23704 ZIP Code
Portsmouth, Virginia
December 12, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 23704 |
| City/Town: | Portsmouth |
| County: | Portsmouth (city) |
| State: | Virginia |
| Population: | 18,125 |
| Median Household Income: | $43,680 |
| Per Capita Income: | $36,427 |
| Total Housing Units: | 9,264 |
| Median Home Value: | $171,900 |
| Land Area: | 4.5 sq miles
11.7 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.5 sq miles
1.3 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 36.8267, -76.3120 |
Population Information (23704 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 18,125 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 8,572 | 47.3% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 9,553 | 52.7% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 35.9 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,202 | 6.6% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 938 | 5.2% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,116 | 6.2% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,144 | 6.3% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,238 | 6.8% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 3,266 | 18.0% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 2,031 | 11.2% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 1,762 | 9.7% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,462 | 8.1% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,172 | 6.5% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,624 | 9.0% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 813 | 4.5% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 357 | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (23704 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $171,900 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 4.8 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,211 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 9,264 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 8,123 | 87.7% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 1,141 | 12.3% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 2,901 | 35.7% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 5,222 | 64.3% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (23704 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 12,487 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 360 | 2.9% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,116 | 8.9% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 4,275 | 34.2% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 3,204 | 25.7% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 973 | 7.8% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 1,309 | 10.5% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 1,250 | 10.0% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 88.2% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 20.5% | 34.3% |
Income Information (23704 zip code)
| Value | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $43,680 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $61,325 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $58,463 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $36,427 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (23704 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 9,063 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 7,558 | 90.6% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 786 | 9.4% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 5,664 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 5,122 | 67.8% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 2,029 | 26.8% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 395 | 5.2% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 12 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (23704 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 4,434 | 24.5% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 12,223 | 67.4% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 71 | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 195 | 1.1% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 8 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 292 | 1.6% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 902 | 5.0% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 397 | 2.2% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 693 | 3.8% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 240 | 1.3% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 130 | 0.7% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 43 | 0.2% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 280 | 1.5% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (23704 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 1,057 | 13.0% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 704 | 8.7% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 830 | 10.2% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 764 | 9.4% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,146 | 14.1% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,301 | 16.0% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 981 | 12.1% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 800 | 9.8% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 279 | 3.4% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 261 | 3.2% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (23704 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 5,577 | 73.8% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 835 | 11.0% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 338 | 4.5% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 416 | 5.5% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 484 | 6.4% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 404 | 5.3% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 24.0 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (23704 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 375 | 5.0% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 779 | 10.3% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 43 | 0.6% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 857 | 11.3% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 432 | 5.7% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 60 | 0.8% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 337 | 4.5% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 848 | 11.2% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 2,182 | 28.9% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 691 | 9.1% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 494 | 6.5% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 460 | 6.1% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (23704 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 25.9% | 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 (23704 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 15,198 | 83.9% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 8,200 | 45.2% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 9,008 | 49.7% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 1,679 | 9.3% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (23704 zip code)
| Households with: | Number | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 5,791 | 71.3% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 2,491 | 30.7% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,481 | 18.2% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 441 | 5.4% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 367 | 4.5% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 2,213 | 27.2% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (23704 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 3,937 | 42.5% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 730 | 7.9% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 730 | 7.9% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 692 | 7.5% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 861 | 9.3% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 396 | 4.3% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 1,825 | 19.7% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 77 | 0.8% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 16 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (23704 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 740 | 8.0% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 700 | 7.6% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 612 | 6.6% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 788 | 8.5% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,042 | 11.2% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 537 | 5.8% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 851 | 9.2% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 1,618 | 17.5% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 2,376 | 25.6% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (23704 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 273 | 2.9% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 1,893 | 20.4% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 3,493 | 37.7% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 2,434 | 26.3% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 864 | 9.3% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 307 | 3.3% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (23704 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 3,161 | 38.9% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 232 | 2.9% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 4,526 | 55.7% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 106 | 1.3% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 12 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 30 | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 56 | 0.7% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (23704 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 1,861 | 22.9% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 3,495 | 43.0% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 1,938 | 23.9% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 829 | 10.2% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (23704 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 79 | 2.7% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 280 | 9.7% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 791 | 27.3% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 536 | 18.5% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 840 | 29.0% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 339 | 11.7% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 36 | 1.2% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (23704 zip code)
| Value | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,394 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $671 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,211 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.40 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.01 | 2.38 |
Households (23704 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 8,123 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 1,870 | 23.0% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 500 | 6.2% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 2,025 | 24.9% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 3,654 | 45.0% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 2,061 | 25.4% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 2,141 | 26.4% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.15 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.97 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (23704 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 6,805 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 3,152 | 46.3% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 2,152 | 31.6% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 175 | 2.6% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 961 | 14.1% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 3,458 | 50.8% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (23704 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 3,838 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 261 | 6.8% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 171 | 4.5% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,599 | 41.7% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,079 | 28.1% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 728 | 19.0% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (23704 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 13,431 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,616 | 12.0% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 16,877 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 2,934 | 17.4% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 92 | 3.1% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,692 | 57.7% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,150 | 39.2% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (23704 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 14,264 | 78.7% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 3,699 | 20.4% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 1,307 | 35.3% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 2,303 | 62.3% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 907 | 24.5% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 89 | 2.4% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (23704 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 17,694 | 97.6% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 166 | 0.9% | 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: | 84 | 50.6% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 18 | 10.8% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 195 | 117.5% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 0 | 0.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (23704 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 16,923 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 16,230 | 95.9% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 693 | 4.1% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 493 | 2.9% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 52 | 0.3% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 139 | 0.8% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 9 | 0.1% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (23704 zip code)
| Households | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 8,123 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 7,397 | 91.1% | 89.4% |
Portsmouth, VA23704