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Norfolk city, VA

ZIP 23523 — People & Community

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

Working ClassLow Snow AreaRemote Work Hub

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 23523

23523 has a population of 7,698 with a median age of 32.2 yrs (43.3% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
6.6%-89% vs US avg
x
Black
87.0%+602% vs US avg
x
Asian
0.1%-99% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
2.1%-89% vs US avg
x
Other / Two+
4.3%
x
Age Groups
0–17
31.9%+45% vs US avg
x
18–64
58.1%-6% vs US avg
x
65+
10.0%-39% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
18.4%+66% vs US avg
x
High school
35.8%+37% vs US avg
x
Some college
33.1%+14% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
12.8%-62% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
25.3%-47% vs US avg
x
Never married
52.6%+56% vs US avg
x
Divorced
14.7%+43% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
7.4%
x
Diversity Index
24/100

Higher = more diverse (Simpson index from race/ethnicity)

Social & household profile

Poverty, nativity, veterans, disability, family structure, and births (ACS).

Poverty Rate
37.8%+229% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
0.0%
x
Veterans
8.1%+35% vs US avg
x
Disability
16.9%+26% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
41.1%+408% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
87.8%+1413% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
ItalianIrishAmerican

Health & Community Indicators in 23523

Poverty Rate
37.8%+229% vs US avg
x
Veterans
8.1%+35% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
0.0%
x
Single Parent
41.1%+408% vs US avg
x
Disability
16.9%+26% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
8.1%+1% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
40.1%+243% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.2%-98% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
87.8%+1413% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population7,698
Median age32.2
Poverty rate37.8%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White6.6%
Hispanic2.1%
Black87.0%
Asian0.1%
Foreign-born0.0%