Newport News, VA · standard
ZIP Code 23602
Newport News County, Virginia - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 39,676
- 1,143/sq mi High-density area
- $79,475
- Median income Near-median income area
- $288,200
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 37.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Newport News pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.
- Top 39%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 35%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 1,143
- people per sq mi
- 53%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 23602 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 23602 (Newport News, VA) rose +1.8% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 268.8 in 2023 to 273.5 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 23602 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Newport News, Newport News County, Virginia, with 39,676 residents across 34.7 square miles, a density of 1,143 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 23602 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $79,475 (7% below the average Virginia ZIP), while per-capita income is $51,569. The poverty rate is 13.2%, with unemployment at 4.1%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $288,200 (14% below the average Virginia ZIP) and median rent is $1,511; 53.3% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 37.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 35, and the average commute is 25 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Newport News County, so 23602 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 23602
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Newport News, VA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 23602.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
201 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
145 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
104 establishments
- Health care and social assistance 68
Health care and social assistance
68 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing 51
Real estate and rental and leasing
51 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 23602, Newport News, VA · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
39,676
Population
34.7
Area (sq mi)
1,143
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 23602?
35.0
Median Age
48.4%
Male
51.6%
Female
9.8%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$79,475
Median Household Income
-7% vs state ZIP avg
$51,569
Per Capita Income
13.2%
Poverty Rate
4.1%
Unemployment Rate
24.9 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 23602 ranks nationally
Newport News, VA household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$79,475 Top 39% higher than 61% of 30,318 US ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
18,481housing units
18,481
Total Housing Units
17,668
Occupied Units
813
Vacant Units
2.37
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$288,200
Median Home Value
-14% vs state ZIP avg
$1,511
Median Rent
1986
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+1.8%
YoY Change (2024)
274
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+174%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 23602 have increased 1.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +174% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +3.5% | 193 |
| 2021 | +9.3% | 211 |
| 2022 | +13.8% | 240 |
| 2023 | +12.0% | 269 |
| 2024 | +1.8% | 274 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 798 business establishments in ZIP 23602, employing approximately 19,495 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,339,058,000.
798
Businesses
19,495
Employees
$1.3B
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 201 | 25.2% |
| Accommodation and food services | 145 | 18.2% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 104 | 13.0% |
| Health care and social assistance | 68 | 8.5% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 51 | 6.4% |
| Construction | 44 | 5.5% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 39 | 4.9% |
| Finance and insurance | 36 | 4.5% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 36 | 4.5% |
| Wholesale trade | 15 | 1.9% |
| Information | 14 | 1.8% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 13 | 1.6% |
| Educational services | 12 | 1.5% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 10 | 1.3% |
| Manufacturing | 7 | 0.9% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 23602 vs 23606 →
ZIP 23602 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 23666
Hampton (23666)
49,825 residents
- 23608
Newport News (23608)
42,917 residents
- 23602
Newport News (23602)
39,676 residents
- 23606
Newport News (23606)
29,283 residents
- 23601
Newport News (23601)
25,127 residents
- 23693
Yorktown (23693)
23,292 residents
- 23692 18,846
Yorktown (23692)
18,846 residents
- 23604 5,720
Fort Eustis (23604)
5,720 residents
- 23603 3,899
Newport News (23603)
3,899 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 23602 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 23602 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 23693
Yorktown (23693)
$124,433 median income
- 23692
Yorktown (23692)
$109,066 median income
- 23603
Newport News (23603)
$88,246 median income
- 23690
Yorktown (23690)
$80,644 median income
- 23604
Fort Eustis (23604)
$80,047 median income
- 23602
Newport News (23602)
$79,475 median income
- 23606
Newport News (23606)
$72,874 median income
- 23666
Hampton (23666)
$72,568 median income
- 23601
Newport News (23601)
$71,279 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 23602 ranks #6 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23606 | Newport News, VA | 29,283 | 2.8 mi |
| 23608 | Newport News, VA | 42,917 | 2.9 mi |
| 23693 | Yorktown, VA | 23,292 | 3.9 mi |
| 23604 | Fort Eustis, VA | 5,720 | 4.2 mi |
| 23601 | Newport News, VA | 25,127 | 4.8 mi |
| 23690 | Yorktown, VA | 3,032 | 7.4 mi |
| 23692 | Yorktown, VA | 18,846 | 5.4 mi |
| 23603 | Newport News, VA | 3,899 | 6.1 mi |
| 23062 | Gloucester Point, VA | 2,340 | 9.9 mi |
| 23666 | Hampton, VA | 49,825 | 7.1 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 23602, both outside VA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (39,676 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 23602 in?
ZIP code 23602 (Newport News) is located in Newport News County, Virginia. Newport News County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/newport-news-va.
What is the population of ZIP code 23602?
ZIP code 23602 in Newport News, VA has a population of 39,676 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 23602?
The median household income in ZIP 23602 is $79,475, which is 4% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 23602?
The median home value in ZIP 23602 is $288,200, which is 4% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 23602?
The largest racial group in ZIP 23602 is White at 43.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 11.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 23602?
ZIP code 23602 has 798 business establishments employing approximately 19,495 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 23602?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 23602 are: Retail trade (201), Accommodation and food services (145), Other services (except public administration) (104). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 23602?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 23602 increased by 1.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 174%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 23602?
In ZIP code 23602, 63.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 37.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 23602?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 23602 is 24.9 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 23602?
In ZIP code 23602, approximately 53.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 46.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 23602?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 23602 is 13.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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