ZIP Code 23709 - Portsmouth Virginia
Overview
ZIP Code 23709 is located in Portsmouth Virginia. 23709 is entirely within City of Portsmouth.
ZIP Code 23709 Quick Stats
| ZIP Code Name | Portsmouth |
| Primary County | City of Portsmouth |
| ZIP Code Type | Standard |
| Population (2022) | 568 |
| Area Code(s) | 757 / 948 |
| Current Time | EDT |
ZIP Code 23709 Map
23709 Demographics
The majority race/ethnicity residing in 23709 is White. The current unemployment level in 23709 is 3.8%.
| Population | 568 |
| Population Growth Rate | 31.53% |
| Population Density | 642 People per Square Mile |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2026) | 3.8% |
| Sales Tax Rate (2025) | 6% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicity | White - 59.19% |
23709 Race/Ethnicity Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicity | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 393 | 57.79% |
| Black | 159 | 23.38% |
| Hispanic | 76 | 11.18% |
| Asian | 16 | 2.35% |
| Native American | 20 | 2.94% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 16 | 2.35% |
23709 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 0 | 0% |
| Bachelor Degree | 0 | 0% |
| High School Diploma | 19 | 100% |
| No High School Diploma | 0 | 0% |
| GED or Alternate | 0 | 0% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 0 | 0% |
| Associates Degree | 0 | 0% |
| Masters Degree | 0 | 0% |
| Professional Degree | 0 | 0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0 | 0% |
23709 Geography
| Coordinates | 36.81676865, -76.29814911 |
| Adjacent ZIP Codes | |
| Metropolitan/Micropolitan Stat Area | Virginia Beach-Norfolk-Newport News, VA-NC |
| Time Zone | Eastern Daylight Time |
| IANA Timezone | America/New_York |
| Area | 0.88407606 Square Miles |
23709 Schools
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23709 Weather and Climate Data
| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 8a: 10F to 15F | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average First Frost Date | November 11 - 20 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average Last Frost Date | March 21 - 31 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Koppen-Geiger Climate Zone | Cfa - Humid Subtropical Climate | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ecoregion | 63b - Chesapeake-Pamlico Lowlands and Tidal Marshes | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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