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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
$48,926
Median income
$230,800
Median home value
25.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 Virginia average), while per-capita income is $29,206. Local economic indicators show a 26.1% poverty rate alongside 4.4% unemployment. Median home value sits at $230,800 (31% below the state average), median rent at $1,101 a month, and owner-occupancy at 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. To put 23707 in local context, 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Portsmouth County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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.

establishments

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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

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Who lives in ZIP 23707?

37.5

Median Age

42.8%

Male

57.2%

Female

5.5%

Foreign-Born

White 40.6%
African American 41.9%
Asian 3.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 11.9%
Hispanic or Latino 3.0%

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

$29,206

Per Capita Income

26.1%

Poverty Rate

4.4%

Unemployment Rate

23.0 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 23707 ranks nationally

Portsmouth, VA household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$48,926 13th percentile higher than 13% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 55.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 25.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

7,146

Total Housing Units

6,654

Occupied Units

492

Vacant Units

2.20

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 56.0%
Renter 44.0%

$230,800

Median Home Value

-31% vs state

$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

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ZIP 23707 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 23707 ranks #6 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 23707 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

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.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
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

More ZIP Codes in Portsmouth County

23703 standard
Portsmouth, VA
Pop: 25,739
23701 standard
Portsmouth, VA
Pop: 25,161
23704 standard
Portsmouth, VA
Pop: 18,716
23702 standard
Portsmouth, VA
Pop: 11,424
23708 standard
Portsmouth, VA
Pop: 181
23709 standard
Portsmouth, VA
Pop: 78

Related Areas

Portsmouth County Portsmouth, VA Virginia

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.