23517 ZIP Code
Norfolk, Virginia
December 12, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 23517 |
| City/Town: | Norfolk |
| County: | Norfolk (city) |
| State: | Virginia |
| Population: | 4,212 |
| Median Household Income: | $55,536 |
| Per Capita Income: | $40,636 |
| Total Housing Units: | 2,664 |
| Median Home Value: | $357,000 |
| Land Area: | 0.8 sq miles
2.1 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.0 sq miles
0.0 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 36.8692, -76.2921 |
Population Information (23517 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 4,212 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 2,269 | 53.9% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 1,943 | 46.1% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 37.0 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 127 | 3.0% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 116 | 2.8% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 118 | 2.8% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 30 | 0.7% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 411 | 9.8% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 1,208 | 28.7% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 500 | 11.9% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 624 | 14.8% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 233 | 5.5% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 193 | 4.6% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 364 | 8.6% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 234 | 5.6% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 54 | 1.3% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (23517 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $357,000 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 4.4 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,283 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 2,664 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 2,534 | 95.1% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 130 | 4.9% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 602 | 23.8% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 1,932 | 76.2% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (23517 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 3,410 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 17 | 0.5% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 98 | 2.9% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 622 | 18.2% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 691 | 20.3% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 180 | 5.3% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 1,043 | 30.6% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 759 | 22.3% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 96.6% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 52.8% | 34.3% |
Income Information (23517 zip code)
| Value | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $55,536 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $76,924 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $89,669 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $40,636 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (23517 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 2,749 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 2,310 | 96.5% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 85 | 3.5% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 1,092 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 1,549 | 67.1% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 630 | 27.3% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 131 | 5.7% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (23517 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 2,733 | 64.9% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 907 | 21.5% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 16 | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 177 | 4.2% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 119 | 2.8% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 260 | 6.2% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 232 | 5.5% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 324 | 7.7% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 186 | 4.4% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 32 | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 13 | 0.3% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 93 | 2.2% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (23517 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 77 | 3.0% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 127 | 5.0% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 193 | 7.6% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 213 | 8.4% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 591 | 23.3% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 377 | 14.9% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 351 | 13.9% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 374 | 14.8% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 97 | 3.8% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 134 | 5.3% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (23517 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 2,036 | 88.1% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 128 | 5.5% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 65 | 2.8% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 61 | 2.6% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 102 | 4.4% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 210 | 9.1% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 20.0 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (23517 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 27 | 1.2% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 181 | 7.8% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 85 | 3.7% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 198 | 8.6% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 67 | 2.9% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 77 | 3.3% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 165 | 7.1% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 204 | 8.8% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 759 | 32.9% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 248 | 10.7% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 132 | 5.7% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 167 | 7.2% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (23517 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 11.0% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (23517 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 3,636 | 86.3% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 2,796 | 66.4% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 1,416 | 33.6% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 194 | 4.6% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (23517 zip code)
| Households with: | Number | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 1,977 | 78.0% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 608 | 24.0% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 545 | 21.5% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 147 | 5.8% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 11 | 0.4% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 151 | 6.0% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (23517 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 644 | 24.2% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 143 | 5.4% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 99 | 3.7% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 137 | 5.1% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 352 | 13.2% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 309 | 11.6% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 980 | 36.8% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (23517 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 167 | 6.3% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 85 | 3.2% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 87 | 3.3% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 379 | 14.2% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 296 | 11.1% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 154 | 5.8% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 184 | 6.9% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 190 | 7.1% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 1,122 | 42.1% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (23517 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 191 | 7.2% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 902 | 33.9% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 818 | 30.7% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 477 | 17.9% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 203 | 7.6% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 73 | 2.7% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (23517 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 774 | 30.5% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 56 | 2.2% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 1,369 | 54.0% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 126 | 5.0% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 149 | 5.9% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 60 | 2.4% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (23517 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 353 | 13.9% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 1,271 | 50.2% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 760 | 30.0% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 150 | 5.9% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (23517 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 11 | 1.8% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 11 | 1.8% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 21 | 3.5% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 20 | 3.3% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 165 | 27.4% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 221 | 36.7% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 150 | 24.9% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 3 | 0.5% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (23517 zip code)
| Value | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $2,419 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $499 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,283 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.10 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 1.49 | 2.38 |
Households (23517 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 2,534 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 583 | 23.0% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 181 | 7.1% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 956 | 37.7% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 808 | 31.9% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 205 | 8.1% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 549 | 21.7% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 1.63 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.72 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (23517 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 2,076 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 1,035 | 49.9% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 746 | 35.9% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 54 | 2.6% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 173 | 8.3% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 602 | 29.0% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (23517 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 895 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 77 | 8.6% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 40 | 4.5% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 178 | 19.9% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 46 | 5.1% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 554 | 61.9% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (23517 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 3,475 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 552 | 15.9% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 3,830 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 493 | 12.9% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 7 | 1.4% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 248 | 50.3% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 238 | 48.3% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (23517 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 3,188 | 75.7% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 997 | 23.7% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 392 | 39.3% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 554 | 55.6% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 279 | 28.0% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 51 | 5.1% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (23517 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 3,925 | 93.2% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 91 | 2.2% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 287 | 315.4% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 287 | 315.4% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 287 | 315.4% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 70 | 76.9% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 81 | 89.0% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 11 | 12.1% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (23517 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 4,085 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 3,637 | 89.0% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 448 | 11.0% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 212 | 5.2% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 102 | 2.5% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 88 | 2.2% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 46 | 1.1% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (23517 zip code)
| Households | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 2,534 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 2,298 | 90.7% | 89.4% |
Norfolk, VA23517