Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 34.6 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg HH Size | 2.33 |
| Below Poverty | 14.8% ▲ 48% above avg |
| College Grads | 40.5% ≈ Avg |
| Unemployment | 5.6% ▲ 15% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 1,609 (1.4%) |
| HS Graduate | 31,553 (28.1%) |
| Some College | 14,699 (13.1%) |
| Associates | 18,763 (16.7%) |
| Bachelors | 12,462 (11.1%) |
| Graduate Degree | 33,230 (29.6%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $65,812 ▼ 14% below avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $240,474 ▼ 14% below avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.7x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,285/mo |
| Total Housing Units | 82,482 |
| Vacant Units | 6,004 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Newport News is a city in Virginia, located in Newport News (city) County. The city spans 10 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 182,786 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 34.63 years.
Economically, Newport News is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $65,811 is near the national average. Approximately 14.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.6%, near the national average.
The real estate market in Newport News is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $240,474, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,284 per month.
The population of Newport News is well-educated. 40.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is racially diverse, with Black as the largest group at 41.2%.
Newport News, VA offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Virginia. Spread across 10 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.
| ZIP | Population | Median Income | Median Home | Median Rent | Unemp. | College | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23601 | 26,557 | $71,345 | $235,600 | $1,231 | 4.0% | 43.6% | 56.2% |
| 23602 | 42,699 | $72,487 | $270,200 | $1,446 | 4.6% | 47.8% | 51.6% |
| 23603 | 3,428 | $85,762 | $253,100 | $1,430 | 8.4% | 39.4% | 60.7% |
| 23605 | 13,334 | $52,899 | $178,400 | $1,187 | 6.1% | 27.1% | 40.4% |
| 23606 | 29,899 | $69,921 | $296,900 | $1,327 | 4.6% | 47.0% | 47.1% |
| 23607 | 23,028 | $42,904 | $146,400 | $1,104 | 9.6% | 28.1% | 29.9% |
| 23608 | 43,841 | $67,556 | $243,300 | $1,245 | 5.9% | 37.8% | 51.4% |