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Chesapeake city, VA

1 city or town and 6 ZIP codes in Chesapeake city, Virginia.

Population

252,583

Land area

338sq mi

People per sq mi

746

ZIP codes

6

Cities and towns in Chesapeake city

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Chesapeake city at a glance

  • Chesapeake city is about 3.4 times as dense as Virginia as a whole.
  • By population, it ranks 7th among 133 counties 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 city, VA

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Chesapeake city, VA, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$95,373

Poverty rate

9.4%

Median home value

$378,400

Prices +3.5% in a year

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, income, federal spending and pandemic loans

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

Campaign donations

$840K

Itemized, 2026 cycle

EconomyFederal spendingPPP loans

How people get to work

Chesapeake city, 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 city, VA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Low

Top: hurricane

Storm events since 1996

399

Most often 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 city, VA, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

40.1%

U.S. 33.3% +6.8 pts

Diabetes

12.8%

U.S. 12.1% +0.7 pts

Smoking

12.5%

U.S. 12.8% about the same

Uninsured (18-64)

8.3%

U.S. 11.1% -2.8 pts

Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Chesapeake city

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Frequently asked questions

What is the largest city in Chesapeake city, VA?
Chesapeake is the largest city or town in Chesapeake city, with about 252,583 residents.
How many ZIP codes are in Chesapeake city?
Chesapeake city includes 6 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 23320, 23321, 23322, 23323, 23324.
What is the population of Chesapeake city, VA?
About 252,583 people live in Chesapeake city, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What counties border Chesapeake city?
Chesapeake city borders Virginia Beach city, Norfolk city, Suffolk city, Portsmouth city, Currituck County, NC, Camden County, NC.

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