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ZIP 23509

Part of Norfolk, VA
Pop. 13,105·Norfolk City·115th most expensive ZIP in Virginia
Median rent (all units)
$1,885/mo
Year-over-Year
+10.6%
Month-over-Month
+3.3%
vs US Median
-$45
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ZIP 23509 · $1,885
More expensive than 55% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,930/mo
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Studio
$1,400
1 BR
$1,420
2 BR
$1,610
3 BR
$2,230
4 BR+
$2,630
Research median
$1,610/mo

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Last updated: May 18, 2026

Annual cost
$22,620/yr
At $1,885/mo median
Location
StateVA
CountyNorfolk City
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: May 18, 2026

ZIP code 23509 covers Norfolk, VA. The median rent here is $1,885/mo as of May 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,420/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,610/mo.

At 31% of local median household income ($72,816/yr), ZIP 23509 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 10.6% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 23509?

As of May 18, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 23509 (Norfolk, VA) is $1,885. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 23509 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 23509's median rent of $1,885/mo is $45 (2%) below the US national median of $1,930/mo.

How does ZIP 23509 compare to other ZIPs in Virginia?

ZIP 23509 falls in the middle range for Virginia, ranking #115 out of 198 ZIPs at $1,885/mo.

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 $75,000/year (~$36/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,885/mo in ZIP 23509. The local median household income is $72,816/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 23509?

Rent in ZIP 23509 has increased 10.6% over the past year as of May 18, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 23509 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 23509 is considered moderate for renters. At $1,885/mo, rent takes approximately 31% of the local median household income ($72,816/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 23509 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 23509 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 37.8% of ZIP 23509 households are renters, while 62.2% are owner-occupied. ZIP 23509 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 23509 compare to the rest of Norfolk?

ZIP 23509 is pricier than Norfolk as a whole. At $1,885/mo, it's $137 above the Norfolk citywide median of $1,748/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 23509 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 23509 reflects May 18, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Affordability
31%
MODERATE

At $1,885/mo, rent takes ~31% of ZIP 23509's median household income ($72,816/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 23509 31%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2–5.75%
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