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ZIP Code 23505
Norfolk, VA, Norfolk city
Population
28,247
Land area
6.6sq mi
People per sq mi
4,299
City
Norfolk
ZIP 23505 and nearby ZIP codes
ZIP 23505 at a glance
- ZIP 23505 (Norfolk) is about 19 times as dense as Virginia as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $58,579 a year, 37% less than the Virginia figure of $93,170.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $326,300 (15% below Virginia) and median rent is $1,334 a month.
Local data for ZIP 23505
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
ZIP 23505, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$58,579
Poverty rate
14.3%
Median home value
$326,300
Prices +4.1% in a year
Median rent
$1,334/mo
Homeownership
37.2%
Bachelor's or higher
33.1%
Median age
32.5
Average commute
22.5 min
Economy and federal money
Businesses, pandemic loans and political donations
Business establishments
407
ZIP Business Patterns 2023
Employees
6,528
$278M annual payroll
PPP loans
$21.02M
452 loans
Campaign donations
$346K
60% D, 6% R, 2026 cycle
Environment and hazard risk
ZIP 23505, 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 23505, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.8%
U.S. 33.3% +6.5 pts
Diabetes
12.5%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
14.1%
U.S. 12.8% +1.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
11.1%
U.S. 11.1% about the same
Cities in ZIP 23505
ZIP codes near 23505
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| 23551Norfolk | 1.1 mi | 0.5 |
| 23508Norfolk | 2.2 mi | 3.3 |
| 23509Norfolk | 2.2 mi | 2.5 |
| 23511Norfolk | 2.4 mi | 5.1 |
| 23517Norfolk | 2.8 mi | 0.8 |
| 23513Norfolk | 2.9 mi | 5.1 |
| 23503Norfolk | 2.9 mi | 5 |
| 23504Norfolk | 3.4 mi | 4.1 |
| 23507Norfolk | 3.4 mi | 0.9 |
| 23518Norfolk | 3.6 mi | 6.1 |
| 23510Norfolk | 4.1 mi | 1.1 |
| 23708Portsmouth | 4.6 mi | 0.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What city is ZIP code 23505?
- ZIP code 23505 is in Norfolk, VA (Norfolk city).
- What county is ZIP code 23505 in?
- ZIP code 23505 is mostly in Norfolk city, Virginia.
- How many people live in ZIP code 23505?
- About 28,247 people live in the 23505 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.