| City: | Portsmouth, Virginia |
| County: | Portsmouth City County |
| Timezone: | Eastern (GMT -05:00) |
| Local Time: | 10:13:25 PM |
| Population: | 624 [See All] |
| Area Codes: | 757 / 948 |
| Classification: | Standard [Normal Street Delivery] |
| Coordinates: | 36.8201, -76.3009 |
| Land Area: | 0.629 sq mi |
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ZIP Code 23709 has 624 residents and 0 households. The median age is 21.5 years, significantly younger than the state (38.7) and significantly younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 80.1% male and 19.9% female, which is much higher than the state male share (48.9%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are White (54.2%, much lower than the national average of 61.6%) and Black or African American (22.9%, much higher than the national average of 12.4%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 16.0%, which is higher than the state average (10.5%), and Black or African American share is much higher than the national average (12.4%).
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| 2020 Population: | 624Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 510Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 992.1 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $0Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 0Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $666,666,666Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 0.00Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 0.00Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 16 | 37 | 64 | 207 | 332 | 417 | 517 | 689 | 686 | 0 | 680 | 568 | 503 | 510 |
| Decennial Census | 78 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 624 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 21.5
Male Median Age: 21.3
Female Median Age: 22
| Group | < 5 | 5-9 | 10-14 | 15-19 | 20-24 | 25-29 | 30-34 | 35-39 | 40-44 | 45-49 | 50-54 | 55-59 | 60-64 | 65-69 | 70-74 | 75-79 | 80-84 | 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 0 | 0 | 0 | 75 | 333 | 61 | 20 | 6 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Female | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15 | 91 | 16 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 0 | 0 | 0 | 90 | 424 | 77 | 22 | 6 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| White: | 338 | 47.94% |
| Black: | 143 | 20.28% |
| Hispanic:* | 100 | 14.18% |
| Asian: | 37 | 5.25% |
| American Indian: | 1 | 0.14% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 86 | 12.20% |
| Total: | 705 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 500 | 80.13% | 21.3 years |
| Females: | 124 | 19.87% | 22.0 years |
| Total: | 624 | 100% | 21.5 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 493 | 96.67% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 17 | 3.33% |
| Total Population: | 510 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 493 | 96.67% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 17 | 3.33% |
In 2024, 18.90% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is on par with the state rate (41.50%). High school or higher is 100.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is -666,666,666.00%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.60%). Private coverage is -666,666,666.00%, which is markedly below the state rate (73.70%). Public coverage is -666,666,666.00%, which is far lower than the national rate (36.30%). The share of people in poverty is -666,666,666.00%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.70%). Poverty has been broadly stable, which may reflect structural barriers or offsetting gains and setbacks. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is college (100.00%). College enrollment is 100.00%, which is far higher than the national rate (26.70%), indicating the community is likely a college hub with student-driven housing and services.
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| Less than 9th grade: | 0 | 0.00% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 0 | 0.00% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 29 | 32.22% |
| Some college, no degree: | 44 | 48.89% |
| Associate's degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 17 | 18.89% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 90 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 90 | 100.00% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 17 | 18.89% |
| Private Insurance: | 0 | 0% |
| Public Insurance: | 0 | 0% |
| No Insurance: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 0 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 0 | 0% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 0.0% | -666,666,666.0% | -666,666,666.0% | -666,666,666.0% | -666,666,666.0% | -666,666,666.0% | -666,666,666.0% | -666,666,666.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.
| Nursery School, Preschool: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Kindergarten: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 0 | 0.00% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 0 | 0.00% |
| College or graduate school: | 56 | 100.00% |
| Total: | 56 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 0 | 0.00% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 0 | 0.00% |
ZIP Code 23709 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 12 business establishments, employing about 156 people with an annual payroll of $8,003,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 1Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 12Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $2,345,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $8,003,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 156Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 23709 is located in Portsmouth City County, Virginia, within the Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 47260) and Virginia's 3rd Congressional District. This Metro area has a population of 1,671,683 people, about 0.04% of whom live in ZIP Code 23709. It covers 0.629 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.206 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NCSource: Census |
| CBSA Number: | 47260Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | MetroSource: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 1,671,683Source: Census |
| MSA: | Norfolk-Virginia Beach-Newport News, VA-NCSource: Census |
| Land Area: | 0.629 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 0.206 sq miSource: Census |
| Congressional District: | 03Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 947.1 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | --Source: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | 5164000Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Portsmouth city; VirginiaSource: Census |
We could not locate which school district 23709 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are no public schools nor private schools with a mailing address in this ZIP Code. Listing Nearby schools instead. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.
Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on February 1, 2026.