CITY REPORT VA

Norfolk City, Virginia

22 ZIP codes · Avg score 83/100 · Grade B · Updated

ZipCheckup grade for Norfolk City: B.

This ZIP looks solid, with a few items worth a quick check.

Throughout Norfolk City, the 22 monitored ZIP codes show low violation rates and healthy safety scores - a pattern that puts the city well above the state baseline for drinking water quality.

How Norfolk City Compares

Norfolk City83/100
Virginia avg75/100
National avg73/100

How Norfolk City Compares

B
City Grade
83/100
Avg Safety Score
22
ZIP Codes
3
Water Systems

Norfolk City scores 8 points above the Virginia state average (75/100) and 10 points above the national average (73/100).

Data: ZipCheckup Home Safety Score model 4.0.0; EPA SDWIS, UCMR 5, EPA radon zones, EPA AirData Last verified:

B
City Grade
83
Avg Safety Score
22
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 23502 (83/100)
Lowest ZIP: 23551 (83/100)
$277K
Median Home Value
$1,484
Avg Remediation (54% of home value)

ZIP Code Risk Map

Water Quality Map: Norfolk City, Virginia

Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.

A B C D F

Key Risk Factors

Health risk index: 12.9 (asthma 11.1%, diabetes 12.7%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $5,147, driven primarily by sea_level

78.2% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

City Health Indicators vs National Average

Asthma 11.1% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 12.7% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 40.3% (national: 32.4%)

Black markers indicate national averages. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.

Infrastructure Overview

1964
Median Build Year
78.2%
Pre-1978 Housing
37/100
Infrastructure Stress Indicator
41%
ZIPs with High Infrastructure Stress
High
Lead Pipe Risk

Modeled area-level indicator, not a failure probability. Sources: Census ACS housing age, EPA DWINS infrastructure needs, EPA SDWIS violations, and EPA lead indicators.

Compound Risk Breakdown

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $5,147

Sea Level Rise $3,000/yr
Flood $2,229/yr
Energy Code Gap $559/yr

Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).

Housing Age Distribution

101,710 housing units in Norfolk City

Pre-1940 15%
1940–1959 31%
1960–1979 23%
1980–1999 17%
2000+ 14%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS B25034 (Year Structure Built).

Water Safety Affordability

How much it costs to fix water issues relative to home values in Norfolk City

$277K
Median Home Value
$1,484
Est. Remediation Cost
0.5%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Norfolk City, representing a small fraction of property value.

Remediation includes water filtration, lead abatement, radon mitigation, and flood protection where applicable. Source: Census ACS, EPA SDWIS.

Health Outcomes vs National Average

CDC PLACES data for Norfolk City residents

Asthma 11.1% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 12.7% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 40.3% (US avg: 32.4%)

Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.

Water systems serving Norfolk City

3 community water systems serving Norfolk City.

Systems with the most violations in Norfolk City

1 water system with recorded EPA violations.

All ZIP Codes in Norfolk City

22 ZIP codes tracked in Norfolk City.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 23502 Norfolk 83 B 1 $245K
2 23503 Norfolk 83 B 1 $273K
3 23504 Norfolk 83 B 1 $260K
4 23505 Norfolk 83 B 1 $319K
5 23507 Norfolk 83 B 1 $561K
6 23508 Norfolk 83 B 1 $385K
7 23509 Norfolk 83 B 1 $239K
8 23510 Norfolk 83 B 1 $350K
9 23511 Norfolk 83 B 1
10 23513 Norfolk 83 B 1 $227K
11 23517 Norfolk 83 B 1 $356K
12 23518 Norfolk 83 B 1 $280K
13 23523 Norfolk 83 B 1 $222K
14 23551 Norfolk 83 B 1
15 23506 Norfolk
16 23512 Norfolk
17 23514 Norfolk
18 23519 Norfolk
19 23520 Norfolk
20 23521 Norfolk
21 23529 Norfolk
22 23541 Norfolk

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Overview

Norfolk City in Virginia covers 22 tracked ZIP records with an average Home Safety Score of B (83/100) across 14 scored records.

14 of 14 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record have recorded EPA violations. The available record reports no health-based violations for this measured scope.

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Data Sources

Reporting periods vary by source. Missing data is shown as unavailable, not as zero.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is water safe in Norfolk City?
Norfolk City receives a grade of B, indicating generally safe tap water across its 22 ZIP codes.
How many water systems serve Norfolk City?
Norfolk City is served by 3 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 22 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Norfolk City?
The primary environmental risk factor in Norfolk City is sea_level. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $5,147 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Norfolk City?
The median home build year in Norfolk City is 1964. 78.2% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.
How does Norfolk City compare to Virginia?
Norfolk City has an average Home Safety Score of 83/100 under model 4.0.0, which is above the Virginia state average of 75/100.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (2026). Norfolk City, VA: HSS 83/100; 1 Violation. https://zipcheckup.com/county/virginia/norfolk/
BibTeX
@misc{zipcheckup-county-virginia-norfolk,
  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
  title  = {{Norfolk City, VA: HSS 83/100; 1 Violation}},
  year   = {2026},
  url    = {https://zipcheckup.com/county/virginia/norfolk/}
}

Page version: August 2026.

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