Portsmouth, VA · standard
ZIP Code 23707
Portsmouth County, Virginia - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 14,236
- 1,383/sq mi High-density area
- $48,926
- Median income Below-median income area
- $230,800
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 25.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Portsmouth pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with above-median home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.
- 13th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 48%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 1,383
- people per sq mi
- 56%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 23707 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 23707 (Portsmouth, VA) rose +7.5% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 258.9 in 2023 to 278.4 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 23707 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Portsmouth, Portsmouth County, Virginia, home to 14,236 residents across 10.3 square miles, a density of 1,383 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 23707 reports a modest median household income of $48,926 (43% below the average Virginia ZIP), while per-capita income is $29,206. The poverty rate is 26.1%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $230,800 (31% below the average Virginia ZIP), and median rent is $1,101; owner occupancy is 56.0%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 25.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.5, and the average commute is 23 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Portsmouth County, so 23707 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 →
Top industries in ZIP 23707
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Portsmouth, VA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 23707.
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, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 23707, Portsmouth, 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
14,236
Population
10.3
Area (sq mi)
1,383
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 23707?
37.5
Median Age
42.8%
Male
57.2%
Female
5.5%
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?
$48,926
Median Household Income
-43% vs state ZIP avg
$29,206
Per Capita Income
26.1%
Poverty Rate
4.4%
Unemployment Rate
23.0 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 23707 ranks among Virginia ZIPs
Portsmouth, VA household income vs. every Virginia ZIP code
Median household income among 804 reporting Virginia ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$48,926 14th percentile higher than 14% of 804 Virginia ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
7,146housing units
7,146
Total Housing Units
6,654
Occupied Units
492
Vacant Units
2.20
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$230,800
Median Home Value
-31% vs state ZIP avg
$1,101
Median Rent
1954
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
+7.5%
YoY Change (2024)
278
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+178%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 23707 have increased 7.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +178% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +12.8% | 196 |
| 2021 | +10.8% | 218 |
| 2022 | +10.8% | 241 |
| 2023 | +7.3% | 259 |
| 2024 | +7.5% | 278 |
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 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 310 business establishments in ZIP 23707, employing approximately 6,023 people with a combined annual payroll of $322,927,000.
310
Businesses
6,023
Employees
$322.9M
Annual Payroll
13
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 54 | 17.4% |
| Retail trade | 46 | 14.8% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 38 | 12.3% |
| Construction | 35 | 11.3% |
| Accommodation and food services | 29 | 9.3% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 24 | 7.7% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 22 | 7.1% |
| Manufacturing | 14 | 4.5% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 13 | 4.2% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 10 | 3.2% |
| Wholesale trade | 8 | 2.6% |
| Finance and insurance | 8 | 2.6% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 5 | 1.6% |
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 23707 vs 23708 →
ZIP 23707 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 23507
Norfolk (23507)
25,818 residents
- 23703
Portsmouth (23703)
25,739 residents
- 23701
Portsmouth (23701)
25,161 residents
- 23508
Norfolk (23508)
20,263 residents
- 23704
Portsmouth (23704)
18,716 residents
- 23707
Portsmouth (23707)
14,236 residents
- 23702
Portsmouth (23702)
11,424 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 23707 ranks #6 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 23707 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 23507
Norfolk (23507)
$104,295 median income
- 23703
Portsmouth (23703)
$78,707 median income
- 23508
Norfolk (23508)
$74,885 median income
- 23510
Norfolk (23510)
$73,524 median income
- 23517
Norfolk (23517)
$67,375 median income
- 23701
Portsmouth (23701)
$62,349 median income
- 23704
Portsmouth (23704)
$49,583 median income
- 23707
Portsmouth (23707)
$48,926 median income
- 23702
Portsmouth (23702)
$48,835 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 23707 ranks #8 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23708 | Portsmouth, VA | 181 | 1.9 mi |
| 23704 | Portsmouth, VA | 18,716 | 2.1 mi |
| 23702 | Portsmouth, VA | 11,424 | 2.8 mi |
| 23510 | Norfolk, VA | 7,031 | 2.7 mi |
| 23507 | Norfolk, VA | 25,818 | 2.5 mi |
| 23701 | Portsmouth, VA | 25,161 | 2.7 mi |
| 23709 | Portsmouth, VA | 78 | 2.8 mi |
| 23703 | Portsmouth, VA | 25,739 | 3.1 mi |
| 23508 | Norfolk, VA | 20,263 | 3.4 mi |
| 23517 | Norfolk, VA | 4,484 | 3.2 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 23707, both outside VA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (14,236 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 23707 in?
ZIP code 23707 (Portsmouth) is located in Portsmouth County, Virginia. Portsmouth County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/portsmouth-va.
What is the population of ZIP code 23707?
ZIP code 23707 in Portsmouth, VA has a population of 14,236 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 23707?
The median household income in ZIP 23707 is $48,926, which is 36% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 23707?
The median home value in ZIP 23707 is $230,800, which is 17% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 23707?
The largest racial group in ZIP 23707 is African American at 41.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 23707?
ZIP code 23707 has 310 business establishments employing approximately 6,023 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 23707?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 23707 are: Health care and social assistance (54), Retail trade (46), Other services (except public administration) (38). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 23707?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 23707 increased by 7.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 178%. 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 23707?
In ZIP code 23707, 55.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 25.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 23707?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 23707 is 23.0 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 23707?
In ZIP code 23707, approximately 56.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 44.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 23707?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 23707 is 26.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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