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ZIP Code 23502
Norfolk, VA, Norfolk city
Population
20,399
Land area
9.9sq mi
People per sq mi
2,059
City
Norfolk
ZIP 23502 and nearby ZIP codes
ZIP 23502 at a glance
- ZIP 23502 (Norfolk) is about 9.3 times as dense as Virginia as a whole.
- The median household income is $63,208, 32% below the Virginia median of $93,170.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $266,200 (31% below Virginia) and median rent is $1,398 a month.
Local data for ZIP 23502
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
ZIP 23502, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$63,208
Poverty rate
16.6%
Median home value
$266,200
Prices +19.8% in a year
Median rent
$1,398/mo
Homeownership
45.0%
Bachelor's or higher
23.4%
Median age
37.3
Average commute
22.7 min
Economy and federal money
Businesses, pandemic loans and political donations
Business establishments
1,154
ZIP Business Patterns 2023
Employees
32,050
$2.07B annual payroll
PPP loans
$111M
931 loans
Campaign donations
$75.68K
36% D, 6% R, 2026 cycle
Environment and hazard risk
ZIP 23502, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
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
Health statistics
Share of adults in ZIP 23502, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
42.3%
U.S. 33.3% +9.0 pts
Diabetes
15.6%
U.S. 12.1% +3.5 pts
Smoking
14.5%
U.S. 12.8% +1.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.7%
U.S. 11.1% about the same
Cities in ZIP 23502
ZIP codes near 23502
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| 23513Norfolk | 2 mi | 5.1 |
| 23518Norfolk | 2.8 mi | 6.1 |
| 23509Norfolk | 3 mi | 2.5 |
| 23504Norfolk | 3.3 mi | 4.1 |
| 23455Virginia Beach | 3.6 mi | 15.2 |
| 23462Virginia Beach | 3.7 mi | 11 |
| 23459Virginia Beach | 4.1 mi | 1.7 |
| 23325Chesapeake | 4.1 mi | 3.8 |
| 23523Norfolk | 4.3 mi | 2.1 |
| 23517Norfolk | 4.5 mi | 0.8 |
| 23510Norfolk | 4.6 mi | 1.1 |
| 23505Norfolk | 4.8 mi | 6.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What city is ZIP code 23502?
- ZIP code 23502 is in Norfolk, VA (Norfolk city).
- What county is ZIP code 23502 in?
- ZIP code 23502 is mostly in Norfolk city, Virginia.
- How many people live in ZIP code 23502?
- About 20,399 people live in the 23502 ZIP Code Tabulation Area, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023. ZIP Code Tabulation Areas closely match, but are not identical to, USPS ZIP code delivery areas.