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ZIP Code 23705 — undefined, undefined Demographics & Data

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

Working Class

At a glance

Population
3,953
Density
N/A
Median income
$48,632
-35% vs US avg
Home value
$283,600
-19% vs US avg
Median rent
$1,312
+13% vs US avg
Timezone
N/A

Overview of ZIP Code 23705

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What to know about ZIP 23705

ZIP code 23705 covers ZIP 23705 with a population of about 3,953.

At a glance, the area shows median age of 33.7 versus a U.S. median of about 38.9.

It sits in the NORFOLK - PORTSMTH - NEWPT NWS media market.

Income and economy in ZIP 23705

Median household income in ZIP 23705 is about $48,632 — about 35% below the U.S. median ($75,149).

On socioeconomic markers, US5 shows a poverty rate of 25.1%; unemployment rate near 4.0%; 38.2% of adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (about 4.5 points above the national share (33.7%)).

Labor and commute patterns include leading industry context around Retail trade, Education, and Healthcare; about 6.4% of workers reporting work-from-home (about 8.8 points below the U.S. share (15.2%)); a mean commute of about 180.0 minutes (U.S. average near 26.8).

Housing and affordability in ZIP 23705

Median home value is about $283,600 — about 19% below the U.S. median home value ($348,079).

Housing tenure and rents show median gross rent around $1,312 (about 13% above the U.S. median rent ($1,163)), and owner-occupancy near 21.1% (about 44.3 points below the national owner-occupancy rate (65.4%)).

To comfortably buy a median-priced home in ZIP 23705, a household would need roughly $78,000 in annual income under a 20% down, 30-year loan at 6.8% (illustrative), keeping housing costs near 28% of income. Estimated monthly PITI is about $1,822. That is about 60% above the local median household income ($48,632), so the median earner would likely stretch or need a larger down payment. Rates, taxes, insurance, and HOA fees vary — treat this as a planning estimate, not a lender quote.