23607 ZIP Code — Newport News, VA

Newport News City County, Virginia

ZIP code 23607 is located in Newport News, Virginia, within Newport News City County. It covers approximately 6.00 square miles and serves a population of 23,892 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 757.

About ZIP code 23607

The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $136,900. Renters make up the majority at 71%, typical of denser urban areas.

Median household income is $39,139. Poverty affects 29% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 27% of households reflects economic stress in the area.

The dominant occupation class is service, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 24 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 13% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of obesity (50%), diabetes (18%), smoking (25%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 23607 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

23,892

population

6.00

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

23607 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 23607

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 23607. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Newport News	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

23628 Newport News (0.7 mi) 23630 Hampton (0.7 mi) 23605 Newport News (3.1 mi) 23605 Newport News (3.1 mi) 23661 Hampton (3.7 mi) 23314 Carrollton (4.4 mi) 23433 Suffolk (4.6 mi) 23667 Hampton (5.5 mi) 23601 Newport News (5.5 mi) 23666 Hampton (6.3 mi) 23681 Hampton (6.6 mi) 23668 Hampton (6.7 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	23,892
Population density	3,982 / sq mi
State FIPS	51
County FIPS	700

Geography
Land area	6.00 sq mi
Water area	15.68 sq mi
Latitude	36.9759
Longitude	-76.4399
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	65.3%	45.6%	32.9%
$50k – $100k	28.0%	33.4%	29.2%
$100k – $200k	5.0%	17.9%	26.3%
Over $200k	1.7%	3.0%	11.6%

Demographics & statistics

23,892

Population

3,982

People per sq mi

32.4

Median age

$39,139

Median household income

$22,100

Per capita income

$136,900

Median home value

$1,052

Median monthly rent

28.8%

Home ownership

29.3%

Poverty rate

10.5%

Unemployment

4,206

Housing units

12.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

815

Under 5

838

865

5–9

889

929

10–14

954

838

15–19

862

1,002

20–24

1,029

1,837

25–34

1,887

1,313

35–44

1,350

1,281

45–54

1,316

765

55–59

787

599

60–64

616

942

65–74

968

462

75–84

474

135

85+

139

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	5,950	24.9%
18 and over	17,942	75.1%
65 and over	3,120	13.1%
Median age	32.4 years

Race & ethnicity

Black or African American 73.6%

White 13.7%

Two or more races 6.2%

Hispanic or Latino 3.7%

Other race 1.7%

Asian 0.9%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%

Group	Count	%
Black or African American	18,253	73.6%
White	3,390	13.7%
Two or more races	1,544	6.2%
Hispanic or Latino	925	3.7%
Other race	431	1.7%
Asian	212	0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native	55	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	65.3%	45.6%	32.9%
$50k – $100k	28.0%	33.4%	29.2%
$100k – $200k	5.0%	17.9%	26.3%
Over $200k	1.7%	3.0%	11.6%

Under $10k 12.1%

$10k–$15k 8.8%

$15k–$25k 14.9%

$25k–$35k 12.1%

$35k–$50k 14.2%

$50k–$75k 16.1%

$75k–$100k 11.0%

$100k–$150k 8.1%

$150k–$200k 1.3%

$200k+ 1.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	12.1%
$10k–$15k	8.8%
$15k–$25k	14.9%
$25k–$35k	12.1%
$35k–$50k	14.2%
$50k–$75k	16.1%
$75k–$100k	11.0%
$100k–$150k	8.1%
$150k–$200k	1.3%
$200k+	1.4%
Median income	$39,139

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 7.3%

$50k–$100k 21.6%

$100k–$150k 25.0%

$150k–$200k 28.3%

$200k–$300k 16.4%

$300k–$500k 0.4%

$500k–$1M 0.4%

$1M+ 0.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$136,900
Median rent / month	$1,052
Owner occupied	28.8%
Renter occupied	71.2%
Vacant	14.1%
Single-family detached	45.8%
Large apartment buildings	15.4%
Mobile homes	0.8%
Median rooms	4.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.32

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.1%
2010–2019	4.6%
2000–2009	4.5%
1990–1999	5.9%
1980–1989	15.0%
1970–1979	13.2%
1960–1969	13.0%
1950–1959	9.7%
1940–1949	12.4%
1939 or earlier	21.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	3.2%
1 bedroom	12.4%
2 bedrooms	38.5%
3 bedrooms	33.5%
4 bedrooms	10.5%
5+ bedrooms	1.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	27.5%
1 vehicle	44.5%
2 vehicles	17.7%
3 or more	10.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	31.2%
Electricity	64.2%
Propane / LP gas	0.7%
Fuel oil	2.0%
Wood	0.3%
No fuel used	1.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,728	18.6%
Cohabiting couple	662	7.1%
Male householder, no spouse	2,154	23.1%
Female householder, no spouse	4,770	51.2%
Households with children under 18	2,717	29.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	2,559	27.5%
Average household size	2.43

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	55.3%	46.1%
Married	22.2%	22.9%
Separated	8.1%	5.2%
Widowed	1.8%	12.5%
Divorced	12.5%	13.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.1%

Some HS, no diploma 11.3%

HS graduate 37.6%

Some college, no degree 24.0%

Associate's degree 11.6%

Bachelor's degree 7.8%

Graduate / professional 4.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	85.6%
Bachelor's or higher	12.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	399	6.4%
Kindergarten	270	4.3%
Elementary school	2,925	47.0%
High school	1,365	21.9%
College / grad school	1,266	20.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 20.2%

Manufacturing 15.8%

Retail trade 15.6%

Professional & management 12.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 11.3%

Transportation & utilities 5.6%

Finance & real estate 5.5%

Construction 4.1%

Public administration 3.6%

Other services 3.4%

Agriculture & mining 1.2%

Wholesale trade 1.0%

Information 0.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	21.8%
Service	23.7%
Sales & office	20.1%
Natural resources & construction	12.5%
Production & transportation	21.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	80.8%
Government	15.0%
Self-employed	4.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.1%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	56.4%
Carpool	12.5%
Public transit	10.6%
Walk	8.4%
Work from home	7.2%
Other means	4.9%
Avg commute (minutes)	24.3

Poverty

All people 29.3%

Under 18 years 42.4%

18 and over 24.7%

Married-couple families 15.3%

Female-led households 33.1%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	27.4%
Retirement income	18.6%
Supplemental Security	12.5%
Cash public assistance	5.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	27.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	49.9%
High blood pressure	48.3%
High cholesterol	29.5%
Diabetes	18.4%
Heart disease	7.0%
Stroke	5.4%
Asthma	12.7%
Arthritis	28.7%
Kidney disease	4.2%
Pulmonary disease	8.6%
Cancer	5.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	24.8%
Binge drinking	12.5%
No physical activity	34.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	44.8%
Depression	20.3%
Fair or poor health	26.6%
Poor mental health	17.8%
Poor physical health	14.3%
No health insurance	19.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	81.8%
Visited dentist	50.9%
Cholesterol screening	89.4%
Teeth loss	23.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	1,439	8.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	16.8%
Under 18	4.9%
18–64 years	16.6%
65 and over	40.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	39.5%
Public insurance	58.8%
No insurance	11.0%
Uninsured under 19	2.4%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	22,239	93.1%
Spanish	272	1.2%
Other Indo-European	167	0.8%
Asian & Pacific Islander	86	0.4%
Other languages	14	0.1%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	23,076	96.6%
Born in same state	22,804	95.4%
Born in different state	15,557	65.1%
Foreign born	272	1.1%
Naturalized citizen	816	3.4%
Not a US citizen	483	59.2%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	3,284	13.7%
Italian	421	1.8%
French	356	1.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	33	0.1%
English	16	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.0%
Internet access	87.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 23607

What city is ZIP code 23607 in?

ZIP code 23607 is primarily assigned to Newport News, Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 23607 in?

ZIP code 23607 falls within Newport News City County, Virginia.

Is ZIP code 23607 mostly rentals?

71% of occupied units in ZIP code 23607 are renter-occupied.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 23607?

29% of residents in ZIP code 23607 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 23607?

13% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 23607?

Health data for ZIP code 23607 shows elevated rates of obesity (50%) and diabetes (18%) and smoking (25%) compared to national benchmarks.

What timezone is ZIP code 23607 in?

ZIP code 23607 observes the EST timezone.