Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 36.4 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg HH Size | 1.86 |
| Below Poverty | 17.0% ▲ 70% above avg |
| College Grads | 34.6% ▼ 11% below avg |
| Unemployment | 6.2% ▲ 26% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 820 (1.3%) |
| HS Graduate | 18,597 (30.6%) |
| Some College | 9,019 (14.8%) |
| Associates | 11,386 (18.7%) |
| Bachelors | 6,225 (10.2%) |
| Graduate Degree | 14,806 (24.3%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $59,342 ▼ 22% below avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $226,270 ▼ 19% below avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.8x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,278/mo |
| Total Housing Units | 43,214 |
| Vacant Units | 3,555 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Portsmouth is a city in Virginia, located in Portsmouth (city) County. The city spans 8 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 97,246 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 36.39 years.
Economically, Portsmouth is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $59,341 is below the national average. Approximately 17.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.2%, above the national average.
The real estate market in Portsmouth is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $226,270, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,277 per month.
The population of Portsmouth is moderately educated. 34.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is majority Black (51.19%).
Portsmouth, VA offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Virginia. Spread across 8 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.
| ZIP | Population | Median Income | Median Home | Median Rent | Unemp. | College | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23701 | 24,430 | $63,389 | $218,900 | $1,313 | 6.9% | 32.8% | 66.3% |
| 23702 | 12,087 | $48,288 | $188,600 | $1,228 | 8.0% | 22.5% | 45.1% |
| 23703 | 26,364 | $75,804 | $273,700 | $1,377 | 4.0% | 41.3% | 70.3% |
| 23704 | 19,235 | $44,739 | $197,400 | $1,279 | 8.5% | 32.7% | 38.0% |
| 23707 | 14,311 | $51,070 | $222,100 | $1,076 | 4.5% | 38.0% | 56.4% |