ZipCode-Data.com

Explore America, One ZIP at a Time

VA landscape

23606

Newport News, VA

Total Population
29,807
Median Household Income
$67,943
Median Home Value
$287,300
Median Rent
$1,228

Quick Facts & Insights

Key metrics and how they compare

Household Income
$67,943
100.1% above state median
Home Value
$287,300
100.5% above state median
Rent
$1,228
100% above state median
Median Age
32.3 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.

Do more with Newport News, VA 23606

Save this ZIP

Keep 23606 in your account to compare and revisit later — free.

Full ZIP report

Generate an in-depth, shareable report built from verified data for 23606.

New here? See report plans and pricing.

Location Map

Newport News, VA 23606

Loading map...

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.

39.9% of adults hold bachelor's degrees or higher, comparable to national average.

Young population with median age of 32.3 years, attracting young professionals and families.

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

Household Income Distribution

Local Median Income
$67,943
-9.6% 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: 2.20 people

Total Households
12,224
Family Households
36.6%

Employment by Industry

Where residents work

#1 Industry
Education
27.5%
#2 Industry
Manufacturing
26.6%
#3 Industry
Finance
18.6%
Total Employed Residents:7,139

Commute Patterns

How residents get to work

Short Commute
2.0%
Under 10 minutes
Long Commute
2.4%
Over 60 minutes
Work From Home
8.6%
1,129 workers
Public Transit
0.3%
40 workers
Total Commuting Workers:13,144
Commute Insights

Labor Force Statistics

Employment Rate
95.3%
14,103 employed
Labor Force
15,419
717 unemployed
Median Age
32.3 years
Per Capita Income
$37,892
Poverty Rate
11.9%

Nearby ZIP Codes

Explore surrounding areas

23304
7.3 mi
Battery Park, VA
0
Income: $-666667k
23314
8.5 mi
Carrollton, VA
Pop: 9,729
Income: $101k
23090
11.5 mi
Lightfoot, VA
Pop: 43,090
Income: $48k
23062
14.1 mi
Gloucester Point, VA
Pop: 2,239
Income: $50k
23001
15.3 mi
Achilles, VA
Pop: 23,001
Income: $58k
23107
15.5 mi
Maryus, VA
Pop: 8,107
Income: $38k
23131
16.6 mi
Ordinary, VA
Pop: 8,131
Income: $38k
23184
17.3 mi
Wicomico, VA
Pop: 23,184
Income: $58k
23081
19.1 mi
Jamestown, VA
0
Income: $-666667k
23185
19.1 mi
Williamsburg, VA
Pop: 53,373
Income: $99k
23183
20.1 mi
White Marsh, VA
Pop: 43,183
Income: $48k
23163
21.5 mi
Susan, VA
Pop: 28
Income: $-666667k