23603 ZIP Code — Newport News, VA
Newport News City County, Virginia
ZIP code 23603 is located in Newport News, Virginia, within Newport News City County. It covers approximately 6.95 square miles and serves a population of 3,555 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 757.
About ZIP code 23603
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $246,400. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 59%.
Median household income is $95,029.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 23 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 35% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
3,555
population
6.95
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
23603 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 23603
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 23603. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Newport News | Acceptable |
| Newport News | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
23608 Newport News (2.9 mi)
23690 Yorktown (3.2 mi)
23691 Yorktown (3.6 mi)
23604 Fort Eustis (5.2 mi)
23692 Yorktown (5.4 mi)
23062 Gloucester Point (5.6 mi)
23602 Newport News (6.1 mi)
23696 Seaford (7.8 mi)
23693 Yorktown (8.2 mi)
23072 Hayes (9 mi)
23606 Newport News (9 mi)
23185 Williamsburg (9.7 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 3,555 |
| Population density | 512 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 51 |
| County FIPS | 700 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 6.95 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.36 sq mi |
| Latitude | 37.1921 |
| Longitude | -76.5676 |
| 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 | 35.2% | 45.6% | 32.9% |
| $50k – $100k | 40.6% | 33.4% | 29.2% |
| $100k – $200k | 23.5% | 17.9% | 26.3% |
| Over $200k | 0.8% | 3.0% | 11.6% |
Demographics & statistics
3,555
Population
512
People per sq mi
36.1
Median age
$95,029
Median household income
$40,895
Per capita income
$246,400
Median home value
$1,350
Median monthly rent
58.9%
Home ownership
8.5%
Poverty rate
3.2%
Unemployment
1,046
Housing units
34.8%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
122
Under 5
114
154
5–9
145
80
10–14
76
119
15–19
112
139
20–24
130
266
25–34
251
323
35–44
305
188
45–54
177
64
55–59
60
192
60–64
181
143
65–74
134
23
75–84
21
19
85+
17
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 871 | 24.5% |
| 18 and over | 2,684 | 75.5% |
| 65 and over | 357 | 10.0% |
| Median age | 36.1 years | |
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
44.4%
White
40.7%
Hispanic or Latino
5.9%
Two or more races
5.5%
Other race
3%
Asian
0.6%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 1,675 | 44.4% |
| White | 1,536 | 40.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 221 | 5.9% |
| Two or more races | 209 | 5.5% |
| Other race | 114 | 3% |
| Asian | 21 | 0.6% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 35.2% | 45.6% | 32.9% |
| $50k – $100k | 40.6% | 33.4% | 29.2% |
| $100k – $200k | 23.5% | 17.9% | 26.3% |
| Over $200k | 0.8% | 3.0% | 11.6% |
Under $10k
1.4%
$15k–$25k
4.9%
$25k–$35k
6.1%
$35k–$50k
9.5%
$50k–$75k
23.8%
$75k–$100k
11.8%
$100k–$150k
29.5%
$150k–$200k
4.8%
$200k+
8.1%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 1.4% |
| $15k–$25k | 4.9% |
| $25k–$35k | 6.1% |
| $35k–$50k | 9.5% |
| $50k–$75k | 23.8% |
| $75k–$100k | 11.8% |
| $100k–$150k | 29.5% |
| $150k–$200k | 4.8% |
| $200k+ | 8.1% |
| Median income | $95,029 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
3.4%
$50k–$100k
2.6%
$100k–$150k
9.1%
$150k–$200k
22.8%
$200k–$300k
34.6%
$300k–$500k
27.5%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $246,400 |
| Median rent / month | $1,350 |
| Owner occupied | 58.9% |
| Renter occupied | 41.1% |
| Vacant | 11.4% |
| Single-family detached | 45.0% |
| Large apartment buildings | 3.5% |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% |
| Median rooms | 5.8 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.41 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.8% |
| 2010–2019 | 9.9% |
| 2000–2009 | 4.7% |
| 1990–1999 | 19.6% |
| 1980–1989 | 35.3% |
| 1970–1979 | 15.6% |
| 1960–1969 | 4.5% |
| 1950–1959 | 4.4% |
| 1940–1949 | 2.2% |
| 1939 or earlier | 2.9% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 3.3% |
| 1 bedroom | 2.9% |
| 2 bedrooms | 37.8% |
| 3 bedrooms | 38.1% |
| 4 bedrooms | 15.7% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 2.2% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 7.3% |
| 1 vehicle | 31.4% |
| 2 vehicles | 26.5% |
| 3 or more | 34.8% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 22.6% |
| Electricity | 74.4% |
| Propane / LP gas | 0.7% |
| Fuel oil | 1.4% |
| Wood | 0.2% |
| No fuel used | 0.7% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 841 | 57.8% |
| Cohabiting couple | 51 | 3.5% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 315 | 21.6% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 249 | 17.1% |
| Households with children under 18 | 507 | 34.8% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 268 | 18.4% |
| Average household size | 2.39 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 36.4% | 21.0% |
| Married | 56.3% | 59.1% |
| Separated | 3.0% | 1.0% |
| Widowed | 0.0% | 6.5% |
| Divorced | 4.3% | 12.4% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
2.6%
Some HS, no diploma
0.7%
HS graduate
21.2%
Some college, no degree
32.9%
Associate's degree
7.9%
Bachelor's degree
17.6%
Graduate / professional
17.2%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 96.7% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 34.8% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 42 | 4.5% |
| Kindergarten | 105 | 11.3% |
| Elementary school | 330 | 35.6% |
| High school | 202 | 21.8% |
| College / grad school | 248 | 26.8% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
20.7%
Retail trade
15.9%
Professional & management
13.0%
Manufacturing
11.4%
Public administration
7.5%
Finance & real estate
6.5%
Arts, food & hospitality
6.5%
Transportation & utilities
6.4%
Other services
5.5%
Construction
3.1%
Wholesale trade
2.7%
Information
0.7%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 31.0% |
| Service | 19.8% |
| Sales & office | 23.8% |
| Natural resources & construction | 6.0% |
| Production & transportation | 19.4% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 79.3% |
| Government | 15.7% |
| Self-employed | 5.0% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 85.6% |
| Carpool | 4.3% |
| Public transit | 0.9% |
| Walk | 1.8% |
| Work from home | 7.3% |
| Other means | 0.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 22.6 |
Poverty
All people
8.5%
Under 18 years
19.4%
18 and over
5.5%
Married-couple families
5.4%
Female-led households
13.6%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 29.5% |
| Retirement income | 24.7% |
| Supplemental Security | 6.5% |
| Cash public assistance | 2.2% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 3.4% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 37.7% |
| High blood pressure | 28.8% |
| High cholesterol | 20.5% |
| Diabetes | 8.2% |
| Heart disease | 3.6% |
| Stroke | 2.2% |
| Asthma | 10.2% |
| Arthritis | 17.4% |
| Kidney disease | 2.0% |
| Pulmonary disease | 4.9% |
| Cancer | 3.5% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 19.0% |
| Binge drinking | 19.6% |
| No physical activity | 21.8% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 37.6% |
| Depression | 21.9% |
| Fair or poor health | 13.9% |
| Poor mental health | 17.0% |
| Poor physical health | 8.7% |
| No health insurance | 15.8% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 73.1% |
| Visited dentist | 63.2% |
| Cholesterol screening | 85.5% |
| Teeth loss | 13.6% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 257 | 10.3% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 15.1% |
| Under 18 | 17.3% |
| 18–64 years | 13.3% |
| 65 and over | 21.0% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 74.6% |
| Public insurance | 24.6% |
| No insurance | 10.7% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 11.7% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 3,319 | 93.4% |
| Spanish | 166 | 5.0% |
| Other Indo-European | 131 | 3.9% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 25 | 0.8% |
| Other languages | 10 | 0.3% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 3,396 | 95.5% |
| Born in same state | 3,166 | 89.1% |
| Born in different state | 1,251 | 35.2% |
| Foreign born | 230 | 6.5% |
| Naturalized citizen | 159 | 4.5% |
| Not a US citizen | 35 | 22.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Arab | 477 | 13.4% |
| French | 345 | 9.7% |
| Italian | 212 | 6% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Dutch | 16 | 0.5% |
| Irish | 11 | 0.3% |
| German | 7 | 0.2% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 41.0% |
| Internet access | 97.6% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 23603
What city is ZIP code 23603 in?
ZIP code 23603 is primarily assigned to Newport News, Virginia.
What county is ZIP code 23603 in?
ZIP code 23603 falls within Newport News City County, Virginia.
Does ZIP code 23603 have a large veteran population?
10% of civilians in ZIP code 23603 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What is the population of ZIP code 23603?
ZIP code 23603 has an estimated population of 3,555 residents, with a density of 511 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 23603?
The median household income in ZIP code 23603 is $95,029, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 23603?
The median home value in ZIP code 23603 is $246,400.
What timezone is ZIP code 23603 in?
ZIP code 23603 observes the EST timezone.