Portsmouth, VA 23701

Population 23,018

23701 is zip code located in Portsmouth, Virginia. The population is 23,018, making 23701 the 2nd largest zipcode in Portsmouth and the 2nd largest in Portsmouth City County.

There are 8 public schools in 23701 with an average Homefacts rating of C. The total crime rate for Portsmouth is high , and there are 2 registered sex offenders residing in the zip code 23701. Unemployment in 23701 is very high.

Zip codes within Portsmouth include 23702 and 23703.

Portsmouth Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Average

Crime Rate

63.54% Higher than national avg.

Registered Offenders

93.58% Lower than national avg.

Environmental Hazards

113 Found nearby

Unemployment

Very High 4.8%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

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Summary
There are 8 K-12 public schools in 23701, VA and 8 private schools. Homefacts rates 23701's schools as Average, with an overall C rating.
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8 Private Schools

Alliance Christian Schools

Central Christian Academy

Joyous Sound Education & Enrichment Center

Portsmouth Catholic Regional School

Tinker Bell Daycare

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0 Colleges & Universities view all colleges & universities

  • We're sorry! No colleges & universities found for 23701 in our database.

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2 Registered Offenders search the registered offender database

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*100 is national avg. Greater than 100 means higher crime, lower means less crime.
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  • Good news! No Drug lab found in 23701.

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Property Report Overview

Housing Inventory

Property Type
  • Vacant
    9%
  • Rented
    30.5%
  • Owned
    60.5%

153 Building Permits View All

  • In 2014, the city of Portsmouth, VA issued 153 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. Of those 153 permits, 141 were issued for single family homes and 12 were issued for multi-family homes.
  • In 2013, the city of Portsmouth, VA issued 219 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. Of those 219 permits, 87 were issued for single family homes and 132 were issued for multi-family homes.
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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $920
  • 1 Bedroom: $940
  • 2 Bedrooms: $1,110
  • 3 Bedrooms: $1,560
  • 4 Bedrooms: $1,900

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Environmental Hazards

113 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (284/299)
    Portsmouth, VA has 94.98% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 3 COUNTY
    Portsmouth, VA is a green zone.
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  • UV Index HIGH 5.15 Average
    Portsmouth, VA is a high risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 42.33°
  • February 45.37°
  • March 52.85°
  • April 62.63°
  • May 70.58°
  • June 79.11°
  • July 82.16°
  • August 81.12°
  • September 74.68°
  • October 65.64°
  • November 54.27°
  • December 47.62°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Portsmouth, VA

Earthquakes
Portsmouth, VA has a very low risk of earthquakes.
Hurricanes
Portsmouth, VA has a high risk of hurricanes.
Hail
Portsmouth, VA has a high risk of hail storms.
Tornadoes
Portsmouth, VA has a high risk of tornadoes.

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in 23701: $48,704

Unemployment

Unemployment in Portsmouth is 4.8%. It is lower than the state and national averages, 3.2% and 7.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 51.17%
White Collar - 48.83%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. Terry McAuliffe
  • Sen. Tim Kaine
  • Sen. Mark R. Warner

City Representatives

  • Robert C. Scott

Neighborhood Info

0 Airports view all

Nearest Major Airports

1 Cemetery view all

3 FCC Towers view all

0 Fire Stations view all

  • We're sorry! No fire stations found for 23701 in our database.

0 Hospitals view all

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1 Library view all

0 Police Stations view all

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1 Retirement Home view all