Virginia · City Profile
Portsmouth, VA
Portsmouth sits in Portsmouth (city), Virginia, and is covered by 8 ZIP code tabulation areas. Across those ZIPs, an estimated 97,384 people live, work, and commute. Demographic and housing figures come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (2018–2022).
Each ZIP code in Portsmouth has its own character. Some are dense and walkable; others are exurban or rural, with single-digit households per square mile. The list below lets you compare the basic shape of each one — population, income, and home value — before clicking through to the full neighborhood profile.
Across the city overall, the typical owner-occupied home is valued near $201,260 and median asking rent runs around $1,212 per month. Median household income hovers around $54,719. These are averages of ZIP-level medians and will read differently depending on which neighborhood you actually settle in — which is precisely what the per-ZIP pages are for.
ZIP codes in Portsmouth
| ZIP | County | Population | Median income | Median home value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23701 | Portsmouth (city) | 24,850 | $61,961 | $198,800 |
| 23702 | Portsmouth (city) | 12,107 | $45,772 | $172,400 |
| 23703 | Portsmouth (city) | 27,121 | $72,822 | $262,800 |
| 23704 | Portsmouth (city) | 18,125 | $43,680 | $171,900 |
| 23705 | Portsmouth (city) | 0 | — | — |
| 23707 | Portsmouth (city) | 14,254 | $49,363 | $200,400 |
| 23708 | Portsmouth (city) | 359 | — | — |
| 23709 | Portsmouth (city) | 568 | — | — |
Thinking about relocating to Portsmouth?
A few practical considerations as you evaluate the move:
- Pick the ZIP, not just the city. Median income, school assignments, walkability and crime patterns can vary dramatically between neighboring ZIPs in the same city. Use the per-ZIP pages to compare.
- Compare housing math honestly. The median home value here is $201,260, and median rent is $1,212. At current mortgage rates, that often makes renting the more flexible option for the first 12–24 months while you learn the neighborhoods.
- Verify the commute. Drive your prospective work or school route at peak time — Google Maps optimistic estimates rarely match what locals actually experience.
- Check the boring stuff. Property tax rates, HOA dues, flood-zone designation, and homeowner's insurance availability are easier to research before you sign than after.