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Portsmouth city, VA

ZIP 23707 — 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 23707

23707 has a population of 14,311 with a median age of 38.2 yrs (43.1% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
44.8%-27% vs US avg
x
Black
41.5%+235% vs US avg
x
Asian
3.0%-49% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
3.3%-82% vs US avg
x
Other / Two+
7.4%
x
Age Groups
0–17
23.4%+6% vs US avg
x
18–64
58.9%-5% vs US avg
x
65+
17.8%+9% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
12.8%+15% vs US avg
x
High school
29.4%+12% vs US avg
x
Some college
31.8%+10% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
26.0%-23% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
37.8%-21% vs US avg
x
Never married
38.5%+14% vs US avg
x
Divorced
13.8%+34% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
9.9%
x
Diversity Index
62/100

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

Social & household profile

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

Poverty Rate
21.5%+87% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
32.9%+137% vs US avg
x
Veterans
10.5%+75% vs US avg
x
Disability
18.8%+40% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
24.8%+206% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
36.5%+529% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
AmericanIrishEnglish

Health & Community Indicators in 23707

Poverty Rate
21.5%+87% vs US avg
x
Veterans
10.5%+75% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
32.9%+137% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
24.8%+206% vs US avg
x
Disability
18.8%+40% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
6.6%-17% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
22.4%+92% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.2%-98% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
36.5%+529% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population14,311
Median age38.2
Poverty rate21.5%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White44.8%
Hispanic3.3%
Black41.5%
Asian3.0%
Foreign-born32.9%