What to know about ZIP 23541
ZIP code 23541 covers ZIP 23541 with a population of about 3,010.
At a glance, the area shows median age of 35.9 versus a U.S. median of about 38.9.
It sits in the NORFOLK - PORTSMTH - NEWPT NWS media market.
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ZIP Code 23541 — undefined, undefined Demographics & Data
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.
Middle Class
At a glance
Population
3,010
Density
N/A
Median income
$70,510
-6% vs US avg
Home value
$197,700
-43% vs US avg
Median rent
$1,278
+10% vs US avg
Timezone
N/A
Overview of ZIP Code 23541
Income and economy in ZIP 23541
Median household income in ZIP 23541 is about $70,510 — about 6% below the U.S. median ($75,149).
On socioeconomic markers, US5 shows a poverty rate of 13.1%; unemployment rate near 8.0%; 22.3% of adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (about 11.4 points below the national share (33.7%)).
Labor and commute patterns include leading industry context around Healthcare, Manufacturing, and Retail trade; about 14.3% of workers reporting work-from-home (roughly in line with the U.S. share (15.2%)); a mean commute of about 180.0 minutes (U.S. average near 26.8).
Housing and affordability in ZIP 23541
Median home value is about $197,700 — about 43% below the U.S. median home value ($348,079).
Housing tenure and rents show median gross rent around $1,278 (about 10% above the U.S. median rent ($1,163)), and owner-occupancy near 41.8% (about 23.6 points below the national owner-occupancy rate (65.4%)).
To comfortably buy a median-priced home in ZIP 23541, a household would need roughly $54,000 in annual income under a 20% down, 30-year loan at 6.8% (illustrative), keeping housing costs near 28% of income. Estimated monthly PITI is about $1,270. That sits below the local median household income ($70,510), suggesting the typical household income is closer to a workable buy-in level under these assumptions. Rates, taxes, insurance, and HOA fees vary — treat this as a planning estimate, not a lender quote.