ZIP Code · VA

ZIP 23513

Part of Norfolk, VA

Pop. 28,628·Norfolk City·133rd most expensive ZIP in Virginia

Median rent (all units)

$1,770/mo

Year-over-Year

+8.9%

Month-over-Month

+0.7%

vs US Median

-$162

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ZIP 23513 · $1,770

More affordable than 53% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

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Studio

$1,390

1 BR

$1,400

2 BR

$1,590

3 BR

$2,210

4 BR+

$2,600

Research median

$1,590/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

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What the numbers show

Cheapest month to sign

March. Asking rents in ZIP 23513 usually run 0.5% below trend in March and 0.5% above it in September, about $18 a month apart at today's median. Based on 9 years of data.

Compared with the peak

Rent in ZIP 23513 is at its highest level since Zillow's records here began in May 2016.

Past year vs. the rest of Virginia

Rent in ZIP 23513 changed +8.9% 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 7 months in a row, and rose in 10 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($68,380) is $1,710 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 2-bedroom ($1,590); a 3-bedroom is $2,210.

Rank in Norfolk

6th cheapest of 11 ZIP codes in Norfolk.

Cheaper nearby

ZIP 23504, 3 miles away, rents for 18% less ($1,457/mo), about $3,800 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 23513. The seasonal pattern compares Zillow’s seasonally adjusted and unadjusted series. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$21,240/yr

At $1,770/mo median

Location

CityNorfolk

StateVA

CountyNorfolk City

Rent Market Meter

Strong Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are up 8.9% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.

Based on rent-price momentum (+8.9% YoY, +0.7% MoM), not inventory.

Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 23513 (Norfolk, VA) is majority owner-occupied, 22.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

28,628

Median income

$68,380

Median age

35.3

Renters

43.9%

Age distribution

21.9%

27.7%

23.4%

12.8%

14.3%

Under 1821.9%

18–3427.7%

35–5423.4%

55–6412.8%

65+14.3%

Gender

48.9%

51.1%

Male48.9%

Female51.1%

Race & ethnicity

23.4%

57.3%

White23.4%

Black57.3%

Hispanic11.2%

Asian5.2%

Other2.8%

Education (25+)

12.7%

25.3%

39.8%

22.3%

No HS diploma12.7%

HS diploma25.3%

Some college39.8%

Bachelor's+22.3%

Housing tenure

56.1%

43.9%

Owner56.1%

Renter43.9%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 23513 in Norfolk, VA has changed in 5 years

Rent

$1,145 → $1,770

up 54.6%

Income

$55,815 → $68,380

up 22.5%

Population

30,139 → 28,628

down 5.0%

Renter share

46.5% → 43.9%

-2.6 pts

Bachelor's+

19.2% → 22.3%

+3.1 pts

Median age

34.8 → 35.3

+0.5 yrs

Five years ago, renters in ZIP 23513 in Norfolk, VA paid around $1,145 a month. That figure now sits near $1,770, up 54.6% from the 2021 baseline. On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 23513 in Norfolk, VA now reports about $68,380, up from $55,815 in 2021. Because rent grew faster than wages over the same span, the affordability picture has tightened relative to 2021. Census counts show ZIP 23513 in Norfolk, VA losing about 1,511 residents over the five-year window, down 5.0% on net. The renter share has eased from 46.5% to 43.9%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 19.2% to 22.3% across the same window. For context, the 2021 to 2026 window covers an unusually volatile run for US rents nationally, and ZIP 23513 in Norfolk, VA reflects that arc in its own way.

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 23513 covers Norfolk, VA. The median rent here is $1,770/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,400/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,590/mo.

At 31% of local median household income ($68,380/yr), ZIP 23513 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 8.9% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 23513?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $71,000/year (about $34/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,770/mo in ZIP 23513. The local median household income is $68,380/yr, so the typical household falls short of that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 23513?

Rent in ZIP 23513 has risen 8.9% over the past year as of September 2026. That is the highest level since Zillow's records here began in May 2016.

When is the cheapest time to rent in ZIP 23513?

Asking rents in ZIP 23513 are usually lowest in March, about 0.5% below their yearly trend, and highest in September, about 0.5% above it. At today's median that is a gap of roughly $18 a month. This pattern comes from 9 years of Zillow rent data.

How does ZIP 23513 compare to other ZIPs in Virginia?

ZIP 23513 is one of the more affordable among Virginia ZIP codes for rent, ranking #133 of 194 at $1,770/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 23513 changed +8.9%, against a typical +3.4% across the 169 Virginia ZIP codes Zillow tracks.