23601 ZIP Code
Newport News, Virginia
December 12, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 23601 |
| City/Town: | Newport News |
| County: | Newport News (city) |
| State: | Virginia |
| Population: | 26,488 |
| Median Household Income: | $65,299 |
| Per Capita Income: | $43,272 |
| Total Housing Units: | 12,715 |
| Median Home Value: | $223,800 |
| Land Area: | 7.4 sq miles
19.3 sq km |
| Water Area: | 8.6 sq miles
22.4 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 37.0379, -76.4798 |
Population Information (23601 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 26,488 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 12,507 | 47.2% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 13,981 | 52.8% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 39.4 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,630 | 6.2% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,781 | 6.7% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,493 | 5.6% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,519 | 5.7% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,124 | 4.2% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 3,830 | 14.5% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 3,739 | 14.1% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 3,646 | 13.8% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,726 | 6.5% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,926 | 7.3% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 2,117 | 8.0% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,381 | 5.2% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 576 | 2.2% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (23601 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $223,800 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.4 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,161 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 12,715 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 11,650 | 91.6% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 1,065 | 8.4% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 6,296 | 54.0% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 5,354 | 46.0% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (23601 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 18,941 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 476 | 2.5% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 912 | 4.8% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 5,096 | 26.9% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 4,887 | 25.8% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 2,410 | 12.7% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 3,310 | 17.5% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 1,850 | 9.8% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 92.7% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 27.2% | 34.3% |
Income Information (23601 zip code)
| Value | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $65,299 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $86,512 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $82,438 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $43,272 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (23601 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 14,035 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 12,761 | 96.6% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 452 | 3.4% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 7,178 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 10,062 | 78.8% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 2,306 | 18.1% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 375 | 2.9% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 18 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (23601 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 14,632 | 55.2% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 9,350 | 35.3% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 11 | 0.0% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 541 | 2.0% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 81 | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 319 | 1.2% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 1,554 | 5.9% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 1,126 | 4.3% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 1,395 | 5.3% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 243 | 0.9% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 787 | 3.0% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 17 | 0.1% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 348 | 1.3% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (23601 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 643 | 5.5% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 350 | 3.0% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 1,054 | 9.0% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 621 | 5.3% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,427 | 12.2% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 2,254 | 19.3% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 2,063 | 17.7% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,747 | 15.0% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 800 | 6.9% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 691 | 5.9% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (23601 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 10,088 | 79.1% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,227 | 9.6% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 88 | 0.7% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 203 | 1.6% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 296 | 2.3% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 1,467 | 11.5% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 20.9 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (23601 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 67 | 0.5% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 628 | 4.9% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 2,064 | 16.2% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 242 | 1.9% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 925 | 7.2% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 938 | 7.4% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 165 | 1.3% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 412 | 3.2% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 2,323 | 18.2% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 2,673 | 20.9% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,009 | 7.9% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 505 | 4.0% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 810 | 6.3% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (23601 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 11.1% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (23601 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 23,313 | 88.0% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 18,055 | 68.2% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 9,479 | 35.8% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 2,093 | 7.9% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (23601 zip code)
| Households with: | Number | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 9,492 | 81.5% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 2,962 | 25.4% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 2,624 | 22.5% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 499 | 4.3% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 213 | 1.8% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 1,406 | 12.1% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (23601 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 7,507 | 59.0% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 746 | 5.9% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 151 | 1.2% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 1,055 | 8.3% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 841 | 6.6% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 1,189 | 9.4% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 1,038 | 8.2% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 135 | 1.1% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 53 | 0.4% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (23601 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 842 | 6.6% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 808 | 6.4% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 800 | 6.3% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,631 | 12.8% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,917 | 15.1% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 2,644 | 20.8% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 2,222 | 17.5% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 963 | 7.6% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 888 | 7.0% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (23601 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 146 | 1.1% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 1,391 | 10.9% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 3,978 | 31.3% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 5,160 | 40.6% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,531 | 12.0% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 509 | 4.0% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (23601 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 5,791 | 49.7% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 74 | 0.6% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 5,607 | 48.1% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 151 | 1.3% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 9 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 11 | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 7 | 0.1% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (23601 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 1,023 | 8.8% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 4,387 | 37.7% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 3,977 | 34.1% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 2,263 | 19.4% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (23601 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 113 | 1.8% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 59 | 0.9% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 521 | 8.3% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,601 | 25.4% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 2,801 | 44.5% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 970 | 15.4% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 205 | 3.3% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 26 | 0.4% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (23601 zip code)
| Value | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,602 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $558 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,161 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.39 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.05 | 2.38 |
Households (23601 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 11,650 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 4,465 | 38.3% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,588 | 13.6% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 2,376 | 20.4% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 4,041 | 34.7% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 2,992 | 25.7% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 3,085 | 26.5% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.23 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.99 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (23601 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 9,964 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 3,040 | 30.5% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 5,055 | 50.7% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 300 | 3.0% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,422 | 14.3% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 3,168 | 31.8% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (23601 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 6,444 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 259 | 4.0% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 469 | 7.3% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 2,709 | 42.0% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,414 | 21.9% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,593 | 24.7% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (23601 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 19,618 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 3,276 | 16.7% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 25,406 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 3,729 | 14.7% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 553 | 14.8% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,820 | 48.8% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,356 | 36.4% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (23601 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 23,809 | 89.9% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 2,455 | 9.3% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 1,128 | 45.9% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,265 | 51.5% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 533 | 21.7% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 62 | 2.5% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (23601 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 24,989 | 94.3% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 948 | 3.6% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 1,499 | 158.1% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 1,499 | 158.1% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 1,499 | 158.1% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 627 | 66.1% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 18 | 1.9% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 212 | 22.4% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 134 | 14.1% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (23601 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 24,858 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 23,229 | 93.4% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 1,629 | 6.6% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 681 | 2.7% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 676 | 2.7% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 123 | 0.5% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 149 | 0.6% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (23601 zip code)
| Households | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 11,650 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 10,919 | 93.7% | 89.4% |
Newport News, VA23601