| ZIP Code | 23606 |
|---|---|
| City | Newport News |
| State | Virginia (VA) |
| County | Newport News (city) County |
| Area Code | 757/948 |
| Latitude | 37.065696 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -76.516665 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 51700 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 32.9 yrs ↑ 6% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.22 |
| Below Poverty | 12.1% ▲ 21% above avg |
| College Grads | 47.0% ▲ 21% above avg |
| Unemployment | 4.6% ≈ Avg |
| No HS Diploma | 195 (1.1%) |
| HS Graduate | 4,672 (26.8%) |
| Some College | 1,791 (10.3%) |
| Associates | 2,574 (14.8%) |
| Bachelors | 1,488 (8.5%) |
| Graduate Degree | 6,708 (38.5%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $69,921 ▼ 8% below avg ↑ 21% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $296,900 ≈ Avg ↑ 21% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 4.2x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,327/mo ↑ 21% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 13,186 |
| Vacant Units | 988 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.22 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 13,186 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 988 |
| Owner Occupied | 47.1% |
| Renter Occupied | 52.9% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.22 |
ZIP code 23606 is located in Newport News, Virginia, within Newport News (city) County. With a population of 29,899, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 32.9 years. Economically, 23606 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $69,921 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 23606 represents a mid-range housing market. The median home value of $296,900 is near the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,327 per month in median rent. The area has a relatively balanced mix of owners (47.1%) and renters (52.9%). Median home values have increased by 21% since 2019.
The population of 23606 is majority White (56.30%). Residents are well-educated — 47.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 12.1%. Household income has grown by 21% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 23606 stands at 4.6%, which is near the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 72%.
Overall, ZIP code 23606 in Newport News, VA is characterized as solidly middle-class, well-educated, and a relatively young community. With 29,899 residents, a median household income of $69,921, and a median home value of $296,900, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Virginia.