Norfolk, VA cityscape

23508

Norfolk, VA

Total Population
20,647
Median Household Income
$73,075
Median Home Value
$379,300
Median Rent
$1,342

Quick Facts & Insights

Key metrics and how they compare

Household Income
$73,075
100.1% above state median
Home Value
$379,300
100.6% above state median
Rent
$1,342
100% above state median
Median Age
23.5 years

Data Sources & Accuracy

U.S. Census Bureau:Population, age, income, education, employment, and housing characteristics are from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2018–2022 release).
Zillow (ZHVI):Typical home values reflect the Zillow Home Value Index (smoothed, seasonally adjusted), published monthly.

Estimates carry a margin of error and describe the ZIP-code area as a whole, not any individual property or block. See our methodology and data sources for details, or report a problem on our corrections page.

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Demographics Overview

Population statistics from the U.S. Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates)

Key Demographic Insightsfor Norfolk, VA

Median household income is 100% below state average, suggesting more affordable cost of living.

High education levels with 56.3% holding bachelor's degrees or higher, well above national average of 33%.

Young population with median age of 23.5 years, attracting young professionals and families.

Unemployment rate of 8.1% is above national average, indicating economic challenges.

Insights are derived from US Census Bureau data and may not reflect recent changes.

Household Income Distribution

Local Median Income
$73,075
-2.8% vs US
vs State Median
+-100.1%
State: $-59,265,508
Income Distribution
30.8%
Under $50k
18.5%
Over $100k
Lower Income
Middle Income
Higher Income
Data from US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates

Age Distribution

Population by age group

Household Income Breakdown

Households by income bracket

Education Levels (Age 25+)

Highest education attained

Race & Ethnicity

Demographic composition

Households & Employment

Household Types

Family composition breakdown

Average Household Size: 2.44 people

Total Households
6,555
Family Households
39.2%

Employment by Industry

Where residents work

#1 Industry
Finance
36.5%
#2 Industry
Education
25.0%
#3 Industry
Manufacturing
9.7%
Total Employed Residents:3,604

Commute Patterns

How residents get to work

Short Commute
2.3%
Under 10 minutes
Long Commute
1.6%
Over 60 minutes
Work From Home
13.8%
1,275 workers
Public Transit
3.4%
317 workers
Total Commuting Workers:9,206
Commute Insights
High remote work adoption (13.8% work from home)

Labor Force Statistics

Employment Rate
91.9%
9,952 employed
Labor Force
11,483
934 unemployed
Median Age
23.5 years
Per Capita Income
$33,505
Poverty Rate
13.9%

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