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Newport News, VA

Total Population

13,359

Median Household Income

$44,644

Median Home Value

$171,400

Median Rent

$1,112

Quick Facts & Insights

Key metrics and how they compare

Household Income

$44,644

100.1% above state median

Home Value

$171,400

100.3% above state median

Rent

$1,112

100% above state median

Median Age

34.7 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.

Young population with median age of 34.7 years, attracting young professionals and families.

Unemployment rate of 7.3% is above national average, indicating economic challenges.

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

Household Income Distribution

Local Median Income

$44,644

-40.6% 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: 2.12 people

Total Households

6,269

Family Households

23.4%

Employment by Industry

Where residents work

#1 Industry

Manufacturing

26.8%

#2 Industry

Education

25.6%

#3 Industry

Finance

19.6%

Total Employed Residents:3,915

Commute Patterns

How residents get to work

Short Commute

0.7%

Under 10 minutes

Long Commute

3.2%

Over 60 minutes

Work From Home

2.4%

148 workers

Public Transit

2.8%

177 workers

Total Commuting Workers:6,232

Commute Insights

Labor Force Statistics

Employment Rate

92.7%

6,324 employed

Labor Force

7,191

527 unemployed

Median Age

34.7 years

Per Capita Income

$26,839

Poverty Rate

13.9%

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