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Norfolk, VA · standard

ZIP Code 23517

Norfolk County, Virginia — Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

4,484
2,169/sq mi
$67,375
Median income
$386,600
Median home value
54.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Norfolk pairs a below-median household income with upper-quartile home values, in a suburban-density, renter-heavy area.

42th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 22%
home value, US ZIPs
2,169
people per sq mi
32%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 23517 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 23517 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 2.1 square miles in Norfolk, Norfolk County, Virginia. The area is home to 4,484 residents, producing a population density of 2,169 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 23517 against Virginia and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 23517 sits at $67,375 (21% below the Virginia average), while per-capita income is $54,862. The poverty rate stands at 8.3% and the unemployment rate at 3.2%. On housing, the median home value is $386,600 (16% above the state average) with median rent at $1,437 per month, and 31.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 23517 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 54.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.7, and the average commute is —. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Norfolk County, so you can benchmark 23517 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 23517

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 23517.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 23517, Norfolk, VA · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

4,484

Population

2.1

Area (sq mi)

2,169

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 23517?

36.7

Median Age

52.0%

Male

48.0%

Female

6.8%

Foreign-Born

White 63.6%
African American 23.4%
Asian 2.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 8.4%
Hispanic or Latino 6.0%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$67,375

Median Household Income

-21% vs state

$54,862

Per Capita Income

8.3%

Poverty Rate

3.2%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 23517 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income — the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$67,375 42nd percentile higher than 42% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau — ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 69.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 54.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

3,030

Total Housing Units

2,882

Occupied Units

148

Vacant Units

1.69

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 31.9%
Renter 68.1%

$386,600

Median Home Value

+16% vs state

$1,437

Median Rent

1952

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

-6.4%

YoY Change (2023)

241

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+141%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 23517 have decreased 6.4% over the past year (2023). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +141% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2019 +2.1% 202
2020 +5.7% 214
2021 +9.9% 235
2022 +9.5% 258
2023 -6.4% 241

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2023. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 477 business establishments in ZIP 23517, employing approximately 6,555 people with a combined annual payroll of $269,420,000.

477

Businesses

6,555

Employees

$269.4M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Accommodation and food services 93 19.5%
Retail trade 82 17.2%
Other services (except public administration) 70 14.7%
Health care and social assistance 51 10.7%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 38 8.0%
Construction 23 4.8%
Real estate and rental and leasing 22 4.6%
Finance and insurance 18 3.8%
Manufacturing 17 3.6%
Wholesale trade 14 2.9%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 14 2.9%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 11 2.3%
Educational services 10 2.1%
Information 7 1.5%
Transportation and warehousing 5 1.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 23517 vs 23507 →

ZIP 23517 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 23517 ranks #9 by population — useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 23517 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 23517 ranks #5 of 9 neighboring ZIPs — local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
23507 Norfolk, VA 25,818 0.7 mi
23510 Norfolk, VA 7,031 1.2 mi
23508 Norfolk, VA 20,263 1.4 mi
23708 Portsmouth, VA 181 1.7 mi
23504 Norfolk, VA 23,483 1.7 mi
23509 Norfolk, VA 12,817 1.9 mi
23505 Norfolk, VA 28,503 3.2 mi
23523 Norfolk, VA 7,793 2.8 mi
23551 Norfolk, VA 930 3.8 mi
23704 Portsmouth, VA 18,716 3.3 mi

More ZIP Codes in Norfolk County

23503 standard
Norfolk, VA
Pop: 30,856
23513 standard
Norfolk, VA
Pop: 29,595
23505 standard
Norfolk, VA
Pop: 28,503
23518 standard
Norfolk, VA
Pop: 28,095
23507 standard
Norfolk, VA
Pop: 25,818
23504 standard
Norfolk, VA
Pop: 23,483

Related Areas

Norfolk County Norfolk, VA Virginia

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 23517 in? ▼
ZIP code 23517 (Norfolk) is located in Norfolk County, Virginia. Norfolk County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/norfolk-va.
What is the population of ZIP code 23517? ▼
ZIP code 23517 in Norfolk, VA has a population of 4,484 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 23517? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 23517 is $67,375, which is 12% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 23517? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 23517 is $386,600, which is 39% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 23517? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 23517 is White at 63.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 23517? ▼
ZIP code 23517 has 477 business establishments employing approximately 6,555 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 23517? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 23517 are: Accommodation and food services (93), Retail trade (82), Other services (except public administration) (70). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 23517? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 23517 decreased by 6.4% in 2023. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 141%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 23517? ▼
In ZIP code 23517, 69.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 54.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 23517? ▼
In ZIP code 23517, approximately 31.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 68.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 23517? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 23517 is 8.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Norfolk, VA

Verify and explore additional data for this area using these official government sources.

U.S. Census Bureau
Official demographic, economic, and housing data from the American Community Survey.
HUD Fair Market Rents
Department of Housing and Urban Development rental cost estimates by metropolitan area.
FBI Uniform Crime Reports
Official crime statistics compiled from law enforcement agencies nationwide.
FHFA House Price Index
Federal Housing Finance Agency home value trends based on repeat sales and appraisals.

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