| City: | Norfolk, Virginia |
| City Alias: | Fleet, Naval Base |
| Names to Avoid: | Joint Forces Staff College, Naval Communications Area Ma, Norfolk Naval Air Station, Norfolk Naval Public Works C, Norfolk Naval Station |
| County: | Norfolk City County |
| Timezone: | Eastern (GMT -05:00) |
| Local Time: | 12:58:46 AM |
| Population: | 12,831 [See All] |
| Area Codes: | 757 / 948 |
| Classification: | Standard [Normal Street Delivery] |
| Coordinates: | 36.9404, -76.3001 |
| Land Area: | 5.115 sq mi |
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ZIP Code 23511 has 12,831 residents and 340 households (average 4.06 persons per household). The median age is 22.4 years, significantly younger than the state (38.7) and significantly younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 78.2% male and 21.8% female, which is much higher than the state male share (48.9%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are White (52.9%, much lower than the state average of 60.3% and well below the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (22.9%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 22.9%, which is much higher than the state average (10.5%), and Black or African American share is much higher than the national average (12.4%).
Explore More: Population Over Time By Age & Gender By Race By Gender Nativity & Citizenship
| 2020 Population: | 12,831Source: Census DHC |
| 2023 ACS Population Estimate: | 10,024Source: Census ACS |
| 2025 ZC Population Estimate: | 990Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 2,508.5 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $70,139Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 340Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $0Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 4.06Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 3.02Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 6,858 | 8,331 | 8,725 | 8,957 | 13,850 | 14,110 | 14,036 | 13,883 | 13,773 | 13,926 | 15,536 | 11,067 | 10,024 |
| Decennial Census | 2,457 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 12,831 | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 22.4
Male Median Age: 22.6
Female Median Age: 21.9
| Group | < 5 | 5-9 | 10-14 | 15-19 | 20-24 | 25-29 | 30-34 | 35-39 | 40-44 | 45-49 | 50-54 | 55-59 | 60-64 | 65-69 | 70-74 | 75-79 | 80-84 | 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 117 | 60 | 32 | 1,227 | 5,728 | 1,505 | 640 | 350 | 160 | 77 | 51 | 47 | 27 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Female | 86 | 67 | 25 | 445 | 1,391 | 419 | 186 | 63 | 37 | 18 | 19 | 24 | 9 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| Total | 203 | 127 | 57 | 1,672 | 7,119 | 1,924 | 826 | 413 | 197 | 95 | 70 | 71 | 36 | 7 | 5 | 3 | 6 | 0 |
| White: | 6,783 | 46.14% |
| Black: | 2,899 | 19.72% |
| Hispanic:* | 2,939 | 19.99% |
| Asian: | 702 | 4.78% |
| American Indian: | 152 | 1.03% |
| Hawaiian: | 104 | 0.71% |
| Other: | 1,121 | 7.63% |
| Total: | 14,700 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 10,033 | 78.19% | 22.6 years |
| Females: | 2,798 | 21.81% | 21.9 years |
| Total: | 12,831 | 100% | 22.4 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 9,233 | 92.11% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 340 | 3.39% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 263 | 2.62% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 188 | 4.50% |
| Total Population: | 10,024 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 9,573 | 95.50% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 451 | 4.50% |
In 2023, the Median household income is $70,139, which is considerably lower than the state median ($90,974), is down $19,627 (21.9%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $9,123. Family households earn a median of $70,139 versus $0 for nonfamily households (a difference of $70,139). By gender, male median income is $27,941 and female is $26,884, which is far less than the state female median ($58,743), with a current gap of $1,057 that has widened from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 2,503.7%, which is far greater than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 0.5%, which is markedly below the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Sales (32.9%).
Explore More: Income Over Time Household Income Employment Status By Occupation
| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $89,766 | $92,125 | $89,000 | $80,625 | $87,685 | $51,528 | $54,500 | $46,883 | $61,016 | $60,682 | $58,409 | $63,456 | $70,139 |
| Median Family Income | $89,766 | $91,625 | $88,250 | $51,397 | $0 | $50,833 | $53,400 | $46,698 | $61,016 | $60,682 | $58,864 | $63,897 | $70,139 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Male Income | $21,536 | $23,275 | $22,860 | $22,496 | $0 | $22,672 | $22,298 | $23,227 | $24,127 | $24,374 | $25,454 | $26,906 | $27,941 |
| Median Female Income | $21,075 | $21,498 | $21,560 | $21,664 | $0 | $20,378 | $21,148 | $21,519 | $21,879 | $22,030 | $24,675 | $24,950 | $26,884 |
| Employed: | 161 | 42.82% |
| Unemployed: | 45 | 11.97% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 170 | 45.21% |
| Total: | 376 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 48 | 29.81% |
| Service: | 46 | 28.57% |
| Sales and Office: | 53 | 32.92% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 6 | 3.73% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 8 | 4.97% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 161 | 100% |
In 2023, the median home value is $0, which is considerably lower than the state median ($360,700), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. The median gross rent is $2,081, which is much higher than the national median ($1,348), is up $612 (41.66%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $281. Of occupied housing, owners make up 0.00% and renters 100.00% - making this ZIP Code less home ownership than the state and higher than national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 3.08%, which is much lower than the national rate (10.43%).
Explore More: Compare Home Value Home Value Over Time Rent & Over Time Housing Occupancy
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $500 to $999: | 7 | 2.47% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 120 | 42.40% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 90 | 31.80% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 36 | 12.72% |
| $3,000 or more: | 30 | 10.60% |
| No Rent: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 283 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $1,469 | $1,479 | $1,492 | $1,833 | $1,609 | $1,665 | $1,706 | $1,752 | $1,800 | $1,771 | $1,885 | $1,895 | $2,081 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 0 | 0.00% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 0 | 0.00% |
| Renter Occupied: | 283 | 100.00% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 283 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 283 | 96.92% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 9 | 3.08% |
| Total Housing Units: | 292 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 237 | 81.16% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 48 | 16.44% |
| Other Units: | 7 | 2.40% |
| Total Housing Units: | 292 | 100% |
In 2023, 27.40% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is markedly below the state rate (41.50%). High school or higher is 100.00%, which is far higher than the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 4.60%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.60%). Private coverage is 92.00%, which is well above the national rate (67.30%). Public coverage is 5.60%, which is far lower than the national rate (36.30%). The share of people in poverty is 5.30%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.70%), down 10.20 percentage points since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 5.30 percentage points. This points to a pronounced improvement in local conditions - rising incomes, firmer consumer demand, and a stronger tax base. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is college (62.96%). College enrollment is 62.96%, which is far higher than the national rate (26.70%), indicating the community is likely a college hub with student-driven housing and services.
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| Less than 9th grade: | 0 | 0.00% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 0 | 0.00% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 687 | 32.01% |
| Some college, no degree: | 628 | 29.26% |
| Associate's degree: | 244 | 11.37% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 434 | 20.22% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 153 | 7.13% |
| Total: | 2,146 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 2,146 | 100.00% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 587 | 27.35% |
| Private Insurance: | 721 | 90.01% |
| Public Insurance: | 44 | 5.49% |
| No Insurance: | 36 | 4.49% |
| Total: | 801 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 765 | 95.51% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 15.5% | 13.6% | 10.5% | 21.1% | 3.4% | 5.1% | 8.2% | 9.1% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 5.3% | 4.9% | 5.3% |
Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.
| Nursery School, Preschool: | 21 | 2.65% |
| Kindergarten: | 25 | 3.16% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 225 | 28.45% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 22 | 2.78% |
| College or graduate school: | 498 | 62.96% |
| Total: | 791 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 46 | 5.82% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 272 | 34.39% |
ZIP Code 23511 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2023), there are 137 business establishments, employing about 2,629 people with an annual payroll of $166,401,000. USPS data shows 244 residential mailboxes and 7 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 244Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 7Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 3,073Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 244Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 137Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $40,636,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $166,401,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 2,629Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 23511 is located in Norfolk City County, Virginia, within the Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 47260) and Virginia's 3rd Congressional District. This Metro area has a population of 1,782,590 people, about 0.72% of whom live in ZIP Code 23511. It covers 5.115 sq mi of land and a water area of 1.255 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NCSource: Census |
| CBSA Number: | 47260Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | MetroSource: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 1,782,590Source: Census |
| MSA: | Norfolk-Virginia Beach-Newport News, VA-NCSource: Census |
| Land Area: | 5.115 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 1.255 sq miSource: Census |
| Congressional District: | 03Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 947.1 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | --Source: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | 5157000Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Norfolk city; VirginiaSource: Census |
We could not locate which school district 23511 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are no public schools nor private schools with a mailing address in this ZIP Code. Listing Nearby schools instead. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.
Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on October 1, 2025.