23707 ZIP Code
Portsmouth, Virginia
December 12, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 23707 |
| City/Town: | Portsmouth |
| County: | Portsmouth (city) |
| State: | Virginia |
| Population: | 14,254 |
| Median Household Income: | $49,363 |
| Per Capita Income: | $36,525 |
| Total Housing Units: | 7,061 |
| Median Home Value: | $200,400 |
| Land Area: | 3.9 sq miles
10.1 sq km |
| Water Area: | 1.6 sq miles
4.0 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 36.8418, -76.3403 |
Population Information (23707 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 14,254 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 6,037 | 42.4% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 8,217 | 57.6% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 38.2 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,179 | 8.3% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,029 | 7.2% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 766 | 5.4% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 714 | 5.0% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 903 | 6.3% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 1,852 | 13.0% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 1,879 | 13.2% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 1,641 | 11.5% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 843 | 5.9% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 849 | 6.0% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,633 | 11.5% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 749 | 5.3% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 217 | 1.5% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (23707 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $200,400 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.6 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,069 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 7,061 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 6,280 | 88.9% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 781 | 11.1% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 3,483 | 55.5% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 2,797 | 44.5% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (23707 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 9,663 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 319 | 3.3% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,063 | 11.0% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 2,802 | 29.0% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 2,339 | 24.2% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 916 | 9.5% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 1,601 | 16.6% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 623 | 6.4% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 85.7% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 23.0% | 34.3% |
Income Information (23707 zip code)
| Value | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $49,363 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $68,842 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $57,435 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $36,525 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (23707 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 6,796 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 6,157 | 95.1% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 315 | 4.9% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 4,372 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 4,693 | 76.2% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,218 | 19.8% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 219 | 3.6% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 27 | 0.4% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (23707 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 6,374 | 44.7% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 6,250 | 43.8% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 53 | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 430 | 3.0% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 212 | 1.5% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 935 | 6.6% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 326 | 2.3% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 456 | 3.2% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 73 | 0.5% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 84 | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 135 | 0.9% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 164 | 1.2% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (23707 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 787 | 12.5% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 262 | 4.2% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 708 | 11.3% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 582 | 9.3% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 867 | 13.8% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,122 | 17.9% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 711 | 11.3% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 783 | 12.5% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 229 | 3.6% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 229 | 3.6% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (23707 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 4,955 | 80.5% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 569 | 9.2% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 99 | 1.6% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 90 | 1.5% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 212 | 3.4% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 503 | 8.2% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 23.4 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (23707 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 30 | 0.5% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 457 | 7.4% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 660 | 10.7% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 92 | 1.5% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 766 | 12.4% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 339 | 5.5% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 57 | 0.9% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 270 | 4.4% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 802 | 13.0% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 1,333 | 21.7% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 414 | 6.7% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 480 | 7.8% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 457 | 7.4% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (23707 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 21.6% | 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 (23707 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 12,799 | 89.8% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 7,855 | 55.1% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 6,506 | 45.6% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 987 | 6.9% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (23707 zip code)
| Households with: | Number | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 4,572 | 72.8% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 2,111 | 33.6% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,291 | 20.6% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 421 | 6.7% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 258 | 4.1% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 1,350 | 21.5% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (23707 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 4,502 | 63.8% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 337 | 4.8% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 425 | 6.0% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 648 | 9.2% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 596 | 8.4% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 474 | 6.7% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 61 | 0.9% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 18 | 0.3% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (23707 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 9 | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 272 | 3.9% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 252 | 3.6% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 264 | 3.7% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 531 | 7.5% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 724 | 10.3% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 551 | 7.8% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 1,287 | 18.2% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 1,336 | 18.9% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 1,835 | 26.0% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (23707 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 24 | 0.3% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 710 | 10.1% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 2,519 | 35.7% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 2,606 | 36.9% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 948 | 13.4% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 254 | 3.6% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (23707 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 3,228 | 51.4% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 151 | 2.4% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 2,669 | 42.5% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 137 | 2.2% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 32 | 0.5% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 12 | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 51 | 0.8% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (23707 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 863 | 13.7% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 2,631 | 41.9% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 1,777 | 28.3% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,009 | 16.1% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (23707 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 35 | 1.0% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 71 | 2.0% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 678 | 19.5% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 951 | 27.3% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 1,210 | 34.7% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 480 | 13.8% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 27 | 0.8% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 31 | 0.9% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (23707 zip code)
| Value | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,608 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $608 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,069 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.25 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.24 | 2.38 |
Households (23707 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 6,280 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 1,743 | 27.8% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 652 | 10.4% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,145 | 18.2% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 2,962 | 47.2% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 1,897 | 30.2% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 2,068 | 32.9% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.24 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.00 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (23707 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 4,650 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 1,950 | 41.9% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 1,869 | 40.2% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 189 | 4.1% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 528 | 11.4% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 2,282 | 49.1% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (23707 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 3,271 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 218 | 6.7% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 187 | 5.7% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,343 | 41.1% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 548 | 16.8% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 975 | 29.8% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (23707 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 10,550 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,227 | 11.6% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 13,786 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 2,414 | 17.5% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 105 | 4.3% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,164 | 48.2% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,145 | 47.4% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (23707 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 12,127 | 85.1% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 1,944 | 13.6% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 1,058 | 54.4% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 882 | 45.4% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 275 | 14.1% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 4 | 0.2% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (23707 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 13,636 | 95.7% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 249 | 1.7% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 618 | 248.2% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 618 | 248.2% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 618 | 248.2% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 22 | 8.8% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 58 | 23.3% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 26 | 10.4% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 105 | 42.2% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 30 | 12.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (23707 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 13,075 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 12,239 | 93.6% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 836 | 6.4% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 289 | 2.2% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 88 | 0.7% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 346 | 2.6% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 113 | 0.9% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (23707 zip code)
| Households | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 6,280 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 5,651 | 90.0% | 89.4% |
Portsmouth, VA23707