23708 ZIP Code — Portsmouth, VA

Portsmouth City County, Virginia

ZIP code 23708 is located in Portsmouth, Virginia, within Portsmouth City County. It covers approximately 0.17 square miles and serves a population of 359 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 757.

About ZIP code 23708

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with public administration as the leading industry. The average commute of 12 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is high — 50% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.

359

population

0.17

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

23708 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 23708

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 23708. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Portsmouth	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

23510 Norfolk (0.7 mi) 23519 Norfolk (1.1 mi) 23515 Norfolk (1.1 mi) 23551 Norfolk (1.1 mi) 23507 Norfolk (1.2 mi) 23517 Norfolk (1.6 mi) 23707 Portsmouth (1.7 mi) 23704 Portsmouth (1.9 mi) 23709 Portsmouth (2 mi) 23523 Norfolk (2.3 mi) 23508 Norfolk (2.4 mi) 23326 Chesapeake (2.7 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	359
Population density	2,112 / sq mi
State FIPS	51
County FIPS	740

Geography
Land area	0.17 sq mi
Water area	0.25 sq mi
Latitude	36.8482
Longitude	-76.3062
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	757

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	0.0%	47.4%	32.9%
$50k – $100k	0.0%	33.9%	29.2%
$100k – $200k	100.0%	16.1%	26.3%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.6%	11.6%

Demographics & statistics

359

Population

2,112

People per sq mi

22.8

Median age

Median household income

$29,210

Per capita income

Median home value

Median monthly rent

0.0%

Home ownership

0.0%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

Housing units

50.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

15–19

221

20–24

35–44

45–54

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	0	0.0%
18 and over	359	100.0%
65 and over	0	0.0%
Median age	22.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 66.1%

Black or African American 15.1%

Hispanic or Latino 6.3%

Two or more races 6.3%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 3.9%

American Indian / Alaska Native 2.3%

Group	Count	%
White	253	66.1%
Black or African American	58	15.1%
Hispanic or Latino	24	6.3%
Two or more races	24	6.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	15	3.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native	9	2.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	0.0%	47.4%	32.9%
$50k – $100k	0.0%	33.9%	29.2%
$100k – $200k	100.0%	16.1%	26.3%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.6%	11.6%

$150k–$200k 100.0%

Range	% of households
$150k–$200k	100.0%
Median income	$0

Housing

Home values

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$0
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	0.0%
Renter occupied	100.0%
Vacant	0.0%
Single-family detached	100.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	0.0
Avg household size (owned)	0.00

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	0.0%
1990–1999	0.0%
1980–1989	0.0%
1970–1979	0.0%
1960–1969	0.0%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	100.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	0.0%
3 bedrooms	0.0%
4 bedrooms	100.0%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	100.0%
2 vehicles	0.0%
3 or more	0.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	100.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	0	0.0%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	0	0.0%
Female householder, no spouse	6	100.0%
Households with children under 18	0	0.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	0	0.0%
Average household size	0.00

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	94.4%	100.0%
Married	5.6%	0.0%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	0.0%
Divorced	0.0%	0.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 0.0%

HS graduate 50.0%

Some college, no degree 0.0%

Associate's degree 0.0%

Bachelor's degree 31.3%

Graduate / professional 18.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	100.0%
Bachelor's or higher	50.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	0	0.0%
High school	0	0.0%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Public administration 100.0%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	100.0%
Service	0.0%
Sales & office	0.0%
Natural resources & construction	0.0%
Production & transportation	0.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	0.0%
Government	100.0%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	40.1%
Carpool	2.5%
Public transit	3.3%
Walk	54.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	11.6

Poverty

All people 0.0%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 0.0%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	0.0%
Retirement income	0.0%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	27.5%
High blood pressure	12.9%
High cholesterol	9.8%
Diabetes	2.2%
Heart disease	1.0%
Stroke	0.6%
Asthma	9.1%
Arthritis	4.2%
Kidney disease	0.8%
Pulmonary disease	1.7%
Cancer	0.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	12.0%
Binge drinking	25.5%
No physical activity	18.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	36.7%
Depression	18.7%
Fair or poor health	8.5%
Poor mental health	16.3%
Poor physical health	4.7%
No health insurance	17.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	69.4%
Visited dentist	62.1%
Cholesterol screening	74.8%
Teeth loss	0.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	0	0.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	0.0%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	0.0%
65 and over	0.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	100.0%
Public insurance	0.0%
No insurance	0.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	359	100.0%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	347	96.7%
Born in same state	335	93.3%
Born in different state	30	8.4%
Foreign born	12	3.3%
Naturalized citizen	12	3.3%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	107	29.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	72	20.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	1.7%
Internet access	100.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 23708

What city is ZIP code 23708 in?

ZIP code 23708 is primarily assigned to Portsmouth, Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 23708 in?

ZIP code 23708 falls within Portsmouth City County, Virginia.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 23708?

50% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.

What is the population of ZIP code 23708?

ZIP code 23708 has an estimated population of 359 residents, with a density of 2,075 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 23708 in?

ZIP code 23708 observes the EST timezone.