23523 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 23523, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

23523 is a zip code in Norfolk city, Virginia, which covers Norfolk, with a total population of 6,848 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 23523 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 23523.

The estimated population of people living in 23523 is 6,848, with a median age of 30.2.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 23523 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
6,848
 -4.61% -19.16%
2020
7,179
 -5.05% -
2019
7,561
 -6.37% -
2018
8,075
 -4.67% -
2017
8,471
 - -

Population of 23523 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 23523 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
3.6%
4.6%
 -21.74%
Black/African American
91.9%
86%
 +6.86%
Native
0%
0%
 0.00%
Hispanic
1.5%
3.2%
 -53.13%
Asian
0.2%
1.6%
 -87.50%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
2.7%
4.7%
 -42.55%
Other
0%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 23523 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 23523 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 23523 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 23523 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 30.2 +2.72% 21.1 -7.86% 38.2 +16.82%
2020 29.4 +9.29% 22.9 +3.62% 32.7 +6.17%
2019 26.9 +1.13% 22.1 -5.15% 30.8 +5.84%
2018 26.6 0% 23.3 -3.72% 29.1 +2.11%
2017 26.6 - 24.2 - 28.5 -

The median age of the 23523 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 23523 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 9 948 -32.24% 1,076 -66.21% 677 516
10 to 19 620 +38.42% 602 -31.55% 840 423
20 to 29 624 -18.53% 778 -47.61% 501 439
30 to 39 383 -20.98% 618 2.23% 262 618
40 to 49 369 -72.67% 495 -55.51% 147 272
50 to 59 439 -7.29% 464 +47.82% 405 676
60 to 69 294 -18.61% 302 +53.9% 241 491
70+ 135 -50.04% 324 -17.73% 75 265

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 23523 zip code is $32,458.00.

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 23523.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $46,308.00
  • 45 to 64
    $32,170.00
  • 65 and over
    $21,705.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 23523 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 23523, 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 23523 is currently $46,262.00.

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.

0.00% of households in 23523 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 23523 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    36.76%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    25.00%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    18.60%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    7.85%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    7.92%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    3.87%
  • $200,000 or more
    0.00%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 23523 is $18,760.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 23523 by the total population of 23523.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 23523 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 23523 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
    5.77%
  • Bachelor's degree
    20.51%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    11.33%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    58.18%
  • Less than high school diploma
    4.21%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 23523 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 23523 zip over the age of 16 is 4,863.

Of those people, a total of 60.10% 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 23523 is 54.50%.

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 23523 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 471 13.40% 9.50%
20 to 24 years 377 84.10% 0.00%
25 to 29 years 563 92.00% 20.10%
30 to 34 years 471 64.80% 15.70%
35 to 44 years 702 82.80% 3.60%
45 to 54 years 565 78.20% 2.00%
55 to 59 years 642 63.20% 6.90%
60 to 64 years 419 51.30% 0.00%
65 to 74 years 408 6.90% 0.00%
75 years and over 245 19.20% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 23523. 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 196 84.20% 18.60%
Black or African American 4,583 58.60% 6.80%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0 0.00% 0.00%
Asian 16 75.00% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 9 0.00% 0.00%
Two or more races 59 100.00% 13.60%
Hispanic or Latino 87 89.70% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 190 83.70% 19.80%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 23523 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 23523 is 2,650, with median earnings of $31,308.00.

Women in 23523 are earning approximately 94.20% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 2,650 $31,308.00
Male 972 $32,847.00
Female 1,678 $30,932.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 23523 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 144 $33,819.00
Business and Financial 93 $53,005.00
Computer and Mathematical 148 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 17 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 94 $79,097.00
Legal 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 233 $33,818.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 100 $2,499.00
Healthcare Practitioners 146 $37,237.00
Healthcare Support 151 $28,191.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 32 $0.00
Law Enforcement 9 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 255 $10,938.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 174 $25,104.00
Personal Care and Service 26 $0.00
Sales 198 $11,047.00
Office and Administrative Support 246 $29,364.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 53 $17,454.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 53 $57,639.00
Production 140 $48,365.00
Transportation and Material Moving 79 $32,875.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 23523 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 23523.

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 101 $33,698.00 43 $45,350.00
Business and Financial 24 $0.00 69 $53,582.00
Computer and Mathematical 22 $0.00 126 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 17 $0.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 0 $0.00 94 $79,097.00
Legal 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 72 $58,047.00 161 $33,345.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 100 $2,499.00 0 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 0 $0.00 146 $37,237.00
Healthcare Support 20 $0.00 131 $27,533.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 0 $0.00 32 $0.00
Law Enforcement 9 $0.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 129 $6,067.00 126 $14,712.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 61 $0.00 113 $27,993.00
Personal Care and Service 0 $0.00 26 $0.00
Sales 34 $0.00 164 $12,035.00
Office and Administrative Support 25 $0.00 221 $28,835.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 53 $17,454.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 44 $46,667.00 9 $0.00
Production 88 $53,125.00 52 $30,643.00
Transportation and Material Moving 42 $68,333.00 37 $21,635.00

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 2,764 households in 23523, with an average household size of 2.48 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 1,604 families living in the 23523 zip code with an average family size of 3.44 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 23523:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 427 210 967 1,160
Average Household Size 3.73 2.51 3.62 1.05
Total Families 427 210 967 0
Average Household Size 3.68 2.13 3.62 0

Poverty

Of the 1,604 families living in 23523, 21.90% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 23523:

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 3,236 housing units in 23523.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 2,764 85.41%
Vacant 472 14.59%

55.38% of the total 3,236 housing units in 23523 are rental units. This is approximately 1,792 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 909 are occupied by the owner - or 28.09% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 23523 is $881.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 23523 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
    63
  • Less than $500
    370
  • $500 to $999
    722
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    578
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    83
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    12
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    27
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in 23523 is $185,500.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 23523 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    65
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    145
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    111
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    162
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    384
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    11
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    31
  • $1,000,000 or more
    0

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 23523. The chart below shows the number of properties in 23523 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    681
  • 1940 to 1949
    362
  • 1950 to 1959
    383
  • 1960 to 1969
    157
  • 1970 to 1979
    411
  • 1980 to 1989
    358
  • 1990 to 1999
    60
  • 2000 to 2009
    193
  • 2010 to 2013
    631
  • 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 23523 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    758
  • 1 vehicle available
    1,225
  • 2 vehicles available
    602
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    179

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 23523 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 23523 that commute to work in a particular way.

21.5 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 23523.

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
    77
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    216
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    370
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    367
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    474
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    248
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    291
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    0
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    69
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    73
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    0
  • 90 or more minutes
    30

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 23523 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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