ZIP Code 23517 — Norfolk, VA
23517 is a standard (street delivery) ZIP code serving Norfolk, Virginia, in Norfolk County. To mail something here you only need these five digits — but the four-digit extension narrows delivery to a single point, and it is what USPS bulk postage discounts are priced on.
ZIP code 23517 at a glance
| ZIP code | 23517 |
|---|---|
| Primary city | Norfolk |
| State | Virginia (VA) |
| County | Norfolk FIPS 51710 |
| ZIP type | Standard (street delivery) |
| Time zone | America/New_York |
| Population | 4,932 |
| Coordinates | 36.869270, -76.291980 |
How ZIP+4 works in 23517
The four digits after the hyphen encode a delivery segment inside 23517. In practice one segment usually means:
- One side of one block — odd numbers on a street between two cross streets
- A single large building, or one floor of it
- A group of PO boxes, sometimes a single box
- A single business that receives enough mail to warrant its own code
That is why 23517 has no single ZIP+4: two neighbors across the street from each other usually have different ones. Enter a street address above and we will return the exact nine-digit code along with the standardized USPS address format.
Other ZIP codes in Norfolk
Nearby ZIP codes
Showing the closest twelve. See every ZIP code within 25 miles of 23517.
| ZIP | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 23507 | Norfolk, VA | 0.7 mi |
| 23510 | Norfolk, VA | 1.2 mi |
| 23508 | Norfolk, VA | 1.4 mi |
| 23708 | Portsmouth, VA | 1.7 mi |
| 23504 | Norfolk, VA | 1.7 mi |
| 23509 | Norfolk, VA | 1.9 mi |
| 23523 | Norfolk, VA | 2.8 mi |
| 23505 | Norfolk, VA | 3.1 mi |
| 23704 | Portsmouth, VA | 3.2 mi |
| 23707 | Portsmouth, VA | 3.2 mi |
| 23513 | Norfolk, VA | 3.3 mi |
| 23709 | Portsmouth, VA | 3.6 mi |
Questions about 23517
What is the ZIP+4 code for 23517?
23517 is the five-digit ZIP code. The ZIP+4 adds four more digits that identify a specific delivery point — usually one side of a city block, a single building, or a group of PO boxes. Because those four digits change from address to address within 23517, you need to look up a specific street address to get them.
What city is 23517?
23517 is assigned to Norfolk, Virginia, in Norfolk County.
Do I need to use the ZIP+4?
It is optional for ordinary mail, but it speeds up sorting and it is required for most USPS bulk-mail postage discounts. Many address-verification and e-commerce systems also use ZIP+4 to confirm a delivery point exists.
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