23602 ZIP Code
Newport News, Virginia
December 12, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 23602 |
| City/Town: | Newport News |
| County: | Newport News (city) |
| State: | Virginia |
| Population: | 43,127 |
| Median Household Income: | $70,717 |
| Per Capita Income: | $45,742 |
| Total Housing Units: | 18,982 |
| Median Home Value: | $251,800 |
| Land Area: | 13.1 sq miles
34.1 sq km |
| Water Area: | 1.0 sq miles
2.5 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 37.1134, -76.5179 |
Population Information (23602 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 43,127 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 20,795 | 48.2% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 22,332 | 51.8% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 34.8 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 2,983 | 6.9% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 2,894 | 6.7% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 2,482 | 5.8% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 2,342 | 5.4% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 3,028 | 7.0% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 7,991 | 18.5% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 5,561 | 12.9% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 4,467 | 10.4% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 2,745 | 6.4% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 2,503 | 5.8% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 3,463 | 8.0% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 2,112 | 4.9% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 556 | 1.3% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (23602 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $251,800 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.7 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,351 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 18,982 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 18,089 | 95.3% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 893 | 4.7% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 9,419 | 52.1% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 8,670 | 47.9% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (23602 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 29,398 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 564 | 1.9% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,296 | 4.4% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 8,067 | 27.4% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 5,922 | 20.1% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 3,299 | 11.2% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 6,469 | 22.0% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 3,781 | 12.9% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 93.7% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 34.9% | 34.3% |
Income Information (23602 zip code)
| Value | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $70,717 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $105,834 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $81,355 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $45,742 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (23602 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 24,016 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 21,160 | 95.0% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 1,118 | 5.0% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 10,361 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 16,878 | 79.8% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 3,603 | 17.0% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 638 | 3.0% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 41 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (23602 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 20,787 | 48.2% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 15,384 | 35.7% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 92 | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 2,125 | 4.9% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 1,464 | 3.4% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 3,275 | 7.6% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 2,333 | 5.4% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 4,715 | 10.9% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 1,923 | 4.5% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 1,014 | 2.4% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 272 | 0.6% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 1,506 | 3.5% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (23602 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 739 | 4.1% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 340 | 1.9% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 936 | 5.2% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 1,399 | 7.7% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 2,073 | 11.5% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 4,130 | 22.8% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 2,380 | 13.2% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 3,688 | 20.4% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,304 | 7.2% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 1,100 | 6.1% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (23602 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 18,539 | 87.6% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,915 | 9.1% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 159 | 0.8% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 103 | 0.5% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 328 | 1.6% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 1,388 | 6.6% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 24.8 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (23602 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 13 | 0.1% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 1,159 | 5.5% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 3,065 | 14.5% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 562 | 2.7% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 2,469 | 11.7% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 1,202 | 5.7% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 171 | 0.8% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 841 | 4.0% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 2,432 | 11.5% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 4,754 | 22.5% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 2,047 | 9.7% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 1,078 | 5.1% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 1,367 | 6.5% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (23602 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 13.2% | 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 (23602 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 37,576 | 87.1% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 30,424 | 70.5% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 12,679 | 29.4% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 3,499 | 8.1% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (23602 zip code)
| Households with: | Number | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 15,018 | 83.0% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 4,144 | 22.9% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 4,516 | 25.0% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 839 | 4.6% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 391 | 2.2% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 1,634 | 9.0% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (23602 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 9,019 | 47.5% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 2,191 | 11.5% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 174 | 0.9% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 1,064 | 5.6% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 2,778 | 14.6% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 1,799 | 9.5% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 1,550 | 8.2% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 369 | 1.9% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 38 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (23602 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 1,432 | 7.5% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 2,224 | 11.7% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 3,875 | 20.4% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 3,634 | 19.1% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 3,773 | 19.9% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 2,824 | 14.9% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 911 | 4.8% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 100 | 0.5% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 209 | 1.1% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (23602 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 560 | 3.0% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 1,936 | 10.2% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 5,319 | 28.0% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 6,977 | 36.8% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 3,390 | 17.9% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 800 | 4.2% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (23602 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 7,803 | 43.1% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 168 | 0.9% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 9,816 | 54.3% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 116 | 0.6% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 39 | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 147 | 0.8% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (23602 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 779 | 4.3% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 7,200 | 39.8% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 6,891 | 38.1% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 3,219 | 17.8% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (23602 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 360 | 3.8% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 241 | 2.6% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 675 | 7.2% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,229 | 13.0% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 3,983 | 42.3% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 2,665 | 28.3% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 254 | 2.7% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 12 | 0.1% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (23602 zip code)
| Value | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,751 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $640 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,351 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.40 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.32 | 2.38 |
Households (23602 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 18,089 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 7,099 | 39.2% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 2,269 | 12.5% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 3,534 | 19.5% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 5,993 | 33.1% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 4,983 | 27.5% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 4,309 | 23.8% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.36 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.97 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (23602 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 16,083 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 6,100 | 37.9% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 7,741 | 48.1% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 508 | 3.2% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,311 | 8.2% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 6,322 | 39.3% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (23602 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 10,523 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 520 | 4.9% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 492 | 4.7% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 4,612 | 43.8% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,666 | 15.8% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 3,233 | 30.7% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (23602 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 31,657 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 4,556 | 14.4% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 41,075 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 5,139 | 12.5% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 532 | 10.4% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 2,611 | 50.8% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,996 | 38.8% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (23602 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 36,519 | 84.7% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 5,992 | 13.9% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 2,191 | 36.6% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 3,583 | 59.8% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 1,451 | 24.2% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 218 | 3.6% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (23602 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 38,547 | 89.4% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 1,358 | 3.1% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 4,580 | 337.3% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 4,580 | 337.3% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 4,580 | 337.3% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 776 | 57.1% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 413 | 30.4% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 1,582 | 116.5% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 148 | 10.9% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (23602 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 40,144 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 34,646 | 86.3% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 5,498 | 13.7% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 2,491 | 6.2% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 1,108 | 2.8% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 1,545 | 3.8% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 354 | 0.9% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (23602 zip code)
| Households | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 18,089 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 17,558 | 97.1% | 89.4% |
Newport News, VA23602