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ZIP Code 23703

Portsmouth, Virginia

FIPS 23703

Juniper

ZIP Code 23703 is in the top 12% nationally for FEMA risk score, but in the bottom 29% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the top 18% nationally for appreciation 1yr %. And it sits in the 81th percentile nationally for median rent.

Median Home Value

$295,900

Higher than 69% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

48%

Higher than 71% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

24.3

Lower than 88% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

25,610

Median Age

35.6

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$295,900

Higher than 69%

Median Property Tax

$3,248

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

3.76

Higher than 71%

Median Rent

$1,432

Higher than 81%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

48%

Higher than 71%

Appreciation 1yr %

4.6%

Higher than 82%

Pandemic Gain %

46%

Recession Drop %

-23%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

86.5

Winter Avg Low (°F)

35.8

Avg Temperature (°F)

61.4

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

41.5

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

32.5

Annual Precipitation (in)

50

Annual Snowfall (in)

3

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

24.3

Lower than 88%

EAL Flood/Coastal per $1K

0.07

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 23703: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 23703?
The median home value in ZIP Code 23703 is $295,900, higher than 69% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 23703?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 23703 is $3,248, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 23703 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 23703 cost about 3.76× the median household income, higher than 71% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 23703?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 23703 is $1,432 a month, higher than 81% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 23703?
Home prices in ZIP Code 23703 have moved 48% over the past five years (4.6% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 23703?
ZIP Code 23703 averages 61.4°F year-round, summer highs near 86.5°F, winter lows around 35.8°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 3 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 23703 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 23703's FEMA National Risk Index score is 24.3 (lower than 88% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is hurricane. Expected annual loss from flooding is 0.07 per $1,000 of building value.

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