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Portsmouth city, VA

ZIP 23701 — People & Community

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

Middle ClassLow Snow Area

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 23701

23701 has a population of 24,430 with a median age of 38.2 yrs (49.6% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
38.9%-37% vs US avg
x
Black
52.8%+326% vs US avg
x
Asian
0.5%-92% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
2.8%-85% vs US avg
x
Other / Two+
5.1%
x
Age Groups
0–17
21.4%-3% vs US avg
x
18–64
60.5%-2% vs US avg
x
65+
18.0%+10% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
10.3%-8% vs US avg
x
High school
32.8%+25% vs US avg
x
Some college
34.4%+19% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
22.5%-33% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
42.2%-12% vs US avg
x
Never married
37.1%+10% vs US avg
x
Divorced
14.0%+36% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
6.7%
x
Diversity Index
57/100

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

Social & household profile

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

Poverty Rate
12.1%+5% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
38.4%+176% vs US avg
x
Veterans
11.3%+89% vs US avg
x
Disability
16.9%+26% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
16.6%+105% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
41.4%+613% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
AmericanEnglishIrish

Health & Community Indicators in 23701

Poverty Rate
12.1%+5% vs US avg
x
Veterans
11.3%+89% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
38.4%+176% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
16.6%+105% vs US avg
x
Disability
16.9%+26% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
4.2%-47% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
15.2%+29% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.3%-97% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
41.4%+613% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.2%-99% vs US avg
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population24,430
Median age38.2
Poverty rate12.1%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White38.9%
Hispanic2.8%
Black52.8%
Asian0.5%
Foreign-born38.4%