County

Newport News (city) County, VA

11 ZIP codes  ·  2 cities  ·  Virginia

👥187,554Population
💰$66,006Median HH Income▼ 14% below avg
🎂34.3Median Age
🏠$240,474Median Home Value▼ 14% below avg
🎓40.4%College Grads≈ Avg
📊5.5%Unemployment▲ 13% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.7% Female 51.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 39.5%Hispanic: 10.5%Black: 40.7%Asian: 3.3%Other: 4.9%Race
White39.5%
Hispanic10.5%
Black40.7%
Asian3.3%
Other4.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
16%
18–24
12%
25–44
30%
45–64
22%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age34.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.36
Below Poverty14.6% ▲ 46% above avg
College Grads40.4% ≈ Avg
Unemployment5.5% ▲ 13% above avg
No HS Diploma1,615 (1.4%)
HS Graduate31,958 (28%)
Some College14,995 (13.2%)
Associates19,106 (16.8%)
Bachelors12,582 (11%)
Graduate Degree33,690 (29.6%)

Education

No HS: 1.4%HS Grad: 28%Some College: 13.2%Associates: 16.8%Bachelors: 11%Graduate: 29.6%Edu
No HS1.4%
HS Grad28.0%
Some College13.2%
Associates16.8%
Bachelors11.0%
Graduate29.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 46.9%Renter: 53.1%Tenure
Owner46.9%
Renter53.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
7%
$50k–$100k
3%
$100k–$150k
8%
$150k–$200k
14%
$200k–$300k
40%
$300k–$500k
25%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$66,006 ▼ 14% below avg
Median Home Value$240,474 ▼ 14% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,299/mo
Total Housing Units83,428
Vacant Units6,145

Income Distribution

Under $25k
18%
$25k–$50k
17%
$50k–$75k
20%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
83%
Public Transit
2%
Walked
4%
Work From Home
10%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
28%
15–30 min
43%
30–45 min
18%
Over 45 min
11%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
17%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
13%
2000+
53%
About Newport News (city) County, VA

Newport News (city) County is located in Virginia and encompasses 11 ZIP codes spanning 2 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 187,554 residents. With a median age of 34.32, it is a relatively young county.

Newport News (city) County has a solidly middle-class economic profile. The median household income of $66,006 is near the national average. Unemployment stands at 5.5%, near the national average. The poverty rate of 14.6% is above the national average.

Housing in Newport News (city) County is an affordable housing market, with a median home value of $240,474 — near the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $1,298.

The residents of Newport News (city) County are racially diverse, with Black as the largest group at 40.7%. Educational attainment is well-educated — 40.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average.

Newport News (city) County, VA is a solidly middle-class area in Virginia. The 11 ZIP codes within the county each have their own character — browse the full list below to find the right community, whether you're looking for affordable housing, strong schools, or economic opportunity.

ZIP Codes in Newport News (city) County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
23604 Fort Eustis 4,768 $73,472 $1,828 1.6% 35.6%
23601 Newport News 26,557 $71,345 $235,600 $1,231 4.0% 43.6%
23602 Newport News 42,699 $72,487 $270,200 $1,446 4.6% 47.8%
23603 Newport News 3,428 $85,762 $253,100 $1,430 8.4% 39.4%
23605 Newport News 13,334 $52,899 $178,400 $1,187 6.1% 27.1%
23606 Newport News 29,899 $69,921 $296,900 $1,327 4.6% 47.0%
23607 Newport News 23,028 $42,904 $146,400 $1,104 9.6% 28.1%
23608 Newport News 43,841 $67,556 $243,300 $1,245 5.9% 37.8%