23517 ZIP Code — Norfolk, VA

Norfolk City County, Virginia

ZIP code 23517 is located in Norfolk, Virginia, within Norfolk City County. It covers approximately 0.83 square miles and serves a population of 4,212 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 757.

About ZIP code 23517

The housing stock consists of a significant share of large multi-unit buildings. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $357,000. Renters make up the majority at 76%, typical of denser urban areas.

Median household income is $55,536.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 20 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is high — 53% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 16% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 23517 reflects a community defined by a highly educated population and a strong veteran community.

4,212

population

0.83

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

23517 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 23517

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 23517. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Norfolk	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

23507 Norfolk (0.5 mi) 23510 Norfolk (1.2 mi) 23508 Norfolk (1.2 mi) 23519 Norfolk (1.4 mi) 23529 Norfolk (1.4 mi) 23708 Portsmouth (1.6 mi) 23515 Norfolk (1.6 mi) 23551 Norfolk (1.6 mi) 23504 Norfolk (1.9 mi) 23509 Norfolk (1.9 mi) 23505 Norfolk (2.9 mi) 23523 Norfolk (2.9 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	4,212
Population density	5,075 / sq mi
State FIPS	51
County FIPS	710

Geography
Land area	0.83 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	36.8694
Longitude	-76.2938
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	757

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	50.8%	46.9%	32.9%
$50k – $100k	26.4%	31.8%	29.2%
$100k – $200k	17.8%	17.3%	26.3%
Over $200k	5.0%	4.1%	11.6%

Demographics & statistics

4,212

Population

5,075

People per sq mi

37.0

Median age

$55,536

Median household income

$48,372

Per capita income

$357,000

Median home value

$1,283

Median monthly rent

23.8%

Home ownership

11.0%

Poverty rate

3.5%

Unemployment

732

Housing units

52.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

221

20–24

190

651

25–34

557

269

35–44

231

336

45–54

288

126

55–59

107

104

60–64

196

65–74

168

126

75–84

108

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	383	9.1%
18 and over	3,829	90.9%
65 and over	652	15.5%
Median age	37.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 61.5%

Black or African American 20.4%

Two or more races 5.9%

Hispanic or Latino 5.2%

Asian 4%

Other race 2.7%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%

Group	Count	%
White	2,733	61.5%
Black or African American	907	20.4%
Two or more races	260	5.9%
Hispanic or Latino	232	5.2%
Asian	177	4%
Other race	119	2.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native	16	0.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	50.8%	46.9%	32.9%
$50k – $100k	26.4%	31.8%	29.2%
$100k – $200k	17.8%	17.3%	26.3%
Over $200k	5.0%	4.1%	11.6%

Under $10k 3.0%

$10k–$15k 5.0%

$15k–$25k 7.6%

$25k–$35k 8.4%

$35k–$50k 23.3%

$50k–$75k 14.9%

$75k–$100k 13.9%

$100k–$150k 14.8%

$150k–$200k 3.8%

$200k+ 5.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.0%
$10k–$15k	5.0%
$15k–$25k	7.6%
$25k–$35k	8.4%
$35k–$50k	23.3%
$50k–$75k	14.9%
$75k–$100k	13.9%
$100k–$150k	14.8%
$150k–$200k	3.8%
$200k+	5.3%
Median income	$55,536

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 1.8%

$50k–$100k 1.8%

$100k–$150k 3.5%

$150k–$200k 3.3%

$200k–$300k 27.4%

$300k–$500k 36.7%

$500k–$1M 24.9%

$1M+ 0.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$357,000
Median rent / month	$1,283
Owner occupied	23.8%
Renter occupied	76.2%
Vacant	4.9%
Single-family detached	24.2%
Large apartment buildings	36.8%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	4.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.10

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	6.3%
2000–2009	3.2%
1990–1999	3.3%
1980–1989	14.2%
1970–1979	11.1%
1960–1969	5.8%
1950–1959	6.9%
1940–1949	7.1%
1939 or earlier	42.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	7.2%
1 bedroom	33.9%
2 bedrooms	30.7%
3 bedrooms	17.9%
4 bedrooms	7.6%
5+ bedrooms	2.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	13.9%
1 vehicle	50.2%
2 vehicles	30.0%
3 or more	5.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	30.5%
Electricity	54.0%
Propane / LP gas	2.2%
Fuel oil	5.0%
No fuel used	2.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	583	23.0%
Cohabiting couple	187	7.4%
Male householder, no spouse	956	37.7%
Female householder, no spouse	808	31.9%
Households with children under 18	205	8.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	549	21.7%
Average household size	1.63

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	49.9%	33.9%
Married	35.9%	39.0%
Separated	3.3%	1.1%
Widowed	2.6%	2.3%
Divorced	8.3%	23.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.5%

Some HS, no diploma 2.9%

HS graduate 18.2%

Some college, no degree 20.3%

Associate's degree 5.3%

Bachelor's degree 30.6%

Graduate / professional 22.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	96.6%
Bachelor's or higher	52.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	77	8.6%
Kindergarten	40	4.5%
Elementary school	178	19.9%
High school	46	5.1%
College / grad school	554	61.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 32.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 10.7%

Professional & management 8.8%

Retail trade 8.6%

Manufacturing 7.8%

Public administration 7.2%

Finance & real estate 7.1%

Other services 5.7%

Wholesale trade 3.7%

Information 3.3%

Transportation & utilities 2.9%

Construction 1.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	51.0%
Service	22.8%
Sales & office	16.8%
Natural resources & construction	3.4%
Production & transportation	6.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	67.1%
Government	27.3%
Self-employed	5.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	78.2%
Carpool	4.9%
Public transit	2.5%
Walk	2.3%
Work from home	8.1%
Other means	3.9%
Avg commute (minutes)	20.0

Poverty

All people 11.0%

Under 18 years 11.2%

18 and over 11.0%

Married-couple families 4.5%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	24.0%
Retirement income	21.5%
Supplemental Security	5.8%
Cash public assistance	0.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	6.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.0%
High blood pressure	30.2%
High cholesterol	23.8%
Diabetes	9.3%
Heart disease	4.5%
Stroke	2.7%
Asthma	10.5%
Arthritis	20.2%
Kidney disease	2.5%
Pulmonary disease	5.0%
Cancer	4.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	16.7%
Binge drinking	17.8%
No physical activity	19.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	38.1%
Depression	19.7%
Fair or poor health	13.7%
Poor mental health	14.6%
Poor physical health	8.7%
No health insurance	12.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.9%
Visited dentist	65.1%
Cholesterol screening	88.4%
Teeth loss	11.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	552	15.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	12.9%
Under 18	1.8%
18–64 years	8.9%
65 and over	36.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	73.0%
Public insurance	37.0%
No insurance	5.1%
Uninsured under 19	2.9%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	4,085	97.0%
Spanish	83	2.0%
Other Indo-European	12	0.3%
Asian & Pacific Islander	31	0.8%
Other languages	40	1.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	3,925	93.2%
Born in same state	3,834	91.0%
Born in different state	1,592	37.8%
Foreign born	91	2.2%
Naturalized citizen	287	6.8%
Not a US citizen	112	39.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	690	16.4%
French	650	15.4%
Arab	165	3.9%
Polish	126	3%
German	39	0.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	37	0.9%
Irish	17	0.4%
Norwegian	9	0.2%
Dutch	9	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	60.2%
Internet access	90.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 23517

What city is ZIP code 23517 in?

ZIP code 23517 is primarily assigned to Norfolk, Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 23517 in?

ZIP code 23517 falls within Norfolk City County, Virginia.

Is ZIP code 23517 mostly rentals?

76% of occupied units in ZIP code 23517 are renter-occupied.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 23517?

53% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.

Does ZIP code 23517 have a large veteran population?

16% of civilians in ZIP code 23517 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 23517?

The median home value in ZIP code 23517 is $357,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 23517 in?

ZIP code 23517 observes the EST timezone.