23605 ZIP Code — Newport News, VA

Newport News City County, Virginia

ZIP code 23605 is located in Newport News, Virginia, within Newport News City County. It covers approximately 3.67 square miles and serves a population of 13,359 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 757.

About ZIP code 23605

The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1960s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $171,400. Renters make up the majority at 60%, typical of denser urban areas.

Median household income is $44,644. SNAP benefit usage at 23% of households reflects economic stress in the area.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 21 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 15% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 13% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 23605 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

13,359

population

3.67

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

23605 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 23605

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 23605. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Newport News	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

23661 Hampton (3 mi) 23661 Hampton (3 mi) 23628 Newport News (3 mi) 23630 Hampton (3 mi) 23628 Newport News (3 mi) 23630 Hampton (3 mi) 23601 Newport News (3.1 mi) 23601 Newport News (3.1 mi) 23607 Newport News (3.1 mi) 23607 Newport News (3.1 mi) 23666 Hampton (3.4 mi) 23666 Hampton (3.4 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	13,359
Population density	3,640 / sq mi
State FIPS	51
County FIPS	700

Geography
Land area	3.67 sq mi
Water area	0.01 sq mi
Latitude	37.0213
Longitude	-76.4384
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	59.4%	45.6%	32.9%
$50k – $100k	28.9%	33.4%	29.2%
$100k – $200k	11.1%	17.9%	26.3%
Over $200k	0.6%	3.0%	11.6%

Demographics & statistics

13,359

Population

3,640

People per sq mi

34.7

Median age

$44,644

Median household income

$26,839

Per capita income

$171,400

Median home value

$1,112

Median monthly rent

40.1%

Home ownership

14.1%

Poverty rate

7.7%

Unemployment

3,101

Housing units

15.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

400

Under 5

414

281

5–9

292

475

10–14

492

378

15–19

392

621

20–24

643

1,160

25–34

1,202

818

35–44

848

736

45–54

763

526

55–59

545

304

60–64

315

491

65–74

508

276

75–84

285

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	2,799	21.0%
18 and over	10,560	79.0%
65 and over	1,754	13.1%
Median age	34.7 years

Race & ethnicity

Black or African American 56.7%

White 26%

Two or more races 7.9%

Hispanic or Latino 5.9%

Other race 2.5%

Asian 0.9%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%

Group	Count	%
Black or African American	8,042	56.7%
White	3,692	26%
Two or more races	1,117	7.9%
Hispanic or Latino	834	5.9%
Other race	356	2.5%
Asian	121	0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native	31	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	59.4%	45.6%	32.9%
$50k – $100k	28.9%	33.4%	29.2%
$100k – $200k	11.1%	17.9%	26.3%
Over $200k	0.6%	3.0%	11.6%

Under $10k 7.2%

$10k–$15k 6.9%

$15k–$25k 13.0%

$25k–$35k 12.6%

$35k–$50k 14.1%

$50k–$75k 19.0%

$75k–$100k 12.6%

$100k–$150k 11.5%

$150k–$200k 2.1%

$200k+ 0.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	7.2%
$10k–$15k	6.9%
$15k–$25k	13.0%
$25k–$35k	12.6%
$35k–$50k	14.1%
$50k–$75k	19.0%
$75k–$100k	12.6%
$100k–$150k	11.5%
$150k–$200k	2.1%
$200k+	0.9%
Median income	$44,644

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 6.9%

$50k–$100k 2.6%

$100k–$150k 21.5%

$150k–$200k 38.7%

$200k–$300k 22.3%

$300k–$500k 2.8%

$500k–$1M 4.5%

$1M+ 0.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$171,400
Median rent / month	$1,112
Owner occupied	40.1%
Renter occupied	59.9%
Vacant	8.6%
Single-family detached	49.1%
Large apartment buildings	7.8%
Mobile homes	4.9%
Median rooms	4.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.46

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	2.5%
2000–2009	6.5%
1990–1999	13.1%
1980–1989	13.2%
1970–1979	7.2%
1960–1969	21.9%
1950–1959	20.4%
1940–1949	14.3%
1939 or earlier	0.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.3%
1 bedroom	17.2%
2 bedrooms	34.5%
3 bedrooms	37.8%
4 bedrooms	5.9%
5+ bedrooms	2.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	9.8%
1 vehicle	44.2%
2 vehicles	27.5%
3 or more	18.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	37.2%
Electricity	57.2%
Propane / LP gas	2.1%
Fuel oil	2.0%
Wood	0.1%
No fuel used	1.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,469	23.4%
Cohabiting couple	447	7.1%
Male householder, no spouse	1,840	29.4%
Female householder, no spouse	2,513	40.1%
Households with children under 18	1,589	25.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,296	20.7%
Average household size	2.12

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	48.2%	44.5%
Married	28.3%	28.8%
Separated	5.0%	5.1%
Widowed	3.5%	7.7%
Divorced	15.0%	13.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.5%

Some HS, no diploma 7.4%

HS graduate 43.1%

Some college, no degree 23.4%

Associate's degree 7.5%

Bachelor's degree 8.3%

Graduate / professional 6.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	89.1%
Bachelor's or higher	15.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	164	5.3%
Kindergarten	92	2.9%
Elementary school	1,301	41.7%
High school	782	25.1%
College / grad school	780	25.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 23.1%

Manufacturing 16.6%

Retail trade 12.6%

Professional & management 12.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 8.2%

Public administration 7.3%

Transportation & utilities 6.7%

Construction 5.9%

Finance & real estate 2.8%

Other services 2.4%

Information 1.2%

Wholesale trade 0.9%

Agriculture & mining 0.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	22.8%
Service	22.7%
Sales & office	18.7%
Natural resources & construction	14.3%
Production & transportation	21.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	79.7%
Government	17.7%
Self-employed	2.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	79.3%
Carpool	7.9%
Public transit	2.7%
Walk	2.3%
Work from home	4.9%
Other means	3.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	21.1

Poverty

All people 14.1%

Under 18 years 13.3%

18 and over 14.3%

Married-couple families 4.2%

Female-led households 16.2%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	25.7%
Retirement income	20.6%
Supplemental Security	7.9%
Cash public assistance	3.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	22.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	43.0%
High blood pressure	40.6%
High cholesterol	29.0%
Diabetes	13.7%
Heart disease	6.1%
Stroke	3.9%
Asthma	11.3%
Arthritis	25.8%
Kidney disease	3.3%
Pulmonary disease	7.5%
Cancer	5.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.3%
Binge drinking	15.0%
No physical activity	28.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	41.0%
Depression	21.0%
Fair or poor health	20.4%
Poor mental health	16.8%
Poor physical health	12.0%
No health insurance	17.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.4%
Visited dentist	57.3%
Cholesterol screening	89.0%
Teeth loss	17.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	1,278	12.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	17.7%
Under 18	8.4%
18–64 years	16.1%
65 and over	40.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	56.7%
Public insurance	47.8%
No insurance	7.4%
Uninsured under 19	6.1%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	12,545	93.9%
Spanish	295	2.4%
Other Indo-European	265	2.1%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	30	0.2%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	12,706	95.1%
Born in same state	12,410	92.9%
Born in different state	8,036	60.2%
Foreign born	296	2.2%
Naturalized citizen	653	4.9%
Not a US citizen	359	55.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	1,158	8.7%
Italian	640	4.8%
French	384	2.9%
English	49	0.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	36	0.3%
Irish	35	0.3%
Polish	17	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	46.9%
Internet access	92.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 23605

What city is ZIP code 23605 in?

ZIP code 23605 is primarily assigned to Newport News, Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 23605 in?

ZIP code 23605 falls within Newport News City County, Virginia.

Is ZIP code 23605 mostly rentals?

60% of occupied units in ZIP code 23605 are renter-occupied.

Does ZIP code 23605 have a large veteran population?

13% of civilians in ZIP code 23605 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 23605?

The median home value in ZIP code 23605 is $171,400.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 23605?

The median household income in ZIP code 23605 is $44,644, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 23605 in?

ZIP code 23605 observes the EST timezone.