INDEPENDENT CITY · VA
Chesapeake city, Virginia
Chesapeake city is an independent city in Virginia with FIPS code 51550 and an estimated population of 253,886 (Census 2023), 7th largest of 133 in the state.
County facts
- Name
- Chesapeake city
- State
- Virginia
- Type
- independent city
- FIPS code
- 51550
- State FIPS
- 51
- Population (2023)
- 253,886
- Change since 2020
- +1.6%
- State rank
- 7 of 133
Population is the Census Bureau’s Vintage 2023 estimate.
Questions
What is the FIPS code for Chesapeake city?
Chesapeake city, Virginia has the five-digit FIPS code 51550: 51 for the state and 550 for the county.
What state is Chesapeake city in?
Chesapeake city is in Virginia.
How do I know if an address is in this county?
Use the address lookup. ZIP codes and city names can cross county lines, so an address is the reliable check.
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau geographic reference files; Census Bureau Population Estimates, Vintage 2023. Last reviewed 2026-10-27.