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Chesapeake city, VA

ZIP Code 23320 — Chesapeake city, VA Demographics & Data

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Middle ClassLarge CommunityLow Snow Area

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Quick Facts

Local time
Population
59,626
Median Income
$81,736
+9% vs US avg
Home Value
$323,800
-7% vs US avg
Median Rent
$1,418
+22% vs US avg
Median Age
38.6 yrs
-1% vs US avg
Area Code
Congress
Top Ancestry
EnglishIrishGerman
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Location
Coordinates
36.7623, -76.2117
Elevation
16 ft
Land Area
31.7 sq mi
Water Area
2.0 sq mi (6% water)

At a glance

Population
59,626
Density
N/A
Median income
$81,736
+9% vs US avg
Home value
$323,800
-7% vs US avg
Median rent
$1,418
+22% vs US avg
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Overview of ZIP Code 23320

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What to know about ZIP 23320

ZIP code 23320 covers Chesapeake, VA in Chesapeake city with a population of about 59,626.

At a glance, the area shows median age of 38.6 (near the U.S. median).

It sits in telephone area codes 757, 948; U.S. House district VA-2; the NORFOLK - PORTSMTH - NEWPT NWS media market.

Local search focus: University

Chesapeake, VA sits in a university / college context (near centura college-chesapeake (0.9 mi)). Expect stronger interest in student housing, rentals, walkability, transit, and a younger adult age mix versus typical suburban ZIPs.

Income and economy in Chesapeake, VA

Median household income in ZIP 23320 is about $81,736 — about 9% above the U.S. median ($75,149).

On socioeconomic markers, US5 shows a poverty rate of 8.3%; unemployment rate near 5.0%; 38.3% of adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (about 4.6 points above the national share (33.7%)).

Labor and commute patterns include leading industry context around Healthcare, Professional services, and Public administration; about 11.8% of workers reporting work-from-home (about 3.4 points below the U.S. share (15.2%)); a mean commute of about 180.0 minutes (U.S. average near 26.8).

Housing and affordability in ZIP 23320

Median home value is about $323,800 — about 7% below the U.S. median home value ($348,079).

Housing tenure and rents show median gross rent around $1,418 (about 22% above the U.S. median rent ($1,163)), and owner-occupancy near 64.5% (roughly in line with the national owner-occupancy rate (65.4%)).

To comfortably buy a median-priced home in ZIP 23320 in Chesapeake, VA, a household would need roughly $89,000 in annual income under a 20% down, 30-year loan at 6.8% (illustrative), keeping housing costs near 28% of income. Estimated monthly PITI is about $2,080. That is roughly in line with the local median household income ($81,736). Rates, taxes, insurance, and HOA fees vary — treat this as a planning estimate, not a lender quote.

Climate risk and migration signals

Climate normals for Chesapeake city, VA show little to no average snow and around 48.6 inches of annual precipitation.

IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 3,365 for ZIP 23320 (Chesapeake city, VA) on US5’s published series — a signal of people/tax filers moving in relative to those leaving. Inflows often track job growth, housing demand, or lifestyle migration; treat the figure as a directional indicator rather than a precise headcount.

Nearby (from this ZIP)

Airport ORF (9.2 miles (14.8 km)) · Centura College-Chesapeake (0.9 miles (1.5 km)) · Cape Henry Memorial Part of Colonial National Historical Park (16.0 miles (25.8 km)) · VA: Chesapeake CBOC (3.0 miles (4.8 km))

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