23709 ZIP Code — Portsmouth, VA
Portsmouth City County, Virginia
ZIP code 23709 is located in Portsmouth, Virginia, within Portsmouth City County. It covers approximately 0.63 square miles and serves a population of 568 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 757.
About ZIP code 23709
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types.
College attainment at 10% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
568
population
0.63
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
23709 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 23709
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 23709. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Portsmouth | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
23704 Portsmouth (0.9 mi)
23326 Chesapeake (1.4 mi)
23702 Portsmouth (1.7 mi)
23324 Chesapeake (1.9 mi)
23523 Norfolk (1.9 mi)
23708 Portsmouth (2 mi)
23515 Norfolk (2 mi)
23551 Norfolk (2 mi)
23519 Norfolk (2.2 mi)
23510 Norfolk (2.3 mi)
23707 Portsmouth (2.4 mi)
23507 Norfolk (3.1 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 568 |
| Population density | 902 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 51 |
| County FIPS | 740 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 0.63 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.21 sq mi |
| Latitude | 36.8201 |
| Longitude | -76.3009 |
| Timezone | Eastern (ET) |
| Area code | 757 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Demographics & statistics
568
Population
902
People per sq mi
21.9
Median age
$0
Median household income
$24,619
Per capita income
$0
Median home value
$0
Median monthly rent
0.0%
Home ownership
0.0%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unemployment
0
Housing units
9.8%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
29
15–19
5
381
20–24
61
65
25–34
10
15
35–44
2
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 18 and over | 568 | 100.0% |
| 65 and over | 0 | 0.0% |
| Median age | 21.9 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
80.3%
Black or African American
10.8%
Two or more races
3.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native
1.7%
Asian
1.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
1.2%
Hispanic or Latino
1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 461 | 80.3% |
| Black or African American | 62 | 10.8% |
| Two or more races | 21 | 3.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 10 | 1.7% |
| Asian | 7 | 1.2% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 7 | 1.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 | 1% |
Household income
Housing
Home values
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $0 |
| Median rent / month | $0 |
| Owner occupied | 0.0% |
| Renter occupied | 0.0% |
| Vacant | 0.0% |
| Single-family detached | 0.0% |
| 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 | 0.0% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 0.0% |
| 2 bedrooms | 0.0% |
| 3 bedrooms | 0.0% |
| 4 bedrooms | 0.0% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 0.0% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 0.0% |
| 1 vehicle | 0.0% |
| 2 vehicles | 0.0% |
| 3 or more | 0.0% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|
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 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 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 | 96.7% | 100.0% |
| Married | 3.3% | 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
17.4%
Some college, no degree
72.8%
Associate's degree
0.0%
Bachelor's degree
9.8%
Graduate / professional
0.0%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 100.0% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 9.8% |
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 | 17 | 100.0% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 0.0% |
| Service | 0.0% |
| Sales & office | 0.0% |
| Natural resources & construction | 0.0% |
| Production & transportation | 0.0% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 0.0% |
| Government | 0.0% |
| Self-employed | 0.0% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 41.4% |
| Carpool | 3.2% |
| Public transit | 1.2% |
| Walk | 51.2% |
| Work from home | 3.0% |
| Other means | 0.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 12.2 |
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 | 30.7% |
| High blood pressure | 15.1% |
| High cholesterol | 10.8% |
| Diabetes | 2.7% |
| Heart disease | 1.2% |
| Stroke | 0.8% |
| Asthma | 9.8% |
| Arthritis | 5.3% |
| Kidney disease | 1.0% |
| Pulmonary disease | 2.5% |
| Cancer | 0.8% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 16.0% |
| Binge drinking | 25.6% |
| No physical activity | 21.3% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 38.7% |
| Depression | 21.1% |
| Fair or poor health | 10.7% |
| Poor mental health | 18.2% |
| Poor physical health | 6.0% |
| No health insurance | 18.7% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 69.0% |
| Visited dentist | 56.5% |
| Cholesterol screening | 71.7% |
| 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 | 0.0% |
| 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 | 568 | 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) | 568 | 100.0% |
| Born in same state | 560 | 98.6% |
| Born in different state | 57 | 10.0% |
| Foreign born | 8 | 1.4% |
| Naturalized citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
| Not a US citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Arab | 149 | 26.2% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 57 | 10% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 0.0% |
| Internet access | 0.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 23709
What city is ZIP code 23709 in?
ZIP code 23709 is primarily assigned to Portsmouth, Virginia.
What county is ZIP code 23709 in?
ZIP code 23709 falls within Portsmouth City County, Virginia.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 23709?
10% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.
What is the population of ZIP code 23709?
ZIP code 23709 has an estimated population of 568 residents, with a density of 903 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 23709 in?
ZIP code 23709 observes the EST timezone.