Newport News, VA · standard
ZIP Code 23606
Newport News County, Virginia - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 29,283
- 1,207/sq mi High-density area
- $72,874
- Median income Near-median income area
- $327,200
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 40.3%
- 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 49%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 30%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 1,207
- people per sq mi
- 47%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 23606 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 23606 (Newport News, VA) rose +8.5% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 233.4 in 2023 to 253.2 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 23606 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Newport News, Newport News County, Virginia, with 29,283 residents across 24.3 square miles, a density of 1,207 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 23606 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $72,874 (15% below the average Virginia ZIP), while per-capita income is $40,329. The poverty rate is 12.4%, with unemployment at 5.0%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $327,200 (2% below the average Virginia ZIP) and median rent is $1,377; 46.6% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 40.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 32.9, and the average commute is 20 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Newport News County, so 23606 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 23606
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Newport News, VA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 23606.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
219 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
166 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Real estate and rental and leasing
114 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
113 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
101 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 23606, 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
29,283
Population
24.3
Area (sq mi)
1,207
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 23606?
32.9
Median Age
47.3%
Male
52.7%
Female
9.5%
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?
$72,874
Median Household Income
-15% vs state ZIP avg
$40,329
Per Capita Income
12.4%
Poverty Rate
5.0%
Unemployment Rate
20.2 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 23606 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)
$72,874 48th percentile higher than 48% of 804 Virginia ZIPs
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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
13,408housing units
13,408
Total Housing Units
12,422
Occupied Units
986
Vacant Units
2.19
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$327,200
Median Home Value
-2% vs state ZIP avg
$1,377
Median Rent
1982
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
+8.5%
YoY Change (2024)
253
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+153%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 23606 have increased 8.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +153% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +6.2% | 182 |
| 2021 | +8.4% | 197 |
| 2022 | +15.3% | 227 |
| 2023 | +2.9% | 233 |
| 2024 | +8.5% | 253 |
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 1,204 business establishments in ZIP 23606, employing approximately 22,455 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,360,782,000.
1,204
Businesses
22,455
Employees
$1.4B
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 219 | 18.2% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 166 | 13.8% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 114 | 9.5% |
| Finance and insurance | 113 | 9.4% |
| Accommodation and food services | 101 | 8.4% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 94 | 7.8% |
| Retail trade | 87 | 7.2% |
| Construction | 86 | 7.1% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 76 | 6.3% |
| Wholesale trade | 43 | 3.6% |
| Manufacturing | 35 | 2.9% |
| Educational services | 21 | 1.7% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 17 | 1.4% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 14 | 1.2% |
| Information | 9 | 0.8% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 7 | 0.6% |
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 23606 vs 23601 →
ZIP 23606 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
- 23605 13,854
Newport News (23605)
13,854 residents
- 23604 5,720
Fort Eustis (23604)
5,720 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 23606 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 23606 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
- 23304
Battery Park (23304)
$118,393 median income
- 23692
Yorktown (23692)
$109,066 median income
- 23604
Fort Eustis (23604)
$80,047 median income
- 23665
Hampton (23665)
$80,000 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 23606 ranks #7 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23601 | Newport News, VA | 25,127 | 2.2 mi |
| 23602 | Newport News, VA | 39,676 | 2.8 mi |
| 23693 | Yorktown, VA | 23,292 | 4.3 mi |
| 23666 | Hampton, VA | 49,825 | 5.1 mi |
| 23605 | Newport News, VA | 13,854 | 5.3 mi |
| 23608 | Newport News, VA | 42,917 | 5.7 mi |
| 23692 | Yorktown, VA | 18,846 | 7.5 mi |
| 23665 | Hampton, VA | 5,120 | 7.3 mi |
| 23604 | Fort Eustis, VA | 5,720 | 6.3 mi |
| 23304 | Battery Park, VA | 71 | 7.0 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 23606, 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 (29,283 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 23606 in?
ZIP code 23606 (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 23606?
ZIP code 23606 in Newport News, VA has a population of 29,283 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 23606?
The median household income in ZIP 23606 is $72,874, which is 4% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 23606?
The median home value in ZIP 23606 is $327,200, which is 18% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 23606?
The largest racial group in ZIP 23606 is White at 57.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 14.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 23606?
ZIP code 23606 has 1,204 business establishments employing approximately 22,455 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 23606?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 23606 are: Health care and social assistance (219), Professional, scientific, and technical services (166), Real estate and rental and leasing (114). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 23606?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 23606 increased by 8.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 153%. 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 23606?
In ZIP code 23606, 66.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 40.3% 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 23606?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 23606 is 20.2 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 23606?
In ZIP code 23606, approximately 46.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 53.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 23606?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 23606 is 12.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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