ZIP Code 23701: Portsmouth, Virginia
ZIP code 23701 covers part or all of Portsmouth in Portsmouth (independent city), Virginia. Its reference point is at latitude 36.8089 and longitude -76.3671 (36°48'32.0"N 76°22'01.6"W).
Location Overview of ZIP Code 23701
Portsmouth, VA has 8 ZIP codes in our directory. Besides 23701, they include 23702, 23703, 23704, 23705, 23707, 23708, 23709.
Across Portsmouth (independent city) there are 8 ZIP codes listed, and Virginia has 1,356 in total.
The nearest listed ZIP code is 23702 in Portsmouth, VA, about 2.2 mi to the east.
| ZIP code | 23701 |
|---|---|
| City | Portsmouth |
| County | Portsmouth (independent city) |
| State | Virginia (VA) |
| Latitude | 36.8089 |
| Longitude | -76.3671 |
| DMS | 36°48'32.0"N 76°22'01.6"W |
| Nearest ZIP | 23702 (Portsmouth, 2.2 mi) |
Map of ZIP Code 23701
Map centered on 36.8089, -76.3671. The pin marks the ZIP code's reference point, not its boundary.
Photos of Portsmouth, VA
Video: Portsmouth, VA
I-264 - Downtown Toll Tunnel - Portsmouth - Virginia - 4K Infrastructure Drive — by Mileage Mike Travels · Watch on YouTube
ZIP Codes Near 23701
These 15 ZIP codes have the closest reference points to 23701, measured in a straight line.
Nearby Cities and Towns
The closest communities to ZIP code 23701, measured in a straight line from its reference point, are Chesapeake, VA (3.1 mi west) and Norfolk, VA (5.2 mi northeast). Distances are approximate and road distances will be longer.
- Chesapeake, VA – 3.1 mi west
- Norfolk, VA – 5.2 mi northeast
Schools Near Portsmouth, VA
If you are moving to ZIP code 23701, check the school district serving Portsmouth and Portsmouth (independent city) to confirm which public schools serve your street address.
Searching nearby communities such as Chesapeake and Norfolk can widen the list of public, private and charter options. The links below open live Google Maps results centered on 23701.
Parks and Outdoor Recreation
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Hospitals and Healthcare
Hospitals, urgent care clinics and pharmacies serving Portsmouth, VA can be found with the searches below. In a medical emergency, call 911.
Residents of ZIP code 23701 may also use facilities in nearby Chesapeake and Norfolk.
Shopping and Dining in Portsmouth
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Libraries and Historical Places
Public libraries, museums and historic sites near Portsmouth, Virginia can be found with the searches below, which are centered on ZIP code 23701.
To research local history, try searching for Portsmouth (independent city) records and archives along with the name Portsmouth.
Roads, Rivers and Lakes
From ZIP code 23701, Chesapeake lies about 3.1 mi to the west and Norfolk lies about 5.2 mi to the northeast. Use the directions link for turn-by-turn routes and road names.
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Frequently Asked Questions About ZIP Code 23701
Photo & Video Credits
- Photo 1 (“Vintage Simon Says”): Wilton Taylor, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
- Video: “I-264 - Downtown Toll Tunnel - Portsmouth - Virginia - 4K Infrastructure Drive” by Mileage Mike Travels, embedded from YouTube. All rights belong to the creator.
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Data for ZIP code 23701 comes from a public U.S. postal code dataset and is provided for general reference. Always confirm mailing details with the U.S. Postal Service.