Newport News, VA · standard
ZIP Code 23608
Newport News County, Virginia - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 42,917
- 1,548/sq mi High-density area
- $71,126
- Median income Near-median income area
- $266,500
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 29.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Newport News pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.
- 48th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 39%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 1,548
- people per sq mi
- 50%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 23608 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 23608 (Newport News, VA) rose +10.9% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 253.8 in 2023 to 281.5 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 23608 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Newport News, Newport News County, Virginia, with 42,917 residents across 27.7 square miles, a density of 1,548 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 23608 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $71,126 (17% below the average Virginia ZIP), while per-capita income is $35,742. The poverty rate is 14.5%, with unemployment at 6.0%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $266,500 (20% below the average Virginia ZIP), and median rent is $1,265; owner occupancy is 49.6%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 29.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 34.1, and the average commute is 28 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Newport News County, so 23608 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 23608
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Newport News, VA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 23608.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
88 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
74 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
63 establishments
- Construction
Construction
62 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
57 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 23608, 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
42,917
Population
27.7
Area (sq mi)
1,548
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 23608?
34.1
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?
$71,126
Median Household Income
-17% vs state ZIP avg
$35,742
Per Capita Income
14.5%
Poverty Rate
6.0%
Unemployment Rate
27.9 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 23608 ranks nationally
Newport News, VA household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$71,126 48th percentile higher than 48% 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
18,891housing units
18,891
Total Housing Units
17,918
Occupied Units
973
Vacant Units
2.43
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$266,500
Median Home Value
-20% vs state ZIP avg
$1,265
Median Rent
1984
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
+10.9%
YoY Change (2024)
281
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+181%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 23608 have increased 10.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +181% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +5.2% | 192 |
| 2021 | +11.7% | 214 |
| 2022 | +11.0% | 238 |
| 2023 | +6.7% | 254 |
| 2024 | +10.9% | 281 |
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 512 business establishments in ZIP 23608, employing approximately 5,179 people with a combined annual payroll of $218,754,000.
512
Businesses
5,179
Employees
$218.8M
Annual Payroll
14
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 88 | 17.2% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 74 | 14.4% |
| Accommodation and food services | 63 | 12.3% |
| Construction | 62 | 12.1% |
| Health care and social assistance | 57 | 11.1% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 44 | 8.6% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 25 | 4.9% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 25 | 4.9% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 21 | 4.1% |
| Finance and insurance | 16 | 3.1% |
| Manufacturing | 11 | 2.1% |
| Wholesale trade | 11 | 2.1% |
| Information | 6 | 1.2% |
| Educational services | 4 | 0.8% |
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 23608 vs 23602 →
ZIP 23608 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 23608
Newport News (23608)
42,917 residents
- 23602
Newport News (23602)
39,676 residents
- 23606
Newport News (23606)
29,283 residents
- 23693
Yorktown (23693)
23,292 residents
- 23692
Yorktown (23692)
18,846 residents
- 23604 5,720
Fort Eustis (23604)
5,720 residents
- 23603 3,899
Newport News (23603)
3,899 residents
- 23696 3,669
Seaford (23696)
3,669 residents
- 23690 3,032
Yorktown (23690)
3,032 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 23608 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 23608 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 23696
Seaford (23696)
$142,788 median income
- 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
- 23608
Newport News (23608)
$71,126 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 23608 ranks #9 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23602 | Newport News, VA | 39,676 | 2.9 mi |
| 23603 | Newport News, VA | 3,899 | 3.1 mi |
| 23604 | Fort Eustis, VA | 5,720 | 2.8 mi |
| 23690 | Yorktown, VA | 3,032 | 4.9 mi |
| 23692 | Yorktown, VA | 18,846 | 4.8 mi |
| 23691 | Yorktown, VA | 127 | 7.0 mi |
| 23606 | Newport News, VA | 29,283 | 5.7 mi |
| 23693 | Yorktown, VA | 23,292 | 5.6 mi |
| 23062 | Gloucester Point, VA | 2,340 | 7.7 mi |
| 23696 | Seaford, VA | 3,669 | 7.1 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 23608, 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 (42,917 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 23608 in?
ZIP code 23608 (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 23608?
ZIP code 23608 in Newport News, VA has a population of 42,917 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 23608?
The median household income in ZIP 23608 is $71,126, which is 7% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 23608?
The median home value in ZIP 23608 is $266,500, which is 4% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 23608?
The largest racial group in ZIP 23608 is African American at 42.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 12.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 23608?
ZIP code 23608 has 512 business establishments employing approximately 5,179 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 23608?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 23608 are: Retail trade (88), Other services (except public administration) (74), Accommodation and food services (63). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 23608?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 23608 increased by 10.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 181%. 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 23608?
In ZIP code 23608, 59.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 29.0% 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 23608?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 23608 is 27.9 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 23608?
In ZIP code 23608, approximately 49.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 50.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 23608?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 23608 is 14.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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