| ZIP Code | 23517 |
|---|---|
| City | Norfolk |
| State | Virginia (VA) |
| County | Norfolk (city) County |
| Area Code | 757/948 |
| Elevation | 10 ft |
| Latitude | 36.869238 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -76.292055 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 51710 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 33.4 yrs ↓ 6% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 1.61 |
| Below Poverty | 10.4% ≈ Avg |
| College Grads | 57.3% ▲ 48% above avg |
| Unemployment | 3.1% ▼ 37% below avg |
| HS Graduate | 435 (12.7%) |
| Some College | 550 (16.1%) |
| Associates | 473 (13.9%) |
| Bachelors | 125 (3.7%) |
| Graduate Degree | 1,830 (53.6%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $63,556 ▼ 17% below avg ↑ 13% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $355,800 ▲ 28% above avg ↑ 43% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 5.6x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,397/mo ↑ 30% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 2,901 |
| Vacant Units | 117 |
| Avg HH Size | 1.61 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 2,901 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 117 |
| Owner Occupied | 25.0% |
| Renter Occupied | 75.0% |
| Avg HH Size | 1.61 |
ZIP code 23517 is located in Norfolk, Virginia, within Norfolk (city) County. With a population of 4,550, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 33.4 years. Economically, 23517 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $63,556 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 23517 represents a mid-range housing market. The median home value of $355,800 is above the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,397 per month in median rent. This is predominantly a renter community, with 75.0% of occupied units rented — typical of urban and transitional neighborhoods. Median home values have increased by 43% since 2019.
The population of 23517 is majority White (61.85%). Residents are well-educated — 57.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 10.4%. Household income has grown by 13% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 23517 stands at 3.1%, which is below the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 74%.
Overall, ZIP code 23517 in Norfolk, VA is characterized as solidly middle-class, well-educated, and a relatively young community. With 4,550 residents, a median household income of $63,556, and a median home value of $355,800, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Virginia.