Zip code 23605: Newport News, Virginia

Q: What city is zip code 23605?

23605 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 23605 in?

23605 is mostly in Newport News city, but it extends into 1 other county.

Q: What is the population of 23605?

About 13,332 people live in 23605, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 23605?

The median household income in 23605 is $53,815.

Q: What zip codes are near 23605?

The closest zip codes to 23605 are 23601, 23666, 23607, 23661, 23630.

Residential delivery areaNewport News cityEastern Time

Population

13,332

Median household income

$54K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$195K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$1,222/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

34.4

U.S. 38.9

Land area

3.7 sq mi

3,637 people/sq mi

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

About 23605

23605 is an urban zip code in Newport News, Virginia (Newport News city), covering 3.7 sq mi of land. About 13,332 people live here, or 3,637 per square mile. The median resident is 34.4 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $53,815 a year, 33% below the national median of $80,734. 13.9% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $194,900, or 3.6 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes about as affordable as the national average for local earners. 41% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $1,222 a month.

19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 20.5 minutes each way, and 7% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in office and administrative support; construction and repair; and production and manufacturing.

How 23605 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Veterans9.5%
87th
U.S. 6.2% · VA 9.4%329th of 851 in VA
Rent-burdened renters57.7%
76th
U.S. 51.1% · VA 48.5%173rd of 774 in VA
Government workers17.9%
76th
U.S. 14.5% · VA 20.5%462nd of 846 in VA
Population density3,637/sq mi
72nd
U.S. 95/sq mi · VA 221/sq mi84th of 852 in VA
Poverty rate13.9%
65th
U.S. 12.5% · VA 9.9%250th of 837 in VA
Uninsured rate8.9%
65th
U.S. 8.4% · VA 6.9%198th of 846 in VA
Housing vacancy8.8%
65th
U.S. 10.1% · VA 8.7%492nd of 836 in VA
Diversity index55.5
62nd
U.S. 61.4 · VA 60.7214th of 852 in VA
Unemployment rate5.5%
61st
U.S. 5.2% · VA 4.3%199th of 846 in VA
Broadband access90.7%
39th
U.S. 91% · VA 91%323rd of 836 in VA
Median gross rent$1,222
38th
U.S. $1,413 · VA $1,579277th of 616 in VA
Residents under 1820.2%
33rd
U.S. 22% · VA 21.7%394th of 852 in VA
Residents 65 and older13%
23rd
U.S. 17.2% · VA 16.7%716th of 852 in VA
Median earnings per worker$40,679
23rd
U.S. $49,666 · VA $54,861609th of 834 in VA
Foreign-born residents3.4%
21st
U.S. 14.1% · VA 13.1%405th of 852 in VA
Population13,332
20th
U.S. 334,922,499 · VA 8,705,170214th of 852 in VA
Median home value$194,900
20th
U.S. $332,700 · VA $383,700560th of 782 in VA
Income inequality (Gini)0.398
20th
StrengthU.S. 0.483 · VA 0.471518th of 832 in VA
Per capita income$30,007
19th
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · VA $50,666656th of 849 in VA
Bachelor's degree or higher19.1%
18th
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · VA 42.2%578th of 850 in VA
Median age34.4
17th
U.S. 38.9 · VA 39758th of 849 in VA
Work from home7.1%
17th
U.S. 15.1% · VA 18.3%582nd of 848 in VA
Tech workers1.2%
17th
U.S. 3.8% · VA 6.5%517th of 846 in VA
Average commute20.5 min
15th
StrengthU.S. 26.4 min · VA 27.3 min697th of 799 in VA
Median household income$53,815
13th
WeaknessU.S. $80,734 · VA $93,170630th of 796 in VA
Self-employed workers6.4%
13th
U.S. 10% · VA 8.6%618th of 846 in VA
Homeownership rate40.5%
10th
WeaknessU.S. 65.2% · VA 67.3%795th of 836 in VA
Healthcare workers6.4%
10th
U.S. 9.7% · VA 8.5%577th of 846 in VA

Measure	23605	Newport News city	VA	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in VA
Veterans	9.5%	13%	9.4%	6.2%	87th	329th of 851
Rent-burdened renters	57.7%	51.1%	48.5%	51.1%	76th	173rd of 774
Government workers	17.9%	19.3%	20.5%	14.5%	76th	462nd of 846
Population density	3,637/sq mi	2,670/sq mi	221/sq mi	95/sq mi	72nd	84th of 852
Poverty rate	13.9%	14.5%	9.9%	12.5%	65th	250th of 837
Uninsured rate	8.9%	8.3%	6.9%	8.4%	65th	198th of 846
Housing vacancy	8.8%	7.2%	8.7%	10.1%	65th	492nd of 836
Diversity index	55.5	66.6	60.7	61.4	62nd	214th of 852
Unemployment rate	5.5%	5.8%	4.3%	5.2%	61st	199th of 846
Broadband access	90.7%	91.6%	91%	91%	39th	323rd of 836
Median gross rent	$1,222	$1,339	$1,579	$1,413	38th	277th of 616
Residents under 18	20.2%	23.2%	21.7%	22%	33rd	394th of 852
Residents 65 and older	13%	14.1%	16.7%	17.2%	23rd	716th of 852
Median earnings per worker	$40,679	$45,710	$54,861	$49,666	23rd	609th of 834
Foreign-born residents	3.4%	7.7%	13.1%	14.1%	21st	405th of 852
Population	13,332	184,216	8,705,170	334,922,499	20th	214th of 852
Median home value	$194,900	$260,600	$383,700	$332,700	20th	560th of 782
Income inequality (Gini)Strength	0.398	0.452	0.471	0.483	20th	518th of 832
Per capita incomeWeakness	$30,007	$38,773	$50,666	$44,673	19th	656th of 849
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	19.1%	30.6%	42.2%	35.7%	18th	578th of 850
Median age	34.4	34.4	39	38.9	17th	758th of 849
Work from home	7.1%	10.2%	18.3%	15.1%	17th	582nd of 848
Tech workers	1.2%	3.5%	6.5%	3.8%	17th	517th of 846
Average commuteStrength	20.5 min	23.1 min	27.3 min	26.4 min	15th	697th of 799
Median household incomeWeakness	$53,815	$69,634	$93,170	$80,734	13th	630th of 796
Self-employed workers	6.4%	6.5%	8.6%	10%	13th	618th of 846
Homeownership rateWeakness	40.5%	48.2%	67.3%	65.2%	10th	795th of 836
Healthcare workers	6.4%	8.7%	8.5%	9.7%	10th	577th of 846

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

13%

5–17

13%

18–24

17%

25–34

13%

35–44

11%

45–54

13%

55–64

65–74

75+

Median age

34.4

Under 18

20.2%

65 and over

13%

Race and ethnicity

White26%
Black61%
Hispanic7%
Asian0.7%
Native American0.6%
Pacific Islander0%
Other1%
Multiracial4%

Diversity index

55.5

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

3.4%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

65.4%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

96%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

0.3%

Asian / Pacific

0.3%

Other

0.5%

Households

Households: 6,321
Average household size: 2.1
Family households: 46.6%
Married couples: 22.4%
Living alone: 45.5%
Veterans (of adults): 9.5%
Male / female: 48% / 52%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

19%

$25–50k

28%

$50–75k

19%

$75–100k

15%

$100–150k

13%

$150–200k

$200k+

0.7%

Median household income

23605

$53,815

Newport News city

$69,634

Virginia

$93,170

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$30,007

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

13.9%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

4.9%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.398

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

23605

$194,900

Newport News city

$260,600

Virginia

$383,700

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

23605

$1,222

Newport News city

$1,339

Virginia

$1,579

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

58%

2–4 units

5–19 units

24%

20+ units

Mobile home

Boat, RV, van

0.4%

Housing units: 6,933
Owner-occupied: 40.5%
Vacant: 8.8%
Median year built: 1966
Median rooms: 4.8
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 57.7%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 30.3%
Home value to income: 3.6× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

79%

Carpooled

Transit

0.7%

Walked

Bicycle

0.3%

Worked from home

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

13%

10–19

39%

20–29

20%

30–44

21%

45–59

60+

Average commute

20.5 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

5.5%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

68.5%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Office and admin

14%

Construction and repair

13%

Production

12%

Transportation and moving

11%

Cleaning and personal care

Healthcare

Food service

Sales

Legal and social services

Education

Management

Police and fire

Business and finance

Engineering and science

Computer and math

Arts, media and sports

0.5%

Farming, fishing and forestry

Industries

Manufacturing

21%

Health care and social assistance

13%

Retail

11%

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

10%

Restaurants and hotels

Education

Public administration

Admin, support and management

Construction

Other services

Professional and technical services

Finance, insurance and real estate

Wholesale

Arts and recreation

Agriculture and mining

0.7%

Information

0.2%

Median earnings per worker

$40,679

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

6.4%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

17.9%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

5.4%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	23605	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$55,337	$74,888
Service	$30,361	$26,804
Sales and office	$33,371	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$55,750	$49,199
Production and transportation	$37,644	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

High school

43%

Some college

19%

Associate's

10%

Bachelor's

12%

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 90.9%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 19.1%
Graduate or professional degree: 7%
Households with broadband: 90.7%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 77.4%
No internet access: 6.9%
Without health insurance: 8.9%
Limited-English households: 0.3%

Geography

City (USPS): Newport News
State: Virginia
County: Newport News city
Center point: 37.0187° N, 76.4367° W
Land area: 3.7 sq mi
Water area: under 0.1 sq mi
Time zone: Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

23605 spans 2 counties

Newport News city85% of land
Hampton city15% of land

Cities and towns within this zip

Newport News85% of zip
Hampton15% of zip

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

Zip codes near 23605

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
23601	Newport News, VA	2.7 mi	26,645	$71,279	$243,800
23666	Hampton, VA	3.1 mi	54,233	$72,568	$253,000
23607	Newport News, VA	3.4 mi	23,096	$42,334	$171,800
23661	Hampton, VA	3.9 mi	14,005	$65,446	$220,500
23630	Hampton, VA · PO box	4.5 mi	—	—	—
23670	Hampton, VA · PO box	4.5 mi	—	—	—
23668	Hampton, VA	5.4 mi	723	—	—
23606	Newport News, VA	5.5 mi	29,971	$72,874	$327,200
23669	Hampton, VA	5.8 mi	39,884	$71,222	$260,400
23667	Hampton, VA	5.9 mi	0	—	—
23681	Hampton, VA	6.1 mi	0	—	—
23665	Hampton, VA	6.2 mi	5,810	$80,000	—

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Questions about 23605

What city is zip code 23605?

23605 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 23605 in?

23605 is mostly in Newport News city, but it extends into 1 other county.

What is the population of 23605?

About 13,332 people live in 23605, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 23605 in?

23605 is in Eastern Time.

What is the median household income in 23605?

The median household income in 23605 is $53,815.

What zip codes are near 23605?

The closest zip codes to 23605 are 23601, 23666, 23607, 23661, 23630.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 23605, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.