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Portsmouth city, VA

ZIP 23704 — People & Community

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Working ClassLow Snow Area

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 23704

23704 has a population of 19,235 with a median age of 36.1 yrs (47.0% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
24.5%-60% vs US avg
x
Black
66.9%+440% vs US avg
x
Asian
1.7%-72% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
3.7%-80% vs US avg
x
Other / Two+
3.2%
x
Age Groups
0–17
21.1%-4% vs US avg
x
18–64
63.2%+2% vs US avg
x
65+
15.7%-4% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
13.7%+24% vs US avg
x
High school
32.4%+23% vs US avg
x
Some college
31.7%+10% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
22.2%-34% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
33.7%-30% vs US avg
x
Never married
45.6%+35% vs US avg
x
Divorced
15.1%+47% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
5.6%
x
Diversity Index
49/100

Higher = more diverse (Simpson index from race/ethnicity)

Social & household profile

Poverty, nativity, veterans, disability, family structure, and births (ACS).

Poverty Rate
27.4%+138% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
25.1%+81% vs US avg
x
Veterans
11.6%+93% vs US avg
x
Disability
17.1%+27% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
23.7%+192% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
45.6%+687% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
EnglishGermanAmerican

Health & Community Indicators in 23704

Poverty Rate
27.4%+138% vs US avg
x
Veterans
11.6%+93% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
25.1%+81% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
23.7%+192% vs US avg
x
Disability
17.1%+27% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
7.3%-8% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
28.8%+146% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.0%
x
Recent Births
45.6%+687% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population19,235
Median age36.1
Poverty rate27.4%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White24.5%
Hispanic3.7%
Black66.9%
Asian1.7%
Foreign-born25.1%