Portsmouth, VA · standard
ZIP Code 23708
Portsmouth County, Virginia - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 181
- 427/sq mi High-density area
- 62.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Portsmouth has 181 residents, placing it in the 7th percentile of the 33,099 US ZIP codes with a reported population, at 427 people per square mile.
Source: USPS ZIP record + U.S. Census Bureau ZIP population. Rank compares ZIP 23708 against every US ZIP with a reported population; income/home-value percentiles are not available for this ZIP.
ZIP code 23708 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Portsmouth, Portsmouth County, Virginia, home to just 181 residents across 0.4 square miles, a density of 427 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
Median household income is not on file for ZIP 23708, but per-capita income is $31,413. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 0.0% and unemployment is 0.0%. The ACS does not report a median home value for this ZIP, so housing cost context is limited to the available tenure and rent fields.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 62.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 22.5, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Portsmouth County, so 23708 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 23708
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Portsmouth, VA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 23708.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
6 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
4 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
4 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, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, 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; 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
Who lives in ZIP 23708?
22.5
Median Age
82.5%
Male
17.5%
Female
4.8%
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?
$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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
3housing units
3
Total Housing Units
3
Occupied Units
0
Vacant Units
2.67
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
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.
- 23507
Norfolk (23507)
25,818 residents
- 23504
Norfolk (23504)
23,483 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
- 23523 7,793
Norfolk (23523)
7,793 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 23708 ranks #0 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
| 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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