ZIP 23321 — Economy & Jobs

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

Middle ClassLow Snow Area

Income, employment, industries, and economic trends

Income & Economy in Chesapeake city, VA (23321)

Median Income

$98,257

*Adjusted for inflation (2023 dollars)

IRS Net Migration

+2,227

Wealth inflow

Population

39,469

Unemployment

4.0%

0.3pp above US avg

IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 2,227 for ZIP 23321 (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.

Economic Indicators

Unemployment

4.0%+8% vs US avg

Self-Employed

2.5%-59% vs US avg

SNAP Benefits

7.5%-36% vs US avg

752

Establishments

10,926

Employees

~15 per establishment — small businesses dominate

Healthcare

Top Industry

Economic Distributions

Census ACS 5-Year (P0): occupation, industry, household income brackets.

Occupation

Industry

Construction3.4%
Manufacturing11.6%
Wholesale trade1.6%
Retail trade9.9%
Transportation, utilities8.5%
Information2.9%
Finance, insurance, real estate4.9%
Professional, scientific, management11.8%
Education, health care, social25.1%
Arts, entertainment, food services5.2%
Other services6.5%
Public administration8.5%

Household Income

Historical Trends in 23321 (2020–Present)

Since 2020, population grew 7.3%, median income rose 1.4% (inflation-adjusted), home values increased 8.8%.

Median Income

$98,257

+31% vs US avg

Unemployment Rate