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Portsmouth city, VA

ZIP 23702 — 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 23702

23702 has a population of 12,087 with a median age of 30.0 yrs (50.4% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
36.4%-41% vs US avg
x
Black
51.3%+314% vs US avg
x
Asian
0.9%-85% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
8.1%-57% vs US avg
x
Other / Two+
3.4%
x
Age Groups
0–17
26.1%+19% vs US avg
x
18–64
64.6%+5% vs US avg
x
65+
9.3%-43% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
9.5%-15% vs US avg
x
High school
43.6%+67% vs US avg
x
Some college
37.8%+31% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
9.1%-73% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
33.2%-31% vs US avg
x
Never married
48.6%+44% vs US avg
x
Divorced
14.3%+39% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
3.9%
x
Diversity Index
60/100

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

Social & household profile

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

Poverty Rate
20.6%+80% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
44.2%+218% vs US avg
x
Veterans
10.6%+76% vs US avg
x
Disability
16.0%+20% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
21.3%+162% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
79.8%+1276% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
AmericanEnglishIrish

Health & Community Indicators in 23702

Poverty Rate
20.6%+80% vs US avg
x
Veterans
10.6%+76% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
44.2%+218% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
21.3%+162% vs US avg
x
Disability
16.0%+20% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
11.3%+41% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
18.8%+60% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.5%-95% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
79.8%+1276% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population12,087
Median age30.0
Poverty rate20.6%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White36.4%
Hispanic8.1%
Black51.3%
Asian0.9%
Foreign-born44.2%