Daylight through the yearLongest day (Jun 21): 14 h 41 min5:46 am – 8:27 pmShortest day (Dec 21): 9 h 38 min7:14 am – 4:52 pm
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People8,188 residentsin the ZIP code areaMedian age 32.53,310 householdsMedian household income $35,533Median home value $224,600Median rent $937 a month34% of homes owner-occupiedMedian property tax $1,610 a yearSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Work and commuting4.5% unemployment rate63% of adults are in the labour force, 3,259 employedMain industries: education and health care 27%, professional and business services 17%, retail 11%Average commute 24 minutes57% drive alone, 8% car-pool, 8% take public transport, 4% walk or cycle, 21% work from homeSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024, ZIP area
Education and languages13% of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher81% finished high school, 5% hold a graduate degreeLanguages at home: English only 95%, Spanish 3%, other Indo-European languages 1%Source: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024, ZIP area
Natural hazardsOverall risk Relatively ModerateNorfolk City, VA, compared with all US countiesHigher-risk hazardsLightning Relatively HighCoastal flooding Relatively HighSource: FEMA National Risk Index (county level)
Air quality86% of days had good air in 2025312 of 363 days measured51 moderate daysMedian index 33, worst day 94main pollutant: fine particles (PM2.5)Source: US EPA Air Quality Index, Norfolk City County monitors, VA
Internet at home84% of households have a broadband subscription64% have cable, fibre or DSL17% rely on a mobile data plan alone13% have no internet at homeSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Drinking waterCity of Norfolkserves 234,220 people from surface waterNo health-based violations since 20211 monitoring or reporting violation since 2021Source: US EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, largest system serving the town
