ZIP Code 23503 Demographics & Data

Norfolk, VA (ZIP Code 23503) Insights

Virginia

Demographics Data and In-depth Information About 23503

The ZIP Code 23503 is associated with Norfolk, VA in Norfolk (city) County in the United States. The current population estimate for this region is 31,915. Median househould income is at $53,963, with an estimated 10% of the population living below the poverty line. The ZIP Code 23503 has a median age of approximately 33.8 years, with 13.6% of residents aged 62 years and older. In this Virginia region, approximately 91.6% have a high school degree or higher, and the per capita income is an estimated $30,661.

Population in 23503

The most recent population estimate for ZIP Code 23503 is 31,915.

Norfolk, VA

The 23503 ZIP Code is associated with Norfolk, VA in Norfolk (city) County.

Area Codes associated with 23503

Telephone area codes associated with ZIP Code 23503 include 757.

Sunrise / Sunset in 23503

Sunrise: 7:10 am
Sunset: 4:49 pm
Sunrise in 23503 7:10 am
Sunrise in 23503 4:49 pm

Weather forecast for 23503

This Afternoon's forecast for 23503: Sunny. High near 42, with temperatures falling to around 29 in the afternoon. Northwest wind around 23 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph.

Current air quality in 23503

Air quality: Good Air quality scale in 23503 Good

Internet in 23503

An estimated 88.0% of households in ZIP Code 23503 have broadband Internet service, while approximately 94.7% have a computer.

Gender in 23503

Females make up an estimated 47.0% of the overall population in ZIP Code 23503, while males comprise about 53.0%.

Health Insurance in 23503

Approximately 9.0% of adults aged 18 to 64 in ZIP Code 23503 (Norfolk, VA) are currently uninsured and do not have health insurance.

Income in ZIP Code 23503

The median household income in ZIP Code 23503 is $53,963, while the region's mean household income is $67,529. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $30,661. The per capita income in ZIP Code 23503 of $30,661 is approximately 21.94% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $39,278. An estimated 10.0% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately5.26% higher than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 21.7% of the population in 23503 earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, while an estimated 16.0% earn $35,000 to $49,999 per year, and 2.3% of 23503 residents earn $200,000 or more per year.

Household Income Details

Bar chart displaying household income in ZIP Code 23503. This visualizes the percentage of households in this region that fall within different income ranges, e.g. $100,000 to $149,999 per year.

Total Income in 23503

Household Income Percent
Less than $10,000 per year 6.3%
$10,000 to $14,999 per year 3.9%
$15,000 to $24,999 per year 8.1%
$25,000 to $34,999 per year 10.9%
$35,000 to $49,999 per year 16.0%
$50,000 to $74,999 per year 21.7%
$75,000 to $99,999 per year 15.6%
$100,000 to $149,999 per year 11.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 per year 4.0%
$200,000 or more per year 2.3%

Education levels in ZIP Code 23503

In ZIP Code 23503, 91.6% of the population graduated high school, while 26.2% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 2.0% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 8.7% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 27.5% in this Norfolk (city) County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).

Education Attained in 23503

Education Level Percent
Less than 9th grade 2.0%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma 6.4%
High school graduate (includes equivalency) 27.5%
Some college, no degree 27.0%
Associate's degree 10.9%
Bachelor's degree 17.5%
Graduate or professional degree 8.7%

Education Level Details

Pie chart displaying the education level breakdown in ZIP Code 23503. This visualizes the percentage of the population that has attained a specific level of education, e.g. a graduate or professional degree.

Age Breakdown in ZIP Code 23503

Residents of ZIP Code 23503 are younger than average. The median age of 33.8 years in ZIP Code 23503 is approximately 11.29% lower than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 79.9% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 13.6% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 23.0% of the population in 23503 falls in the age group 25 to 34 years, while an estimated 12.8% are aged 35 to 44 years. On the low end of the scale, 1.5% of 23503 residents are aged 85 years and over.

Age Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the age breakdown in ZIP Code 23503. This visualizes the percentage of the population in the region that falls into certain age ranges, e.g. 35 to 44 years old.

Age Breakdown in 23503

Age Range Percent
Under 5 years 7.5%
5 to 9 years 5.4%
10 to 14 years 4.9%
15 to 19 years 3.3%
20 to 24 years 8.7%
25 to 34 years 23.0%
35 to 44 years 12.8%
45 to 54 years 12.0%
55 to 59 years 6.0%
60 to 64 years 5.7%
65 to 74 years 7.2%
75 to 84 years 2.0%
85 years and over 1.5%

Race & Ethnicity in ZIP Code 23503

Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 23503, 96.2% is one race, while 3.8% are two or more races. Approximately 9.4% of 23503 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 23503 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (70.0%), followed by Black or African American (24.7%) .

Race Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the racial composition of ZIP Code 23503. This visualizes the percentage of the population of each race (race alone or in combination with one or more other races).

Racial Composition of 23503

Industry Percent
White 70.0%
Black or African American 24.7%
American Indian and Alaska Native 1.1%
Asian 3.3%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 1.0%
Some other race 4.3%
* Race alone or in combination with one or more other races

Chronic Health Issues in ZIP Code 23503 [4]

Chronic Health Issues Breakdown

Bar chart displaying a breakdown of chronic health issues in ZIP Code 23503. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and above that have specific chronic health issues, e.g. high blood pressure, diabetes, or arthritis.

Health Issues in 23503

Health Issue Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Health Risk Behaviors & Prevention in 23503 [4]

One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 23503 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 91% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 23503 list , as a preventive measure.

Preventative Health in 23503

Preventive Measure Percent of adults*
Current access to health insurance 91%
* aged 18 & above

Preventative Health Measures

Bar chart displaying preventative health data in ZIP Code 23503. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and above that engage in preventative health measures, e.g. sholesterol screenings and visits to doctors for routine checkups.

Health Risk Behaviors Details

Bar chart displaying health risk behaviors details in ZIP Code 23503. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and older that engage in health risk behaviors, e.g. smoking or binge drinking.

Health Risk Behaviors in 23503

Risk Behavior Percent of adults*
* aged 18 & above

Language Breakdown in ZIP Code 23503

In ZIP Code 23503, 89.8% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 5.7% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 2.0% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 2.2% of homes. Lastly, 0.3% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Norfolk (city) County region.

Language Spoken in 23503

Language Spoken Percent
English only 89.8%
Spanish 5.7%
Other Indo-European languages 2.0%
Asian and Pacific Islander languages 2.2%
Other languages 0.3%
* Population 5 years and over

Language Spoken in Home

Bar chart displaying the language spoken in homes in ZIP Code 23503. This visualizes the percentage of homes in the area that list a specific language as being spoken in the home, e.g. Spanish.

Real Estate & Housing in ZIP Code 23503

The median home value in ZIP Code 23503 in January 2025 comes in at $300,242. The January 2025 value is approximately 1% higher than the $297,645 median value in August 2024, and 3% higher than the $291,129 median value in February 2024. Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 23503, an estimated 23.0% of homes were built between 1950 and 1959. Additionally, 14.2% of homes in the region were built between 1940 and 1949, while an estimated 0.4% of homes were built between 2010 and 2013 in this Norfolk (city) County region.

Home Values in 23503

Month Home value
Jan 2025 $300,242
Dec 2024 $300,091
Nov 2024 $299,855
Oct 2024 $299,395
Sep 2024 $298,550
Aug 2024 $297,645
Jul 2024 $296,981
Jun 2024 $296,679
May 2024 $295,935
Apr 2024 $294,666
Mar 2024 $292,756
Feb 2024 $291,129

Median Home Values Over Time

Line chart displaying median home values in ZIP Code 23503. This visualizes a recent 12-month span of home values in the region.

Age of Housing in 23503

Year Home Built Percent
Built in 2014 or later 2.5%
Built between 2010 and 2013 0.4%
Built between 2000 and 2009 4.2%
Built between 1990 and 1999 4.8%
Built between 1980 and 1989 13.4%
Built between 1970 and 1979 12.8%
Built between 1960 and 1969 13.6%
Built between 1950 and 1959 23.0%
Built between 1940 and 1949 14.2%
Built in 1939 or earlier 11.1%

Housing Age Breakdown

">Bar chart displaying the breakdown on housing ages in ZIP Code 23503. This visualizes the percentage of homes in the region that were built in a certain time frame, e.g. built between 1950 and 1959.

Jobs Breakdown in ZIP Code 23503

In 23503, 74.0% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 2.1% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 25.0 minutes. Approximately 17.9% of the employed population 16 years and over in 23503 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 11.9% work in retail trade. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.1% of 23503 workers 16 years and over work in agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining.

Job Industry Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying job industry breakdown details for ZIP Code 23503. This visualizes the percentage of the population 16 years and over that work in certain industries, e.g. educational services, and health care and social assistance.

Job Industry Breakdown in 23503

Industry Percent
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining 0.1%
Construction 10.0%
Manufacturing 10.4%
Wholesale trade 1.7%
Retail trade 11.9%
Transportation and warehousing, and utilities 4.5%
Information 1.5%
Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing 5.9%
Professional, scientific, management, and administrative 10.6%
Educational services, and health care and social assistance 17.9%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services 11.2%
Other services, except public administration 3.3%
Public administration 11.0%

Utilities in ZIP Code 23503 [6]

Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 23503 has an average daily solar radiation level of 5.32 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 29.13% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 19.27% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).

Electricity Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the electricity rates breakdown in ZIP Code 23503. This visualizes electricity rates in 23503 compared to rates in the state and rates in the U.S. as a whole.

Electricity Rates in 23503

Region Residential Commercial Industrial
ZIP Code 23503 11.04¢/kWh 7.8¢/kWh 6.24¢/kWh
Virginia 16.62¢/kWh 9.96¢/kWh 9.69¢/kWh
United States 18.07¢/kWh 14.06¢/kWh 9.02¢/kWh

Solar Power in 23503

Month ZIP Code 23503 Low (WA) High (AZ)
Jan 4.57 1.9 5.84
Feb 4.93 3 6.31
Mar 5.3 3.65 7.02
Apr 5.8 5.13 7.3
May 5.87 5.17 7.13
Jun 5.81 5.72 6.95
Jul 5.78 6.22 6.51
Aug 5.88 6.08 6.65
Sep 5.76 5.15 7.02
Oct 5.23 3.32 6.92
Nov 4.73 2.33 5.99
Dec 4.14 1.78 5.46
All figures listed are kWh/m2/day — kilowatt hours per square meter per day

Solar Radiation Levels

Line chart displaying solar radiation levels in ZIP Code 23503. This visualizes solar power levels in 23503 compared to radiation levels in both a historically low radiation state (WA) and a historically high radiation state (AZ).

Notes

  • [4] Health data referenced here originate from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
  • [5] Consumer financial product complaint data referenced here originate from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
  • [6] Electricity rates and electricity usage data referenced here originate from the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) and/or the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA). Estimates utilize regional U.S. Census Bureau data along with regional NREL and/or EIA data.