🇺🇸 United States ZIP Code

STANDARD

23503

Norfolk

ZIP Code 23503 is a standard zip code serving Norfolk, Norfolk, Virginia (VA), in Norfolk (city) County, United States. It has an estimated population of 30,856 with a median household income of $46,001. The area falls within the America/New_York timezone.

Median Household Income vs. National Average

Location

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

Coordinates

Latitude: 36.944200
Longitude: -76.252000

Geographic Details

Land Area: 5.17 mi²
Water Area: 2.53 mi²
Population Density: 5967.0 people per mi² (95th percentile)
Bounding Box: 36.968747°N, 36.927047°S, -76.214760°E, -76.323905°W

With 30,856 residents spread across 5.17 square miles, this area has a population density of 5967.0 people per square mile.

Demographics

30,856

Population

90th percentile

$46,001

Median Income

45th percentile

$201,400

Median Home Value

75th percentile

5.17 mi²

Land Area

The median household income in 23503 is $46,001, and the median home value is $201,400.

Housing

15,006

Total Units

13,387

Occupied Units

89.2%

Occupancy Rate

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