23703 ZIP Code, Portsmouth, VA
23703 is a ZIP code in Portsmouth, Virginia in Portsmouth city. It covers 14 square miles of land. The closest ZIP codes are 23508, 23707 and 23505. 25,610 people live here in 10,026 households. At about 1,838 people per square mile it has suburban density, and owners and renters are mixed (70% own). Median household income is $78,707, below the Virginia median of $93,170.
Quick facts
- Mailing city: Portsmouth, VA
- County: Portsmouth city County
- Land area: 14 sq mi
- Population: 25,610
- Median household income: $78,707
Key figures
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents | 25,610 |
| Households | 10,026 |
| Median household income | $78,707 |
| Income per person | $40,712 |
| Median age | 35.6 |
| Homeowners | 69.9% |
| Median home value | $295,900 |
| Median rent | $1,432 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 32.4% |
| Average commute (minutes) | 22.8 |
| Households with kids under 18 | 34.5% |
| Moved in the past year | 13.5% |
| Below the poverty line | 9.5% |
| Broadband internet | 91.9% |
| Speak a non-English language at home | 6.4% |
Household income
| % of households | Value |
|---|---|
| <$10K | 4.5% |
| $10–15K | 4.0% |
| $15–25K | 3.5% |
| $25–35K | 7.2% |
| $35–50K | 9.4% |
| $50–75K | 16.7% |
| $75–100K | 14.9% |
| $100–150K | 22.3% |
| $150–200K | 10.5% |
| $200K+ | 7.1% |
Age
| % of all residents | Value |
|---|---|
| <10 | 13.4% |
| 10–19 | 13.0% |
| 20–24 | 6.0% |
| 25–34 | 16.8% |
| 35–44 | 12.3% |
| 45–54 | 12.2% |
| 55–64 | 11.7% |
| 65–74 | 8.8% |
| 75+ | 5.7% |
Tenure
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Owned, with mortgage | 46.8% |
| Owned outright | 19.3% |
| Rented | 28.0% |
| Vacant | 5.9% |
Type of building
| % of housing units | Value |
|---|---|
| Detached house | 63.4% |
| Townhome | 14.4% |
| 2–4 units | 6.2% |
| 5–19 units | 13.9% |
| 20+ units | 1.3% |
| Mobile / other | 0.8% |
Businesses in 23703
274 business establishments with 3,384 employees (ZIP Codes Business Patterns 2023).
- Health Care and Social Assistance: 46
- Retail Trade: 38
- Other Services (except Public Administration): 38
- Construction: 33
- Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services: 21
- Real Estate and Rental and Leasing: 20
- Accommodation and Food Services: 19
- Transportation and Warehousing: 17
EDDM carrier routes
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Nearby ZIP codes
- 23508 — Norfolk city, VA (3.5 mi)
- 23707 — Portsmouth city, VA (4 mi)
- 23505 — Norfolk city, VA (4.3 mi)
- 23507 — Norfolk city, VA (4.4 mi)
- 23511 — Norfolk city, VA (4.7 mi)
- 23517 — Norfolk city, VA (4.8 mi)
- 23551 — Norfolk city, VA (4.9 mi)
- 23708 — Portsmouth city, VA (5 mi)
Areas that include 23703
- Portsmouth, VA ZIP codes — 7 ZIP codes
- Portsmouth city County ZIP codes — 7 ZIP codes
- Virginia ZIP code data
Where it ranks
- No. 1 of 5: highest median household income in Portsmouth city
- No. 1 of 5: highest median home value in Portsmouth city
- No. 1 of 5: highest share of owner-occupied homes in Portsmouth city
- No. 2 of 5: highest share of households with children in Portsmouth city
- No. 2 of 5: highest share of residents who moved in during the past year in Portsmouth city
- No. 2 of 5: lowest median age in Portsmouth city
- No. 4 of 5: highest median age in Portsmouth city
- No. 5 of 5: fastest population growth in Portsmouth city
- No. 1 of 5: highest median household income in Portsmouth, VA
- No. 1 of 5: highest median home value in Portsmouth, VA
- No. 1 of 5: highest share of owner-occupied homes in Portsmouth, VA
- No. 2 of 5: highest share of households with children in Portsmouth, VA
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EDDM guides
ZIP code statistics describe the Census ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 23703, which approximates the USPS ZIP code area. Census figures: American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020–2024.
Frequently asked questions
- What city is 23703 in?
- 23703 is a Portsmouth, VA mailing address. By land area, 100% lies inside Portsmouth.
- What county is 23703 in?
- 23703 is in Portsmouth city.
- What is the population of 23703?
- About 25,610 people (±1,211), according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2020–2024. The 2020 Census counted 26,388.
- What is the median household income in 23703?
- $78,707 (±$5,118), compared with $93,170 for Virginia as a whole. Half the households in the ZIP code earn more and half earn less.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in 23703?
- EDDM2GO's stored route library does not include 23703 yet. The EDDM route map loads its carrier routes and mailbox counts when you search the ZIP code.
- What ZIP codes are near 23703?
- The closest, measured center to center: 23508 (3.5 mi, Norfolk), 23707 (4 mi, Portsmouth), 23505 (4.3 mi, Norfolk), 23507 (4.4 mi, Norfolk), 23511 (4.7 mi, Norfolk) and 23517 (4.8 mi, Norfolk).
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