Newport News, VA · standard
ZIP Code 23605
Newport News County, Virginia - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 13,854
- 1,423/sq mi High-density area
- $53,815
- Median income Below-median income area
- $194,900
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 19.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Newport News pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.
- 19th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 42nd pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 1,423
- people per sq mi
- 41%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 23605 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 23605 (Newport News, VA) rose +29.8% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 263.6 in 2023 to 342.3 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 23605 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Newport News, Newport News County, Virginia, home to 13,854 residents across 9.7 square miles, a density of 1,423 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 23605 reports a modest median household income of $53,815 (37% below the average Virginia ZIP), while per-capita income is $30,007. The poverty rate is 13.9%, with unemployment at 5.2%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $194,900 (42% below the average Virginia ZIP), and median rent is $1,222; owner occupancy is 40.5%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 19.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 34.4, and the average commute is 21 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Newport News County, so 23605 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 23605
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Newport News, VA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 23605.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
58 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
38 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
29 establishments
- Construction
Construction
26 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Real estate and rental and leasing
24 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 23605, 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
13,854
Population
9.7
Area (sq mi)
1,423
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 23605?
34.4
Median Age
48.3%
Male
51.7%
Female
3.4%
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?
$53,815
Median Household Income
-37% vs state ZIP avg
$30,007
Per Capita Income
13.9%
Poverty Rate
5.2%
Unemployment Rate
20.5 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 23605 ranks among Virginia ZIPs
Newport News, VA household income vs. every Virginia ZIP code
Median household income among 804 reporting Virginia ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$53,815 21st percentile higher than 21% of 804 Virginia ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Virginia 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
6,933housing units
6,933
Total Housing Units
6,321
Occupied Units
612
Vacant Units
2.10
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$194,900
Median Home Value
-42% vs state ZIP avg
$1,222
Median Rent
1966
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
+29.8%
YoY Change (2024)
342
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+242%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 23605 have increased 29.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +242% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +8.0% | 204 |
| 2021 | +11.6% | 228 |
| 2022 | +17.8% | 268 |
| 2023 | -1.7% | 264 |
| 2024 | +29.8% | 342 |
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 254 business establishments in ZIP 23605, employing approximately 3,591 people with a combined annual payroll of $155,981,000.
254
Businesses
3,591
Employees
$156.0M
Annual Payroll
13
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 58 | 22.8% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 38 | 15.0% |
| Accommodation and food services | 29 | 11.4% |
| Construction | 26 | 10.2% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 24 | 9.4% |
| Health care and social assistance | 20 | 7.9% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 18 | 7.1% |
| Information | 9 | 3.5% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 8 | 3.1% |
| Finance and insurance | 8 | 3.1% |
| Wholesale trade | 5 | 2.0% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 4 | 1.6% |
| Manufacturing | 3 | 1.2% |
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 23605 vs 23607 →
ZIP 23605 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
- 23669
Hampton (23669)
43,148 residents
- 23606
Newport News (23606)
29,283 residents
- 23601
Newport News (23601)
25,127 residents
- 23607
Newport News (23607)
24,519 residents
- 23693
Yorktown (23693)
23,292 residents
- 23663 14,495
Hampton (23663)
14,495 residents
- 23661 14,113
Hampton (23661)
14,113 residents
- 23605 13,854
Newport News (23605)
13,854 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 23605 ranks #9 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 23605 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
- 23651
Fort Monroe (23651)
$97,500 median income
- 23665
Hampton (23665)
$80,000 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
- 23669
Hampton (23669)
$71,222 median income
- 23661
Hampton (23661)
$65,446 median income
- 23663
Hampton (23663)
$54,336 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 23605 ranks #null of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23607 | Newport News, VA | 24,519 | 2.3 mi |
| 23661 | Hampton, VA | 14,113 | 2.8 mi |
| 23601 | Newport News, VA | 25,127 | 3.2 mi |
| 23666 | Hampton, VA | 49,825 | 3.2 mi |
| 23693 | Yorktown, VA | 23,292 | 7.4 mi |
| 23606 | Newport News, VA | 29,283 | 5.3 mi |
| 23669 | Hampton, VA | 43,148 | 5.7 mi |
| 23663 | Hampton, VA | 14,495 | 6.8 mi |
| 23651 | Fort Monroe, VA | 696 | 7.2 mi |
| 23665 | Hampton, VA | 5,120 | 6.4 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 23605, 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 (13,854 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 23605 in?
ZIP code 23605 (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 23605?
ZIP code 23605 in Newport News, VA has a population of 13,854 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 23605?
The median household income in ZIP 23605 is $53,815, which is 29% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 23605?
The median home value in ZIP 23605 is $194,900, which is 30% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 23605?
The largest racial group in ZIP 23605 is African American at 61.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 23605?
ZIP code 23605 has 254 business establishments employing approximately 3,591 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 23605?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 23605 are: Retail trade (58), Other services (except public administration) (38), Accommodation and food services (29). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 23605?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 23605 increased by 29.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 242%. 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 23605?
In ZIP code 23605, 61.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 19.1% 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 23605?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 23605 is 20.5 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 23605?
In ZIP code 23605, approximately 40.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 59.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 23605?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 23605 is 13.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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