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23601

Newport News, VA

Total Population
26,488
Median Household Income
$65,299
Median Home Value
$223,800
Median Rent
$1,161

Quick Facts & Insights

Key metrics and how they compare

Household Income
$65,299
100.1% above state median
Home Value
$223,800
100.4% above state median
Rent
$1,161
100% above state median
Median Age
39.4 years

Data Sources & Accuracy

U.S. Census Bureau:Population, age, income, education, employment, and housing characteristics are from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2018–2022 release).
Zillow (ZHVI):Typical home values reflect the Zillow Home Value Index (smoothed, seasonally adjusted), published monthly.

Estimates carry a margin of error and describe the ZIP-code area as a whole, not any individual property or block. See our methodology and data sources for details, or report a problem on our corrections page.

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Demographics Overview

Population statistics from the U.S. Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates)

Key Demographic Insightsfor Newport News, VA

Median household income is 100% below state average, suggesting more affordable cost of living.

27.2% of adults hold bachelor's degrees or higher, comparable to national average.

Strong job market with unemployment rate of 3.2%, below national average.

Insights are derived from US Census Bureau data and may not reflect recent changes.

Household Income Distribution

Local Median Income
$65,299
-13.1% vs US
vs State Median
+-100.1%
State: $-59,265,508
Income Distribution
30.8%
Under $50k
18.5%
Over $100k
Lower Income
Middle Income
Higher Income
Data from US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates

Age Distribution

Population by age group

Household Income Breakdown

Households by income bracket

Education Levels (Age 25+)

Highest education attained

Race & Ethnicity

Demographic composition

Households & Employment

Household Types

Family composition breakdown

Average Household Size: 2.23 people

Total Households
11,650
Family Households
38.3%

Employment by Industry

Where residents work

#1 Industry
Finance
29.0%
#2 Industry
Manufacturing
25.7%
#3 Industry
Education
17.7%
Total Employed Residents:8,016

Commute Patterns

How residents get to work

Short Commute
2.1%
Under 10 minutes
Long Commute
2.6%
Over 60 minutes
Work From Home
1.7%
203 workers
Public Transit
0.7%
88 workers
Total Commuting Workers:11,902
Commute Insights

Labor Force Statistics

Employment Rate
96.8%
12,761 employed
Labor Force
14,035
452 unemployed
Median Age
39.4 years
Per Capita Income
$38,437
Poverty Rate
11.0%

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