Norfolk, VA · standard
ZIP Code 23551
Norfolk County, Virginia - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 930
- 1,062/sq mi High-density area
- 14.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Norfolk has 930 residents, placing it in the 29th percentile of the 33,099 US ZIP codes with a reported population, at 1,062 people per square mile.
Source: USPS ZIP record + U.S. Census Bureau ZIP population. Rank compares ZIP 23551 against every US ZIP with a reported population; income/home-value percentiles are not available for this ZIP.
ZIP code 23551 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Norfolk, Norfolk County, Virginia, home to just 930 residents across 0.9 square miles, a density of 1,062 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
Median household income is not on file for ZIP 23551, but per-capita income is $31,091. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 0.0% and unemployment is 0.0%. The ACS does not report a median home value for this ZIP, so housing cost context is limited to the available tenure and rent fields.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 14.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 22.6, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Norfolk County, so 23551 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 23551, Norfolk, VA · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
930
Population
0.9
Area (sq mi)
1,062
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 23551?
22.6
Median Age
82.8%
Male
17.2%
Female
5.2%
Foreign-Born
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?
$31,091
Per Capita Income
0.0%
Poverty Rate
0.0%
Unemployment Rate
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
154housing units
154
Total Housing Units
133
Occupied Units
21
Vacant Units
Occupancy Type
1957
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 23 business establishments in ZIP 23551, employing approximately 173 people with a combined annual payroll of $17,967,000.
23
Businesses
173
Employees
$18.0M
Annual Payroll
1
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 21 | 91.3% |
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 23551 vs 23505 →
ZIP 23551 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 23503
Norfolk (23503)
30,856 residents
- 23513
Norfolk (23513)
29,595 residents
- 23505
Norfolk (23505)
28,503 residents
- 23518
Norfolk (23518)
28,095 residents
- 23507
Norfolk (23507)
25,818 residents
- 23508
Norfolk (23508)
20,263 residents
- 23509
Norfolk (23509)
12,817 residents
- 23510 7,031
Norfolk (23510)
7,031 residents
- 23517 4,484
Norfolk (23517)
4,484 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 23551 ranks #0 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23505 | Norfolk, VA | 28,503 | 0.6 mi |
| 23511 | Norfolk, VA | 2,457 | 1.2 mi |
| 23503 | Norfolk, VA | 30,856 | 2.1 mi |
| 23517 | Norfolk, VA | 4,484 | 3.8 mi |
| 23508 | Norfolk, VA | 20,263 | 3.0 mi |
| 23509 | Norfolk, VA | 12,817 | 3.3 mi |
| 23507 | Norfolk, VA | 25,818 | 4.2 mi |
| 23510 | Norfolk, VA | 7,031 | 5.0 mi |
| 23518 | Norfolk, VA | 28,095 | 4.1 mi |
| 23513 | Norfolk, VA | 29,595 | 3.6 mi |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 23551 in?
ZIP code 23551 (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 23551?
ZIP code 23551 in Norfolk, VA has a population of 930 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 23551?
The largest racial group in ZIP 23551 is White at 45.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 17.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 23551?
ZIP code 23551 has 23 business establishments employing approximately 173 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 23551?
In ZIP code 23551, 42.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 14.6% 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 23551?
In ZIP code 23551, approximately 34.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 65.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
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