23606 ZIP Code — Newport News, VA
Newport News City County, Virginia
ZIP code 23606 is located in Newport News, Virginia, within Newport News City County. It covers approximately 9.66 square miles and serves a population of 29,807 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 757.
About ZIP code 23606
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 $287,300. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 48%.
Median household income is $67,943.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 20 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 40% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
29,807
population
9.66
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
23606 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 23606
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 23606. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Newport News | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
23601 Newport News (2.7 mi)
23602 Newport News (3.5 mi)
23604 Fort Eustis (5.3 mi)
23605 Newport News (5.8 mi)
23605 Newport News (5.8 mi)
23693 Yorktown (5.9 mi)
23608 Newport News (6.3 mi)
23666 Hampton (6.8 mi)
23314 Carrollton (6.9 mi)
23607 Newport News (7.9 mi)
23665 Hampton (8 mi)
23628 Newport News (8.1 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 29,807 |
| Population density | 3,086 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 51 |
| County FIPS | 700 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 9.66 sq mi |
| Water area | 10.49 sq mi |
| Latitude | 37.0651 |
| Longitude | -76.5282 |
| 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 | 43.1% | 45.6% | 32.9% |
| $50k – $100k | 31.6% | 33.4% | 29.2% |
| $100k – $200k | 20.3% | 17.9% | 26.3% |
| Over $200k | 5.0% | 3.0% | 11.6% |
Demographics & statistics
29,807
Population
3,086
People per sq mi
32.3
Median age
$67,943
Median household income
$37,892
Per capita income
$287,300
Median home value
$1,228
Median monthly rent
48.0%
Home ownership
13.3%
Poverty rate
4.8%
Unemployment
6,693
Housing units
39.9%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
872
Under 5
976
853
5–9
955
649
10–14
727
1,470
15–19
1,647
1,503
20–24
1,684
2,163
25–34
2,422
1,489
35–44
1,667
1,341
45–54
1,501
817
55–59
915
786
60–64
880
1,332
65–74
1,492
543
75–84
608
243
85+
272
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 5,976 | 20.0% |
| 18 and over | 23,831 | 80.0% |
| 65 and over | 4,490 | 15.1% |
| Median age | 32.3 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
58.5%
Black or African American
21.2%
Two or more races
8.7%
Hispanic or Latino
7%
Asian
2.9%
Other race
1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.2%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 18,743 | 58.5% |
| Black or African American | 6,791 | 21.2% |
| Two or more races | 2,776 | 8.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2,254 | 7% |
| Asian | 921 | 2.9% |
| Other race | 526 | 1.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 50 | 0.2% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 43.1% | 45.6% | 32.9% |
| $50k – $100k | 31.6% | 33.4% | 29.2% |
| $100k – $200k | 20.3% | 17.9% | 26.3% |
| Over $200k | 5.0% | 3.0% | 11.6% |
Under $10k
6.3%
$10k–$15k
3.1%
$15k–$25k
5.1%
$25k–$35k
6.9%
$35k–$50k
13.0%
$50k–$75k
21.4%
$75k–$100k
12.1%
$100k–$150k
16.1%
$150k–$200k
8.8%
$200k+
7.2%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 6.3% |
| $10k–$15k | 3.1% |
| $15k–$25k | 5.1% |
| $25k–$35k | 6.9% |
| $35k–$50k | 13.0% |
| $50k–$75k | 21.4% |
| $75k–$100k | 12.1% |
| $100k–$150k | 16.1% |
| $150k–$200k | 8.8% |
| $200k+ | 7.2% |
| Median income | $67,943 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
5.9%
$50k–$100k
2.0%
$100k–$150k
0.7%
$150k–$200k
10.0%
$200k–$300k
36.6%
$300k–$500k
33.4%
$500k–$1M
9.3%
$1M+
2.1%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $287,300 |
| Median rent / month | $1,228 |
| Owner occupied | 48.0% |
| Renter occupied | 52.0% |
| Vacant | 6.3% |
| Single-family detached | 46.0% |
| Large apartment buildings | 16.3% |
| Mobile homes | 3.3% |
| Median rooms | 5.5 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.39 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.6% |
| 2010–2019 | 8.3% |
| 2000–2009 | 15.7% |
| 1990–1999 | 12.2% |
| 1980–1989 | 17.3% |
| 1970–1979 | 15.4% |
| 1960–1969 | 15.2% |
| 1950–1959 | 12.1% |
| 1940–1949 | 1.2% |
| 1939 or earlier | 2.1% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 4.1% |
| 1 bedroom | 12.7% |
| 2 bedrooms | 28.2% |
| 3 bedrooms | 35.7% |
| 4 bedrooms | 16.2% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 3.1% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 6.9% |
| 1 vehicle | 39.3% |
| 2 vehicles | 36.6% |
| 3 or more | 17.2% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 34.1% |
| Electricity | 61.9% |
| Propane / LP gas | 0.8% |
| Fuel oil | 2.4% |
| Wood | 0.1% |
| No fuel used | 0.7% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 4,477 | 36.6% |
| Cohabiting couple | 819 | 6.7% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 2,713 | 22.2% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 4,215 | 34.5% |
| Households with children under 18 | 3,007 | 24.6% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 3,445 | 28.2% |
| Average household size | 2.20 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 47.0% | 41.4% |
| Married | 42.2% | 37.2% |
| Separated | 1.1% | 2.1% |
| Widowed | 2.0% | 7.9% |
| Divorced | 7.7% | 11.3% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
2.7%
Some HS, no diploma
2.4%
HS graduate
26.7%
Some college, no degree
19.2%
Associate's degree
9.1%
Bachelor's degree
20.5%
Graduate / professional
19.4%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 94.9% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 39.9% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 378 | 3.9% |
| Kindergarten | 693 | 7.2% |
| Elementary school | 2,389 | 24.8% |
| High school | 1,173 | 12.2% |
| College / grad school | 5,017 | 52.0% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
31.5%
Manufacturing
13.5%
Arts, food & hospitality
10.8%
Professional & management
9.4%
Retail trade
6.8%
Finance & real estate
6.4%
Public administration
6.0%
Construction
5.0%
Other services
3.4%
Transportation & utilities
2.9%
Wholesale trade
2.4%
Information
1.1%
Agriculture & mining
0.8%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 45.8% |
| Service | 16.7% |
| Sales & office | 19.2% |
| Natural resources & construction | 7.0% |
| Production & transportation | 11.4% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 74.8% |
| Government | 21.1% |
| Self-employed | 4.1% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 75.8% |
| Carpool | 5.4% |
| Public transit | 0.3% |
| Walk | 7.8% |
| Work from home | 9.4% |
| Other means | 1.3% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 20.0 |
Poverty
All people
13.3%
Under 18 years
17.8%
18 and over
12.0%
Married-couple families
1.7%
Female-led households
29.5%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 28.4% |
| Retirement income | 27.8% |
| Supplemental Security | 4.2% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.7% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 9.0% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 34.4% |
| High blood pressure | 30.6% |
| High cholesterol | 26.1% |
| Diabetes | 8.7% |
| Heart disease | 4.8% |
| Stroke | 2.4% |
| Asthma | 9.9% |
| Arthritis | 20.7% |
| Kidney disease | 2.4% |
| Pulmonary disease | 5.3% |
| Cancer | 5.3% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 15.1% |
| Binge drinking | 17.8% |
| No physical activity | 20.1% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 33.5% |
| Depression | 21.9% |
| Fair or poor health | 12.9% |
| Poor mental health | 15.9% |
| Poor physical health | 8.6% |
| No health insurance | 13.3% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 75.4% |
| Visited dentist | 68.4% |
| Cholesterol screening | 87.4% |
| Teeth loss | 9.9% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 2,403 | 10.3% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 13.7% |
| Under 18 | 7.6% |
| 18–64 years | 10.5% |
| 65 and over | 35.3% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 71.3% |
| Public insurance | 33.7% |
| No insurance | 8.6% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 3.1% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 27,959 | 93.8% |
| Spanish | 746 | 2.7% |
| Other Indo-European | 520 | 1.9% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 61 | 0.2% |
| Other languages | 156 | 0.6% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 27,504 | 92.3% |
| Born in same state | 26,646 | 89.4% |
| Born in different state | 15,553 | 52.2% |
| Foreign born | 858 | 2.9% |
| Naturalized citizen | 2,303 | 7.7% |
| Not a US citizen | 793 | 34.4% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 3,291 | 11% |
| French | 3,044 | 10.2% |
| Arab | 2,124 | 7.1% |
| English | 224 | 0.8% |
| Polish | 123 | 0.4% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Dutch | 88 | 0.3% |
| Irish | 79 | 0.3% |
| German | 31 | 0.1% |
| Norwegian | 21 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 41.0% |
| Internet access | 95.2% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 23606
What city is ZIP code 23606 in?
ZIP code 23606 is primarily assigned to Newport News, Virginia.
What county is ZIP code 23606 in?
ZIP code 23606 falls within Newport News City County, Virginia.
Does ZIP code 23606 have a large veteran population?
10% of civilians in ZIP code 23606 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What is the population of ZIP code 23606?
ZIP code 23606 has an estimated population of 29,807 residents, with a density of 3,085 people per square mile.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 23606?
The median home value in ZIP code 23606 is $287,300.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 23606?
The median household income in ZIP code 23606 is $67,943, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 23606 in?
ZIP code 23606 observes the EST timezone.