🇺🇸 United States ZIP Code

STANDARD

23324

Chesapeake

ZIP Code 23324 is a standard zip code serving Chesapeake, Chesapeake, Virginia (VA), in Chesapeake (city) County, United States. It has an estimated population of 22,851 with a median household income of $36,875. The area falls within the America/New_York timezone.

Median Household Income vs. National Average

Location

Country: 🇺🇸 United States
State / Province: Virginia (VA)
County: Chesapeake (city)
City: Chesapeake
Timezone: America/New_York

Coordinates

Latitude: 36.805600
Longitude: -76.266600

Geographic Details

Land Area: 6.68 mi²
Water Area: 0.71 mi²
Population Density: 3420.0 people per mi² (90th percentile)
Bounding Box: 36.828039°N, 36.775138°S, -76.243060°E, -76.308761°W

With 22,851 residents spread across 6.68 square miles, this area has a population density of 3420.0 people per square mile.

Demographics

22,851

Population

80th percentile

$36,875

Median Income

20th percentile

$159,900

Median Home Value

60th percentile

6.68 mi²

Land Area

The median household income in 23324 is $36,875, and the median home value is $159,900. This is below the national average for household income.

Housing

9,259

Total Units

8,638

Occupied Units

93.3%

Occupancy Rate

Nearby ZIP Codes

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