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Norfolk city, VA

ZIP 23504 — People & Community

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

Working ClassLow Snow Area

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 23504

23504 has a population of 24,052 with a median age of 28.7 yrs (46.5% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
12.9%-79% vs US avg
x
Black
78.9%+536% vs US avg
x
Asian
0.8%-87% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
3.3%-82% vs US avg
x
Other / Two+
4.1%
x
Age Groups
0–17
27.0%+23% vs US avg
x
18–64
62.9%+2% vs US avg
x
65+
10.1%-38% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
17.4%+56% vs US avg
x
High school
30.8%+18% vs US avg
x
Some college
27.5%-5% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
24.3%-28% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
27.2%-43% vs US avg
x
Never married
57.7%+71% vs US avg
x
Divorced
10.1%-2% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
5.0%
x
Diversity Index
36/100

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

Social & household profile

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

Poverty Rate
35.1%+205% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
34.8%+150% vs US avg
x
Veterans
9.3%+55% vs US avg
x
Disability
14.7%+9% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
37.6%+365% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
70.3%+1112% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
AfricanGermanIrish

Health & Community Indicators in 23504

Poverty Rate
35.1%+205% vs US avg
x
Veterans
9.3%+55% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
34.8%+150% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
37.6%+365% vs US avg
x
Disability
14.7%+9% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
7.2%-10% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
36.2%+209% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.0%-100% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
70.3%+1112% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population24,052
Median age28.7
Poverty rate35.1%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White12.9%
Hispanic3.3%
Black78.9%
Asian0.8%
Foreign-born34.8%