23701 ZIP Code – Portsmouth, Virginia

ZIP code 23701 is a large ZIP code located in Portsmouth, Virginia, within Portsmouth city with a population of approximately 24,850 residents. The median household income of $61,961 is below the Virginia average and below the national average. Median home values of $198,800 are below the national average, with 69.0% owner-occupied housing (increasing). . Median rent is $1,247, which is near the U.S. average. Housing consists of 85% single-family (increasing), 12% apartments (decreasing).

Unemployment stands at 7.2%, which is above the U.S. rate. The poverty rate is 12.1%, near the national average. Bachelor's degree attainment is 22.5%, below the national average. At 38.2, the median age is near the national figure. Neighboring ZIP codes include 23702, 23707, 23321.

ZIP Code 23701 Data

Population 24,850

Median Household Income $61,961

Median Home Value $198,800

Median Rent $1,247

Median Age 38.2

Unemployment Rate 7.2%

Poverty Rate 12.1%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 22.5%

County Portsmouth city

State Virginia

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ZIP 23701 vs. Virginia vs. U.S.

Metric	ZIP 23701	VA Avg.	U.S. Avg.
Population	24k	9,766	10k
Median Household Income	$61k	$80k	$73k
Median Home Value	$198k	$296k	$258k
Median Rent	$1,247	$1,227	$1,088
Median Age	38.2	44.5	43.2
Unemployment Rate	7.2%	4.3%	5.0%
Poverty Rate	12.1%	11.6%	13.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	22.5%	29.9%	26.9%

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Nearby ZIP Codes

Nearby ZIP Code Comparison

ZIP Code	City	Population	Median Income
23702	PORTSMOUTH	12,107	$45,772
23707	PORTSMOUTH	14,254	$49,363
23321	CHESAPEAKE	38,586	$96,235
23704	PORTSMOUTH	18,125	$43,680
23709	PORTSMOUTH	568	Not provided