Portsmouth
City in Portsmouth city, Virginia
Portsmouth is a city in Portsmouth city, Virginia, with 97,915 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 20 ft (6 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Norfolk, 7.7 miles NE.
- 97,915residents (2020 Census)
- 20 ftelevation · 6 m
- 33.3 sq miland area · 86.3 km²
- 2,940 / sq mipopulation density
- 23707main ZIP code (9 in total)
About Portsmouth
Portsmouth ( PORTS-məth) is an independent city in southeastern Virginia, United States. It lies across the Elizabeth River from Norfolk. As of the 2020 census, the population was 97,915. It is the ninth-most populous city in Virginia and is part of the Hampton Roads metropolitan area. Due to its strategic location, the city has long been associated with the United States Armed Forces, particularly the Navy. The Norfolk Naval Shipyard is a historic and active Navy facility located in Portsmouth.
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Living in Portsmouth
- Median household income
- $60,491
- Median home value
- $246,900
- Median rent
- $1,300/mo
- Median age
- 35.9
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Portsmouth had 97,915 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 97,915 |
|---|---|
| Density | 2,940 per sq mi (1,135 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Portsmouth at a glance
| State | Virginia (VA) |
|---|---|
| County | Portsmouth city |
| Type | City |
| Population | 97,915 (2020) |
| Land area | 33.30 sq mi (86.3 km²) |
| Water area | 13.38 sq mi (34.66 km²) |
| Elevation | 20 ft (6 m) |
| Coordinates | 36.8639° N, 76.3624° W |
| ZIP codes | 23707, 23507, 23508, 23510, 23517, 23701, 23703, 23704, 23708 |
| Official website | portsmouthva.gov |
| Census code (GEOID) | 5164000 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Portsmouth
- Norfolk7.7 mi NE
- Carrollton10.2 mi NW
- Chesapeake13.2 mi S
- Hampton13.2 mi N
- Benns Church13.3 mi W
- Smithfield15.9 mi NW
- Bethel Manor16.5 mi N
- Newport News17.1 mi NW
- Poquoson18.6 mi N
- Suffolk19.0 mi SW
- Virginia Beach19.4 mi E
- Windsor21.1 mi W
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Frequently asked questions about Portsmouth
What county is Portsmouth in?
Portsmouth is in Portsmouth city, Virginia.
What is the population of Portsmouth, VA?
97,915 people lived in Portsmouth at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Portsmouth, VA?
The main ZIP code is 23707. Other ZIP codes: 23507, 23508, 23510, 23517, 23701, 23703, 23704, 23708.
What is the elevation of Portsmouth?
20 feet (6 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Portsmouth?
Norfolk (7.7 mi), Carrollton (10.2 mi), Chesapeake (13.2 mi), Hampton (13.2 mi), Benns Church (13.3 mi).
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