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ZIP Code 23702

Portsmouth, Virginia

FIPS 23702

Juniper

ZIP Code 23702 is in the top 9% nationally for FEMA risk score, but in the bottom 22% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the 74th percentile nationally for median rent. And it sits in the top 33% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %.

Median Home Value

$208,000

Near the U.S. ZIP codes median

HPI Growth 5yr %

46%

Higher than 67% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

18.3

Lower than 91% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

12,485

Median Age

30.9

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$208,000

Near median

Median Property Tax

$2,265

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

4.26

Higher than 78%

Median Rent

$1,242

Higher than 74%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

46%

Higher than 67%

Appreciation 1yr %

-11%

Higher than 56%

Pandemic Gain %

45%

Recession Drop %

-26%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

85.9

Winter Avg Low (°F)

34.1

Avg Temperature (°F)

60.1

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

35.2

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

50.5

Annual Precipitation (in)

54

Annual Snowfall (in)

6.2

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

18.3

Lower than 91%

EAL Flood/Coastal per $1K

0.05

The full report

Six pillars — each with percentile benchmarks, 16-year trends, and per-metric detail.

  • People

  • Work & Money

  • Housing

  • Amenities

  • Environment & Risk

ZIP Code 23702: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 23702?
The median home value in ZIP Code 23702 is $208,000, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 23702?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 23702 is $2,265, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 23702 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 23702 cost about 4.26× the median household income, higher than 78% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 23702?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 23702 is $1,242 a month, higher than 74% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 23702?
Home prices in ZIP Code 23702 have moved 46% over the past five years (-11% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 23702?
ZIP Code 23702 averages 60.1°F year-round, summer highs near 85.9°F, winter lows around 34.1°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 6.2 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 23702 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 23702's FEMA National Risk Index score is 18.3 (lower than 91% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is hurricane. Expected annual loss from flooding is 0.05 per $1,000 of building value.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, FEMA National Risk Index, FHFA House Price Index, OpenStreetMap, EPA. Explore the map →