23703 ZIP Code — Portsmouth, VA
Portsmouth City County, Virginia
ZIP code 23703 is located in Portsmouth, Virginia, within Portsmouth City County. It covers approximately 13.94 square miles and serves a population of 27,121 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 757.
About ZIP code 23703
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $262,800. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 69%.
Median household income is $72,822.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 22 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 29% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 16% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.
27,121
population
13.94
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
23703 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 23703
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 23703. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Portsmouth | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
23707 Portsmouth (3.5 mi)
23508 Norfolk (3.7 mi)
23529 Norfolk (3.8 mi)
23507 Norfolk (4.1 mi)
23708 Portsmouth (4.4 mi)
23517 Norfolk (4.5 mi)
23505 Norfolk (4.7 mi)
23701 Portsmouth (4.8 mi)
23510 Norfolk (4.9 mi)
23704 Portsmouth (5.2 mi)
23519 Norfolk (5.3 mi)
23551 Norfolk (5.4 mi)
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 27,121 |
| Population density | 1,946 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 51 |
| County FIPS | 740 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 13.94 sq mi |
| Water area | 10.05 sq mi |
| Latitude | 36.8811 |
| Longitude | -76.3745 |
| Timezone | Eastern (ET) |
| Area code | 757 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 32.4% | 47.4% | 32.9% |
| $50k – $100k | 37.7% | 33.9% | 29.2% |
| $100k – $200k | 25.9% | 16.1% | 26.3% |
| Over $200k | 4.1% | 2.6% | 11.6% |
Demographics & statistics
27,121
Population
1,946
People per sq mi
35.7
Median age
$72,822
Median household income
$37,247
Per capita income
$262,800
Median home value
$1,337
Median monthly rent
69.2%
Home ownership
12.1%
Poverty rate
4.8%
Unemployment
7,822
Housing units
28.5%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
929
Under 5
1,014
933
5–9
1,018
1,050
10–14
1,146
728
15–19
795
829
20–24
904
1,919
25–34
2,094
1,707
35–44
1,863
1,684
45–54
1,839
749
55–59
818
661
60–64
721
1,065
65–74
1,163
488
75–84
532
226
85+
246
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 6,904 | 25.5% |
| 18 and over | 20,217 | 74.5% |
| 65 and over | 3,720 | 13.7% |
| Median age | 35.7 years | |
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
43.2%
White
39.4%
Two or more races
7.8%
Hispanic or Latino
4.8%
Other race
2.9%
Asian
1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.2%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 12,298 | 43.2% |
| White | 11,240 | 39.4% |
| Two or more races | 2,237 | 7.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,379 | 4.8% |
| Other race | 822 | 2.9% |
| Asian | 472 | 1.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 52 | 0.2% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 32.4% | 47.4% | 32.9% |
| $50k – $100k | 37.7% | 33.9% | 29.2% |
| $100k – $200k | 25.9% | 16.1% | 26.3% |
| Over $200k | 4.1% | 2.6% | 11.6% |
Under $10k
4.2%
$10k–$15k
2.2%
$15k–$25k
8.7%
$25k–$35k
7.0%
$35k–$50k
12.0%
$50k–$75k
17.8%
$75k–$100k
12.5%
$100k–$150k
19.5%
$150k–$200k
9.4%
$200k+
6.9%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 4.2% |
| $10k–$15k | 2.2% |
| $15k–$25k | 8.7% |
| $25k–$35k | 7.0% |
| $35k–$50k | 12.0% |
| $50k–$75k | 17.8% |
| $75k–$100k | 12.5% |
| $100k–$150k | 19.5% |
| $150k–$200k | 9.4% |
| $200k+ | 6.9% |
| Median income | $72,822 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
1.8%
$50k–$100k
1.9%
$100k–$150k
9.2%
$150k–$200k
10.9%
$200k–$300k
43.3%
$300k–$500k
29.0%
$500k–$1M
3.6%
$1M+
0.4%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $262,800 |
| Median rent / month | $1,337 |
| Owner occupied | 69.2% |
| Renter occupied | 30.8% |
| Vacant | 8.5% |
| Single-family detached | 62.7% |
| Large apartment buildings | 1.2% |
| Mobile homes | 0.2% |
| Median rooms | 6.2 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.71 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.1% |
| 2010–2019 | 2.3% |
| 2000–2009 | 9.2% |
| 1990–1999 | 16.7% |
| 1980–1989 | 17.2% |
| 1970–1979 | 23.1% |
| 1960–1969 | 16.8% |
| 1950–1959 | 10.7% |
| 1940–1949 | 1.4% |
| 1939 or earlier | 2.6% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.7% |
| 1 bedroom | 3.4% |
| 2 bedrooms | 23.0% |
| 3 bedrooms | 47.3% |
| 4 bedrooms | 23.1% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 2.5% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.8% |
| 1 vehicle | 32.4% |
| 2 vehicles | 39.7% |
| 3 or more | 23.0% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 46.3% |
| Electricity | 49.1% |
| Propane / LP gas | 1.5% |
| Fuel oil | 1.9% |
| Wood | 0.2% |
| No fuel used | 0.7% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 4,602 | 46.2% |
| Cohabiting couple | 518 | 5.2% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 1,771 | 17.8% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 3,068 | 30.8% |
| Households with children under 18 | 3,409 | 34.2% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 2,820 | 28.3% |
| Average household size | 2.68 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 36.1% | 32.0% |
| Married | 48.8% | 47.0% |
| Separated | 2.0% | 2.5% |
| Widowed | 3.7% | 7.0% |
| Divorced | 9.5% | 11.5% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
2.2%
Some HS, no diploma
5.5%
HS graduate
25.0%
Some college, no degree
28.6%
Associate's degree
10.2%
Bachelor's degree
18.0%
Graduate / professional
10.5%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 92.3% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 28.5% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 582 | 8.5% |
| Kindergarten | 325 | 4.7% |
| Elementary school | 3,136 | 45.7% |
| High school | 1,418 | 20.7% |
| College / grad school | 1,399 | 20.4% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
19.4%
Manufacturing
13.1%
Public administration
11.9%
Professional & management
10.7%
Retail trade
10.5%
Arts, food & hospitality
6.8%
Transportation & utilities
6.6%
Finance & real estate
6.5%
Construction
4.8%
Other services
4.5%
Wholesale trade
3.0%
Information
2.1%
Agriculture & mining
0.1%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 37.2% |
| Service | 17.2% |
| Sales & office | 23.4% |
| Natural resources & construction | 9.0% |
| Production & transportation | 13.2% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 68.7% |
| Government | 26.5% |
| Self-employed | 4.7% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 77.3% |
| Carpool | 8.8% |
| Public transit | 0.1% |
| Walk | 2.4% |
| Work from home | 8.0% |
| Other means | 3.4% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 22.0 |
Poverty
All people
12.1%
Under 18 years
20.0%
18 and over
9.4%
Married-couple families
4.0%
Female-led households
23.2%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 29.3% |
| Retirement income | 28.2% |
| Supplemental Security | 4.4% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.4% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 10.6% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 38.5% |
| High blood pressure | 35.0% |
| High cholesterol | 28.6% |
| Diabetes | 11.3% |
| Heart disease | 5.2% |
| Stroke | 2.9% |
| Asthma | 10.4% |
| Arthritis | 23.8% |
| Kidney disease | 2.7% |
| Pulmonary disease | 5.5% |
| Cancer | 5.9% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 16.0% |
| Binge drinking | 15.6% |
| No physical activity | 24.1% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 40.2% |
| Depression | 19.5% |
| Fair or poor health | 14.0% |
| Poor mental health | 13.8% |
| Poor physical health | 9.1% |
| No health insurance | 12.6% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 79.5% |
| Visited dentist | 66.2% |
| Cholesterol screening | 91.1% |
| Teeth loss | 9.5% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 3,094 | 16.2% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 11.1% |
| Under 18 | 2.2% |
| 18–64 years | 9.1% |
| 65 and over | 36.0% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 73.2% |
| Public insurance | 38.5% |
| No insurance | 7.7% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 4.7% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 25,178 | 92.8% |
| Spanish | 673 | 2.7% |
| Other Indo-European | 498 | 2.0% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 137 | 0.5% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 25,992 | 95.8% |
| Born in same state | 25,644 | 94.6% |
| Born in different state | 15,863 | 58.5% |
| Foreign born | 348 | 1.3% |
| Naturalized citizen | 1,129 | 4.2% |
| Not a US citizen | 635 | 56.2% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 2,568 | 9.5% |
| Arab | 2,393 | 8.8% |
| Italian | 1,406 | 5.2% |
| German | 212 | 0.8% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English | 71 | 0.3% |
| Polish | 46 | 0.2% |
| Irish | 33 | 0.1% |
| Dutch | 19 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 36.7% |
| Internet access | 97.4% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 23703
What city is ZIP code 23703 in?
ZIP code 23703 is primarily assigned to Portsmouth, Virginia.
What county is ZIP code 23703 in?
ZIP code 23703 falls within Portsmouth City County, Virginia.
Does ZIP code 23703 have a large veteran population?
16% of civilians in ZIP code 23703 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What is the population of ZIP code 23703?
ZIP code 23703 has an estimated population of 27,121 residents, with a density of 1,946 people per square mile.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 23703?
The median home value in ZIP code 23703 is $262,800.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 23703?
The median household income in ZIP code 23703 is $72,822, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 23703 in?
ZIP code 23703 observes the EST timezone.