Newport News City County, VA ZIP Codes
Virginia (VA) · 11 ZIP codes · 2 cities
11
ZIP codes
184,587
population (2021)
+2.1%
pop change since 2010
51700
FIPS code
Newport News City County ZIP code map
About Newport News City County
Newport News City County is located in Virginia and contains 11 ZIP codes across 2 cities and communities.
The county's population was 184,587 as of 2021,
an increase of
2.1% from 180,719 in 2010.
The timezone is Central Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Newport News City County is 51700.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 184,587 |
| 2010 population | 180,719 |
| Change | +2.1% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | Virginia |
| FIPS code | 51700 |
| Timezone | Central |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Newport News City County
ZIP codes for Newport News City County, VA (11)
| ZIP code | City | County | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23601 | Newport News | Newport News City | View map |
| 23602 | Newport News | Newport News City | View map |
| 23603 | Newport News | Newport News City | View map |
| 23604 | Fort Eustis | Newport News City | View map |
| 23605 | Newport News | Newport News City | View map |
| 23606 | Newport News | Newport News City | View map |
| 23607 | Newport News | Newport News City | View map |
| 23608 | Newport News | Newport News City | View map |
| 23609 | Newport News | Newport News City | View map |
| 23612 | Newport News | Newport News City | View map |
| 23628 | Newport News | Newport News City | View map |
Demographics & statistics
187,941
Population
34.1
Median age
$63,323
Median household income
$36,075
Per capita income
$193,963
Median home value
$1,276
Median monthly rent
41.7%
Home ownership
14.2%
Poverty rate
6.1%
Unemployment
42,584
Housing units
27.6%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
6,965
Under 5
6,316
6,533
5–9
5,924
5,813
10–14
5,272
6,855
15–19
6,217
8,396
20–24
7,614
16,464
25–34
14,929
12,446
35–44
11,287
10,239
45–54
9,285
5,809
55–59
5,267
5,872
60–64
5,325
7,765
65–74
7,041
4,044
75–84
3,667
1,361
85+
1,235
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 43,365 | 23.4% |
| 18 and over | 144,576 | 76.6% |
| 65 and over | 25,113 | 11.7% |
| Median age | 34.1 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
41.3%
Black or African American
38.9%
Two or more races
7.8%
Hispanic or Latino
6%
Asian
3.2%
Other race
2.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 82,533 | 41.3% |
| Black or African American | 77,818 | 38.9% |
| Two or more races | 15,598 | 7.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12,065 | 6% |
| Asian | 6,471 | 3.2% |
| Other race | 4,937 | 2.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 344 | 0.2% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 240 | 0.1% |
Household income
Under $10k
5.7%
$10k–$15k
3.3%
$15k–$25k
8.1%
$25k–$35k
8.2%
$35k–$50k
12.6%
$50k–$75k
21.5%
$75k–$100k
13.5%
$100k–$150k
16.9%
$150k–$200k
5.8%
$200k+
4.5%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 5.7% |
| $10k–$15k | 3.3% |
| $15k–$25k | 8.1% |
| $25k–$35k | 8.2% |
| $35k–$50k | 12.6% |
| $50k–$75k | 21.5% |
| $75k–$100k | 13.5% |
| $100k–$150k | 16.9% |
| $150k–$200k | 5.8% |
| $200k+ | 4.5% |
| Median income | $63,323 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
4.7%
$50k–$100k
4.5%
$100k–$150k
9.6%
$150k–$200k
19.0%
$200k–$300k
30.8%
$300k–$500k
15.7%
$500k–$1M
15.2%
$1M+
0.5%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $193,963 |
| Median rent / month | $1,276 |
| Owner occupied | 41.7% |
| Renter occupied | 58.3% |
| Vacant | 9.0% |
| Single-family detached | 44.0% |
| Large apartment buildings | 8.6% |
| Mobile homes | 2.0% |
| Median rooms | 5.4 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.37 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.3% |
| 2010–2019 | 9.3% |
| 2000–2009 | 11.5% |
| 1990–1999 | 13.4% |
| 1980–1989 | 17.4% |
| 1970–1979 | 15.6% |
| 1960–1969 | 13.5% |
| 1950–1959 | 9.2% |
| 1940–1949 | 5.0% |
| 1939 or earlier | 4.9% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom | 9.5% |
| 2 bedrooms | 29.1% |
| 3 bedrooms | 39.0% |
| 4 bedrooms | 17.4% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 2.7% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 9.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 37.5% |
| 2 vehicles | 34.2% |
| 3 or more | 19.0% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 32.1% |
| Electricity | 64.4% |
| Propane / LP gas | 1.1% |
| Fuel oil | 1.3% |
| Wood | 0.1% |
| No fuel used | 1.0% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 27,477 | 42.3% |
| Cohabiting couple | 5,246 | 5.7% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 16,737 | 20.7% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 27,418 | 31.3% |
| Households with children under 18 | 22,129 | 34.6% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 18,986 | 21.3% |
| Average household size | 2.48 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 44.3% | 34.3% |
| Married | 41.1% | 43.2% |
| Separated | 3.3% | 3.2% |
| Widowed | 2.0% | 7.5% |
| Divorced | 9.3% | 11.8% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
2.7%
Some HS, no diploma
4.6%
HS graduate
29.4%
Some college, no degree
25.8%
Associate's degree
10.0%
Bachelor's degree
16.3%
Graduate / professional
11.3%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 92.7% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 27.6% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 2,348 | 5.4% |
| Kindergarten | 2,692 | 6.8% |
| Elementary school | 19,069 | 39.6% |
| High school | 8,901 | 18.3% |
| College / grad school | 15,912 | 29.9% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
22.7%
Manufacturing
12.8%
Retail trade
12.7%
Professional & management
12.5%
Arts, food & hospitality
9.5%
Public administration
7.6%
Construction
5.1%
Transportation & utilities
5.1%
Finance & real estate
4.7%
Other services
3.6%
Wholesale trade
2.1%
Information
1.3%
Agriculture & mining
0.4%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 32.3% |
| Service | 19.3% |
| Sales & office | 22.8% |
| Natural resources & construction | 9.0% |
| Production & transportation | 16.6% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 77.6% |
| Government | 19.2% |
| Self-employed | 3.1% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.1% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 73.2% |
| Carpool | 9.2% |
| Public transit | 3.0% |
| Walk | 5.0% |
| Other means | 1.9% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 21.6 |
Poverty
All people
14.2%
Under 18 years
19.3%
18 and over
12.5%
Married-couple families
6.2%
Female-led households
25.3%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 23.2% |
| Retirement income | 21.4% |
| Supplemental Security | 5.9% |
| Cash public assistance | 2.5% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 12.7% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 34.1% |
| High cholesterol | 25.5% |
| Heart disease | 4.8% |
| Stroke | 2.9% |
| Asthma | 10.5% |
| Arthritis | 21.2% |
| Kidney disease | 2.6% |
| Pulmonary disease | 5.8% |
| Cancer | 4.6% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 17.4% |
| No physical activity | 23.9% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 37.9% |
| Fair or poor health | 16.1% |
| Poor mental health | 16.5% |
| Poor physical health | 9.8% |
| No health insurance | 15.6% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 75.9% |
| Visited dentist | 62.3% |
| Cholesterol screening | 87.3% |
| Teeth loss | 13.7% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 18,955 | 13.4% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 13.7% |
| Under 18 | 7.9% |
| 18–64 years | 12.2% |
| 65 and over | 30.4% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 69.1% |
| Public insurance | 34.7% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 5.1% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 174,660 | 92.8% |
| Spanish | 5,860 | 3.2% |
| Other Indo-European | 3,246 | 2.1% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 800 | 0.4% |
| Other languages | 1,637 | 0.6% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 173,248 | 93.1% |
| Born in same state | 166,964 | 89.3% |
| Born in different state | 94,411 | 46.6% |
| Foreign born | 6,284 | 3.9% |
| Naturalized citizen | 14,693 | 6.9% |
| Not a US citizen | 7,932 | 49.5% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Arab | 15,690 | 8.3% |
| French | 12,998 | 6.9% |
| Italian | 12,334 | 6.6% |
| English | 1,196 | 0.6% |
| Polish | 940 | 0.5% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| German | 579 | 0.3% |
| Irish | 526 | 0.3% |
| Dutch | 306 | 0.2% |
| Norwegian | 111 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 38.7% |
| Internet access | 94.7% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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