23604 ZIP Code — Fort Eustis, VA
Newport News City County, Virginia
ZIP code 23604 is located in Fort Eustis, Virginia, within Newport News City County. It covers approximately 12.11 square miles and serves a population of 5,029 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 757.
About ZIP code 23604
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character.
Median household income is $70,815.
The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 12 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 29% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 16% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.
5,029
population
12.11
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
23604 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 23604
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 23604. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Fort Eustis | Acceptable |
| Fort Eustis | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
23608 Newport News (3.6 mi)
23602 Newport News (4.5 mi)
23603 Newport News (5.2 mi)
23606 Newport News (5.3 mi)
23601 Newport News (7.9 mi)
23692 Yorktown (7.9 mi)
23693 Yorktown (8.1 mi)
23690 Yorktown (8.4 mi)
23430 Smithfield (8.4 mi)
23883 Surry (8.4 mi)
23691 Yorktown (8.6 mi)
23696 Seaford (10.5 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 5,029 |
| Population density | 415 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 51 |
| County FIPS | 700 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 12.11 sq mi |
| Water area | 14.27 sq mi |
| Latitude | 37.1205 |
| Longitude | -76.5950 |
| Timezone | Eastern (ET) |
| Area code | 757 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 42.1% | 45.6% | 32.9% |
| $50k – $100k | 36.5% | 33.4% | 29.2% |
| $100k – $200k | 19.8% | 17.9% | 26.3% |
| Over $200k | 1.6% | 3.0% | 11.6% |
Demographics & statistics
5,029
Population
415
People per sq mi
22.2
Median age
$70,815
Median household income
$26,034
Per capita income
$0
Median home value
$1,738
Median monthly rent
0.6%
Home ownership
12.0%
Poverty rate
8.3%
Unemployment
118
Housing units
29.0%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
367
Under 5
169
361
5–9
166
144
10–14
66
338
15–19
156
1,111
20–24
512
690
25–34
318
294
35–44
136
102
45–54
47
18
55–59
9
8
60–64
4
9
65–74
4
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1,332 | 26.5% |
| 18 and over | 3,697 | 73.5% |
| 65 and over | 13 | 0.3% |
| Median age | 22.2 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
40.9%
Black or African American
25.5%
Two or more races
14.3%
Hispanic or Latino
12.5%
Asian
3.6%
Other race
1.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
1.4%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,352 | 40.9% |
| Black or African American | 1,467 | 25.5% |
| Two or more races | 820 | 14.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 721 | 12.5% |
| Asian | 208 | 3.6% |
| Other race | 102 | 1.8% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 80 | 1.4% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 42.1% | 45.6% | 32.9% |
| $50k – $100k | 36.5% | 33.4% | 29.2% |
| $100k – $200k | 19.8% | 17.9% | 26.3% |
| Over $200k | 1.6% | 3.0% | 11.6% |
Under $10k
4.6%
$15k–$25k
6.0%
$25k–$35k
6.5%
$35k–$50k
11.8%
$50k–$75k
29.1%
$75k–$100k
14.5%
$100k–$150k
15.5%
$150k–$200k
9.2%
$200k+
2.8%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 4.6% |
| $15k–$25k | 6.0% |
| $25k–$35k | 6.5% |
| $35k–$50k | 11.8% |
| $50k–$75k | 29.1% |
| $75k–$100k | 14.5% |
| $100k–$150k | 15.5% |
| $150k–$200k | 9.2% |
| $200k+ | 2.8% |
| Median income | $70,815 |
Housing
Home values
$500k–$1M
100.0%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $0 |
| Median rent / month | $1,738 |
| Owner occupied | 0.6% |
| Renter occupied | 99.4% |
| Vacant | 12.6% |
| Single-family detached | 8.0% |
| Large apartment buildings | 3.7% |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% |
| Median rooms | 5.5 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.00 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.6% |
| 2010–2019 | 29.1% |
| 2000–2009 | 29.9% |
| 1990–1999 | 10.7% |
| 1980–1989 | 4.8% |
| 1970–1979 | 14.9% |
| 1960–1969 | 5.3% |
| 1950–1959 | 0.0% |
| 1940–1949 | 1.4% |
| 1939 or earlier | 3.2% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.1% |
| 1 bedroom | 1.3% |
| 2 bedrooms | 8.5% |
| 3 bedrooms | 46.7% |
| 4 bedrooms | 41.4% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 1.0% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 2.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 30.2% |
| 2 vehicles | 56.6% |
| 3 or more | 10.8% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 7.8% |
| Electricity | 87.7% |
| Propane / LP gas | 2.0% |
| No fuel used | 2.5% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 671 | 85.4% |
| Cohabiting couple | 0 | 0.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 60 | 7.6% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 55 | 7.0% |
| Households with children under 18 | 597 | 76.0% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 13 | 1.7% |
| Average household size | 3.63 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 60.8% | 20.9% |
| Married | 34.9% | 74.3% |
| Separated | 1.1% | 3.0% |
| Widowed | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 3.3% | 1.8% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
1.0%
Some HS, no diploma
0.7%
HS graduate
23.7%
Some college, no degree
35.6%
Associate's degree
10.0%
Bachelor's degree
18.4%
Graduate / professional
10.6%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 98.2% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 29.0% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 117 | 10.2% |
| Kindergarten | 146 | 12.7% |
| Elementary school | 490 | 42.6% |
| High school | 81 | 7.0% |
| College / grad school | 317 | 27.5% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
20.3%
Retail trade
19.2%
Public administration
15.1%
Professional & management
11.7%
Arts, food & hospitality
9.8%
Finance & real estate
5.7%
Construction
4.8%
Manufacturing
4.3%
Wholesale trade
3.6%
Information
3.3%
Transportation & utilities
1.4%
Other services
0.9%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 27.5% |
| Service | 15.3% |
| Sales & office | 38.0% |
| Natural resources & construction | 5.8% |
| Production & transportation | 13.4% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 73.9% |
| Government | 26.1% |
| Self-employed | 0.0% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 52.7% |
| Carpool | 15.2% |
| Public transit | 6.3% |
| Walk | 16.6% |
| Work from home | 9.0% |
| Other means | 0.2% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 12.1 |
Poverty
All people
12.0%
Under 18 years
13.8%
18 and over
10.6%
Married-couple families
10.7%
Female-led households
37.5%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 1.8% |
| Retirement income | 6.9% |
| Supplemental Security | 2.8% |
| Cash public assistance | 2.8% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 7.3% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 33.8% |
| High blood pressure | 18.0% |
| High cholesterol | 13.4% |
| Diabetes | 3.4% |
| Heart disease | 1.5% |
| Stroke | 0.9% |
| Asthma | 9.4% |
| Arthritis | 7.7% |
| Kidney disease | 1.1% |
| Pulmonary disease | 2.8% |
| Cancer | 1.2% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 18.3% |
| Binge drinking | 24.7% |
| No physical activity | 19.4% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 36.2% |
| Depression | 22.2% |
| Fair or poor health | 10.9% |
| Poor mental health | 18.7% |
| Poor physical health | 6.4% |
| No health insurance | 17.9% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 67.3% |
| Visited dentist | 59.2% |
| Cholesterol screening | 76.4% |
| Teeth loss | 12.0% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 152 | 15.7% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 4.2% |
| Under 18 | 3.3% |
| 18–64 years | 5.6% |
| 65 and over | 0.0% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 95.8% |
| Public insurance | 8.3% |
| No insurance | 0.7% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 1.3% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 4,493 | 89.3% |
| Spanish | 135 | 3.0% |
| Other Indo-European | 116 | 2.6% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 10 | 0.2% |
| Other languages | 4 | 0.1% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 4,624 | 91.9% |
| Born in same state | 4,277 | 85.0% |
| Born in different state | 831 | 16.5% |
| Foreign born | 347 | 6.9% |
| Naturalized citizen | 405 | 8.1% |
| Not a US citizen | 192 | 47.4% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 339 | 6.7% |
| Arab | 178 | 3.5% |
| French | 113 | 2.2% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 35 | 0.7% |
| English | 17 | 0.3% |
| Irish | 6 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 15.6% |
| Internet access | 98.5% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 23604
What city is ZIP code 23604 in?
ZIP code 23604 is primarily assigned to Fort Eustis, Virginia.
What county is ZIP code 23604 in?
ZIP code 23604 falls within Newport News City County, Virginia.
Does ZIP code 23604 have a large veteran population?
16% of civilians in ZIP code 23604 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What is the population of ZIP code 23604?
ZIP code 23604 has an estimated population of 5,029 residents, with a density of 415 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 23604?
The median household income in ZIP code 23604 is $70,815, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 23604 in?
ZIP code 23604 observes the EST timezone.