23518 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 23518, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

23518 is a zip code in Norfolk city, Virginia, which covers Norfolk, with a total population of 28,602 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 23518 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 23518.

The estimated population of people living in 23518 is 28,602, with a median age of 38.1.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 23518 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
28,602
 -1.7% -5.73%
2020
29,098
 -0.69% -
2019
29,301
 -1.42% -
2018
29,723
 -2.03% -
2017
30,339
 - -

Population of 23518 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 23518 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
60%
58.9%
 +1.87%
Black/African American
21.2%
23.9%
 -11.30%
Native
0.3%
0.8%
 -62.50%
Hispanic
8.7%
6.9%
 +26.09%
Asian
5%
5.6%
 -10.71%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
4.1%
3.8%
 +7.89%
Other
0.6%
0.1%
 +500.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 23518 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 23518 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 23518 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 23518 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 38.1 +2.7% 35.9 +3.16% 40.6 +0.25%
2020 37.1 +1.64% 34.8 -0.85% 40.5 +4.65%
2019 36.5 +0.27% 35.1 -0.85% 38.7 +1.31%
2018 36.4 -0.27% 35.4 0% 38.2 +0.53%
2017 36.5 - 35.4 - 38 -

The median age of the 23518 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 23518 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 2,059 -29.23% 1,884 -30.39% 1,490 1,368
10 to 19 1,580 -6.26% 1,470 +11.3% 1,482 1,606
20 to 29 2,409 +16.44% 2,231 -13.26% 2,800 1,932
30 to 39 2,885 -25.16% 2,211 -9.51% 2,203 2,001
40 to 49 1,915 -22.04% 1,898 -16.5% 1,509 1,582
50 to 59 1,991 -1.35% 2,172 -5.31% 1,958 2,053
60 to 69 1,550 +20.39% 1,668 +23.47% 1,889 2,094
70+ 1,006 +11.77% 1,410 +9.4% 1,111 1,524

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 23518 zip code is $65,286.00.

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 23518.

  • Under 25
    $43,750.00
  • 25 to 44
    $65,441.00
  • 45 to 64
    $74,807.00
  • 65 and over
    $61,821.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 23518 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 23518, 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 23518 is currently $87,387.00.

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.

6.35% of households in 23518 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 23518 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    15.13%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    22.00%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    20.54%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    13.64%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    16.73%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    5.62%
  • $200,000 or more
    6.35%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 23518 is $38,945.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 23518 by the total population of 23518.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 23518 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 23518 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
    14.36%
  • Bachelor's degree
    36.45%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    11.49%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    33.97%
  • Less than high school diploma
    3.72%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 23518 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 23518 zip over the age of 16 is 23,402.

Of those people, a total of 69.50% 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 23518 is 57.60%.

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 23518 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 746 32.00% 20.50%
20 to 24 years 1,862 84.00% 12.00%
25 to 29 years 2,870 89.20% 7.30%
30 to 34 years 2,292 88.90% 4.10%
35 to 44 years 3,453 85.60% 6.50%
45 to 54 years 3,393 86.10% 5.70%
55 to 59 years 2,168 74.60% 3.40%
60 to 64 years 2,360 65.90% 1.10%
65 to 74 years 2,738 25.70% 1.40%
75 years and over 1,520 7.00% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 23518. 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 15,156 69.30% 4.50%
Black or African American 5,134 73.60% 9.10%
American Indian and Alaska Native 65 96.90% 25.40%
Asian 1,218 63.90% 3.30%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 956 65.10% 2.70%
Two or more races 873 58.80% 5.70%
Hispanic or Latino 1,792 70.80% 0.30%
Not Hispanic or Latino 14,630 69.10% 4.60%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 23518 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 23518 is 13,482, with median earnings of $40,392.00.

Women in 23518 are earning approximately 85.40% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 13,482 $40,392.00
Male 6,869 $43,441.00
Female 6,613 $37,085.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 23518 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 1,428 $69,000.00
Business and Financial 1,022 $67,333.00
Computer and Mathematical 221 $56,780.00
Architecture and Engineering 322 $86,667.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 80 $58,421.00
Community and Social Service 385 $48,125.00
Legal 158 $32,244.00
Educational and Library 642 $39,500.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 202 $39,423.00
Healthcare Practitioners 985 $50,260.00
Healthcare Support 229 $35,855.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 175 $36,597.00
Law Enforcement 87 $24,875.00
Food Preparation and Serving 892 $17,299.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 598 $8,654.00
Personal Care and Service 297 $14,781.00
Sales 909 $31,271.00
Office and Administrative Support 1,547 $36,715.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 14 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 1,003 $35,972.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 474 $48,750.00
Production 487 $26,679.00
Transportation and Material Moving 615 $40,987.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 23518 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 23518.

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 625 $80,145.00 803 $59,120.00
Business and Financial 583 $71,725.00 439 $62,399.00
Computer and Mathematical 181 $82,546.00 40 $43,824.00
Architecture and Engineering 278 $90,407.00 44 $83,077.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 27 $59,306.00 53 $57,625.00
Community and Social Service 99 $43,809.00 286 $53,542.00
Legal 0 $0.00 158 $32,244.00
Educational and Library 118 $67,500.00 524 $31,607.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 95 $45,375.00 107 $16,838.00
Healthcare Practitioners 170 $38,750.00 815 $51,719.00
Healthcare Support 0 $0.00 229 $35,855.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 108 $38,929.00 67 $36,223.00
Law Enforcement 80 $24,000.00 7 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 341 $17,548.00 551 $17,221.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 456 $5,688.00 142 $19,444.00
Personal Care and Service 41 $63,194.00 256 $14,516.00
Sales 444 $48,718.00 465 $21,034.00
Office and Administrative Support 434 $43,468.00 1,113 $35,253.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 14 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 963 $35,673.00 40 $38,900.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 454 $45,000.00 20 $83,250.00
Production 379 $26,964.00 108 $24,722.00
Transportation and Material Moving 490 $43,438.00 125 $14,831.00

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 12,542 households in 23518, with an average household size of 2.28 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 7,750 families living in the 23518 zip code with an average family size of 2.84 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 23518:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 5,318 699 1,733 4,792
Average Household Size 2.98 2.51 2.87 1.25
Total Families 5,318 699 1,733 0
Average Household Size 2.95 2.18 2.77 0

Poverty

Of the 7,750 families living in 23518, 6.20% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 23518:

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 13,559 housing units in 23518.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 12,542 92.50%
Vacant 1,017 7.50%

41.21% of the total 13,559 housing units in 23518 are rental units. This is approximately 5,588 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 6,898 are occupied by the owner - or 50.87% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 23518 is $1,125.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 23518 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
    56
  • Less than $500
    38
  • $500 to $999
    1,867
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    2,440
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    802
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    332
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    67
  • $3,000 or more
    42

Property Value

The median value of a property in 23518 is $234,200.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 23518 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    207
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    60
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    321
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    1,627
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    2,849
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    1,173
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    458
  • $1,000,000 or more
    203

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 23518. The chart below shows the number of properties in 23518 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    316
  • 1940 to 1949
    759
  • 1950 to 1959
    4,352
  • 1960 to 1969
    2,355
  • 1970 to 1979
    1,386
  • 1980 to 1989
    1,327
  • 1990 to 1999
    1,005
  • 2000 to 2009
    1,135
  • 2010 to 2013
    924
  • 2014 or later
    0

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 23518 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    740
  • 1 vehicle available
    4,392
  • 2 vehicles available
    5,177
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    2,233

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 23518 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 23518 that commute to work in a particular way.

26.2 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 23518.

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
    344
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    914
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    1,362
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    2,472
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    2,757
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    1,135
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    2,207
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    369
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    467
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    956
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    552
  • 90 or more minutes
    306

Summary

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