake

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
PortsmouthCity12 mi33.3
NorfolkCity13 mi53.3
Virginia BeachCity14 mi244.7
Moyock, NCCensus-designated place15 mi10.4
South Mills, NCCensus-designated place19 mi1.8
SuffolkCity19 mi399.2
CarrolltonCensus-designated place21 mi6.5
Benns ChurchCensus-designated place23 mi4.1
HamptonCity24 mi51.5
Sunbury, NCCensus-designated place26 mi2.5
SmithfieldTown27 mi9.7
WindsorTown27 mi4
Camden, NCCensus-designated place27 mi1.6
Bethel ManorCensus-designated place28 mi0.5
Elizabeth City, NCCity29 mi11.8
Newport NewsCity29 mi69

Frequently asked questions

What county is Chesapeake, VA in?
Chesapeake is in Chesapeake city, Virginia.
What ZIP codes are in Chesapeake, VA?
ZIP codes in or overlapping Chesapeake include 23320, 23321, 23322, 23323, 23324, 23325.
What is the population of Chesapeake, VA?
About 252,583 people live in Chesapeake, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Chesapeake?
Nearby places include Portsmouth (12 mi), Norfolk (13 mi), Virginia Beach (14 mi), Moyock, NC (15 mi), South Mills, NC (19 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023