Portsmouth County GIS Maps
Portsmouth County, Virginia, has 97,299 residents and covers 33.3 square miles. The FIPS code for Portsmouth County is 51740. Portsmouth is the county's largest population center. Portsmouth County also includes 7 zip codes, 1 public school district and 4 municipalities. Those boundaries help explain why population, schools, and housing can look different from one part of the county to another. The map below shows how those county lines, zip codes, and school districts fit together, and the sections that follow use that same geography to show population, demographics, school enrollment and housing patterns in more detail.
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Portsmouth County Trends
- Population
- 97,299—
- Median Home Value
- $229,400▴
- K-12 Enrollment
- 12,905▾
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Portsmouth County Maps
The maps below show a few of the county map styles included in our downloads. County packages include map exports in JPEG, PNG, SVG, PDF and GeoTIFF formats plus more than 20 GIS layers for mapping, research and analysis. Available layers include zip codes, area codes, subdivisions, school districts, political boundaries, roads, water features, points of interest and more.
County packages also include historical county demographics, business intelligence, analytical dashboards, AI-ready prompts, markdown files and related reference data. Everything is organized to save hours of manual work collecting current data, cleaning it and joining it together. That makes it easier to move faster on analytics, due diligence, business planning and location research. Paid packages are built for commercial use, but some package contents include source-specific attribution or notice guidance. Review Licensing & Data Source Notices.
Portsmouth County Population
Portsmouth County had 97,299 residents in 2020. Recent census data shows how the county has changed over time. Long-term census counts show how the county has changed across recent decades. Portsmouth is the largest city in the county, with about 97,915 residents. Some of the county's most populated postal areas include Portsmouth, Portsmouth and Portsmouth.
Population Trend in Portsmouth County VA
Portsmouth County Population per 2000, 2010 and 2020 census counts with a baseline 2030 projection.
Portsmouth County Zip Codes
Portsmouth County has 7 zip codes. Some of the county's most populated zip codes include Portsmouth (23703), Portsmouth (23701) and Portsmouth (23704). The largest zip areas account for a meaningful share of the county population. Together, the three largest zips account for about 0% of all county residents based on 2020 population estimates.
Most Populated Zip Codes in Portsmouth County VA
| ZIP | Area | Population | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23703 | Portsmouth | 26,388 | ▴ 2.5% |
| 23701 | Portsmouth | 24,629 | ▾ -2.1% |
| 23704 | Portsmouth | 19,505 | ▴ 4.2% |
| 23707 | Portsmouth | 14,316 | ▴ 0.6% |
| 23702 | Portsmouth | 12,239 | ▴ 7.1% |
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Portsmouth County Zip Code populations and trends per most recent census data.
Portsmouth County Demographics
Portsmouth County has a median age of 35.8, which makes the county a little younger than Virginia overall. About 23.2% of residents are under 18, while 15.2% are 65 or older. That gives the county a fairly even mix of younger families and older adults. The largest age group is 25 to 44 at about 34.7% of the population, which points to a solid working-age base. About 23.2% of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher, above the statewide figure of 41.5%. The county has a more diverse population mix, with no single race or ethnicity accounting for all of the local story.
Key Demographics for Portsmouth County VA
Median Age
35.8
Under 18
23.2%
Age 65+
15.2%
Bachelor's+
23.2%
Portsmouth County School Districts
Portsmouth County is served by 1 public school district with 12,905 students enrolled in 2024. Several larger districts account for a substantial share of students across the county map area. Those three districts account for about 100% of public school enrollment in the map area. Total enrollment has stayed fairly steady in recent years, but it is slightly lower than it was in 2017.
Largest School Districts by Enrollment in Portsmouth County VA
| District | Enrollment | Share | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portsmouth City Public Schools | 12,905 | 100% | ▾ -1.9% |
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Portsmouth County school district enrollment and trends per most recent NCES reporting data.
Portsmouth County Housing & Real Estate
Portsmouth County has a median home value of $229,400 and a median gross rent of $1,266. About 57% of occupied homes in the county are owner-occupied, so the local housing market leans heavily toward ownership. Home values run below the Virginia median, while rents come in below the state average. In March 2026, the median listing price was $279,749 and homes spent about 31 days on the market.
Portsmouth County Housing Mix
Portsmouth County housing mix: owner, renter and vacant units.
Portsmouth County Housing Trends
Portsmouth County median home value and rent trend (last 5 years).
Businesses in Portsmouth County, VA
Portsmouth County has 3,010 business listings across 533 categories. The largest categories in Portsmouth County business listings are Churches & Religious Organizations (168, 5.6%), Landmark And Historical Building (63, 2.1%), and Contractors (54, 1.8%). The full Portsmouth County business listings dataset includes names, categories, addresses and contact details where available. Portsmouth County packages also include U.S. Census County Business Patterns data with establishment counts, employment and payroll by industry sector.
Top Business Categories in Portsmouth County, VA
| Category | Businesses | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Churches & Religious Organizations | 168 | 5.6% |
| Landmark And Historical Building | 63 | 2.1% |
| Contractors | 54 | 1.8% |
| ATMs | 51 | 1.7% |
| Fast Food | 47 | 1.6% |
| Auto Repair | 46 | 1.5% |
| Beauty Salons | 42 | 1.4% |
| Baptist Church | 41 | 1.4% |
| Hair Salons | 36 | 1.2% |
| Convenience Stores | 36 | 1.2% |
Portsmouth County Business Listings
| Business | Category | City |
|---|---|---|
| Safe Harbor Recovery Center | Abuse And Addiction Treatment | Portsmouth |
| Montgomery Square Apartments | Accommodation | Portsmouth |
| Eric M. Atkins, CPA | Accountant | Portsmouth |
| JR's Bar & Race Shop | Active Life | Portsmouth |
| (Relocated) The Up Center - Portsmouth | Adoption Services | Portsmouth |
| Pure Diamonds | Adult Entertainment | Portsmouth |
| RocketBike | Advertising Agency | Portsmouth |
| ES African Kitchen | African Restaurant | Portsmouth |
| Asthma and Allergy Clinic | Allergist | Portsmouth |
| Priority Lawn Care | Altering And Remodeling Contractor | Portsmouth |
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Portsmouth County business listings sourced from Overture Maps. Includes locations with a high level of confidence.
Portsmouth County Basemaps
Portsmouth County map and data packages include a set of useful basemaps to help you get started quickly. These include a custom light grey canvas, USGS topo, imagery and other reference layers that make it easier to build clear, meaningful county maps using the included GIS layers, your own data or both. Pre-rendered map tiles for the light grey basemap are included so you can use them offline or host them on your own CDN.
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This page shows a preview of what's included in the Portsmouth County data package. The full package gives you a ready-to-use county data system with GIS layers, historical data, maps, database files and planning tools that save hours of manual data gathering, cleanup and joins. Everything is organized to help you skip data wrangling and start analysis faster.
- 20+ GIS layers for zip codes, school districts, roads, water, boundaries and more
- Historical county demographics, housing, income and trend data
- ZIP code population files and school district enrollment history
- Database files, markdowns, AI-ready prompts and documentation
- Map exports in PNG, JPEG, PDF, SVG and GeoTIFF formats
- Offline-ready data explorer, map and analytics tools
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Nearby Counties
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