ZIP Code · VA

ZIP 23509

Part of Norfolk, VA

Pop. 13,105·Norfolk City·103rd most expensive ZIP in Virginia

Median rent (all units)

$1,947/mo

Year-over-Year

+9.3%

Month-over-Month

+0.4%

vs US Median

+$15

Reported rents

Stable (Monthly)

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ZIP 23509 · $1,947

More expensive than 58% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio

$1,400

1 BR

$1,420

2 BR

$1,610

3 BR

$2,230

4 BR+

$2,630

Research median

$1,610/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

From the history

What the numbers show

Past year vs. the rest of Virginia

Rent in ZIP 23509 changed +9.3% over the year to September 2026. Across the 169 Virginia ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +3.4%.

Recent direction

Rent has risen 3 months in a row, and rose in 9 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($72,816) is $1,820 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 2-bedroom ($1,610); a 3-bedroom is $2,230.

Rank in Norfolk

11th cheapest of 11 ZIP codes in Norfolk.

Cheaper nearby

ZIP 23504, 2 miles away, rents for 25% less ($1,457/mo), about $5,900 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 23509. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$23,364/yr

At $1,947/mo median

Location

CityNorfolk

StateVA

CountyNorfolk City

Rent Market Meter

Strong Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are up 9.3% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.

Based on rent-price momentum (+9.3% YoY, +0.4% MoM), not inventory.

Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 23509 (Norfolk, VA) is majority owner-occupied, 30% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

13,105

Median income

$72,816

Median age

38.9

Renters

37.8%

Age distribution

20.2%

24.8%

23.9%

13.9%

17.2%

Under 1820.2%

18–3424.8%

35–5423.9%

55–6413.9%

65+17.2%

Gender

47.4%

52.6%

Male47.4%

Female52.6%

Race & ethnicity

46%

36.1%

White46%

Black36.1%

Hispanic9.1%

Asian2.1%

Other6.7%

Education (25+)

12.2%

25.4%

32.4%

30%

No HS diploma12.2%

HS diploma25.4%

Some college32.4%

Bachelor's+30%

Housing tenure

62.2%

37.8%

Owner62.2%

Renter37.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 23509 in Norfolk, VA has changed in 5 years

Income

$60,674 → $72,816

up 20.0%

Population

12,715 → 13,105

up 3.1%

Renter share

40.6% → 37.8%

-2.8 pts

Bachelor's+

27.6% → 30%

+2.4 pts

Median age

37.8 → 38.9

+1.1 yrs

Census figures show median household income at $72,816 today, compared with $60,674 five years earlier. Census counts show ZIP 23509 in Norfolk, VA adding about 390 residents over the five-year window, up 3.1% on net. The renter share has eased from 40.6% to 37.8%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 27.6% to 30% across the same window.

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 23509 covers Norfolk, VA. The median rent here is $1,947/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,420/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,610/mo.

At 32% of local median household income ($72,816/yr), ZIP 23509 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 9.3% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 23509?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $78,000/year (about $38/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,947/mo in ZIP 23509. The local median household income is $72,816/yr, so the typical household falls short of that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 23509?

Rent in ZIP 23509 has risen 9.3% over the past year.

How does ZIP 23509 compare to other ZIPs in Virginia?

ZIP 23509 is in the middle among Virginia ZIP codes for rent, ranking #103 of 194 at $1,947/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 23509 changed +9.3%, against a typical +3.4% across the 169 Virginia ZIP codes Zillow tracks.