INDEPENDENT CITY · VA
Portsmouth city, Virginia
Portsmouth city is an independent city in Virginia with FIPS code 51740 and an estimated population of 96,793 (Census 2023), 22nd largest of 133 in the state.
County facts
- Name
- Portsmouth city
- State
- Virginia
- Type
- independent city
- FIPS code
- 51740
- State FIPS
- 51
- Population (2023)
- 96,793
- Change since 2020
- -1.2%
- State rank
- 22 of 133
Population is the Census Bureau’s Vintage 2023 estimate.
Questions
What is the FIPS code for Portsmouth city?
Portsmouth city, Virginia has the five-digit FIPS code 51740: 51 for the state and 740 for the county.
What state is Portsmouth city in?
Portsmouth city is in Virginia.
How do I know if an address is in this county?
Use the address lookup. ZIP codes and city names can cross county lines, so an address is the reliable check.
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau geographic reference files; Census Bureau Population Estimates, Vintage 2023. Last reviewed 2026-10-27.