ZIP Code 23397 in Isle Of Wight, VA

Data Last Updated: February 1, 2026
City:Isle Of Wight, Virginia
County:Isle Of Wight County
Timezone:Eastern (GMT -05:00)
Local Time:10:11:48 PM
Population:No Population Data
Area Codes:757 / 948
Classification:PO Box
Coordinates:36.9126, -76.7167
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23397 Isle Of Wight, VA - County Seat Mail Services

ZIP Code 23397, Isle Of Wight

Vacation Island Unique ZIP No Census Data
LocationIsle Of Wight County, VA
Area0 sq mi Single Point
Delivery Points23 (1 homes, 18 businesses)
PO Boxes4
ZIP CreatedBefore Oct 2004
Enclosed InZIP Code 23487
Key Facts
  • This is a PO Box Only Zone with no alternative mail delivery method available.
  • The post office maintains 4 PO Boxes and serves 18 business addresses.
  • ZIP 23397 has zero residential population and exists as a point location within ZIP 23487.
  • Mail delivery uses highway contract routes rather than city or rural carriers.
  • Isle of Wight County was one of Virginia's original eight shires, established in 1634.

Not an Island

Isle of Wight, Virginia isn't an island. It's a county named after the English Isle of Wight, honoring early colonial settlers. ZIP code 23397 serves the historic courthouse area along Courthouse Highway, where county government operations have roots dating back to 1634. This is one of Virginia's original eight shires.

A Government Mailing Point

This ZIP has no residential population according to Census data. It exists as a point location within the larger 23487 ZIP code territory. The post office maintains just 4 PO Boxes but handles 18 business addresses, indicating its role as a government and commercial mailing point rather than a residential community.

PO Box Only Zone

This is a PO Box Only Zone, meaning there's no alternative mail delivery method. Anyone needing mail here must use a PO Box or the general delivery window. Highway contract routes serve the surrounding rural area, but this specific ZIP functions as a county government mail hub.

Street Name Patterns

Government Center

Single street reflects the courthouse and county government focus.

Nearby Areas

North Newport News Lee Hall Hiddenwood Central Newport News Riverside

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 23397 is designated for PO Box delivery only; business establishment and employment data are not available.

# Residential Mailboxes:0Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:0Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:11Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:0Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:0Source: USPS
# of Businesses:0Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$0Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$0Source: CBP
# of Employees:0Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 23397 is located in Isle Of Wight County, Virginia, within the Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 47260) and Virginia's 2nd Congressional District. This Metro area has a population of 1,671,683 people, about 0.00% of whom live in ZIP Code 23397. It covers 0 sq mi of land and a water area of 0 sq mi.

CBSA Name:Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NCSource: Census
CBSA Number:47260Source: Census
CBSA Type:MetroSource: Census
CBSA Division:--Source: Census
CBSA Population:1,671,683Source: Census
MSA:Norfolk-Virginia Beach-Newport News, VA-NCSource: Census
Land Area:--Source: Census
Water Area:--Source: Census
Congressional District:02Source: USPS
Congressional Land Area:991.68 sq miSource: Census
PMSA:--Source: Census
Intro Date:< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:--Source: Census
Place Name:--Source: Census

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes


23398 | | 23396

Schools in ZIP Code 23397


We could not locate which school district 23397 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are no public schools nor private schools with a mailing address in this ZIP Code. Listing Nearby schools instead. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.

Windsor Elementary 20008 Courthouse Hwy
Windsor, VA 23487
District: Isle of Wight County Public SchoolsNearby
Westside Elementary 800 Main Street
Smithfield, VA 23430
District: Isle of Wight County Public SchoolsNearby
Georgie D. Tyler Middle 23320 N. Court St.
Windsor, VA 23487
District: Isle of Wight County Public SchoolsNearby
Smithfield High 14171 Turner Dr
Smithfield, VA 23430
District: Isle of Wight County Public SchoolsNearby
Smithfield Middle 14175 Turner Drive
Smithfield, VA 23430
District: Isle of Wight County Public SchoolsNearby
Nansemond-Suffolk Academy 3373 Pruden Blvd
Suffolk, VA 23434
District: Private SchoolNearby
Tidewater Academy 217 W Church St
Wakefield, VA 23888
District: Private SchoolNearby
Suffolk Christian Academy 917 Carolina Rd
Suffolk, VA 23434
District: Private SchoolNearby

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 23397


Christopher Newport University 1 Avenue Of The Arts
Newport News, VA 23606-3072
Type: Post Secondary
Riverside College Of Health Careers 316 Main Street
Newport News, VA 23601
Type: Post Secondary
Asher Institute Of Hampton 4107 West Mercury Blvd
Hampton, VA 23666
Type: Post Secondary
Strayer University-Newport News Campus 11805 Fountain Way, Suite #100
Newport News, VA 23606
Type: Post Secondary
Empire Beauty School-Newport News 12365 Hornsby Lane
Newport News, VA 23602-6958
Type: Post Secondary
Tomorrow's Image Barber And Beauty Academy Of Virginia 490 Suite F Denbigh Boulevard
Newport News, VA 23608-5532
Type: Post Secondary

Sources & References


Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on February 1, 2026.

  1. U.S. Postal Service [Last Updated: 2/1/2026], https://www.usps.com
  2. ZIP-Codes.com Proprietary Data Enhancements [Updated: 2/1/2026], https://www.zip-codes.com
  3. U.S. Census [Updated: Varies], https://www.census.gov
    • U.S. Census Office of Management and Budget [Updated: As Released]
    • U.S. Census 2020 Demographic & Housing Characteristics (DHC) [Decennial] [Updated: 5/25/2023]
    • U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates (ACS) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census Business Patterns (CBD) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census American National Standards Institute (ANSI) [Updated: As Released]
  4. U.S. Geological Survey [Updated: Varies], https://www.usgs.gov
  5. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services [Updated: Annually, As Released], https://www.cms.gov
  6. National Center for Education Statistics [Updated: 2/1/2026], https://nces.ed.gov