23703 ZIP Code
Portsmouth, Virginia
December 12, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 23703 |
| City/Town: | Portsmouth |
| County: | Portsmouth (city) |
| State: | Virginia |
| Population: | 27,121 |
| Median Household Income: | $72,822 |
| Per Capita Income: | $43,065 |
| Total Housing Units: | 10,885 |
| Median Home Value: | $262,800 |
| Land Area: | 13.9 sq miles
36.1 sq km |
| Water Area: | 10.1 sq miles
26.0 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 36.8933, -76.3733 |
Population Information (23703 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 27,121 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 12,963 | 47.8% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 14,158 | 52.2% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 35.7 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,943 | 7.2% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,951 | 7.2% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 2,196 | 8.1% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,523 | 5.6% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,733 | 6.4% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 4,013 | 14.8% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 3,570 | 13.2% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 3,523 | 13.0% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,567 | 5.8% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,382 | 5.1% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 2,228 | 8.2% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,020 | 3.8% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 472 | 1.7% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (23703 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $262,800 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 6.2 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,337 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 10,885 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 9,959 | 91.5% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 926 | 8.5% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 6,896 | 69.2% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 3,063 | 30.8% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (23703 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 17,775 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 388 | 2.2% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 976 | 5.5% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 4,448 | 25.0% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 5,078 | 28.6% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,816 | 10.2% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 3,194 | 18.0% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 1,875 | 10.5% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 92.3% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 28.5% | 34.3% |
Income Information (23703 zip code)
| Value | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $72,822 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $96,012 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $84,221 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $43,065 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (23703 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 14,094 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 12,329 | 95.2% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 626 | 4.8% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 6,632 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 8,474 | 68.7% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 3,273 | 26.5% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 582 | 4.7% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (23703 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 11,240 | 41.4% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 12,298 | 45.3% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 52 | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 472 | 1.7% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 822 | 3.0% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 2,237 | 8.2% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 1,379 | 5.1% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 2,015 | 7.4% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 713 | 2.6% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 703 | 2.6% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 35 | 0.1% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 564 | 2.1% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (23703 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 418 | 4.2% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 219 | 2.2% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 862 | 8.7% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 694 | 7.0% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,192 | 12.0% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,774 | 17.8% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,242 | 12.5% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,940 | 19.5% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 933 | 9.4% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 685 | 6.9% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (23703 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 10,345 | 83.9% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,174 | 9.5% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 13 | 0.1% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 316 | 2.6% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 454 | 3.7% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 1,074 | 8.7% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 22.0 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (23703 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 8 | 0.1% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 586 | 4.8% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,621 | 13.1% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 366 | 3.0% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,298 | 10.5% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 812 | 6.6% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 257 | 2.1% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 801 | 6.5% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,325 | 10.7% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 2,395 | 19.4% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 837 | 6.8% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 556 | 4.5% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 1,467 | 11.9% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (23703 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 12.1% | 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 (23703 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 23,915 | 88.2% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 18,967 | 69.9% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 9,983 | 36.8% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 1,999 | 7.4% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (23703 zip code)
| Households with: | Number | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 8,117 | 81.5% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 2,914 | 29.3% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 2,807 | 28.2% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 440 | 4.4% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 143 | 1.4% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 1,060 | 10.6% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (23703 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 6,824 | 62.7% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 1,915 | 17.6% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 102 | 0.9% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 629 | 5.8% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 960 | 8.8% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 303 | 2.8% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 129 | 1.2% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 23 | 0.2% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (23703 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 7 | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 245 | 2.3% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 996 | 9.2% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 1,814 | 16.7% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,873 | 17.2% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 2,519 | 23.1% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,834 | 16.8% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 1,165 | 10.7% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 148 | 1.4% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 284 | 2.6% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (23703 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 78 | 0.7% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 370 | 3.4% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 2,505 | 23.0% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 5,147 | 47.3% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 2,510 | 23.1% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 275 | 2.5% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (23703 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 4,609 | 46.3% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 149 | 1.5% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 4,890 | 49.1% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 186 | 1.9% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 17 | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 34 | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 74 | 0.7% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (23703 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 483 | 4.8% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 3,228 | 32.4% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 3,958 | 39.7% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 2,290 | 23.0% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (23703 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 123 | 1.8% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 130 | 1.9% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 632 | 9.2% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 750 | 10.9% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 2,988 | 43.3% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 2,000 | 29.0% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 245 | 3.6% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 28 | 0.4% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (23703 zip code)
| Value | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,853 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $682 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,337 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.71 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.62 | 2.38 |
Households (23703 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 9,959 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 4,602 | 46.2% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,798 | 18.1% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,771 | 17.8% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 3,068 | 30.8% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 3,409 | 34.2% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 2,820 | 28.3% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.68 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.32 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (23703 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 10,191 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 3,682 | 36.1% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 4,971 | 48.8% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 372 | 3.7% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 965 | 9.5% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 3,466 | 34.0% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (23703 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 6,860 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 582 | 8.5% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 325 | 4.7% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 3,136 | 45.7% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,418 | 20.7% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,399 | 20.4% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (23703 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 19,078 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 3,094 | 16.2% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 25,914 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 2,876 | 11.1% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 153 | 5.3% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,402 | 48.7% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,321 | 45.9% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (23703 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 23,587 | 87.0% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 3,262 | 12.0% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 580 | 17.8% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 2,591 | 79.4% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 997 | 30.6% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 91 | 2.8% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (23703 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 25,992 | 95.8% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 348 | 1.3% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 1,129 | 324.4% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 1,129 | 324.4% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 1,129 | 324.4% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 82 | 23.6% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 65 | 18.7% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 640 | 183.9% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 29 | 8.3% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (23703 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 25,178 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 23,797 | 94.5% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 1,381 | 5.5% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 836 | 3.3% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 138 | 0.5% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 266 | 1.1% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 141 | 0.6% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (23703 zip code)
| Households | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 9,959 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 9,696 | 97.4% | 89.4% |
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