23551 ZIP Code — Norfolk, VA
Norfolk City County, Virginia
ZIP code 23551 is located in Norfolk, Virginia, within Norfolk City County. It covers approximately 0.49 square miles and serves a population of 1,599 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 757.
About ZIP code 23551
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1950s, giving the area an established character.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 30% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 100% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.
1,599
population
0.49
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
23551 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 23551
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 23551. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Norfolk | Acceptable |
| Norfolk | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
23515 Norfolk (0 mi)
23519 Norfolk (0.3 mi)
23510 Norfolk (0.6 mi)
23708 Portsmouth (1.1 mi)
23523 Norfolk (1.4 mi)
23507 Norfolk (1.6 mi)
23517 Norfolk (1.6 mi)
23504 Norfolk (1.7 mi)
23709 Portsmouth (2 mi)
23326 Chesapeake (2 mi)
23704 Portsmouth (2.4 mi)
23509 Norfolk (2.7 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 1,599 |
| Population density | 3,263 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 51 |
| County FIPS | 710 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 0.49 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi |
| Latitude | 36.8468 |
| Longitude | -76.2859 |
| Timezone | Eastern (ET) |
| Area code | 757 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Demographics & statistics
1,599
Population
3,263
People per sq mi
22.3
Median age
$0
Median household income
$29,846
Per capita income
$0
Median home value
$0
Median monthly rent
0.0%
Home ownership
0.0%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unemployment
16
Housing units
30.2%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
65
15–19
21
847
20–24
275
283
25–34
92
12
35–44
4
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 18 and over | 1,599 | 100.0% |
| 65 and over | 0 | 0.0% |
| Median age | 22.3 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
36.8%
Black or African American
34.7%
Two or more races
11.8%
Hispanic or Latino
10.7%
Other race
4.6%
Asian
1.5%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 658 | 36.8% |
| Black or African American | 621 | 34.7% |
| Two or more races | 211 | 11.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 191 | 10.7% |
| Other race | 83 | 4.6% |
| Asian | 26 | 1.5% |
Household income
Housing
Home values
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $0 |
| Median rent / month | $0 |
| Owner occupied | 0.0% |
| Renter occupied | 0.0% |
| Vacant | 100.0% |
| Single-family detached | 0.0% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% |
| Median rooms | 0.0 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 0.00 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 0.0% |
| 2000–2009 | 0.0% |
| 1990–1999 | 0.0% |
| 1980–1989 | 0.0% |
| 1970–1979 | 0.0% |
| 1960–1969 | 0.0% |
| 1950–1959 | 100.0% |
| 1940–1949 | 0.0% |
| 1939 or earlier | 0.0% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 0.0% |
| 2 bedrooms | 100.0% |
| 3 bedrooms | 0.0% |
| 4 bedrooms | 0.0% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 0.0% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 0.0% |
| 1 vehicle | 0.0% |
| 2 vehicles | 0.0% |
| 3 or more | 0.0% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 0 | 0.0% |
| Cohabiting couple | 0 | 0.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 0 | 0.0% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 0 | 0.0% |
| Households with children under 18 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 0 | 0.0% |
| Average household size | 0.00 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 92.2% | 100.0% |
| Married | 6.9% | 0.0% |
| Separated | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 0.9% | 0.0% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
0.0%
Some HS, no diploma
0.0%
HS graduate
15.6%
Some college, no degree
43.5%
Associate's degree
10.7%
Bachelor's degree
30.2%
Graduate / professional
0.0%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 100.0% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 30.2% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 0 | 0.0% |
| Kindergarten | 0 | 0.0% |
| Elementary school | 0 | 0.0% |
| High school | 0 | 0.0% |
| College / grad school | 162 | 100.0% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 0.0% |
| Service | 0.0% |
| Sales & office | 0.0% |
| Natural resources & construction | 0.0% |
| Production & transportation | 0.0% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 0.0% |
| Government | 0.0% |
| Self-employed | 0.0% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 85.8% |
| Carpool | 9.0% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 2.6% |
| Work from home | 0.0% |
| Other means | 2.6% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 17.1 |
Poverty
All people
0.0%
Under 18 years
0.0%
18 and over
0.0%
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 0.0% |
| Retirement income | 0.0% |
| Supplemental Security | 0.0% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.0% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 0.0% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 27.0% |
| High blood pressure | 12.5% |
| High cholesterol | 8.9% |
| Diabetes | 1.8% |
| Heart disease | 1.0% |
| Stroke | 0.6% |
| Asthma | 9.9% |
| Arthritis | 4.0% |
| Kidney disease | 0.8% |
| Pulmonary disease | 1.9% |
| Cancer | 0.6% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 13.8% |
| Binge drinking | 24.8% |
| No physical activity | 17.0% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 37.2% |
| Depression | 19.6% |
| Fair or poor health | 9.2% |
| Poor mental health | 18.3% |
| Poor physical health | 5.1% |
| No health insurance | 17.5% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 68.0% |
| Visited dentist | 59.3% |
| Cholesterol screening | 71.2% |
| Teeth loss | 0.0% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 27 | 100.0% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 0.0% |
| Under 18 | 0.0% |
| 18–64 years | 0.0% |
| 65 and over | 0.0% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 0.0% |
| Public insurance | 0.0% |
| No insurance | 0.0% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 0.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 1,599 | 100.0% |
| Spanish | 36 | 2.3% |
| Other Indo-European | 36 | 2.3% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 0 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 1,498 | 93.7% |
| Born in same state | 1,409 | 88.1% |
| Born in different state | 48 | 3.0% |
| Foreign born | 89 | 5.6% |
| Naturalized citizen | 101 | 6.3% |
| Not a US citizen | 101 | 100.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Arab | 238 | 14.9% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 33 | 2.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 0.0% |
| Internet access | 0.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 23551
What city is ZIP code 23551 in?
ZIP code 23551 is primarily assigned to Norfolk, Virginia.
What county is ZIP code 23551 in?
ZIP code 23551 falls within Norfolk City County, Virginia.
Does ZIP code 23551 have a large veteran population?
100% of civilians in ZIP code 23551 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What is the population of ZIP code 23551?
ZIP code 23551 has an estimated population of 1,599 residents, with a density of 3,290 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 23551 in?
ZIP code 23551 observes the EST timezone.