Norfolk, Virginia
Norfolk has an average healthcare access score of 60/100 (Moderate Access) across 15 ZIP codes. That's 21 points above the Virginia state average of 39. And 16 points above the national average of 44.
People Score
Insurance, income, literacy, disability barriers (~20%)
Provider Score
Doctors, specialists, mental health, dental access (~35%)
Hospital Score
Emergency, inpatient, and screening facility access (~25%)
Travel Score
Vehicle, transit, and broadband infrastructure (~20%)
City Average
Moderate Access
Grade: C+
15 ZIP codes in Norfolk
Comparisons
Healthcare Access Map
ZIP codes in and around Norfolk. Click any dot to view its Healthcare Access Score.
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ZIP Codes in Norfolk
All 15 ZIP codes ranked by Healthcare Access Score
| # | ZIP Code | Score | Access Level | Grade | Score Bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 23551 | 96 | Healthcare Paradise | A+ | |
| 2 | 23529 | 87 | Excellent Access | B+ | |
| 3 | 23511 | 71 | Excellent Access | B | |
| 4 | 23517 | 58 | Moderate Access | C | |
| 5 | 23508 | 56 | Moderate Access | C | |
| 6 | 23510 | 55 | Moderate Access | C | |
| 7 | 23507 | 55 | Moderate Access | C | |
| 8 | 23523 | 55 | Moderate Access | C | |
| 9 | 23504 | 54 | Moderate Access | C | |
| 10 | 23509 | 54 | Moderate Access | C | |
| 11 | 23502 | 54 | Moderate Access | C | |
| 12 | 23505 | 53 | Moderate Access | C | |
| 13 | 23513 | 52 | Moderate Access | C | |
| 14 | 23518 | 51 | Moderate Access | C | |
| 15 | 23503 | 50 | Moderate Access | C |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions About Healthcare Access in Norfolk
How good is healthcare access in Norfolk, Virginia?
Norfolk has an average CartoChrome Healthcare Access Score of 60/100 (Moderate Access), measured across 15 ZIP codes inside the city. The score reflects provider density, hospital proximity, transportation access, and social-determinant barriers.
Which ZIP code in Norfolk has the best healthcare?
ZIP 23551 scores highest in Norfolk at 96/100, while ZIP 23503 scores lowest at 50/100. A 46-point gap between ZIPs in the same city usually reflects differences in specialist density and SDOH — not hospital distance.
Does Norfolk have healthcare deserts?
No ZIP in Norfolk currently scores below the 25/100 healthcare-desert threshold. See the ZIP-level breakdown for the full distribution of access scores inside the city.
How many doctors are in Norfolk?
CartoChrome uses CMS NPPES provider records to connect Norfolk residents with nearby clinicians by ZIP, specialty, and travel distance. Live provider totals are refreshed through the backend data pipeline rather than estimated in this FAQ.
What ZIPs are covered for Norfolk?
Norfolk contains 15 Census ZCTA ZIP codes. CartoChrome publishes individual scores for each — see the ZIP table below. ZIP boundaries come from Census TIGER/Line shapefiles and are updated annually.
How Is This Score Calculated?
The Norfolk average healthcare access score of 60/100 is computed by averaging the Healthcare Access Scores across all 15 ZIP codes in the city. Each ZIP is explained through People Score, Provider Score, Hospital Score, and Travel Score.
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