Chesapeake County GIS Maps
Chesapeake County, Virginia, has 251,153 residents and covers 338.5 square miles. The FIPS code for Chesapeake County is 51550. Chesapeake is the county's largest population center. Chesapeake County also includes 6 zip codes, 1 public school district and 5 municipalities. Those boundaries help explain why population, schools, and housing can look different from one part of the county to another. The map below shows how those county lines, zip codes, and school districts fit together, and the sections that follow use that same geography to show population, demographics, school enrollment and housing patterns in more detail.
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Chesapeake County Trends
- Population
- 251,153—
- Median Home Value
- $359,100▴
- K-12 Enrollment
- 40,607▴
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Chesapeake County Maps
The maps below show a few of the county map styles included in our downloads. County packages include map exports in JPEG, PNG, SVG, PDF and GeoTIFF formats plus more than 20 GIS layers for mapping, research and analysis. Available layers include zip codes, area codes, subdivisions, school districts, political boundaries, roads, water features, points of interest and more.
County packages also include historical county demographics, business intelligence, analytical dashboards, AI-ready prompts, markdown files and related reference data. Everything is organized to save hours of manual work collecting current data, cleaning it and joining it together. That makes it easier to move faster on analytics, due diligence, business planning and location research. Paid packages are built for commercial use, but some package contents include source-specific attribution or notice guidance. Review Licensing & Data Source Notices.
Chesapeake County Population
Chesapeake County had 251,153 residents in 2020. Recent census data shows how the county has changed over time. Long-term census counts show how the county has changed across recent decades. Chesapeake is the largest city in the county, with about 249,422 residents. Some of the county's most populated postal areas include Chesapeake, Chesapeake and Chesapeake.
Population Trend in Chesapeake County VA
Chesapeake County Population per 2000, 2010 and 2020 census counts with a baseline 2030 projection.
Chesapeake County Zip Codes
Chesapeake County has 6 zip codes. Some of the county's most populated zip codes include Chesapeake (23322), Chesapeake (23320) and Chesapeake (23323). The largest zip areas account for a meaningful share of the county population. Together, the three largest zips account for about 0% of all county residents based on 2020 population estimates.
Most Populated Zip Codes in Chesapeake County VA
| ZIP | Area | Population | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23322 | Chesapeake | 66,994 | ▴ 10.8% |
| 23320 | Chesapeake | 60,412 | ▴ 16.6% |
| 23323 | Chesapeake | 42,736 | ▴ 19% |
| 23321 | Chesapeake | 37,752 | ▴ 12.2% |
| 23324 | Chesapeake | 24,239 | ▴ 6.1% |
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Chesapeake County Zip Code populations and trends per most recent census data.
Chesapeake County Demographics
Chesapeake County has a median age of 37.7, which makes the county a little younger than Virginia overall. About 24.3% of residents are under 18, while 14.1% are 65 or older. That gives the county a fairly even mix of younger families and older adults. The largest age group is 25 to 44 at about 34.6% of the population, which points to a solid working-age base. About 36.4% of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher, above the statewide figure of 41.5%. The county has a more diverse population mix, with no single race or ethnicity accounting for all of the local story.
Key Demographics for Chesapeake County VA
Median Age
37.7
Under 18
24.3%
Age 65+
14.1%
Bachelor's+
36.4%
Chesapeake County School Districts
Chesapeake County is served by 1 public school district with 40,607 students enrolled in 2024. Several larger districts account for a substantial share of students across the county map area. Those three districts account for about 100% of public school enrollment in the map area. Total enrollment has stayed fairly steady in recent years, based on district totals from 2017 to 2024.
Largest School Districts by Enrollment in Chesapeake County VA
| District | Enrollment | Share | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chesapeake City Public Schools | 40,607 | 100% | ▴ 0.1% |
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Chesapeake County school district enrollment and trends per most recent NCES reporting data.
Chesapeake County Housing & Real Estate
Chesapeake County has a median home value of $359,100 and a median gross rent of $1,523. About 74% of occupied homes in the county are owner-occupied, so the local housing market leans heavily toward ownership. Home values run below the Virginia median, while rents come in below the state average. In March 2026, the median listing price was $479,950 and homes spent about 29 days on the market.
Chesapeake County Housing Mix
Chesapeake County housing mix: owner, renter and vacant units.
Chesapeake County Housing Trends
Chesapeake County median home value and rent trend (last 5 years).
Businesses in Chesapeake County, VA
Chesapeake County has 8,978 business listings across 822 categories. The largest categories in Chesapeake County business listings are Real Estate Agents (311, 3.5%), Churches & Religious Organizations (251, 2.8%), and Contractors (194, 2.2%). The full Chesapeake County business listings dataset includes names, categories, addresses and contact details where available. Chesapeake County packages also include U.S. Census County Business Patterns data with establishment counts, employment and payroll by industry sector.
Top Business Categories in Chesapeake County, VA
| Category | Businesses | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Real Estate Agents | 311 | 3.5% |
| Churches & Religious Organizations | 251 | 2.8% |
| Contractors | 194 | 2.2% |
| Auto Repair | 130 | 1.4% |
| Beauty Salons | 123 | 1.4% |
| ATMs | 122 | 1.4% |
| Hair Salons | 120 | 1.3% |
| Medical Offices | 117 | 1.3% |
| Insurance Agencies | 108 | 1.2% |
| Fast Food | 103 | 1.1% |
Chesapeake County Business Listings
| Business | Category | City |
|---|---|---|
| The Chesapeake Treatment Center | Abuse And Addiction Treatment | Chesapeake |
| Extended Stay America | Accommodation | Chesapeake |
| Willard F. Robins III | Accountant | Chesapeake |
| Chesapeake Parks, Recreation and Tourism | Active Life | Chesapeake |
| Chesapeake Chinese Acupuncture | Acupuncture | Chesapeake |
| BrightView | Addiction Rehabilitation Center | Chesapeake |
| Adoptions From The Heart - Chesapeake, VA | Adoption Services | Chesapeake |
| Ripple Studios | Adult Education | Chesapeake |
| Adam & Eve Stores | Adult Entertainment | Chesapeake |
| Peak Marketing Service, LLC | Advertising Agency | Chesapeake |
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Chesapeake County business listings sourced from Overture Maps. Includes locations with a high level of confidence.
Chesapeake County Basemaps
Chesapeake County map and data packages include a set of useful basemaps to help you get started quickly. These include a custom light grey canvas, USGS topo, imagery and other reference layers that make it easier to build clear, meaningful county maps using the included GIS layers, your own data or both. Pre-rendered map tiles for the light grey basemap are included so you can use them offline or host them on your own CDN.
Get the Full Chesapeake County Data Package
This page shows a preview of what's included in the Chesapeake County data package. The full package gives you a ready-to-use county data system with GIS layers, historical data, maps, database files and planning tools that save hours of manual data gathering, cleanup and joins. Everything is organized to help you skip data wrangling and start analysis faster.
- 20+ GIS layers for zip codes, school districts, roads, water, boundaries and more
- Historical county demographics, housing, income and trend data
- ZIP code population files and school district enrollment history
- Database files, markdowns, AI-ready prompts and documentation
- Map exports in PNG, JPEG, PDF, SVG and GeoTIFF formats
- Offline-ready data explorer, map and analytics tools
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Nearby Counties
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