Norfolk, VA cityscape

23523

Norfolk, VA

Total Population
7,352
Median Household Income
$34,201
Median Home Value
$205,100
Median Rent
$991

Quick Facts & Insights

Key metrics and how they compare

Household Income
$34,201
100.1% above state median
Home Value
$205,100
100.3% above state median
Rent
$991
100% above state median
Median Age
30.9 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.

Young population with median age of 30.9 years, attracting young professionals and families.

Unemployment rate of 7.9% is above national average, indicating economic challenges.

Poverty rate of 34.7% is above national average of 11.5%.

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

Household Income Distribution

Local Median Income
$34,201
-54.5% 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: 2.49 people

Total Households
2,947
Family Households
15.3%

Employment by Industry

Where residents work

#1 Industry
Education
31.1%
#2 Industry
Finance
23.2%
#3 Industry
Professional
19.6%
Total Employed Residents:1,754

Commute Patterns

How residents get to work

Short Commute
1.5%
Under 10 minutes
Long Commute
0.0%
Over 60 minutes
Work From Home
3.5%
83 workers
Public Transit
12.0%
288 workers
Total Commuting Workers:2,401
Commute Insights
Good public transit usage (12.0% of workers)

Labor Force Statistics

Employment Rate
92.1%
2,930 employed
Labor Force
3,261
258 unemployed
Median Age
30.9 years
Per Capita Income
$19,437
Poverty Rate
34.7%

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