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Norfolk, VA

City in Norfolk city, Virginia. ZIP codes: 23502, 23503, 23504, 23505, 23507, 23508 and more.

Population

233,596

Land area

53.3sq mi

People per sq mi

4,385

ZIP codes

14

Norfolk and its ZIP codes

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Norfolk at a glance

  • Norfolk is about 20 times as dense as Virginia as a whole.
  • By population, it ranks 4th among 681 cities and towns in Virginia.
  • The median household income is $66,109, 29% below the Virginia median of $93,170.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $289,900 (24% below Virginia) and median rent is $1,321 a month.

Local data for Norfolk, VA

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Norfolk, VA, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$66,109

Poverty rate

16.5%

Median home value

$289,900

Median rent

$1,321/mo

Homeownership

46.3%

Bachelor's or higher

33.5%

Median age

32.7

Average commute

23.0 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (18,750), Irish Americans (18,085), Mexican Americans (8,833).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

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

Details

Unemployment rate

4.2%

Aug 2026, 0.0 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$75,015

144,347 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$51,498

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$4.33B

FY 2026, $18,185 per person

PPP loans

$473M

5,568 loans, 56,467 jobs reported

Norfolk city economyFederal spendingPPP loans

How people get to work

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

  • Drove alone70.6%
  • Carpooled9.5%
  • Public transit2.6%
  • Walked5.0%
  • Bicycle0.6%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.6%
  • Worked from home10.2%

Average one-way commute: 23.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Norfolk, VA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Moderate

Top: hurricane

Storm events since 1996

295

Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

8,261

14.1% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

88° / 32°F

53.3 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone38 historic places

Health statistics

Share of adults in Norfolk, VA, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

39.9%

U.S. 33.3% +6.6 pts

Diabetes

12.4%

U.S. 12.1% about the same

Smoking

13.7%

U.S. 12.8% +0.9 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

10.9%

U.S. 11.1% about the same

ZIP codes in Norfolk

14 in or overlapping Norfolk. Population shown

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Cities near Norfolk

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
PortsmouthCity7.2 mi33.3
HamptonCity13 mi51.5
ChesapeakeCity13 mi338.5
CarrolltonCensus-designated place15 mi6.5
Virginia BeachCity16 mi244.7
Bethel ManorCensus-designated place17 mi0.5
PoquosonCity17 mi15.4
Benns ChurchCensus-designated place19 mi4.1
Newport NewsCity19 mi69
SmithfieldTown21 mi9.7
SuffolkCity23 mi399.2
Moyock, NCCensus-designated place27 mi10.4
RushmereCensus-designated place27 mi9.8
YorktownCensus-designated place28 mi0.6
WindsorTown28 mi4
Cape CharlesTown29 mi3.6

Frequently asked questions

What county is Norfolk, VA in?
Norfolk is in Norfolk city, Virginia.
What ZIP codes are in Norfolk, VA?
ZIP codes in or overlapping Norfolk include 23502, 23503, 23504, 23505, 23507, 23508, 23509, 23510, 23511, 23513, 23517, 23518 and others.
What is the population of Norfolk, VA?
About 233,596 people live in Norfolk, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Norfolk?
Nearby places include Portsmouth (7.2 mi), Hampton (13 mi), Chesapeake (13 mi), Carrollton (15 mi), Virginia Beach (16 mi).

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