23702 ZIP Code
Portsmouth, Virginia
December 12, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 23702 |
| City/Town: | Portsmouth |
| County: | Portsmouth (city) |
| State: | Virginia |
| Population: | 12,107 |
| Median Household Income: | $45,772 |
| Per Capita Income: | $32,560 |
| Total Housing Units: | 5,398 |
| Median Home Value: | $172,400 |
| Land Area: | 2.4 sq miles
6.2 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.0 sq miles
0.1 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 36.8033, -76.3267 |
Population Information (23702 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 12,107 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 6,089 | 50.3% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 6,018 | 49.7% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 30.7 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 866 | 7.2% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 701 | 5.8% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 892 | 7.4% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 633 | 5.2% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,062 | 8.8% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 2,764 | 22.8% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 1,298 | 10.7% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 1,310 | 10.8% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 729 | 6.0% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 754 | 6.2% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 769 | 6.4% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 278 | 2.3% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 51 | 0.4% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (23702 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $172,400 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.3 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,198 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 5,398 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 5,008 | 92.8% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 390 | 7.2% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 2,346 | 46.8% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 2,662 | 53.2% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (23702 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 7,953 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 134 | 1.7% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 672 | 8.4% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 3,487 | 43.8% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 2,039 | 25.6% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,028 | 12.9% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 377 | 4.7% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 216 | 2.7% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 89.9% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 7.5% | 34.3% |
Income Information (23702 zip code)
| Value | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $45,772 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $54,555 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $51,372 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $32,560 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (23702 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 5,803 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 5,090 | 91.4% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 477 | 8.6% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 3,618 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 3,963 | 77.9% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 864 | 17.0% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 263 | 5.2% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (23702 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 4,339 | 35.8% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 6,370 | 52.6% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 146 | 1.2% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 145 | 1.2% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 11 | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 180 | 1.5% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 916 | 7.6% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 502 | 4.1% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 901 | 7.4% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 336 | 2.8% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 337 | 2.8% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 228 | 1.9% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (23702 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 488 | 9.7% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 195 | 3.9% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 597 | 11.9% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 713 | 14.2% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 702 | 14.0% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,031 | 20.6% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 579 | 11.6% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 560 | 11.2% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 115 | 2.3% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 28 | 0.6% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (23702 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 4,347 | 85.4% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 428 | 8.4% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 141 | 2.8% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 16 | 0.3% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 91 | 1.8% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 222 | 4.4% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 22.4 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (23702 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 3 | 0.1% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 663 | 13.0% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 721 | 14.2% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 80 | 1.6% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 749 | 14.7% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 231 | 4.5% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 50 | 1.0% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 86 | 1.7% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 389 | 7.6% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 1,133 | 22.3% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 303 | 6.0% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 388 | 7.6% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 294 | 5.8% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (23702 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 20.7% | 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 (23702 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 10,417 | 86.0% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 6,569 | 54.3% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 5,197 | 42.9% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 1,444 | 11.9% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (23702 zip code)
| Households with: | Number | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 3,926 | 78.4% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 1,093 | 21.8% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,136 | 22.7% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 538 | 10.7% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 320 | 6.4% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 960 | 19.2% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (23702 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 3,233 | 59.9% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 450 | 8.3% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 140 | 2.6% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 611 | 11.3% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 620 | 11.5% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 92 | 1.7% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 232 | 4.3% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 20 | 0.4% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (23702 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 17 | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 173 | 3.2% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 229 | 4.2% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 311 | 5.8% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 630 | 11.7% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 410 | 7.6% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 363 | 6.7% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 1,325 | 24.5% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 1,418 | 26.3% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 522 | 9.7% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (23702 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 44 | 0.8% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 270 | 5.0% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 2,001 | 37.1% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 2,483 | 46.0% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 573 | 10.6% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 27 | 0.5% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (23702 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 1,983 | 39.6% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 51 | 1.0% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 2,827 | 56.4% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 64 | 1.3% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 8 | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 13 | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 24 | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 38 | 0.8% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (23702 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 413 | 8.2% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 2,546 | 50.8% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 1,368 | 27.3% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 681 | 13.6% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (23702 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 126 | 5.4% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 138 | 5.9% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 512 | 21.8% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 699 | 29.8% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 781 | 33.3% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 73 | 3.1% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 11 | 0.5% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 6 | 0.3% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (23702 zip code)
| Value | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,464 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $601 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,198 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.29 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.52 | 2.38 |
Households (23702 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 5,008 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 1,384 | 27.6% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 683 | 13.6% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,327 | 26.5% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 1,893 | 37.8% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 1,729 | 34.5% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 982 | 19.6% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.41 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.01 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (23702 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 4,857 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 2,576 | 53.0% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 1,502 | 30.9% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 74 | 1.5% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 598 | 12.3% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 1,795 | 37.0% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (23702 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 2,895 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 49 | 1.7% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 137 | 4.7% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,323 | 45.7% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 621 | 21.5% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 765 | 26.4% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (23702 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 8,917 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 988 | 11.1% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 11,861 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 1,969 | 16.6% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 187 | 9.5% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,370 | 69.6% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 412 | 20.9% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (23702 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 10,569 | 87.3% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 1,307 | 10.8% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 665 | 50.9% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 608 | 46.5% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 85 | 6.5% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 34 | 2.6% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (23702 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 11,676 | 96.4% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 166 | 1.4% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 431 | 259.6% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 431 | 259.6% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 431 | 259.6% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 101 | 60.8% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 12 | 7.2% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 239 | 144.0% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 9 | 5.4% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (23702 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 11,241 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 10,737 | 95.5% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 504 | 4.5% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 411 | 3.7% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 48 | 0.4% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 27 | 0.2% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 18 | 0.2% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (23702 zip code)
| Households | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 5,008 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 4,698 | 93.8% | 89.4% |
Portsmouth, VA23702