Data Profile of ZIP Code 23708

Portsmouth, VA (ZIP Code 23708) Insights

Virginia

Demographics Data and In-depth Information About 23708

The ZIP Code 23708 is associated with Portsmouth, VA in Portsmouth (city) County in the United States. The current population estimate for this region is 508.

Population in 23708

The most recent population estimate for ZIP Code 23708 is 508.

Portsmouth, VA

The 23708 ZIP Code is associated with Portsmouth, VA in Portsmouth (city) County.

Area Codes associated with 23708

Telephone area codes associated with ZIP Code 23708 include 757.

Sunrise / Sunset in 23708

Sunrise: 5:56 am
Sunset: 8:07 pm
Sunrise in 23708 5:56 am
Sunrise in 23708 8:07 pm

Weather forecast for 23708

This Afternoon's forecast for 23708: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 82. West wind around 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.

Current air quality in 23708

Air quality: Good Air quality scale in 23708 Good

Internet in 23708

An estimated 100.0% of households in ZIP Code 23708 have broadband Internet service, while approximately 100.0% have a computer.

Gender in 23708

In ZIP Code 23708, the gender split is approximately 23.8% female and an estimated 76.2% male.

Health Insurance in 23708

Approximately 10.6% of adults aged 18 to 64 in ZIP Code 23708 (Portsmouth, VA) are currently uninsured and do not have health insurance.

Income in ZIP Code 23708

Regarding household income, approximately 100.0% of the population in 23708 earn $150,000 to $199,999 per year, while an estimated 0.0% earn less than $10,000 per year, and 0.0% of 23708 residents earn $200,000 or more per year.

Household Income Details

Bar chart displaying household income in ZIP Code 23708. This visualizes the percentage of households in this region that fall within different income ranges, e.g. $100,000 to $149,999 per year.

Total Income in 23708

Household Income Percent
Less than $10,000 per year 0.0%
$10,000 to $14,999 per year 0.0%
$15,000 to $24,999 per year 0.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 per year 0.0%
$35,000 to $49,999 per year 0.0%
$50,000 to $74,999 per year 0.0%
$75,000 to $99,999 per year 0.0%
$100,000 to $149,999 per year 0.0%
$150,000 to $199,999 per year 100.0%
$200,000 or more per year 0.0%

Education levels in ZIP Code 23708

In ZIP Code 23708, 100.0% of the population graduated high school, while 29.5% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 0.0% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 9.8% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 21.3% in this Portsmouth (city) County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).

Education Attained in 23708

Education Level Percent
Less than 9th grade 0.0%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma 0.0%
High school graduate (includes equivalency) 21.3%
Some college, no degree 21.3%
Associate's degree 27.9%
Bachelor's degree 19.7%
Graduate or professional degree 9.8%

Education Level Details

Pie chart displaying the education level breakdown in ZIP Code 23708. This visualizes the percentage of the population that has attained a specific level of education, e.g. a graduate or professional degree.

Age Breakdown in ZIP Code 23708

Residents of ZIP Code 23708 are younger than average. The median age of 21.7 years in ZIP Code 23708 is approximately 43.04% lower than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 100.0% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 0.0% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 71.7% of the population in 23708 falls in the age group 20 to 24 years, while an estimated 16.3% are aged 15 to 19 years. On the low end of the scale, 0.0% of 23708 residents are aged 85 years and over.

Age Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the age breakdown in ZIP Code 23708. This visualizes the percentage of the population in the region that falls into certain age ranges, e.g. 35 to 44 years old.

Age Breakdown in 23708

Age Range Percent
Under 5 years 0.0%
5 to 9 years 0.0%
10 to 14 years 0.0%
15 to 19 years 16.3%
20 to 24 years 71.7%
25 to 34 years 3.3%
35 to 44 years 7.5%
45 to 54 years 1.2%
55 to 59 years 0.0%
60 to 64 years 0.0%
65 to 74 years 0.0%
75 to 84 years 0.0%
85 years and over 0.0%

Race & Ethnicity in ZIP Code 23708

Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 23708, 85.0% is one race, while 15.0% are two or more races. Approximately 22.2% of 23708 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 23708 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (55.5%), followed by Black or African American (38.8%) .

Race Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the racial composition of ZIP Code 23708. This visualizes the percentage of the population of each race (race alone or in combination with one or more other races).

Racial Composition of 23708

Industry Percent
White 55.5%
Black or African American 38.8%
American Indian and Alaska Native 2.4%
Asian 7.5%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 3.9%
Some other race 6.9%
* Race alone or in combination with one or more other races

Chronic Health Issues in ZIP Code 23708

One of the leading chronic health issues in ZIP Code 23708 is high cholesterol, as an estimated 13.5% of adults aged 18 and older deal with this issue. Another chronic health issue of concern for residents of 23708 is high blood pressure, as approximately 13.4% of adults 18 and older in this Portsmouth (city) County region contend with that issue.

Chronic Health Issues Breakdown

Bar chart displaying a breakdown of chronic health issues in ZIP Code 23708. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and above that have specific chronic health issues, e.g. high blood pressure, diabetes, or arthritis.

Health Issues in 23708

Health Issue Percent of adults*
Arthritis 4.8%
High blood pressure 13.4%
Cancer (excluding skin cancer) 0.8%
Current asthma 10.1%
Coronary heart disease 0.8%
Diagnosed diabetes 2.3%
High cholesterol 13.5%
Chronic kidney disease 0.8%
Stroke 0.6%
* aged 18 & above

Health Risk Behaviors & Prevention in 23708

One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 23708 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 89.4% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, 67.5% of those 18 and above in 23708 list visits to doctor for routine checkup, as a preventive measure. Common health risk behaviors in 23708 include sleeping less than 7 hours (36.7% of adults aged 18 and above) and obesity (31.8% of those 18 and older).

Preventative Health in 23708

Preventive Measure Percent of adults*
Current access to health insurance 89.4%
Taking medicine for high blood pressure control 27.5%
Visits to doctor for routine checkup 67.5%
Cholesterol screening 65.5%
Visits to dentist or dental clinic 62.1%
* aged 18 & above

Preventative Health Measures

Bar chart displaying preventative health data in ZIP Code 23708. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and above that engage in preventative health measures, e.g. sholesterol screenings and visits to doctors for routine checkups.

Health Risk Behaviors Details

Bar chart displaying health risk behaviors details in ZIP Code 23708. This visualizes the percentage of adults aged 18 and older that engage in health risk behaviors, e.g. smoking or binge drinking.

Health Risk Behaviors in 23708

Risk Behavior Percent of adults*
Binge drinking 24.6%
Current smoking 9.8%
No leisure-time physical activity 17.6%
Obesity 31.8%
Sleeping less than 7 hours 36.7%
* aged 18 & above

Language Breakdown in ZIP Code 23708

In ZIP Code 23708, 78.9% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 8.9% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 8.3% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 3.9% of homes. Lastly, 0.0% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Portsmouth (city) County region.

Language Spoken in 23708

Language Spoken Percent
English only 78.9%
Spanish 8.9%
Other Indo-European languages 8.3%
Asian and Pacific Islander languages 3.9%
Other languages 0.0%
* Population 5 years and over

Language Spoken in Home

Bar chart displaying the language spoken in homes in ZIP Code 23708. This visualizes the percentage of homes in the area that list a specific language as being spoken in the home, e.g. Spanish.

Real Estate & Housing in ZIP Code 23708

Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 23708, an estimated 100.0% of homes were built in 1939 or earlier. Additionally, 0.0% of homes in the region were built in 2014 or later, while an estimated 0.0% of homes were built between 1940 and 1949 in this Portsmouth (city) County region.

Age of Housing in 23708

Year Home Built Percent
Built in 2014 or later 0.0%
Built between 2010 and 2013 0.0%
Built between 2000 and 2009 0.0%
Built between 1990 and 1999 0.0%
Built between 1980 and 1989 0.0%
Built between 1970 and 1979 0.0%
Built between 1960 and 1969 0.0%
Built between 1950 and 1959 0.0%
Built between 1940 and 1949 0.0%
Built in 1939 or earlier 100.0%

Housing Age Breakdown

">Bar chart displaying the breakdown on housing ages in ZIP Code 23708. This visualizes the percentage of homes in the region that were built in a certain time frame, e.g. built between 1950 and 1959.

Jobs Breakdown in ZIP Code 23708

In 23708, 100.0% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 0.0% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 10.6 minutes. Approximately 100.0% of the employed population 16 years and over in 23708 work in public administration, while an estimated 0.0% work in agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.0% of 23708 workers 16 years and over work in other services, except public administration.

Job Industry Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying job industry breakdown details for ZIP Code 23708. This visualizes the percentage of the population 16 years and over that work in certain industries, e.g. educational services, and health care and social assistance.

Job Industry Breakdown in 23708

Industry Percent
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining 0.0%
Construction 0.0%
Manufacturing 0.0%
Wholesale trade 0.0%
Retail trade 0.0%
Transportation and warehousing, and utilities 0.0%
Information 0.0%
Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing 0.0%
Professional, scientific, management, and administrative 0.0%
Educational services, and health care and social assistance 0.0%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services 0.0%
Other services, except public administration 0.0%
Public administration 100.0%

Utilities in ZIP Code 23708

Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 23708 has an average daily solar radiation level of 5.24 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 27.18% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 20.49% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).

Electricity Breakdown Details

Bar chart displaying the electricity rates breakdown in ZIP Code 23708. This visualizes electricity rates in 23708 compared to rates in the state and rates in the U.S. as a whole.

Electricity Rates in 23708

Region Residential Commercial Industrial
ZIP Code 23708 11.04¢/kWh 7.8¢/kWh 6.24¢/kWh
Virginia 13.97¢/kWh 9.04¢/kWh 8.6¢/kWh
United States 16.1¢/kWh 12.81¢/kWh 7.81¢/kWh

Solar Power in 23708

Month ZIP Code 23708 Low (WA) High (AZ)
Jan 4.47 1.9 5.84
Feb 5.02 3 6.31
Mar 5.33 3.65 7.02
Apr 5.79 5.13 7.3
May 5.68 5.17 7.13
Jun 5.85 5.72 6.95
Jul 5.7 6.22 6.51
Aug 5.62 6.08 6.65
Sep 5.47 5.15 7.02
Oct 5.15 3.32 6.92
Nov 4.61 2.33 5.99
Dec 4.14 1.78 5.46
All figures listed are kWh/m2/day — kilowatt hours per square meter per day

Solar Radiation Levels

Line chart displaying solar radiation levels in ZIP Code 23708. This visualizes solar power levels in 23708 compared to radiation levels in both a historically low radiation state (WA) and a historically high radiation state (AZ).

Notes

  • [5] All electricity rates and electricity usage data referenced here originate from the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) and/or the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA). Estimates utilize regional U.S. Census Bureau data along with regional NREL and/or EIA data.
  • [6] All consumer financial product complaint data referenced here originate from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.