The ZIP Code 23509 is associated with Norfolk, VA in Norfolk (city) County in the United States. The current population estimate for this region is 13,567. An estimated 13% of the population in this ZIP lives below the poverty line, while the median househould income is $53,363. The ZIP Code 23509 has a median age of approximately 36.0 years, with 18.0% of residents aged 62 years and older. In this Virginia region, approximately 86.8% have a high school degree or higher, and the per capita income is an estimated $29,786.
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The median household income in ZIP Code 23509 is $53,363, while the region's mean household income is $73,614. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $29,786. The per capita income in ZIP Code 23509 of $29,786 is approximately 24.17% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $39,278. An estimated 13.4% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately41.05% higher than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 18.4% of the population in 23509 earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, while an estimated 15.1% earn $35,000 to $49,999 per year, and 3.2% of 23509 residents earn $150,000 to $199,999 per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 8.3% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 4.9% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 9.1% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 10.2% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 15.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 18.4% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 14.4% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 12.0% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 3.2% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 4.4% |
In ZIP Code 23509, 86.8% of the population graduated high school, while 25.2% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 3.6% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 9.6% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 28.4% in this Norfolk (city) County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 3.6% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 9.7% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 28.4% |
| Some college, no degree | 24.8% |
| Associate's degree | 8.4% |
| Bachelor's degree | 15.6% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 9.6% |
Residents of ZIP Code 23509 are younger than average. The median age of 36.0 years in ZIP Code 23509 is approximately 5.51% lower than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 78.8% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 18.0% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 18.9% of the population in 23509 falls in the age group 25 to 34 years, while an estimated 12.6% are aged 35 to 44 years. On the low end of the scale, 1.5% of 23509 residents are aged 85 years and over.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 6.3% |
| 5 to 9 years | 6.4% |
| 10 to 14 years | 5.6% |
| 15 to 19 years | 3.8% |
| 20 to 24 years | 7.0% |
| 25 to 34 years | 18.9% |
| 35 to 44 years | 12.6% |
| 45 to 54 years | 11.3% |
| 55 to 59 years | 7.8% |
| 60 to 64 years | 6.1% |
| 65 to 74 years | 8.4% |
| 75 to 84 years | 4.3% |
| 85 years and over | 1.5% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 23509, 95.9% is one race, while 4.1% are two or more races. Approximately 6.7% of 23509 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 23509 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is Black or African American (50.5%), followed by White (45.6%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 45.6% |
| Black or African American | 50.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 2.1% |
| Asian | 3.4% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.3% |
| Some other race | 2.4% |
One of the leading chronic health issues in ZIP Code 23509 is high blood pressure, as an estimated 39.3% of adults aged 18 and older deal with this issue. Another chronic health issue of concern for residents of 23509 is high cholesterol, as approximately 35.5% of adults 18 and older in this Norfolk (city) County region contend with that issue.
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Arthritis | 30.0% |
| High blood pressure | 39.3% |
| Cancer (excluding skin cancer) | 6.5% |
| Current asthma | 12.2% |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.1% |
| Diagnosed diabetes | 14.6% |
| High cholesterol | 35.5% |
| Chronic kidney disease | 3.6% |
| Stroke | 4.0% |
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 23509 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 90.4% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, 87.0% of those 18 and above in 23509 list cholesterol screening, as a preventive measure. Common health risk behaviors in 23509 include obesity (44.9% of adults aged 18 and above) and sleeping less than 7 hours (41.9% of those 18 and older).
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 90.4% |
| Taking medicine for high blood pressure control | 80.9% |
| Visits to doctor for routine checkup | 80.7% |
| Cholesterol screening | 87.0% |
| Visits to dentist or dental clinic | 60.3% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 16.2% |
| Current smoking | 19.7% |
| No leisure-time physical activity | 27.0% |
| Obesity | 44.9% |
| Sleeping less than 7 hours | 41.9% |
In ZIP Code 23509, 91.7% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 3.6% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 1.5% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 1.9% of homes. Lastly, 1.3% 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 | Percent |
|---|---|
| English only | 91.7% |
| Spanish | 3.6% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 1.5% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 1.9% |
| Other languages | 1.3% |
Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 23509, an estimated 23.8% of homes were built between 1950 and 1959. Additionally, 23.0% of homes in the region were built in 1939 or earlier, while an estimated 2.2% of homes were built between 2000 and 2009 in this Norfolk (city) County region.
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 3.7% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 3.0% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 2.2% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 4.3% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 4.3% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 9.7% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 8.3% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 23.8% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 17.8% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 23.0% |
In 23509, 67.5% 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 21.9 minutes. Approximately 26.0% of the employed population 16 years and over in 23509 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 12.9% work in retail trade. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.0% of 23509 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 | 7.9% |
| Manufacturing | 4.3% |
| Wholesale trade | 2.4% |
| Retail trade | 12.9% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 5.1% |
| Information | 3.6% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 4.4% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 9.7% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 26.0% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 10.1% |
| Other services, except public administration | 4.3% |
| Public administration | 9.4% |
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 23509 has an average daily solar radiation level of 5.23 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 26.94% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 20.64% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 23509 | 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 23509 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 4.37 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 4.87 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 5.28 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 5.78 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 5.72 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 5.97 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 5.78 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 5.88 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 5.09 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 5.24 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 4.71 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 4.13 | 1.78 | 5.46 |
Regarding consumer complaints about financial products in ZIP Code 23509, credit reporting or credit repair services have received the most complaints in 23509 in the past 12 months. Student loan received the second most complaints. The most frequent complaint overall in this Norfolk (city) County region was dealing with a lender or servicer.
| Complaint Product | Number of Complaints* |
|---|---|
| Credit reporting or credit repair services | 17 |
| Student loan | 11 |
| Debt collection | 2 |
| Checking or savings account | 1 |
| Vehicle loan or lease | 1 |
| Complaint Issue | Number of Complaints* |
|---|---|
| Dealing with your lender or servicer | 11 |
| Incorrect information on your report | 8 |
| Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation | 5 |
| Improper use of your report | 4 |
| Attempts to collect debt not owed | 2 |
| Other | 2 |