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ZIP Code 23503
Norfolk, VA, Norfolk city
Population
30,216
Land area
5sq mi
People per sq mi
5,989
City
Norfolk
ZIP 23503 and nearby ZIP codes
ZIP 23503 at a glance
- ZIP 23503 (Norfolk) is about 27 times as dense as Virginia as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $67,649 a year, 27% less than the Virginia figure of $93,170.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $293,100 (24% below Virginia) and median rent is $1,224 a month.
Local data for ZIP 23503
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
ZIP 23503, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$67,649
Poverty rate
11.2%
Median home value
$293,100
Prices +1.8% in a year
Median rent
$1,224/mo
Homeownership
47.4%
Bachelor's or higher
31.4%
Median age
35.5
Average commute
27.1 min
Economy and federal money
Businesses, pandemic loans and political donations
Business establishments
257
ZIP Business Patterns 2023
Employees
1,746
$49.13M annual payroll
PPP loans
$8.4M
361 loans
Campaign donations
$39.75K
37% D, 25% R, 2026 cycle
Environment and hazard risk
ZIP 23503, 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
89° / 34°F
45.7 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in ZIP 23503, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.8%
U.S. 33.3% +5.5 pts
Diabetes
11.1%
U.S. 12.1% -1.0 pts
Smoking
13.7%
U.S. 12.8% +0.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.3%
U.S. 11.1% -0.8 pts
Cities in ZIP 23503
ZIP codes near 23503
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| 23551Norfolk | 2.4 mi | 0.5 |
| 23511Norfolk | 2.7 mi | 5.1 |
| 23505Norfolk | 2.9 mi | 6.6 |
| 23518Norfolk | 3.3 mi | 6.1 |
| 23513Norfolk | 4.1 mi | 5.1 |
| 23509Norfolk | 4.5 mi | 2.5 |
| 23508Norfolk | 5.1 mi | 3.3 |
| 23459Virginia Beach | 5.2 mi | 1.7 |
| 23651Hampton | 5.5 mi | 0.8 |
| 23517Norfolk | 5.7 mi | 0.8 |
| 23502Norfolk | 5.8 mi | 9.9 |
| 23504Norfolk | 5.9 mi | 4.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What city is ZIP code 23503?
- ZIP code 23503 is in Norfolk, VA (Norfolk city).
- What county is ZIP code 23503 in?
- ZIP code 23503 is mostly in Norfolk city, Virginia.
- How many people live in ZIP code 23503?
- About 30,216 people live in the 23503 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.