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ZIP Code 23708

Portsmouth County, Virginia — Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

181
427/sq mi
62.5%
Bachelor's or higher

ZIP code 23708 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 0.4 square miles in Portsmouth, Portsmouth County, Virginia. The area is home to 181 residents, producing a population density of 427 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 23708 against Virginia and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 23708 sits at , while per-capita income is $31,413. The poverty rate stands at 0.0% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is with median rent at per month, and 0.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 23708 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 62.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 22.5, and the average commute is . We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Portsmouth County, so you can benchmark 23708 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 23708

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 23708.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 23708, Portsmouth, VA · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

181

Population

0.4

Area (sq mi)

427

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 23708?

22.5

Median Age

82.5%

Male

17.5%

Female

4.8%

Foreign-Born

White 76.6%
African American 13.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 10.4%
Hispanic or Latino 17.8%

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?

$31,413

Per Capita Income

0.0%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 62.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 62.5%

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

What does housing look like?

3

Total Housing Units

3

Occupied Units

0

Vacant Units

2.67

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 0.0%
Renter 100.0%

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 18 business establishments in ZIP 23708, employing approximately 2,064 people with a combined annual payroll of $226,576,000.

18

Businesses

2,064

Employees

$226.6M

Annual Payroll

3

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Professional, scientific, and technical services 6 33.3%
Health care and social assistance 4 22.2%
Accommodation and food services 4 22.2%

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 23708 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 23708 ranks #0 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 Code City Population Distance
23510 Norfolk, VA 7,031 0.8 mi
23507 Norfolk, VA 25,818 1.1 mi
23704 Portsmouth, VA 18,716 1.7 mi
23517 Norfolk, VA 4,484 1.7 mi
23709 Portsmouth, VA 78 2.4 mi
23508 Norfolk, VA 20,263 2.5 mi
23707 Portsmouth, VA 14,236 1.9 mi
23504 Norfolk, VA 23,483 2.3 mi
23523 Norfolk, VA 7,793 2.2 mi
23702 Portsmouth, VA 11,424 3.3 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 23708 in?
ZIP code 23708 (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 23708?
ZIP code 23708 in Portsmouth, VA has a population of 181 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 23708?
The largest racial group in ZIP 23708 is White at 76.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 17.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 23708?
ZIP code 23708 has 18 business establishments employing approximately 2,064 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 23708?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 23708 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (6), Health care and social assistance (4), Accommodation and food services (4). There are 3 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 23708?
In ZIP code 23708, 62.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 62.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).

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