ZIP code
23708
in Portsmouth, VirginiaPopulation 269
51.66/ 100
Ranked #13,882 of 32,066 US ZIPs (top 43%)
Ranked #393 of 873 Virginia ZIPs (top 45%)
Ranked #82 of 123 Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC ZIPs (bottom 33%)
Ranks are modeled estimates — ZIPs a few hundred places apart are effectively tied.
What defines this ZIP
Metrics where this ZIP sits in the tails of the national distribution — the ones that most set it apart. Select any tile for its definition and methodology.
High cholesterol
14.6%
in the bottom 0.6% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST1stUS1stDefinition & source ›
The estimated share of adults with high cholesterol, among those who have ever been screened for it.
Full methodology ›High blood pressure
11.7%
in the bottom 0.4% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST1stUS1stDefinition & source ›
The estimated share of adults who have been told by a health professional that they have high blood pressure.
Full methodology ›Coronary heart disease
0.90%
in the bottom 0.4% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST1stUS1stDefinition & source ›
The estimated share of adults who have been told by a health professional that they have coronary heart disease or angina.
Full methodology ›Diabetes
1.9%
in the bottom 0.4% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST1stUS1stDefinition & source ›
The estimated share of adults who have been diagnosed with diabetes.
Full methodology ›Stroke
0.60%
in the bottom 0.4% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST1stUS1stDefinition & source ›
The estimated share of adults who have been told by a health professional that they have had a stroke.
Full methodology ›Loneliness
49.7%
in the top 0.2% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST99thUS99thDefinition & source ›
The estimated share of adults who report feeling lonely.
Full methodology ›Homeownership rate
0.00%
at the national minimum
Higher is healthier
ST1stUS1stDefinition & source ›
The share of occupied homes that are owned, rather than rented, by the people living in them.
Full methodology ›Cognitive disability
24.5%
in the top 1.3% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST99thUS99thDefinition & source ›
The estimated share of adults with serious difficulty concentrating, remembering, or making decisions.
Full methodology ›Mobility disability
3.5%
in the bottom 0.5% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST1stUS1stDefinition & source ›
The estimated share of adults with serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs.
Full methodology ›Hearing disability
2.5%
in the bottom 0.5% nationally
Lower is healthier
ST1stUS1stDefinition & source ›
The estimated share of adults who are deaf or have serious difficulty hearing.
Full methodology ›The read
ZIP 23708, one of several in Portsmouth, Virginia, in overall standing, comes out in the top 43% healthiest ZIPs nationally (13,882nd) and the top 45% of Virginia (393rd).
A few readings each way define this mixed profile: modeled high cholesterol settles in the bottom 0.6% nationally, high blood pressure lands in the bottom 0.4% nationally, and coronary heart disease rests in the bottom 0.4% nationally. Modeled diabetes settles in the bottom 0.4% nationally, stroke lands in the bottom 0.4% nationally, and mobility disability rests in the bottom 0.5% nationally. Modeled hearing disability settles in the bottom 0.5% nationally. Pulling the other way, modeled loneliness lands in the top 0.2% nationally, and homeownership rests at the national minimum. Modeled cognitive disability settles in the top 1.3% nationally.
Set within its surrounding area, slow internet speeds runs far higher than the surrounding ZIPs on this measure. The closest healthier ZIP overall is ZIP 23510, just across the boundary.
What’s driving this score
Nine domains make up the ZipVitals Score — here is how this ZIP does on each, and how much each one counts. Compare it against the US, this state and the Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC metro area.
Compared with the ZIP codes measured across all nine scoring domains — not with all US ZIP codes.
Lifting this score
Chronic Disease Burden
in the top 0.3%
21%
Disability
healthier than 79%
7%
Healthcare Access
healthier than 79%
5%
About typical
Risk Behavior
healthier than 53%
11%
Holding it back
Social Need / SDOH
healthier than 22%
16%
Environmental Hazard
healthier than 40%
14%
Preventive Care
healthier than 1%
13%
Mental Health
healthier than 3%
8%
Climate / Disaster Risk
healthier than 4%
5%
Lifting this score
Chronic Disease Burden
in the top 0.6%
21%
Disability
healthier than 83%
7%
Healthcare Access
healthier than 88%
5%
Holding it back
Social Need / SDOH
healthier than 19%
16%
Environmental Hazard
healthier than 18%
14%
Preventive Care
in the bottom 0.2%
13%
Risk Behavior
healthier than 39%
11%
Mental Health
in the bottom 0.6%
8%
Climate / Disaster Risk
in the bottom 0.2%
5%
Lifting this score
Chronic Disease Burden
healthier than 97%
21%
Disability
healthier than 79%
7%
Healthcare Access
healthier than 85%
5%
Holding it back
Social Need / SDOH
healthier than 11%
16%
Environmental Hazard
healthier than 8%
14%
Preventive Care
in the bottom 0.9%
13%
Risk Behavior
healthier than 31%
11%
Mental Health
in the bottom 0.00%
8%
Climate / Disaster Risk
healthier than 2%
5%
“Share” is how much of this ZIP’s score the domain accounts for. Percentages are rounded; higher is healthier in every domain. How the score works, and who it compares you with ›
Nearby & similar ZIPs
Editorially selected — see how this ZIP compares to nearby and similar places.
Nearby
23510
Virginiashares a border
Score 53.72
Closest healthier
23507
Virginiaabout 0.3 mi away
Score 65.46
Similar health profile
78236
Texas98% similar profile
Score 52.27
How these were chosen: only ZIPs with a published Score appear — a nearby ZIP with too little data to score won’t. Nearby means closest by distance between ZIP boundaries, which can cross state lines. A similar health profile is a close match across the nine Score domains, not similar demographics. Distances are measured between ZIP boundaries — ZIPs that touch share a border. How distance is measured
Evidence
Every measure this page draws on, by source. Collapsed by default — the full data stays in the page for search engines either way.
Health OutcomesCDC PLACES 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Arthritis among adults | 4.2% | 3.4–5.1 |
| High blood pressure among adults | 11.7% | 9.5–14.3 |
| Cancer (non-skin) or melanoma among adults | 0.6% | 0.6–0.7 |
| Current asthma among adults | 11.1% | 9.6–12.8 |
| Coronary heart disease among adults | 0.9% | 0.7–1.1 |
| Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease among adults | 1.9% | 1.4–2.6 |
| Depression among adults | 26.1% | 22.3–30.4 |
| Diagnosed diabetes among adults | 1.9% | 1.5–2.3 |
| High cholesterol among adults who have ever been screened | 14.6% | 12.1–17.3 |
| Obesity among adults | 24.4% | 19.1–30.5 |
| Stroke among adults | 0.6% | 0.5–0.7 |
PreventionCDC PLACES 2022 / 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Current lack of health insurance among adults aged 18-64 years | 13.9% | 9.4–18.9 |
| Taking medicine to control high blood pressure among adults with high blood pressure | 19.3% | 15.5–23.7 |
| Visits to doctor for routine checkup within the past year among adults | 66.0% | 60.8–70.9 |
| Cholesterol screening among adults | 63.8% | 57.3–69.7 |
| Visited dentist or dental clinic in the past year among adults | 59.7% | 55.7–63.3 |
Health Risk BehaviorsCDC PLACES 2022 / 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Binge drinking among adults | 21.5% | 17.6–25.8 |
| Current cigarette smoking among adults | 7.8% | 5.4–10.4 |
| No leisure-time physical activity among adults | 19.6% | 14.5–25.3 |
| Short sleep duration among adults | 38.0% | 32.3–43.6 |
Health StatusCDC PLACES 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Fair or poor self-rated health status among adults | 15.5% | 11.5–20.4 |
| Frequent mental distress among adults | 25.1% | 21.2–29.0 |
| Frequent physical distress among adults | 8.5% | 6.8–10.5 |
DisabilityCDC PLACES 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Cognitive disability among adults | 24.5% | 19.5–29.9 |
| Any disability among adults | 33.1% | 26.5–40.5 |
| Hearing disability among adults | 2.5% | 2.1–3.0 |
| Independent living disability among adults | 9.9% | 7.5–12.5 |
| Mobility disability among adults | 3.5% | 2.6–4.6 |
| Self-care disability among adults | 1.4% | 1.1–1.8 |
| Vision disability among adults | 4.6% | 3.6–5.9 |
Health-Related Social NeedsCDC PLACES 2023 · BRFSS
| Measure | Crude prevalence | 95% CI |
|---|---|---|
| Lack of social and emotional support among adults | 27.5% | 22.3–32.8 |
| Food insecurity in the past 12 months among adults | 20.7% | 14.8–27.4 |
| Received food stamps in the past 12 months among adults | 12.6% | 8.7–17.4 |
| Housing insecurity in the past 12 months among adults | 14.2% | 10.6–18.2 |
| Lack of reliable transportation in the past 12 months among adults | 14.7% | 11.4–18.5 |
| Loneliness among adults | 49.7% | 43.3–56.1 |
| Utility services shut-off threat in the past 12 months among adults | 7.9% | 6.1–9.8 |
Community & economyCensus ACS 5-Year · 2024 release · observed
| Measure | Value | US median (p10–p90) | VA median (p10–p90) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty rate | 0.0% | 10.6% (3.1–25.8%) n=32,364 | 9.2% (2.0–22.9%) n=863 |
| Uninsured 18–64 | 0.0% | 9.0% (1.5–24.3%) n=32,286 | 8.3% (0.0–19.2%) n=861 |
| No HS diploma (25+) | 0.0% | 7.9% (1.8–20.7%) n=32,505 | 9.2% (1.9–20.7%) n=872 |
| Bachelor's or higher (25+) | 62.5% | 23.3% (9.2–53.6%) n=32,505 | 26.0% (9.2–59.8%) n=872 |
| Unemployment rate (16+) | 0.0% | 3.9% (0.0–9.8%) n=32,274 | 3.2% (0.0–8.2%) n=860 |
| Households without a vehicle | 0.0% | 3.9% (0.0–12.5%) n=32,322 | 3.6% (0.0–11.3%) n=862 |
| Broadband subscription | 100.0% | 89.3% (75.1–97.1%) n=32,322 | 87.9% (69.5–97.9%) n=862 |
| Housing cost burden (≥30% income) | 0.0% | 23.7% (10.6–40.0%) n=32,322 | 23.1% (10.8–38.1%) n=862 |
| Homeownership rate | 0.0% | 78.7% (51.7–94.0%) n=32,322 | 78.1% (52.2–95.9%) n=862 |
| Crowded housing (>1 per room) | 0.0% | 1.3% (0.0–6.3%) n=32,322 | 0.7% (0.0–4.0%) n=862 |
| Foreign-born population | 4.8% | 2.6% (0.0–18.6%) n=32,553 | 2.9% (0.0–17.0%) n=874 |
| Single-parent households | 100.0% | 53.6% (37.3–74.1%) n=32,087 | 54.3% (38.2–78.2%) n=855 |
| Population 65+ | 0.0% | 19.4% (10.8–33.6%) n=32,553 | 20.5% (10.8–37.3%) n=874 |
| Median age | 22.5 yr | 42.2 yr (33.0–56.3) n=32,292 | 43.6 yr (34.0–59.2) n=864 |
| Median household income | — | $72,070 ($46,039–$118,707) n=30,318 | $73,854 ($46,504–$141,698) n=804 |
| Median home value | — | $222,200 ($100,300–$579,820) n=30,049 | $274,800 ($123,240–$642,380) n=789 |
| Median gross rent | — | $1,021 ($677–$1,912) n=25,670 | $1,144 ($742–$2,191) n=615 |
Life expectancyNCHS / RWJF USALEEP · model-based
| Measure | Value | US median (p10–p90) | VA median (p10–p90) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy at birth | 71.6 yr ± 1.93 | 78.9 yr (74.7–82.8) n=31,308 | 77.6 yr (74.5–81.4) n=826 |
About the ± — it’s this estimate’s give-or-take (statisticians call it the standard error). The true life expectancy for this ZIP most likely falls within 1.93 years of 71.6, and it’s very unlikely to be off by more than twice that.
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