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U.S. ZIP Code · VA23517

Norfolk city · Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC

Typical home value

$328,548[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
-0.4%
5-year / yr
+3.2%
10-year / yr
+3.4%

Relative price

vs U.S.
+15.7%
vs metro
-6.8%
vs state
≈ state median
ZIP 23517 location in VA
Location of ZIP 23517 in VA

Price history

Zillow Home Value Index — monthly, smoothed and seasonally adjusted.

The typical home in 23517 is worth $328,548 — 6.8% below the Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC median. Over the past year, values have fallen 0.4%. Homes here rent for a typical $1,688 a month — a 6.2% gross rental yield. The effective property tax rate is 0.9%.

#Rent & investment

Typical asking rent, and the returns it implies at the current home value.

Monthly rent
$1,688[2]
Gross yield
6.2%[2]
Cap rate
3.7%[2]

#Property tax

Effective rate — total real estate taxes paid relative to total home value.

Effective tax rate
0.9%[3]
Typical annual tax
$3,024[3]

#Climate risk

FEMA National Risk Index ratings for Norfolk city. "Not Applicable" means the hazard does not threaten the county.

Overall risk
Relatively Moderate[4]
Riverine flood
Relatively Moderate
Coastal flood
Relatively High
Wildfire
Very Low
Drought
No Rating
Heat wave
Relatively Moderate
Hurricane
Relatively Moderate
Tornado
Relatively Moderate
Earthquake
Relatively Low
Winter weather
Relatively Moderate

#Who lives here

Population
4,932[3]
Median household income
$67,375[3]

#Migration

Household moves in and out of Norfolk city over a year, from IRS tax-return data.

Net migration
-563[5]
Moved in
11,882
Moved out
12,445

Schools

Open public schools in this ZIP, from the NCES Common Core of Data.

Public schools
3
Elementary
1
Middle
1
High
1
  • Matthew Fontaine Maury High

    High · Grades 9–12 · Norfolk City Public Schools

    1,736 students

  • Blair Middle

    Middle · Grades 6–8 · Norfolk City Public Schools

    1,072 students

  • Ghent K-8

    Elementary · Grades K–8 · Norfolk City Public Schools

    501 students

Run the numbers

Interactive calculators pre-filled with this ZIP's typical home value, rent, and property-tax rate. Edit any field to recompute.

Gross yield6.2%
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)3.7%
Annual rent$20,261

Gross and net yield are estimates based on the inputs and the selected expense ratio. Actual income and expenses will vary by property and market. Not investment advice.

Monthly payment$1,661
Loan principal$262,839
Down payment$65,710
Total interest paid$335,236

Estimated monthly payments include principal and interest only. Actual costs will include property tax, insurance, possibly PMI, and HOA fees not modeled here. Loan terms shown are estimates; consult a licensed lender for current rates and qualification.

Own : rent ratio1.30
Monthly cost to own$2,187
Monthly rent$1,688

Renting is meaningfully cheaper month-to-month.

This calculator projects multi-year scenarios based on assumptions about appreciation, rent growth, and investment returns — none of which are guaranteed. Actual outcomes depend on variables this tool cannot know. Not financial or real estate advice.

#Metro ranking

Where this ZIP sits among others in its metro area.

Appreciation
2nd percentile[1]
Rental yield
40th percentile[2]
Property tax
84th percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 23517?
The typical home in 23517 is worth $328,548, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 23517?
Home values in 23517 are down 0.4% over the past year, and up 3.2% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 23517?
A typical home in 23517 rents for about $1,688 a month, a gross rental yield of 6.2%.
What is the property tax rate in 23517?
The effective property tax rate in 23517 is 0.9% — roughly $3,024 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 23517?
ZIP code 23517 has a population of 4,932 and a median household income of $67,375.

#Comparable ZIPs

Same metro, nearest typical home value. Each card shows the comparable ZIP's headline numbers so you can scan at a glance.

  • Norfolk, VA

    Typical home
    $327,689
    Gross yield
    6.3%
  • Virginia Beach, VA

    Typical home
    $325,909
    Gross yield
    7.0%
  • Norfolk, VA

    Typical home
    $331,519
    Gross yield
    6.4%
  • Chesapeake, VA

    Typical home
    $324,284
    Gross yield
    7.2%
  • VA

    Typical home
    $333,608
    Gross yield
  • Mathews CDP, VA

    Typical home
    $334,118
    Gross yield

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