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Portsmouth, VA — ZIP 23707

Population: 14,766 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in ZIP 23707 (Portsmouth, VA) is $256,727 — up 1.5% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $285,000 after a median 31 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,388/month. 4 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with coastal flooding, hurricane, lightning the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 1.1% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$256,727

Typical home value

+1.5%

1-year change

31

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$256,727
1-year appreciation
+1.5%
3-year appreciation
+9.9%
5-year appreciation
+26.1%
10-year appreciation
+76.0%
Peak value since 2000 (Aug 2026)
$256,727
House Price Index (state)
439.0 (+3.0% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$285,000
Median list price
$284,700
Median price per sqft
$178
1-year sale-price change
+9.6%
Median days on market
31 days
Homes sold (recent period)
62
For-sale inventory
84
Sale-to-list ratio
100.4%
Active listings
73
1-year forecast
+2.4%
Days to pending
48 days
New listings (monthly)
30

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,388/mo
Studio fair-market rent
$1,470/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,488/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,667/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,298/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,710/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Above Average)
101.1 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
15.3¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$16.80/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
4
Elementary schools
2
Middle schools
0
High schools
0
Avg student-teacher ratio
12.7 : 1
Schools include
New Directions Center, Waterview Elementary, Westhaven Elementary, Mount Hermon Preschool Center

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
coastal flooding, hurricane, lightning, winter weather
Notable hazard ratings (county)
hurricane: Relatively Moderate · lightning: Relatively Moderate · winter weather: Relatively Moderate · coastal flooding: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively Low · tornado: Relatively Low
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone A04
NFIP flood claims on record
365
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 25% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
13.9%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
5
Nearest Superfund site
Abex Corp. (2.2 mi)
Flood zones vary by property. Look up a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
54.0 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
8b (extreme annual low 15 to 20°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
10.3 / 20
Transit service frequency
1,073
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
90,187
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
80,621

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
5
Nearest national park
Fort Monroe National Monument (12 mi)
National parks include
Fort Monroe National Monument, Cape Henry Memorial Part of Colonial National Historical Park, Yorktown Battlefield Part of Colonial National Historical Park
Airports within 30 mi
19
Nearest airport
Norfolk Naval Station (Chambers Field) (NGU) (7 mi)
Nearest major airport
Norfolk Naval Station (Chambers Field) (NGU) (7 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
1
Hospitals include
BON SECOURS MARYVIEW MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.3 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+39 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1954
Housing built before 1970
66.6%
Housing built 2000 or later
10.7%
Median annual property tax
$2,042
Mean commute to work
21 min
Households with broadband internet
65.2%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
24,792
Average weekly wage
$1,124
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Administrative Services, Accommodation & Food
Annual residential building permits (county)
179

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

ZIP 23707State medianUS median
Typical home value$256,727$327,706$288,527
Median sale price$285,000$380,000$325,000
Median days on market31 days35 days51 days
Typical rent$1,388/mo$1,993/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$2,042$1,619$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the typical home value in ZIP 23707?
$256,727.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 23707?
$285,000.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 23707?
Median days on market: 31 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 23707?
Typical rent: $1,388/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 23707?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coastal flooding, hurricane, lightning, winter weather.
Is ZIP 23707 in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within ZIP 23707. 365 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is A04. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 23707?
Risk to homes is higher than 25% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 23707?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 23707?
5 current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: Abex Corp., 2.2 mi.
How many schools serve ZIP 23707?
4 schools (2 elementary) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is ZIP 23707 walkable?
Walkability index: 10.3/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 23707?
Regional Price Parity: 101.1 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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