23704 Zip Code Profile

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Welcome to PORTSMOUTH, VA 23704

23704 is a suburban zip code in Portsmouth, Virginia. Median household income here ($25,228) is significantly lower than US average ($56,604). The population is primarily African-American, and mostly single. At $165,100 the average home value here is a bit higher than average for the Virginia Beach-Norfolk-Newport News metro area, so this probably isn't the place to look for housing bargains.

The average family income here is $36,929/year. This is less than the national average of $70,000/year. However, the national average number is a little misleading because there are some very wealthy Americans earning $50 million a year or more. (Wouldn't that be nice!) This pushes the national average higher than in would be without those edge cases. The median household income in the US (median, meaning half of US households make more and half make less) is at about $50,000/year. Median family income in 23704 is $28,030.

An intersting fact about income: Men in 23704 earn an average of $24,558/year. Women earn only $18,147/year.

6,987 people in 23704 have jobs. This statistic includes anyone over the age of 16.

Are you thinking about moving to a neighborhood in 23704? You might be interested to know that the average commute time to work for people living here is not bad, only 25.1 minutes.

The median age here is 35. There are 8,956 men and 9,760 women. The median age for men is 33 while for women the median age is 36.

To give you a sense of the community, 8,931 people (out of the 18,716 people live here) have lived in their home at least 5 years. The Post Office delivers mail to 8,231 homes, and 713 businesses every day. 555 people ride bikes or walk to work on a fairly regular basis.

23704 Zip code is located in the Eastern time zone at 37 degrees latitude (Fun Fact: this is the same latitude as Seoul, South Korea!) and -76 degrees longitude. It has an average elevation of 10 feet above sea levell.

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  • Demographics

  • Total Population: 18,716
  • White Population: 4,246
  • Black Population: 14,360
  • Hispanic Population: 430
  • Asian Population: 165
  • Hawaiian Population: 42
  • Indian Population: 206
  • Male Population: 8,956
  • Female Population: 9,760
  • Median Age: 35
  • Median Age of Males: 33
  • Median Age of Females: 36
  • Geography

  • Region: South
  • Division: South Atlantic
  • State: Virginia
  • CBSA Type: Metropolitan
  • CBSA Name: Virginia Beach-Norfolk-Newport News VA-NC
  • County: Portsmouth
  • City: Portsmouth
  • Longitude: -76.3
  • Latitude: 36.8
  • Elevation: 11 feet above sea levele
  • Area code: 757
  • Marital Status

  • Average Age

  • The Commute to Work

  • Total commuters: 6,827
  • Drive alone: 4,193
  • Carpool: 1,495
  • Public transit: 482
  • Ride bikes or walk: 555

  • Average commute time: 25.1 minutes.
  •    0 - 5: 185
  •    5 - 9: 849
  •    10 - 14: 959
  •    15 - 19: 1,207
  •    20 - 24: 1,196
  •    25 - 29: 361
  •    30 - 34: 1,121
  •    35 - 39: 49
  •    40 - 44: 77
  •    45 - 59: 273
  •    60 - 89: 318
  •    90 plus: 232
  • The Economics

  • Average House Value: $165,100
  • Average Annual Household Income: $31,676
  • Businesses: 460
  • Employees: 7,410
  • Annual Payroll: $265,322,000
  • Average Family Income: $36,929
  • Median Family Income: $25,228
  • Average Income for Men: $24,558
  • Average Income for Women: $18,147
  • Other Stuff

  • County FIPS Code: 740
  • State FIPS Code: 51

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Schools in 23704 Zip Code

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Primary Schools
Brighton Elem.
1100 Portsmouth Blvd.
Portsmouth, VA 23704
(757) 393-8870
Park View Elem.
1401 Crawford Pkwy
Portsmouth, VA 23704
(757) 393-8647
High Schools
I. C. Norcom High
1801 London Blvd
Portsmouth, VA 23704
(757) 393-5442
Other Schools
Emily Spong Preschool Center
2200 Piedmont Ave.
Portsmouth, VA 23704
(757) 393-5247

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Sex Offender Information

For most citizens, the easiest method to obtain accurate and timely sex offender information for their local area is to visit their state sex offender registry website. States are required to provide this information for free. You do not need to pay for this information.

In the 23704 zip code, the registered sex offenders can be found at http://sex-offender.vsp.virginia.gov/sor/index.htm. Please be sure to read all the disclaimers provided by the state.

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