INDEPENDENT CITY · VA

Virginia Beach city, Virginia

Virginia Beach city is an independent city in Virginia with FIPS code 51810 and an estimated population of 453,649 (Census 2023), 3rd largest of 133 in the state.

County facts

Name
Virginia Beach city
State
Virginia
Type
independent city
FIPS code
51810
State FIPS
51
Population (2023)
453,649
Change since 2020
-1.3%
State rank
3 of 133

Population is the Census Bureau’s Vintage 2023 estimate.

Major cities in Virginia Beach city

Other counties in Virginia

Questions

What is the FIPS code for Virginia Beach city?

Virginia Beach city, Virginia has the five-digit FIPS code 51810: 51 for the state and 810 for the county.

What state is Virginia Beach city in?

Virginia Beach 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.