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ZIP 23513

Part of Norfolk, VA
Pop. 28,628·Norfolk City·146th most expensive ZIP in Virginia
Median rent (all units)
$1,669/mo
Year-over-Year
+5.8%
Month-over-Month
+2.6%
vs US Median
-$261
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ZIP 23513 · $1,669
More affordable than 61% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,930/mo
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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).

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Last updated: May 18, 2026

Annual cost
$20,028/yr
At $1,669/mo median
Location
StateVA
CountyNorfolk City
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
$1,139 → $1,669
up 46.5%
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 $1,139 a month. That figure now sits near $1,669, up 46.5% 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: May 18, 2026

ZIP code 23513 covers Norfolk, VA. The median rent here is $1,669/mo as of May 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,400/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,590/mo.

At 29% of local median household income ($68,380/yr), ZIP 23513 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 5.8% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 23513?

As of May 18, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 23513 (Norfolk, VA) is $1,669. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 23513 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 23513's median rent of $1,669/mo is $261 (14%) below the US national median of $1,930/mo.

How does ZIP 23513 compare to other ZIPs in Virginia?

ZIP 23513 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Virginia, ranking #146 out of 198 ZIPs at $1,669/mo.

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 $67,000/year (~$32/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,669/mo in ZIP 23513. The local median household income is $68,380/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 23513?

Rent in ZIP 23513 has increased 5.8% over the past year as of May 18, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 23513 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 23513 is considered affordable for renters. At $1,669/mo, rent takes approximately 29% of the local median household income ($68,380/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 23513 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 23513 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 43.9% of ZIP 23513 households are renters, while 56.1% are owner-occupied. ZIP 23513 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 23513 compare to the rest of Norfolk?

ZIP 23513 is more affordable than Norfolk overall. At $1,669/mo, it's $79 below the Norfolk citywide median of $1,748/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 23513 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 23513 reflects May 18, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Affordability
29%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,669/mo, rent takes ~29% of ZIP 23513's median household income ($68,380/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 23513 29%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2–5.75%
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