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Norfolk, VA — ZIP 23502

Population: 20,399 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in ZIP 23502 (Norfolk, VA) is $311,727 — up 1.4% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $335,238 after a median 22 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,730/month. 8 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with coastal flooding, lightning, cold wave the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 1.1% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$311,727

Typical home value

+1.4%

1-year change

22

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$311,727
1-year appreciation
+1.4%
3-year appreciation
+6.2%
5-year appreciation
+19.3%
10-year appreciation
+63.6%
Peak value since 2000 (Aug 2026)
$311,727
House Price Index (state)
439.0 (+3.0% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$335,238
Median list price
$325,000
Median price per sqft
$209
1-year sale-price change
+6.4%
Median days on market
22 days
Homes sold (recent period)
72
For-sale inventory
74
Sale-to-list ratio
100.0%
Active listings
50
1-year forecast
+2.6%
Days to pending
41 days
New listings (monthly)
29

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,730/mo
1-year rent change
+6.9%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,470/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,488/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,667/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,298/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,710/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Above Average)
101.1 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
15.3¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$16.80/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
8
Elementary schools
2
Middle schools
0
High schools
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
12.3 : 1
School districts serving the area
Department of Education State-Operated Educ Prgms, Tidewater Regional Alternative Ed Project, Norfolk City Public Schools
Schools include
Norfolk Juvenile Detention Center, Tidewater Regional Alternative Ed Project, Easton Preschool at Fairlawn, Ingleside Elementary, Lake Taylor High

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
coastal flooding, lightning, cold wave, heat wave, hurricane
Notable hazard ratings (county)
lightning: Relatively High · coastal flooding: Relatively High · tornado: Relatively Moderate · cold wave: Relatively Moderate · heat wave: Relatively Moderate · ice storm: Relatively Moderate
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone AE
NFIP flood claims on record
380
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 23% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
12.1%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
1
Nearest Superfund site
Naval Amphibious Base Little Creek (4.4 mi)
Flood zones vary by property. Look up a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
61.0°F
Average high
69.5°F
Average low
52.0°F
Annual precipitation
51.3 in
Annual snowfall
6.2 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
8b (extreme annual low 15 to 20°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
33
Days with Good air quality
312
Days with Moderate air quality
51
Highest AQI recorded (year)
94

Source: EPA annual air quality index (county-level)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
12.2 / 20
Transit service frequency
1,088
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
107,830
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
93,363

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
5
Nearest national park
Cape Henry Memorial Part of Colonial National Historical Park (12 mi)
National parks include
Cape Henry Memorial Part of Colonial National Historical Park, Fort Monroe National Monument, Yorktown Battlefield Part of Colonial National Historical Park
Airports within 30 mi
19
Nearest airport
Norfolk International Airport (ORF) (2 mi)
Nearest major airport
Norfolk International Airport (ORF) (2 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
1
Hospitals include
SENTARA LEIGH HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.3 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-1,175 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1967
Housing built before 1970
55.9%
Housing built 2000 or later
9.2%
Median annual property tax
$2,724
Mean commute to work
20 min
Households with broadband internet
70.9%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
104,299
Average weekly wage
$1,359
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Professional Services, Accommodation & Food
Annual residential building permits (county)
156

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

ZIP 23502State medianUS median
Typical home value$311,727$327,706$288,527
Median sale price$335,238$380,000$325,000
Median days on market22 days35 days51 days
Typical rent$1,730/mo$1,993/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$2,724$1,619$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the typical home value in ZIP 23502?
$311,727.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 23502?
$335,238.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 23502?
Median days on market: 22 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 23502?
Typical rent: $1,730/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 23502?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coastal flooding, lightning, cold wave, heat wave, hurricane.
Is ZIP 23502 in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within ZIP 23502. 380 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is AE. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 23502?
Risk to homes is higher than 23% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 23502?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 23502?
1 current or proposed National Priorities List site within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: Naval Amphibious Base Little Creek, 4.4 mi.
How many schools serve ZIP 23502?
8 schools (2 elementary, 1 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is ZIP 23502 walkable?
Walkability index: 12.2/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 23502?
Good. Median AQI: 33. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 23502?
Regional Price Parity: 101.1 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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