The ZIP Code 23505 is associated with Norfolk, VA in Norfolk (city) County in the United States. The current population estimate for this region is 30,270. The median household income is approximately $50,415, and an estimated 15% of the population is living below the poverty line. The ZIP Code 23505 has a median age of approximately 29.1 years, with 13.8% of residents aged 62 years and older. In this Virginia region, approximately 89.0% have a high school degree or higher, and the per capita income is an estimated $32,173.
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The median household income in ZIP Code 23505 is $50,415, while the region's mean household income is $76,805. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $32,173. The per capita income in ZIP Code 23505 of $32,173 is approximately 18.09% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $39,278. An estimated 14.7% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately54.74% higher than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 20.6% of the population in 23505 earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, while an estimated 14.7% earn $35,000 to $49,999 per year, and 4.8% of 23505 residents earn $150,000 to $199,999 per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 9.4% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 5.0% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 9.6% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 10.8% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 14.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 20.6% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 9.3% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 10.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 4.8% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 5.5% |
In ZIP Code 23505, 89.0% of the population graduated high school, while 30.8% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 2.4% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 11.9% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 21.1% in this Norfolk (city) County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 2.4% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 8.6% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 21.1% |
| Some college, no degree | 28.0% |
| Associate's degree | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's degree | 18.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 11.9% |
Residents of ZIP Code 23505 are younger than average. The median age of 29.1 years in ZIP Code 23505 is approximately 23.62% lower than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 76.2% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 13.8% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 21.5% of the population in 23505 falls in the age group 25 to 34 years, while an estimated 13.3% are aged 20 to 24 years. On the low end of the scale, 1.7% of 23505 residents are aged 85 years and over.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 10.2% |
| 5 to 9 years | 6.4% |
| 10 to 14 years | 4.5% |
| 15 to 19 years | 4.3% |
| 20 to 24 years | 13.3% |
| 25 to 34 years | 21.5% |
| 35 to 44 years | 9.1% |
| 45 to 54 years | 8.7% |
| 55 to 59 years | 5.8% |
| 60 to 64 years | 5.0% |
| 65 to 74 years | 6.8% |
| 75 to 84 years | 2.7% |
| 85 years and over | 1.7% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 23505, 92.4% is one race, while 7.6% are two or more races. Approximately 8.0% of 23505 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 23505 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (56.7%), followed by Black or African American (37.9%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 56.7% |
| Black or African American | 37.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 2.9% |
| Asian | 7.1% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.6% |
| Some other race | 4.0% |
One of the leading chronic health issues in ZIP Code 23505 is high cholesterol, as an estimated 30.9% of adults aged 18 and older deal with this issue. Another chronic health issue of concern for residents of 23505 is high blood pressure, as approximately 30.5% of adults 18 and older in this Norfolk (city) County region contend with that issue.
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Arthritis | 23.4% |
| High blood pressure | 30.5% |
| Cancer (excluding skin cancer) | 5.4% |
| Current asthma | 11.8% |
| Coronary heart disease | 4.6% |
| Diagnosed diabetes | 10.1% |
| High cholesterol | 30.9% |
| Chronic kidney disease | 2.7% |
| Stroke | 2.8% |
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 23505 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 90.4% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, 83.1% of those 18 and above in 23505 list cholesterol screening, as a preventive measure. Common health risk behaviors in 23505 include obesity (40.0% of adults aged 18 and above) and sleeping less than 7 hours (39.6% of those 18 and older).
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 90.4% |
| Taking medicine for high blood pressure control | 74.8% |
| Visits to doctor for routine checkup | 77.7% |
| Cholesterol screening | 83.1% |
| Visits to dentist or dental clinic | 62.2% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 18.8% |
| Current smoking | 17.4% |
| No leisure-time physical activity | 23.5% |
| Obesity | 40.0% |
| Sleeping less than 7 hours | 39.6% |
In ZIP Code 23505, 87.0% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 4.9% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 3.0% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 4.5% of homes. Lastly, 0.6% 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 | Percent |
|---|---|
| English only | 87.0% |
| Spanish | 4.9% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 3.0% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 4.5% |
| Other languages | 0.6% |
The median home value in ZIP Code 23505 in March 2024 comes in at $314,129. The March 2024 value is approximately 1% higher than the $309,547 median value in October 2023, and 6% higher than the $296,853 median value in April 2023. Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 23505, an estimated 22.9% of homes were built between 1940 and 1949. Additionally, 16.0% of homes in the region were built between 1950 and 1959, while an estimated 0.7% of homes were built between 2010 and 2013 in this Norfolk (city) County region.
| Month | Home value |
|---|---|
| Mar 2024 | $314,129 |
| Feb 2024 | $312,420 |
| Jan 2024 | $311,529 |
| Dec 2023 | $311,068 |
| Nov 2023 | $310,459 |
| Oct 2023 | $309,547 |
| Sep 2023 | $308,413 |
| Aug 2023 | $307,107 |
| Jul 2023 | $305,177 |
| Jun 2023 | $302,721 |
| May 2023 | $299,701 |
| Apr 2023 | $296,853 |
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 0.9% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 0.7% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 6.4% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 8.4% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 13.7% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 12.2% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 9.2% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 16.0% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 22.9% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 9.7% |
In 23505, 70.2% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 3.0% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 22.3 minutes. Approximately 20.8% of the employed population 16 years and over in 23505 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 12.9% work in arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.0% of 23505 workers 16 years and over work in agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 0.0% |
| Construction | 7.5% |
| Manufacturing | 5.4% |
| Wholesale trade | 1.7% |
| Retail trade | 12.0% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 5.0% |
| Information | 1.5% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 7.6% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 10.3% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 20.8% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 12.9% |
| Other services, except public administration | 4.0% |
| Public administration | 11.3% |
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 23505 has an average daily solar radiation level of 5.31 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 28.88% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 19.42% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 23505 | 11.04¢/kWh | 7.8¢/kWh | 6.24¢/kWh |
| Virginia | 13.97¢/kWh | 9.04¢/kWh | 8.6¢/kWh |
| United States | 16.1¢/kWh | 12.81¢/kWh | 7.81¢/kWh |
| Month | ZIP Code 23505 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 4.34 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 4.94 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 5.23 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 5.81 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 5.87 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 5.97 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 5.79 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 5.78 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 5.77 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 5.22 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 4.86 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 4.16 | 1.78 | 5.46 |
Regarding consumer complaints about financial products in ZIP Code 23505, credit reporting or credit repair services have received the most complaints in 23505 in the past 12 months. Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports received the second most complaints. The most frequent complaint overall in this Norfolk (city) County region was improper use of a report.
| Complaint Product | Number of Complaints* |
|---|---|
| Credit reporting or credit repair services | 203 |
| Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports | 95 |
| Debt collection | 33 |
| Checking or savings account | 13 |
| Mortgage | 12 |
| Other | 21 |
| Complaint Issue | Number of Complaints* |
|---|---|
| Improper use of your report | 113 |
| Incorrect information on your report | 102 |
| Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation | 56 |
| Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem | 23 |
| Attempts to collect debt not owed | 17 |
| Other | 66 |