23608 ZIP Code — Newport News, VA
Newport News City County, Virginia
ZIP code 23608 is located in Newport News, Virginia, within Newport News City County. It covers approximately 10.75 square miles and serves a population of 42,684 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 757.
About ZIP code 23608
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $234,100. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 51%.
Median household income is $67,260.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 27 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 27% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 19% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.
42,684
population
10.75
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
23608 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 23608
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 23608. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Newport News | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
23603 Newport News (2.9 mi)
23602 Newport News (3.3 mi)
23604 Fort Eustis (3.6 mi)
23692 Yorktown (4.4 mi)
23690 Yorktown (5.7 mi)
23693 Yorktown (5.9 mi)
23606 Newport News (6.3 mi)
23691 Yorktown (6.4 mi)
23696 Seaford (7 mi)
23062 Gloucester Point (7.4 mi)
23601 Newport News (8.2 mi)
23665 Hampton (9.9 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 42,684 |
| Population density | 3,971 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 51 |
| County FIPS | 700 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 10.75 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.22 sq mi |
| Latitude | 37.1547 |
| Longitude | -76.5458 |
| 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 | 41.3% | 45.6% | 32.9% |
| $50k – $100k | 35.6% | 33.4% | 29.2% |
| $100k – $200k | 20.4% | 17.9% | 26.3% |
| Over $200k | 2.7% | 3.0% | 11.6% |
Demographics & statistics
42,684
Population
3,971
People per sq mi
33.2
Median age
$67,260
Median household income
$32,235
Per capita income
$234,100
Median home value
$1,216
Median monthly rent
50.9%
Home ownership
12.0%
Poverty rate
5.6%
Unemployment
9,747
Housing units
27.3%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1,727
Under 5
1,854
1,361
5–9
1,460
1,215
10–14
1,303
1,398
15–19
1,501
1,681
20–24
1,803
3,558
25–34
3,818
2,841
35–44
3,049
1,910
45–54
2,049
1,013
55–59
1,086
1,391
60–64
1,492
1,545
65–74
1,658
736
75–84
790
215
85+
230
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 10,657 | 25.0% |
| 18 and over | 32,027 | 75.0% |
| 65 and over | 5,174 | 12.1% |
| Median age | 33.2 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
37.6%
Black or African American
36.4%
Two or more races
9.3%
Hispanic or Latino
7.9%
Asian
5%
Other race
3.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.2%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 17,401 | 37.6% |
| Black or African American | 16,856 | 36.4% |
| Two or more races | 4,303 | 9.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3,651 | 7.9% |
| Asian | 2,322 | 5% |
| Other race | 1,625 | 3.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 105 | 0.2% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 72 | 0.2% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 41.3% | 45.6% | 32.9% |
| $50k – $100k | 35.6% | 33.4% | 29.2% |
| $100k – $200k | 20.4% | 17.9% | 26.3% |
| Over $200k | 2.7% | 3.0% | 11.6% |
Under $10k
4.6%
$10k–$15k
3.0%
$15k–$25k
6.3%
$25k–$35k
8.0%
$35k–$50k
14.5%
$50k–$75k
20.3%
$75k–$100k
15.0%
$100k–$150k
18.7%
$150k–$200k
6.1%
$200k+
3.5%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 4.6% |
| $10k–$15k | 3.0% |
| $15k–$25k | 6.3% |
| $25k–$35k | 8.0% |
| $35k–$50k | 14.5% |
| $50k–$75k | 20.3% |
| $75k–$100k | 15.0% |
| $100k–$150k | 18.7% |
| $150k–$200k | 6.1% |
| $200k+ | 3.5% |
| Median income | $67,260 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
8.2%
$50k–$100k
3.7%
$100k–$150k
5.2%
$150k–$200k
13.8%
$200k–$300k
49.6%
$300k–$500k
17.9%
$500k–$1M
1.2%
$1M+
0.3%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $234,100 |
| Median rent / month | $1,216 |
| Owner occupied | 50.9% |
| Renter occupied | 49.1% |
| Vacant | 5.8% |
| Single-family detached | 51.6% |
| Large apartment buildings | 5.6% |
| Mobile homes | 3.8% |
| Median rooms | 5.5 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.62 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.1% |
| 2010–2019 | 6.1% |
| 2000–2009 | 12.4% |
| 1990–1999 | 18.9% |
| 1980–1989 | 21.6% |
| 1970–1979 | 23.6% |
| 1960–1969 | 12.1% |
| 1950–1959 | 4.5% |
| 1940–1949 | 0.5% |
| 1939 or earlier | 0.1% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.4% |
| 1 bedroom | 8.2% |
| 2 bedrooms | 25.6% |
| 3 bedrooms | 42.4% |
| 4 bedrooms | 19.4% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 3.0% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 8.0% |
| 1 vehicle | 33.0% |
| 2 vehicles | 36.2% |
| 3 or more | 22.8% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 30.7% |
| Electricity | 67.5% |
| Propane / LP gas | 1.0% |
| Fuel oil | 0.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.4% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 6,727 | 39.4% |
| Cohabiting couple | 1,036 | 6.1% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 3,745 | 21.9% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 5,582 | 32.7% |
| Households with children under 18 | 5,737 | 33.6% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 4,011 | 23.5% |
| Average household size | 2.50 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 38.0% | 39.7% |
| Married | 46.1% | 39.2% |
| Separated | 3.9% | 3.5% |
| Widowed | 2.6% | 7.1% |
| Divorced | 9.4% | 10.5% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
4.1%
Some HS, no diploma
5.4%
HS graduate
28.5%
Some college, no degree
25.1%
Associate's degree
9.6%
Bachelor's degree
18.2%
Graduate / professional
9.1%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 90.5% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 27.3% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 469 | 4.3% |
| Kindergarten | 425 | 3.9% |
| Elementary school | 4,313 | 39.6% |
| High school | 2,218 | 20.4% |
| College / grad school | 3,458 | 31.8% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
22.3%
Retail trade
12.6%
Arts, food & hospitality
11.9%
Professional & management
11.7%
Manufacturing
10.4%
Public administration
8.5%
Construction
7.8%
Transportation & utilities
4.4%
Other services
3.8%
Finance & real estate
3.7%
Wholesale trade
1.8%
Information
1.0%
Agriculture & mining
0.1%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 31.6% |
| Service | 22.9% |
| Sales & office | 21.8% |
| Natural resources & construction | 9.5% |
| Production & transportation | 14.2% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 73.8% |
| Government | 22.8% |
| Self-employed | 3.3% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.1% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 78.0% |
| Carpool | 10.6% |
| Public transit | 1.8% |
| Walk | 1.2% |
| Work from home | 6.0% |
| Other means | 2.3% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 27.1 |
Poverty
All people
12.0%
Under 18 years
16.2%
18 and over
10.6%
Married-couple families
3.1%
Female-led households
27.8%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 24.5% |
| Retirement income | 24.9% |
| Supplemental Security | 4.4% |
| Cash public assistance | 2.0% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 11.1% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 39.6% |
| High blood pressure | 34.5% |
| High cholesterol | 26.7% |
| Diabetes | 10.5% |
| Heart disease | 4.5% |
| Stroke | 2.7% |
| Asthma | 10.4% |
| Arthritis | 21.3% |
| Kidney disease | 2.5% |
| Pulmonary disease | 5.3% |
| Cancer | 4.7% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 17.8% |
| Binge drinking | 16.5% |
| No physical activity | 22.9% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 38.1% |
| Depression | 20.6% |
| Fair or poor health | 15.0% |
| Poor mental health | 15.8% |
| Poor physical health | 9.3% |
| No health insurance | 14.9% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 76.8% |
| Visited dentist | 64.9% |
| Cholesterol screening | 89.6% |
| Teeth loss | 10.9% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 5,594 | 18.6% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 14.5% |
| Under 18 | 7.0% |
| 18–64 years | 13.2% |
| 65 and over | 36.6% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 70.0% |
| Public insurance | 36.4% |
| No insurance | 8.2% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 2.9% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 39,103 | 91.6% |
| Spanish | 1,845 | 4.7% |
| Other Indo-European | 1,032 | 2.6% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 228 | 0.6% |
| Other languages | 566 | 1.4% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 38,406 | 90.0% |
| Born in same state | 36,431 | 85.4% |
| Born in different state | 19,256 | 45.1% |
| Foreign born | 1,975 | 4.6% |
| Naturalized citizen | 4,278 | 10.0% |
| Not a US citizen | 2,405 | 56.2% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Arab | 3,354 | 7.9% |
| French | 2,674 | 6.3% |
| Italian | 2,520 | 5.9% |
| Irish | 187 | 0.4% |
| German | 163 | 0.4% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 153 | 0.4% |
| English | 143 | 0.3% |
| Norwegian | 26 | 0.1% |
| Dutch | 13 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 40.0% |
| Internet access | 95.8% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 23608
What city is ZIP code 23608 in?
ZIP code 23608 is primarily assigned to Newport News, Virginia.
What county is ZIP code 23608 in?
ZIP code 23608 falls within Newport News City County, Virginia.
Does ZIP code 23608 have a large veteran population?
19% of civilians in ZIP code 23608 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What is the population of ZIP code 23608?
ZIP code 23608 has an estimated population of 42,684 residents, with a density of 3,971 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 23608?
The median household income in ZIP code 23608 is $67,260, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 23608?
The median home value in ZIP code 23608 is $234,100.
What timezone is ZIP code 23608 in?
ZIP code 23608 observes the EST timezone.