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Virginia Beach city, VA
1 city or town and 12 ZIP codes in Virginia Beach city, Virginia.
Population
456,349
Land area
245sq mi
People per sq mi
1,865
ZIP codes
12
Cities and towns in Virginia Beach city
Virginia Beach city at a glance
- Virginia Beach city is about 8.5 times as dense as Virginia as a whole.
- It is the 3rd most populous of 133 counties in Virginia.
- The median household income is $92,968, close to the Virginia median.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $382,500 and median rent is $1,714 a month.
Local data for Virginia Beach city, VA
Counts from official public data
- Hospitals3
- Emergency Rooms1
- Nursing Homes15
- Schools124
- Colleges14
- Libraries10
- Banks64
- Post Offices16
- Parks214
- Grocery Stores139
- Restaurants1,627
- Affordable Housing20
- Home Health Agencies11
- Hospice Care9
- Dialysis Centers9
- Rehab & Long-Term Care Hospitals1
- Community Health Centers2
- Mental Health & Addiction Treatment15
- Private Schools35
- Community Colleges & Trade Schools6
- Superfund Sites1
- Toxic Release Facilities7
- Historic Places19
Housing and community stats
Virginia Beach city, VA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$92,968
Poverty rate
8.6%
Median home value
$382,500
Prices +5.2% in a year
Median rent
$1,714/mo
Homeownership
65.1%
Bachelor's or higher
40.9%
Median age
37.9
Average commute
23.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (49,841), Irish Americans (48,607), Italian Americans (25,517).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
3.4%
Aug 2026, +0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$60,043
180,315 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$76,347
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$10.11B
FY 2026, $21,994 per person
PPP loans
$954M
12,481 loans, 122,042 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$4.14M
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Virginia Beach city, VA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone74.0%
- Carpooled7.4%
- Public transit0.8%
- Walked1.6%
- Bicycle0.4%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.4%
- Worked from home14.3%
Average one-way commute: 23.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Virginia Beach city, VA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: heat wave
Storm events since 1996
518
Most often thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
14,810
12.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
87° / 32°F
46.6 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone19 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Virginia Beach city, VA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.7%
U.S. 33.3% +3.4 pts
Diabetes
12.3%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
11.9%
U.S. 12.8% -0.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.1%
U.S. 11.1% -3.0 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Virginia Beach city
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Virginia Beach city, VA?
- Virginia Beach is the largest city or town in Virginia Beach city, with about 456,349 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Virginia Beach city?
- Virginia Beach city includes 12 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 23451, 23452, 23453, 23454, 23455.
- What is the population of Virginia Beach city, VA?
- About 456,349 people live in Virginia Beach city, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Virginia Beach city?
- Virginia Beach city borders Chesapeake city, Norfolk city, Currituck County, NC.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023