Zip code 23603: Newport News, Virginia

Q: What city is zip code 23603?

23603 is assigned to Newport News, Virginia. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 23603 in?

23603 is mostly in Newport News city, but it extends into 1 other county.

Q: What is the population of 23603?

About 3,504 people live in 23603, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 23603?

The median household income in 23603 is $88,246.

Q: What zip codes are near 23603?

The closest zip codes to 23603 are 23694, 23609, 23612, 23628, 23690.

Residential delivery areaNewport News cityEastern Time

Population

3,504

Median household income

$88K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$293K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$1,444/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

34.8

U.S. 38.9

Land area

7 sq mi

504 people/sq mi

Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.

About 23603

23603 is a suburban zip code in Newport News, Virginia (Newport News city), covering 7 sq mi of land. About 3,504 people live here, or 504 per square mile. The median resident is 34.8 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $88,246 a year, close to the national median of $80,734. 2% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $293,300, or 3.3 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes about as affordable as the national average for local earners. 60% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $1,444 a month.

36% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 24.3 minutes each way, and 10% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in sales; office and administrative support; and healthcare.

How 23603 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Unemployment rate12.1%
97th
WeaknessU.S. 5.2% · VA 4.3%44th of 846 in VA
Veterans12.1%
95th
U.S. 6.2% · VA 9.4%179th of 851 in VA
Diversity index65.2
84th
U.S. 61.4 · VA 60.783rd of 852 in VA
Government workers19.7%
83rd
U.S. 14.5% · VA 20.5%369th of 846 in VA
Tech workers4.9%
78th
U.S. 3.8% · VA 6.5%208th of 846 in VA
Uninsured rate10.1%
71st
U.S. 8.4% · VA 6.9%143rd of 846 in VA
Broadband access94.4%
70th
U.S. 91% · VA 91%187th of 836 in VA
Median household income$88,246
60th
U.S. $80,734 · VA $93,170283rd of 796 in VA
Per capita income$43,666
59th
U.S. $44,673 · VA $50,666315th of 849 in VA
Bachelor's degree or higher35.9%
58th
U.S. 35.7% · VA 42.2%275th of 850 in VA
Residents under 1822.7%
56th
U.S. 22% · VA 21.7%239th of 852 in VA
Median gross rent$1,444
53rd
U.S. $1,413 · VA $1,579198th of 616 in VA
Rent-burdened renters51.3%
52nd
U.S. 51.1% · VA 48.5%277th of 774 in VA
Median earnings per worker$48,886
52nd
U.S. $49,666 · VA $54,861371st of 834 in VA
Housing vacancy6.1%
45th
U.S. 10.1% · VA 8.7%597th of 836 in VA
Healthcare workers9.1%
44th
U.S. 9.7% · VA 8.5%365th of 846 in VA
Median home value$293,300
42nd
U.S. $332,700 · VA $383,700358th of 782 in VA
Average commute24.3 min
38th
U.S. 26.4 min · VA 27.3 min570th of 799 in VA
Work from home10%
34th
U.S. 15.1% · VA 18.3%469th of 848 in VA
Foreign-born residents6.1%
34th
U.S. 14.1% · VA 13.1%266th of 852 in VA
Population density504/sq mi
33rd
U.S. 95/sq mi · VA 221/sq mi221st of 852 in VA
Homeownership rate59.7%
32nd
U.S. 65.2% · VA 67.3%703rd of 836 in VA
Median age34.8
20th
U.S. 38.9 · VA 39753rd of 849 in VA
Residents 65 and older10.8%
12th
U.S. 17.2% · VA 16.7%765th of 852 in VA
Population3,504
6th
U.S. 334,922,499 · VA 8,705,170417th of 852 in VA
Self-employed workers3.8%
2nd
U.S. 10% · VA 8.6%726th of 846 in VA
Poverty rate2%
1st
StrengthU.S. 12.5% · VA 9.9%771st of 837 in VA
Income inequality (Gini)0.331
1st
StrengthU.S. 0.483 · VA 0.471748th of 832 in VA

Measure	23603	Newport News city	VA	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in VA
Unemployment rateWeakness	12.1%	5.8%	4.3%	5.2%	97th	44th of 846
Veterans	12.1%	13%	9.4%	6.2%	95th	179th of 851
Diversity index	65.2	66.6	60.7	61.4	84th	83rd of 852
Government workers	19.7%	19.3%	20.5%	14.5%	83rd	369th of 846
Tech workers	4.9%	3.5%	6.5%	3.8%	78th	208th of 846
Uninsured rate	10.1%	8.3%	6.9%	8.4%	71st	143rd of 846
Broadband access	94.4%	91.6%	91%	91%	70th	187th of 836
Median household income	$88,246	$69,634	$93,170	$80,734	60th	283rd of 796
Per capita income	$43,666	$38,773	$50,666	$44,673	59th	315th of 849
Bachelor's degree or higher	35.9%	30.6%	42.2%	35.7%	58th	275th of 850
Residents under 18	22.7%	23.2%	21.7%	22%	56th	239th of 852
Median gross rent	$1,444	$1,339	$1,579	$1,413	53rd	198th of 616
Rent-burdened renters	51.3%	51.1%	48.5%	51.1%	52nd	277th of 774
Median earnings per worker	$48,886	$45,710	$54,861	$49,666	52nd	371st of 834
Housing vacancy	6.1%	7.2%	8.7%	10.1%	45th	597th of 836
Healthcare workers	9.1%	8.7%	8.5%	9.7%	44th	365th of 846
Median home value	$293,300	$260,600	$383,700	$332,700	42nd	358th of 782
Average commute	24.3 min	23.1 min	27.3 min	26.4 min	38th	570th of 799
Work from home	10%	10.2%	18.3%	15.1%	34th	469th of 848
Foreign-born residents	6.1%	7.7%	13.1%	14.1%	34th	266th of 852
Population density	504/sq mi	2,670/sq mi	221/sq mi	95/sq mi	33rd	221st of 852
Homeownership rate	59.7%	48.2%	67.3%	65.2%	32nd	703rd of 836
Median age	34.8	34.4	39	38.9	20th	753rd of 849
Residents 65 and older	10.8%	14.1%	16.7%	17.2%	12th	765th of 852
Population	3,504	184,216	8,705,170	334,922,499	6th	417th of 852
Self-employed workers	3.8%	6.5%	8.6%	10%	2nd	726th of 846
Poverty rateStrength	2%	14.5%	9.9%	12.5%	1st	771st of 837
Income inequality (Gini)Strength	0.331	0.452	0.471	0.483	1st	748th of 832

The percentile is the share of Americans who live in a zip code with a lower value, so the 50th percentile is typical. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state. Both include zip codes with at least 100 residents. Strengths and weaknesses mark measures in the best or worst fifth nationally, where higher or lower is clearly better (income, poverty, education, commute, broadband, insurance and similar). Measures like age or density are left unmarked.

People

Age

Under 5

16%

5–17

18–24

20%

25–34

16%

35–44

45–54

14%

55–64

10%

65–74

75+

Median age

34.8

Under 18

22.7%

65 and over

10.8%

Race and ethnicity

White47%
Black32%
Hispanic17%
Asian0.4%
Native American0%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0%
Multiracial4%

Diversity index

65.2

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

6.1%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

36.4%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

85%

Spanish

10%

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 1,582
Average household size: 2.2
Family households: 58.8%
Married couples: 46.2%
Living alone: 37.5%
Veterans (of adults): 12.1%
Male / female: 53% / 47%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

$25–50k

20%

$50–75k

19%

$75–100k

11%

$100–150k

31%

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

23603

$88,246

Newport News city

$69,634

Virginia

$93,170

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$43,666

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

14.1%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.331

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

23603

$293,300

Newport News city

$260,600

Virginia

$383,700

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

23603

$1,444

Newport News city

$1,339

Virginia

$1,579

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

68%

2–4 units

14%

5–19 units

17%

20+ units

Mobile home

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 1,685
Owner-occupied: 59.7%
Vacant: 6.1%
Median year built: 1985
Median rooms: 5.7
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 51.3%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 4.9%
Home value to income: 3.3× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

80%

Carpooled

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

10%

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

10–19

29%

20–29

29%

30–44

17%

45–59

10%

60+

Average commute

24.3 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

12.1%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

68.9%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Sales

10%

Office and admin

10%

Healthcare

Construction and repair

Education

Business and finance

Transportation and moving

Production

Food service

Legal and social services

Management

Computer and math

Police and fire

Farming, fishing and forestry

Cleaning and personal care

Engineering and science

Arts, media and sports

Industries

Health care and social assistance

19%

Retail

14%

Manufacturing

13%

Professional and technical services

Education

Public administration

Restaurants and hotels

Admin, support and management

Finance, insurance and real estate

Agriculture and mining

Construction

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Wholesale

Other services

Information

0.9%

Arts and recreation

0.8%

Median earnings per worker

$48,886

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

3.8%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

19.7%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

3.5%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	23603	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$66,120	$74,888
Service	$36,101	$26,804
Sales and office	$36,685	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$42,109	$49,199
Production and transportation	$58,693	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

High school

28%

Some college

25%

Associate's

Bachelor's

20%

Graduate

16%

High school graduate or higher: 97.8%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 35.9%
Graduate or professional degree: 15.5%
Households with broadband: 94.4%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 85.8%
No internet access: 4.8%
Without health insurance: 10.1%
Limited-English households: 1%

Geography

City (USPS): Newport News
State: Virginia
County: Newport News city
Center point: 37.1911° N, 76.5645° W
Land area: 7 sq mi
Water area: 0.4 sq mi
Time zone: Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

23603 spans 2 counties

Newport News city97% of land
York County3% of land

Cities and towns within this zip

Newport News97% of zip

Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.

Zip codes near 23603

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
23694	Lackey, VA · PO box	2.2 mi	—	—	—
23609	Newport News, VA · PO box	2.2 mi	—	—	—
23612	Newport News, VA · PO box	2.2 mi	—	—	—
23628	Newport News, VA · PO box	2.2 mi	—	—	—
23690	Yorktown, VA	3.2 mi	4,597	$80,644	$361,900
23608	Newport News, VA	3.2 mi	43,641	$71,126	$266,500
23691	Yorktown, VA	4.8 mi	464	—	—
23604	Fort Eustis, VA	5.2 mi	4,416	$80,047	—
23062	Gloucester Point, VA	5.9 mi	1,745	$58,750	$318,500
23602	Newport News, VA	5.9 mi	42,265	$79,475	$288,200
23184	Wicomico, VA · PO box	7.5 mi	—	—	—
23693	Yorktown, VA	7.8 mi	23,176	$124,433	$488,400

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Questions about 23603

What city is zip code 23603?

23603 is assigned to Newport News, Virginia. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 23603 in?

23603 is mostly in Newport News city, but it extends into 1 other county.

What is the population of 23603?

About 3,504 people live in 23603, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 23603 in?

23603 is in Eastern Time.

What is the median household income in 23603?

The median household income in 23603 is $88,246.

What zip codes are near 23603?

The closest zip codes to 23603 are 23694, 23609, 23612, 23628, 23690.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 23603, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.