INDEPENDENT CITY · VA
Norfolk city, Virginia
Norfolk city is an independent city in Virginia with FIPS code 51710 and an estimated population of 230,930 (Census 2023), 9th largest of 133 in the state.
County facts
- Name
- Norfolk city
- State
- Virginia
- Type
- independent city
- FIPS code
- 51710
- State FIPS
- 51
- Population (2023)
- 230,930
- Change since 2020
- -2.9%
- State rank
- 9 of 133
Population is the Census Bureau’s Vintage 2023 estimate.
Major cities in Norfolk city
Other counties in Virginia
Questions
What is the FIPS code for Norfolk city?
Norfolk city, Virginia has the five-digit FIPS code 51710: 51 for the state and 710 for the county.
What state is Norfolk city in?
Norfolk 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.