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U.S. ZIP Code · VA23707

Portsmouth city · Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC

Typical home value

$252,538[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+0.3%
5-year / yr
+5.8%
10-year / yr
+5.7%

Relative price

vs U.S.
-11.1%
vs metro
-28.3%
vs state
-23.1%
ZIP 23707 location in VA
Location of ZIP 23707 in VA

Price history

Zillow Home Value Index — monthly, smoothed and seasonally adjusted.

The typical home in 23707 is worth $252,538 — 28.3% below the Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC median. Over the past year, values have risen 0.3%. Homes here rent for a typical $1,479 a month — a 7.0% gross rental yield. The effective property tax rate is 0.9%.

#Rent & investment

Typical asking rent, and the returns it implies at the current home value.

Monthly rent
$1,479[2]
Gross yield
7.0%[2]
Cap rate
4.2%[2]

#Property tax

Effective rate — total real estate taxes paid relative to total home value.

Effective tax rate
0.9%[3]
Typical annual tax
$2,164[3]

#Climate risk

FEMA National Risk Index ratings for Portsmouth city. "Not Applicable" means the hazard does not threaten the county.

Overall risk
Relatively Low[4]
Riverine flood
Relatively Low
Coastal flood
Relatively Moderate
Wildfire
Very Low
Drought
No Rating
Heat wave
Relatively Low
Hurricane
Relatively Moderate
Tornado
Relatively Low
Earthquake
Relatively Low
Winter weather
Relatively Moderate

#Who lives here

Population
14,766[3]
Median household income
$48,926[3]

#Migration

Household moves in and out of Portsmouth city over a year, from IRS tax-return data.

Net migration
-25[5]
Moved in
4,472
Moved out
4,497

Schools

Open public schools in this ZIP, from the NCES Common Core of Data.

Public schools
4
Elementary
2
Middle
0
High
0
  • Waterview Elementary

    Elementary · Grades K–6 · Portsmouth City Public Schools

    614 students

  • Westhaven Elementary

    Elementary · Grades K–6 · Portsmouth City Public Schools

    474 students

  • Mount Hermon Preschool Center

    Prekindergarten · Grades PK · Portsmouth City Public Schools

    227 students

  • New Directions Center

    Not applicable · Portsmouth City Public Schools

Run the numbers

Interactive calculators pre-filled with this ZIP's typical home value, rent, and property-tax rate. Edit any field to recompute.

Gross yield7.0%
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)4.2%
Annual rent$17,745

Gross and net yield are estimates based on the inputs and the selected expense ratio. Actual income and expenses will vary by property and market. Not investment advice.

Monthly payment$1,277
Loan principal$202,030
Down payment$50,508
Total interest paid$257,679

Estimated monthly payments include principal and interest only. Actual costs will include property tax, insurance, possibly PMI, and HOA fees not modeled here. Loan terms shown are estimates; consult a licensed lender for current rates and qualification.

Own : rent ratio1.13
Monthly cost to own$1,668
Monthly rent$1,479

Renting is meaningfully cheaper month-to-month.

This calculator projects multi-year scenarios based on assumptions about appreciation, rent growth, and investment returns — none of which are guaranteed. Actual outcomes depend on variables this tool cannot know. Not financial or real estate advice.

#Metro ranking

Where this ZIP sits among others in its metro area.

Appreciation
62nd percentile[1]
Rental yield
67th percentile[2]
Property tax
66th percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 23707?
The typical home in 23707 is worth $252,538, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 23707?
Home values in 23707 are up 0.3% over the past year, and up 5.8% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 23707?
A typical home in 23707 rents for about $1,479 a month, a gross rental yield of 7.0%.
What is the property tax rate in 23707?
The effective property tax rate in 23707 is 0.9% — roughly $2,164 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 23707?
ZIP code 23707 has a population of 14,766 and a median household income of $48,926.

#Comparable ZIPs

Same metro, nearest typical home value. Each card shows the comparable ZIP's headline numbers so you can scan at a glance.

  • Norfolk, VA

    Typical home
    $257,803
    Gross yield
    10.1%
  • Portsmouth, VA

    Typical home
    $260,023
    Gross yield
    8.6%
  • Hampton, VA

    Typical home
    $242,092
    Gross yield
    7.5%
  • NC

    Typical home
    $241,718
    Gross yield
  • NC

    Typical home
    $240,425
    Gross yield
  • NC

    Typical home
    $266,460
    Gross yield

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