🇺🇸 United States ZIP Code

STANDARD

23509

Norfolk

ZIP Code 23509 is a standard zip code serving Norfolk, Norfolk, Virginia (VA), in Norfolk (city) County, United States. It has an estimated population of 12,817 with a median household income of $46,187. 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: 36.878700
Longitude: -76.260400

Geographic Details

Land Area: 2.57 mi²
Water Area: 0.38 mi²
Population Density: 4992.0 people per mi² (90th percentile)
Bounding Box: 36.905218°N, 36.859283°S, -76.247893°E, -76.277962°W

With 12,817 residents spread across 2.57 square miles, this area has a population density of 4992.0 people per square mile.

Demographics

12,817

Population

70th percentile

$46,187

Median Income

45th percentile

$177,000

Median Home Value

70th percentile

2.57 mi²

Land Area

The median household income in 23509 is $46,187, and the median home value is $177,000.

Housing

5,459

Total Units

4,991

Occupied Units

91.4%

Occupancy Rate

Nearby ZIP Codes

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23510

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23511

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