23508 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 23508, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

23508 is a zip code in Norfolk city, Virginia, which covers Norfolk, with a total population of 21,182 people.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in the 23508 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 23508.

The estimated population of people living in 23508 is 21,182, with a median age of 22.8.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 23508 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
21,182
 -2.06% -6.12%
2020
21,627
 -0.32% -
2019
21,697
 -3.28% -
2018
22,433
 -0.58% -
2017
22,563
 - -

Population of 23508 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 23508 zip code changed? The US Census Bureau gives us a few defined types that the population is broken down into.

Let's look at the total numbers and also the change over the last 5 years.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
49.5%
52.5%
 -5.71%
Black/African American
36%
34.3%
 +4.96%
Native
0.2%
0.2%
 0.00%
Hispanic
5.8%
5.5%
 +5.45%
Asian
3.4%
4.2%
 -19.05%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0.1%
0.1%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
5%
3%
 +66.67%
Other
0%
0.3%
 -100.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 23508 zip for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of 23508 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 23508 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 23508 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 22.8 +0.44% 23.4 +2.63% 22.1 -1.78%
2020 22.7 0% 22.8 +0.44% 22.5 0%
2019 22.7 +0.44% 22.7 +0.44% 22.5 -0.44%
2018 22.6 0% 22.6 +0.44% 22.6 -0.88%
2017 22.6 - 22.5 - 22.8 -

The median age of the 23508 zip gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population in the 23508 area, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 1,096 -21.57% 841 +36.34% 874 1,168
10 to 19 2,362 -2.83% 2,166 +7.87% 2,284 2,336
20 to 29 5,287 -33.46% 3,134 -5.06% 3,712 2,956
30 to 39 1,088 +27.67% 1,130 +2.69% 1,421 1,157
40 to 49 1,009 -7.11% 733 -18.92% 922 601
50 to 59 820 -14.4% 887 -13.22% 698 769
60 to 69 671 +6.05% 590 +11.74% 691 647
70+ 307 +55.48% 442 +1.75% 497 449

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 23508 zip code is $64,878.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less.

The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for 23508.

  • Under 25
    $25,455.00
  • 25 to 44
    $78,438.00
  • 45 to 64
    $99,453.00
  • 65 and over
    $57,443.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 23508 zip code, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in 23508, and then dividing that number by the total number of households.

This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of 23508 is currently $88,450.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

9.10% of households in 23508 are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of 23508 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    22.52%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    20.00%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    12.90%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    12.75%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    15.32%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    7.41%
  • $200,000 or more
    9.10%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 23508 is $29,593.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 23508 by the total population of 23508.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 23508 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 23508 to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    26.08%
  • Bachelor's degree
    48.21%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    6.76%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    16.04%
  • Less than high school diploma
    2.91%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 23508 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 23508 zip over the age of 16 is 18,230.

Of those people, a total of 63.50% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in 23508 is 53.90%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate. Here's how that breaks down for the 23508 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 3,710 43.10% 20.80%
20 to 24 years 5,163 61.20% 11.60%
25 to 29 years 1,505 86.40% 9.60%
30 to 34 years 1,504 83.70% 4.70%
35 to 44 years 1,858 84.50% 4.60%
45 to 54 years 1,444 81.60% 6.10%
55 to 59 years 762 71.10% 3.50%
60 to 64 years 568 69.40% 1.30%
65 to 74 years 1,126 41.30% 0.00%
75 years and over 590 18.30% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 23508. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau (which we mentioned earlier in this article).

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 9,444 67.10% 6.40%
Black or African American 6,913 59.20% 13.80%
American Indian and Alaska Native 71 46.50% 24.20%
Asian 608 66.80% 2.50%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 17 100.00% 0.00%
Other 123 79.70% 0.00%
Two or more races 1,054 55.60% 11.40%
Hispanic or Latino 731 70.50% 16.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 9,216 66.90% 5.80%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 23508 area as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in 23508 is 9,821, with median earnings of $23,750.00.

Women in 23508 are earning approximately 68.70% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 9,821 $23,750.00
Male 5,340 $28,167.00
Female 4,481 $19,363.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 23508 even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 691 $77,375.00
Business and Financial 339 $89,410.00
Computer and Mathematical 185 $47,014.00
Architecture and Engineering 268 $75,417.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 107 $14,053.00
Community and Social Service 214 $51,250.00
Legal 144 $134,286.00
Educational and Library 1,179 $24,129.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 394 $54,000.00
Healthcare Practitioners 553 $60,821.00
Healthcare Support 132 $16,607.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 240 $64,491.00
Law Enforcement 41 $56,164.00
Food Preparation and Serving 1,241 $9,213.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 182 $24,545.00
Personal Care and Service 470 $9,563.00
Sales 1,186 $11,957.00
Office and Administrative Support 1,239 $18,996.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 20 $6,250.00
Construction and Extraction 179 $36,058.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 139 $24,844.00
Production 202 $21,786.00
Transportation and Material Moving 246 $19,773.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 23508 when it is broken down by male and female.

This lets us see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings for 23508.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 395 $125,469.00 296 $53,348.00
Business and Financial 182 $92,500.00 157 $78,819.00
Computer and Mathematical 147 $52,656.00 38 $46,731.00
Architecture and Engineering 234 $63,750.00 34 $84,063.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 79 $22,875.00 28 $10,227.00
Community and Social Service 24 $39,079.00 190 $52,125.00
Legal 83 $168,375.00 61 $96,510.00
Educational and Library 606 $25,714.00 573 $23,551.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 262 $57,045.00 132 $36,154.00
Healthcare Practitioners 114 $111,000.00 439 $55,917.00
Healthcare Support 9 $0.00 123 $15,804.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 218 $64,537.00 22 $0.00
Law Enforcement 41 $56,164.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 497 $13,722.00 744 $7,474.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 114 $23,438.00 68 $32,500.00
Personal Care and Service 148 $7,218.00 322 $10,521.00
Sales 616 $12,179.00 570 $11,728.00
Office and Administrative Support 695 $23,685.00 544 $11,667.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00 20 $6,250.00
Construction and Extraction 179 $36,058.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 132 $23,750.00 7 $0.00
Production 161 $22,232.00 41 $2,499.00
Transportation and Material Moving 204 $17,955.00 42 $50,952.00

Households and Family Size

A household is defined by the US Census Bureau as a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 6,691 households in 23508, with an average household size of 2.44 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 3,369 families living in the 23508 zip code with an average family size of 3 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each, that live in 23508:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 2,485 193 691 3,322
Average Household Size 3.11 2.67 3.15 1.78
Total Families 2,485 193 691 0
Average Household Size 3.07 2.32 2.95 0

Poverty

Of the 3,369 families living in 23508, 9.80% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 23508:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 7,293 housing units in 23508.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 6,691 91.75%
Vacant 602 8.25%

48.16% of the total 7,293 housing units in 23508 are rental units. This is approximately 3,512 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 3,069 are occupied by the owner - or 42.08% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 23508 is $1,210.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 23508 that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    110
  • Less than $500
    91
  • $500 to $999
    966
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    1,353
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    570
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    270
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    123
  • $3,000 or more
    139

Property Value

The median value of a property in 23508 is $330,500.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 23508 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    75
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    73
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    145
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    277
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    703
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    1,379
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    332
  • $1,000,000 or more
    85

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 23508. The chart below shows the number of properties in 23508 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    3,042
  • 1940 to 1949
    499
  • 1950 to 1959
    622
  • 1960 to 1969
    461
  • 1970 to 1979
    532
  • 1980 to 1989
    658
  • 1990 to 1999
    270
  • 2000 to 2009
    705
  • 2010 to 2013
    482
  • 2014 or later
    22

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in 23508 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    593
  • 1 vehicle available
    2,169
  • 2 vehicles available
    2,587
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    1,342

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 23508 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 23508 that commute to work in a particular way.

21.3 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 23508.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    252
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    1,601
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    1,428
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    1,802
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    1,103
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    468
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    1,571
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    148
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    250
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    423
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    145
  • 90 or more minutes
    197

Summary

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