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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
$72,874
Median income
$327,200
Median home value
40.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 Virginia average), while per-capita income is $40,329. Poverty here runs at 12.4%, with unemployment measured at 5.0%. Median home value sits at $327,200 (2% below the state average), median rent at $1,377 a month, and owner-occupancy at 46.6%.

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. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 23606, plus 6 more within Newport News County, give a clearer read than the national average alone.

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.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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

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Who lives in ZIP 23606?

32.9

Median Age

47.3%

Male

52.7%

Female

9.5%

Foreign-Born

White 57.8%
African American 21.1%
Asian 3.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 13.6%
Hispanic or Latino 14.4%

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

$40,329

Per Capita Income

12.4%

Poverty Rate

5.0%

Unemployment Rate

20.2 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 23606 ranks nationally

Newport News, VA household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$72,874 Top 49% higher than 51% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 66.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 40.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

13,408

Total Housing Units

12,422

Occupied Units

986

Vacant Units

2.19

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 46.6%
Renter 53.4%

$327,200

Median Home Value

-2% vs state

$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

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ZIP 23606 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 23606 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 23606 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

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.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
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

More ZIP Codes in Newport News County

23608 standard
Newport News, VA
Pop: 42,917
23602 standard
Newport News, VA
Pop: 39,676
23601 standard
Newport News, VA
Pop: 25,127
23607 standard
Newport News, VA
Pop: 24,519
23605 standard
Newport News, VA
Pop: 13,854
23604 standard
Fort Eustis, VA
Pop: 5,720

Related Areas

Newport News County Newport News, VA Virginia

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.