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ZIP Code 23704

Portsmouth, Virginia

FIPS 23704

Juniper

ZIP Code 23704 is in the top 9% nationally for appreciation 1yr %, but in the bottom 18% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the top 10% nationally for FEMA risk score. And it sits in the top 12% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %.

Median Home Value

$230,300

Higher than 57% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

62%

Higher than 88% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

22.2

Lower than 90% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

19,207

Median Age

35.9

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$230,300

Higher than 57%

Median Property Tax

$2,263

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

4.64

Higher than 82%

Median Rent

$1,310

Higher than 76%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

62%

Higher than 88%

Appreciation 1yr %

7.9%

Higher than 91%

Pandemic Gain %

51%

Recession Drop %

-31%

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

22.2

Lower than 90%

EAL Flood/Coastal per $1K

0.04

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 23704: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 23704?
The median home value in ZIP Code 23704 is $230,300, higher than 57% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 23704?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 23704 is $2,263, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 23704 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 23704 cost about 4.64× the median household income, higher than 82% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 23704?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 23704 is $1,310 a month, higher than 76% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 23704?
Home prices in ZIP Code 23704 have moved 62% over the past five years (7.9% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 23704?
ZIP Code 23704 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 23704 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 23704's FEMA National Risk Index score is 22.2 (lower than 90% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is hurricane. Expected annual loss from flooding is 0.04 per $1,000 of building value.

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