23601 ZIP Code — Newport News, VA
Newport News City County, Virginia
ZIP code 23601 is located in Newport News, Virginia, within Newport News City County. It covers approximately 7.44 square miles and serves a population of 26,488 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 757.
About ZIP code 23601
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 $223,800. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 54%.
Median household income is $65,299.
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.
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 17% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.
26,488
population
7.44
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
23601 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 23601
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 23601. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Newport News | Acceptable |
| Newport News | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
23606 Newport News (2.7 mi)
23605 Newport News (3.1 mi)
23605 Newport News (3.1 mi)
23666 Hampton (4.6 mi)
23602 Newport News (4.9 mi)
23607 Newport News (5.5 mi)
23693 Yorktown (5.5 mi)
23630 Hampton (5.7 mi)
23628 Newport News (5.7 mi)
23314 Carrollton (5.9 mi)
23661 Hampton (6.1 mi)
23665 Hampton (6.2 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 26,488 |
| Population density | 3,560 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 51 |
| County FIPS | 700 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 7.44 sq mi |
| Water area | 8.65 sq mi |
| Latitude | 37.0468 |
| Longitude | -76.4853 |
| 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 | 44.6% | 45.6% | 32.9% |
| $50k – $100k | 32.3% | 33.4% | 29.2% |
| $100k – $200k | 19.8% | 17.9% | 26.3% |
| Over $200k | 3.2% | 3.0% | 11.6% |
Demographics & statistics
26,488
Population
3,560
People per sq mi
39.4
Median age
$65,299
Median household income
$38,437
Per capita income
$223,800
Median home value
$1,161
Median monthly rent
54.0%
Home ownership
11.1%
Poverty rate
3.4%
Unemployment
7,361
Housing units
27.2%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
770
Under 5
860
841
5–9
940
705
10–14
788
717
15–19
802
531
20–24
593
1,809
25–34
2,021
1,766
35–44
1,973
1,722
45–54
1,924
815
55–59
911
910
60–64
1,016
1,000
65–74
1,117
652
75–84
729
272
85+
304
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 6,048 | 22.8% |
| 18 and over | 20,440 | 77.2% |
| 65 and over | 4,074 | 15.4% |
| Median age | 39.4 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
53%
Black or African American
33.9%
Two or more races
5.6%
Hispanic or Latino
4.1%
Asian
2%
Other race
1.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.3%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 14,632 | 53% |
| Black or African American | 9,350 | 33.9% |
| Two or more races | 1,554 | 5.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,126 | 4.1% |
| Asian | 541 | 2% |
| Other race | 319 | 1.2% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 81 | 0.3% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 44.6% | 45.6% | 32.9% |
| $50k – $100k | 32.3% | 33.4% | 29.2% |
| $100k – $200k | 19.8% | 17.9% | 26.3% |
| Over $200k | 3.2% | 3.0% | 11.6% |
Under $10k
5.5%
$10k–$15k
3.0%
$15k–$25k
9.0%
$25k–$35k
5.3%
$35k–$50k
12.2%
$50k–$75k
19.3%
$75k–$100k
17.7%
$100k–$150k
15.0%
$150k–$200k
6.9%
$200k+
5.9%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 5.5% |
| $10k–$15k | 3.0% |
| $15k–$25k | 9.0% |
| $25k–$35k | 5.3% |
| $35k–$50k | 12.2% |
| $50k–$75k | 19.3% |
| $75k–$100k | 17.7% |
| $100k–$150k | 15.0% |
| $150k–$200k | 6.9% |
| $200k+ | 5.9% |
| Median income | $65,299 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
1.8%
$50k–$100k
0.9%
$100k–$150k
8.3%
$150k–$200k
25.4%
$200k–$300k
44.5%
$300k–$500k
15.4%
$500k–$1M
3.3%
$1M+
0.4%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $223,800 |
| Median rent / month | $1,161 |
| Owner occupied | 54.0% |
| Renter occupied | 46.0% |
| Vacant | 8.4% |
| Single-family detached | 59.0% |
| Large apartment buildings | 8.2% |
| Mobile homes | 1.1% |
| Median rooms | 5.4 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.39 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 6.6% |
| 2000–2009 | 6.4% |
| 1990–1999 | 6.3% |
| 1980–1989 | 12.8% |
| 1970–1979 | 15.1% |
| 1960–1969 | 20.8% |
| 1950–1959 | 17.5% |
| 1940–1949 | 7.6% |
| 1939 or earlier | 7.0% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.1% |
| 1 bedroom | 10.9% |
| 2 bedrooms | 31.3% |
| 3 bedrooms | 40.6% |
| 4 bedrooms | 12.0% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 4.0% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 8.8% |
| 1 vehicle | 37.7% |
| 2 vehicles | 34.1% |
| 3 or more | 19.4% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 49.7% |
| Electricity | 48.1% |
| Propane / LP gas | 0.6% |
| Fuel oil | 1.3% |
| Solar | 0.1% |
| No fuel used | 0.1% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 4,465 | 38.3% |
| Cohabiting couple | 768 | 6.6% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 2,376 | 20.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 4,041 | 34.7% |
| Households with children under 18 | 2,992 | 25.7% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 3,085 | 26.5% |
| Average household size | 2.23 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 30.5% | 27.3% |
| Married | 50.7% | 43.0% |
| Separated | 1.5% | 2.3% |
| Widowed | 3.0% | 10.2% |
| Divorced | 14.3% | 17.2% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
2.5%
Some HS, no diploma
4.8%
HS graduate
26.9%
Some college, no degree
25.8%
Associate's degree
12.7%
Bachelor's degree
17.5%
Graduate / professional
9.8%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 92.7% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 27.2% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 259 | 4.0% |
| Kindergarten | 469 | 7.3% |
| Elementary school | 2,709 | 42.0% |
| High school | 1,414 | 21.9% |
| College / grad school | 1,593 | 24.7% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
20.9%
Professional & management
18.2%
Manufacturing
16.2%
Arts, food & hospitality
7.9%
Transportation & utilities
7.4%
Retail trade
7.2%
Public administration
6.3%
Construction
4.9%
Other services
4.0%
Finance & real estate
3.2%
Wholesale trade
1.9%
Information
1.3%
Agriculture & mining
0.5%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 37.2% |
| Service | 16.9% |
| Sales & office | 21.0% |
| Natural resources & construction | 7.7% |
| Production & transportation | 17.2% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 78.8% |
| Government | 18.1% |
| Self-employed | 2.9% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.1% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 75.5% |
| Carpool | 9.2% |
| Public transit | 0.7% |
| Walk | 1.5% |
| Work from home | 11.0% |
| Other means | 2.2% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 20.9 |
Poverty
All people
11.1%
Under 18 years
9.2%
18 and over
11.6%
Married-couple families
5.3%
Female-led households
22.8%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 25.4% |
| Retirement income | 22.5% |
| Supplemental Security | 4.3% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.8% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 12.1% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 38.3% |
| High blood pressure | 37.4% |
| High cholesterol | 30.2% |
| Diabetes | 11.3% |
| Heart disease | 6.1% |
| Stroke | 3.3% |
| Asthma | 10.0% |
| Arthritis | 25.6% |
| Kidney disease | 3.0% |
| Pulmonary disease | 6.6% |
| Cancer | 6.4% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 17.8% |
| Binge drinking | 16.2% |
| No physical activity | 23.2% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 35.9% |
| Depression | 20.9% |
| Fair or poor health | 15.6% |
| Poor mental health | 15.0% |
| Poor physical health | 10.1% |
| No health insurance | 13.6% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 77.4% |
| Visited dentist | 66.1% |
| Cholesterol screening | 90.6% |
| Teeth loss | 12.6% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 3,276 | 16.7% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 14.7% |
| Under 18 | 9.2% |
| 18–64 years | 11.7% |
| 65 and over | 35.3% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 71.1% |
| Public insurance | 37.3% |
| No insurance | 8.2% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 5.2% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 24,858 | 93.8% |
| Spanish | 360 | 1.4% |
| Other Indo-European | 158 | 0.6% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 93 | 0.4% |
| Other languages | 65 | 0.3% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 24,989 | 94.3% |
| Born in same state | 24,041 | 90.8% |
| Born in different state | 13,479 | 50.9% |
| Foreign born | 948 | 3.6% |
| Naturalized citizen | 1,499 | 5.7% |
| Not a US citizen | 923 | 61.6% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 2,502 | 9.4% |
| Arab | 2,224 | 8.4% |
| Italian | 1,867 | 7% |
| English | 376 | 1.4% |
| Polish | 337 | 1.3% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| German | 209 | 0.8% |
| Dutch | 152 | 0.6% |
| Irish | 89 | 0.3% |
| Norwegian | 32 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 44.0% |
| Internet access | 93.7% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 23601
What city is ZIP code 23601 in?
ZIP code 23601 is primarily assigned to Newport News, Virginia.
What county is ZIP code 23601 in?
ZIP code 23601 falls within Newport News City County, Virginia.
Does ZIP code 23601 have a large veteran population?
17% of civilians in ZIP code 23601 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What is the population of ZIP code 23601?
ZIP code 23601 has an estimated population of 26,488 residents, with a density of 3,562 people per square mile.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 23601?
The median home value in ZIP code 23601 is $223,800.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 23601?
The median household income in ZIP code 23601 is $65,299, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 23601 in?
ZIP code 23601 observes the EST timezone.