23701 ZIP Code
Portsmouth, Virginia
December 12, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 23701 |
| City/Town: | Portsmouth |
| County: | Portsmouth (city) |
| State: | Virginia |
| Population: | 24,850 |
| Median Household Income: | $61,961 |
| Per Capita Income: | $40,381 |
| Total Housing Units: | 10,482 |
| Median Home Value: | $198,800 |
| Land Area: | 7.7 sq miles
20.0 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.8 sq miles
2.1 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 36.8120, -76.3694 |
Population Information (23701 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 24,850 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 12,443 | 50.1% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 12,407 | 49.9% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 37.6 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,726 | 6.9% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,379 | 5.5% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,395 | 5.6% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,238 | 5.0% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,539 | 6.2% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 4,124 | 16.6% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 3,343 | 13.5% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 2,396 | 9.6% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,265 | 5.1% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,953 | 7.9% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 2,642 | 10.6% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,315 | 5.3% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 535 | 2.2% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (23701 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $198,800 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.8 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,247 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 10,482 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 9,586 | 91.5% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 896 | 8.5% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 6,213 | 64.8% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 3,373 | 35.2% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (23701 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 17,573 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 428 | 2.4% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,418 | 8.1% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 5,938 | 33.8% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 4,864 | 27.7% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,462 | 8.3% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 2,363 | 13.4% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 1,100 | 6.3% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 89.5% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 19.7% | 34.3% |
Income Information (23701 zip code)
| Value | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $61,961 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $77,065 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $68,383 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $40,381 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (23701 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 11,895 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 10,624 | 93.3% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 767 | 6.7% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 8,107 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 7,902 | 74.4% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 2,366 | 22.3% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 344 | 3.2% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 12 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (23701 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 9,581 | 38.6% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 12,830 | 51.6% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 63 | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 141 | 0.6% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 21 | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 428 | 1.7% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 1,786 | 7.2% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 716 | 2.9% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 726 | 2.9% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 227 | 0.9% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 335 | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 16 | 0.1% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 148 | 0.6% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (23701 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 546 | 5.7% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 364 | 3.8% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 528 | 5.5% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 914 | 9.5% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,427 | 14.9% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 2,099 | 21.9% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,280 | 13.4% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,475 | 15.4% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 587 | 6.1% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 366 | 3.8% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (23701 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 8,326 | 78.4% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,609 | 15.1% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 111 | 1.0% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 43 | 0.4% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 156 | 1.5% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 753 | 7.1% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 25.2 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (23701 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 840 | 7.9% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,331 | 12.5% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 292 | 2.7% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,659 | 15.6% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 810 | 7.6% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 47 | 0.4% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 503 | 4.7% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 966 | 9.1% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 2,402 | 22.6% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 637 | 6.0% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 370 | 3.5% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 767 | 7.2% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (23701 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 12.7% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (23701 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 22,342 | 89.9% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 16,390 | 66.0% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 10,020 | 40.3% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 914 | 3.7% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (23701 zip code)
| Households with: | Number | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 6,837 | 71.3% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 3,689 | 38.5% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 2,858 | 29.8% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 486 | 5.1% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 220 | 2.3% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 1,313 | 13.7% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (23701 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 7,997 | 76.3% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 767 | 7.3% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 142 | 1.4% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 219 | 2.1% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 870 | 8.3% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 185 | 1.8% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 282 | 2.7% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 20 | 0.2% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (23701 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 51 | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 474 | 4.5% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 332 | 3.2% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 357 | 3.4% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 871 | 8.3% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,728 | 16.5% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 2,771 | 26.4% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 2,598 | 24.8% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 1,162 | 11.1% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 138 | 1.3% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (23701 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 29 | 0.3% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 347 | 3.3% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 2,586 | 24.7% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 5,968 | 56.9% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,412 | 13.5% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 140 | 1.3% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (23701 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 5,902 | 61.6% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 112 | 1.2% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 3,409 | 35.6% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 51 | 0.5% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 8 | 0.1% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 20 | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 84 | 0.9% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (23701 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 828 | 8.6% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 3,061 | 31.9% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 3,589 | 37.4% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 2,108 | 22.0% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (23701 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 153 | 2.5% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 60 | 1.0% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 807 | 13.0% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 2,145 | 34.5% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 2,256 | 36.3% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 605 | 9.7% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 130 | 2.1% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 57 | 0.9% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (23701 zip code)
| Value | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,563 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $557 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,247 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.31 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.76 | 2.38 |
Households (23701 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 9,586 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 3,495 | 36.5% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,092 | 11.4% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,766 | 18.4% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 3,332 | 34.8% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 2,827 | 29.5% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 3,562 | 37.2% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.47 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.03 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (23701 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 9,848 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 4,123 | 41.9% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 4,033 | 41.0% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 306 | 3.1% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,226 | 12.4% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 3,681 | 37.4% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (23701 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 4,617 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 204 | 4.4% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 211 | 4.6% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 2,165 | 46.9% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,055 | 22.9% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 982 | 21.3% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (23701 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 19,110 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 2,052 | 10.7% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 23,256 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 3,357 | 14.4% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 247 | 7.4% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,668 | 49.7% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,442 | 43.0% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (23701 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 21,643 | 87.1% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 3,115 | 12.5% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 819 | 26.3% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 2,287 | 73.4% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 441 | 14.2% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 9 | 0.3% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (23701 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 24,432 | 98.3% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 355 | 1.4% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 418 | 117.7% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 418 | 117.7% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 418 | 117.7% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 64 | 18.0% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 52 | 14.6% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 42 | 11.8% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 152 | 42.8% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 0 | 0.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (23701 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 23,124 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 22,236 | 96.2% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 888 | 3.8% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 490 | 2.1% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 200 | 0.9% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 137 | 0.6% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 61 | 0.3% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (23701 zip code)
| Households | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 9,586 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 8,884 | 92.7% | 89.4% |
Portsmouth, VA23701