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U.S. ZIP Code · VA23503

Norfolk city · Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC

Typical home value

$315,027[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+1.4%
5-year / yr
+4.8%
10-year / yr
+5.2%

Relative price

vs U.S.
+10.9%
vs metro
-10.6%
vs state
-4.0%
ZIP 23503 location in VA
Location of ZIP 23503 in VA

Price history

Zillow Home Value Index — monthly, smoothed and seasonally adjusted.

The typical home in 23503 is worth $315,027 — 10.6% below the Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC median. Over the past year, values have risen 1.4%. Homes here rent for a typical $1,608 a month — a 6.1% gross rental yield. The effective property tax rate is 0.9%.

#Rent & investment

Typical asking rent, and the returns it implies at the current home value.

Monthly rent
$1,608[2]
Gross yield
6.1%[2]
Cap rate
3.7%[2]

#Property tax

Effective rate — total real estate taxes paid relative to total home value.

Effective tax rate
0.9%[3]
Typical annual tax
$2,857[3]

#Climate risk

FEMA National Risk Index ratings for Norfolk city. "Not Applicable" means the hazard does not threaten the county.

Overall risk
Relatively Moderate[4]
Riverine flood
Relatively Moderate
Coastal flood
Relatively High
Wildfire
Very Low
Drought
No Rating
Heat wave
Relatively Moderate
Hurricane
Relatively Moderate
Tornado
Relatively Moderate
Earthquake
Relatively Low
Winter weather
Relatively Moderate

#Who lives here

Population
30,216[3]
Median household income
$67,649[3]

#Migration

Household moves in and out of Norfolk city over a year, from IRS tax-return data.

Net migration
-563[5]
Moved in
11,882
Moved out
12,445

Schools

Open public schools in this ZIP, from the NCES Common Core of Data.

Public schools
6
Elementary
4
Middle
1
High
0
  • Northside Middle

    Middle · Grades 6–8 · Norfolk City Public Schools

    767 students

  • Ocean View Elementary

    Elementary · Grades K–5 · Norfolk City Public Schools

    504 students

  • Bay View Elementary

    Elementary · Grades PK–5 · Norfolk City Public Schools

    502 students

  • Mary Calcott Elementary

    Elementary · Grades PK–5 · Norfolk City Public Schools

    426 students

  • Oceanair Elementary

    Elementary · Grades PK–5 · Norfolk City Public Schools

    422 students

Run the numbers

Interactive calculators pre-filled with this ZIP's typical home value, rent, and property-tax rate. Edit any field to recompute.

Gross yield6.1%
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)3.7%
Annual rent$19,291

Gross and net yield are estimates based on the inputs and the selected expense ratio. Actual income and expenses will vary by property and market. Not investment advice.

Monthly payment$1,593
Loan principal$252,021
Down payment$63,005
Total interest paid$321,439

Estimated monthly payments include principal and interest only. Actual costs will include property tax, insurance, possibly PMI, and HOA fees not modeled here. Loan terms shown are estimates; consult a licensed lender for current rates and qualification.

Own : rent ratio1.30
Monthly cost to own$2,094
Monthly rent$1,608

Renting is meaningfully cheaper month-to-month.

This calculator projects multi-year scenarios based on assumptions about appreciation, rent growth, and investment returns — none of which are guaranteed. Actual outcomes depend on variables this tool cannot know. Not financial or real estate advice.

#Metro ranking

Where this ZIP sits among others in its metro area.

Appreciation
21st percentile[1]
Rental yield
38th percentile[2]
Property tax
80th percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 23503?
The typical home in 23503 is worth $315,027, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 23503?
Home values in 23503 are up 1.4% over the past year, and up 4.8% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 23503?
A typical home in 23503 rents for about $1,608 a month, a gross rental yield of 6.1%.
What is the property tax rate in 23503?
The effective property tax rate in 23503 is 0.9% — roughly $2,857 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 23503?
ZIP code 23503 has a population of 30,216 and a median household income of $67,649.

#Comparable ZIPs

Same metro, nearest typical home value. Each card shows the comparable ZIP's headline numbers so you can scan at a glance.

  • Newport News, VA

    Typical home
    $314,160
    Gross yield
    6.1%
  • Carrsville CDP, VA

    Typical home
    $310,548
    Gross yield
  • Norfolk, VA

    Typical home
    $309,820
    Gross yield
    7.0%
  • Portsmouth, VA

    Typical home
    $320,509
    Gross yield
    6.6%
  • Newport News, VA

    Typical home
    $306,335
    Gross yield
    6.2%
  • Chesapeake, VA

    Typical home
    $324,284
    Gross yield
    7.2%

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