23605 ZIP Code
Newport News, Virginia
December 12, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 23605 |
| City/Town: | Newport News |
| County: | Newport News (city) |
| State: | Virginia |
| Population: | 13,359 |
| Median Household Income: | $44,644 |
| Per Capita Income: | $33,978 |
| Total Housing Units: | 6,859 |
| Median Home Value: | $171,400 |
| Land Area: | 3.7 sq miles
9.5 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.0 sq miles
0.0 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 37.0187, -76.4367 |
Population Information (23605 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 13,359 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 6,562 | 49.1% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 6,797 | 50.9% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 34.7 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 814 | 6.1% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 573 | 4.3% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 967 | 7.2% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 770 | 5.8% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,264 | 9.5% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 2,362 | 17.7% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 1,666 | 12.5% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 1,499 | 11.2% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,071 | 8.0% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 619 | 4.6% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 999 | 7.5% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 561 | 4.2% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 194 | 1.5% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (23605 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $171,400 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 4.7 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,112 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 6,859 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 6,269 | 91.4% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 590 | 8.6% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 2,511 | 40.1% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 3,758 | 59.9% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (23605 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 8,971 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 315 | 3.5% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 667 | 7.4% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 3,863 | 43.1% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 2,096 | 23.4% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 673 | 7.5% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 742 | 8.3% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 615 | 6.9% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 89.1% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 15.1% | 34.3% |
Income Information (23605 zip code)
| Value | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $44,644 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $55,739 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $60,113 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $33,978 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (23605 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 7,191 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 6,324 | 92.3% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 527 | 7.7% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 3,653 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 5,040 | 79.7% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,120 | 17.7% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 164 | 2.6% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (23605 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 3,692 | 27.6% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 8,042 | 60.2% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 31 | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 121 | 0.9% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 356 | 2.7% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 1,117 | 8.4% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 834 | 6.2% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 914 | 6.8% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 548 | 4.1% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 221 | 1.7% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 93 | 0.7% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 52 | 0.4% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (23605 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 453 | 7.2% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 431 | 6.9% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 814 | 13.0% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 793 | 12.6% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 885 | 14.1% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,193 | 19.0% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 792 | 12.6% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 721 | 11.5% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 133 | 2.1% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 54 | 0.9% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (23605 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 5,194 | 82.1% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 519 | 8.2% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 177 | 2.8% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 148 | 2.3% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 194 | 3.1% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 319 | 5.0% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 21.1 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (23605 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 5 | 0.1% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 373 | 5.9% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,049 | 16.6% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 55 | 0.9% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 795 | 12.6% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 424 | 6.7% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 75 | 1.2% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 178 | 2.8% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 769 | 12.2% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 1,464 | 23.1% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 521 | 8.2% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 152 | 2.4% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 464 | 7.3% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (23605 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 14.1% | 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 (23605 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 11,992 | 89.8% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 7,337 | 54.9% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 6,185 | 46.3% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 956 | 7.2% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (23605 zip code)
| Households with: | Number | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 4,946 | 78.9% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 1,608 | 25.7% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,294 | 20.6% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 494 | 7.9% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 210 | 3.3% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 1,431 | 22.8% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (23605 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 3,366 | 49.1% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 298 | 4.3% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 144 | 2.1% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 283 | 4.1% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 1,133 | 16.5% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 737 | 10.7% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 532 | 7.8% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 338 | 4.9% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 28 | 0.4% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (23605 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 173 | 2.5% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 447 | 6.5% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 899 | 13.1% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 902 | 13.2% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 492 | 7.2% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,505 | 21.9% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 1,398 | 20.4% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 978 | 14.3% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 65 | 0.9% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (23605 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 160 | 2.3% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 1,183 | 17.2% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 2,364 | 34.5% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 2,595 | 37.8% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 402 | 5.9% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 155 | 2.3% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (23605 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 2,334 | 37.2% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 133 | 2.1% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 3,589 | 57.2% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 127 | 2.0% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 9 | 0.1% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 77 | 1.2% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (23605 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 616 | 9.8% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 2,769 | 44.2% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 1,727 | 27.5% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,157 | 18.5% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (23605 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 173 | 6.9% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 65 | 2.6% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 539 | 21.5% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 973 | 38.7% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 560 | 22.3% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 71 | 2.8% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 114 | 4.5% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 16 | 0.6% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (23605 zip code)
| Value | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,379 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $499 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,112 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.46 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 1.89 | 2.38 |
Households (23605 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 6,269 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 1,469 | 23.4% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 450 | 7.2% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,840 | 29.4% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 2,513 | 40.1% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 1,589 | 25.3% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 1,296 | 20.7% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.12 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.01 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (23605 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 5,479 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 2,640 | 48.2% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 1,553 | 28.3% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 194 | 3.5% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 820 | 15.0% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 2,461 | 44.9% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (23605 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 3,119 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 164 | 5.3% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 92 | 2.9% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,301 | 41.7% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 782 | 25.1% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 780 | 25.0% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (23605 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 10,220 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,278 | 12.5% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 12,948 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 2,288 | 17.7% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 234 | 10.2% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,359 | 59.4% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 695 | 30.4% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (23605 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 11,557 | 86.5% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 1,640 | 12.3% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 635 | 38.7% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 974 | 59.4% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 171 | 10.4% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 31 | 1.9% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (23605 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 12,706 | 95.1% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 296 | 2.2% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 653 | 220.6% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 653 | 220.6% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 653 | 220.6% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 64 | 21.6% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 52 | 17.6% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 456 | 154.1% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 0 | 0.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (23605 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 12,545 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 11,803 | 94.1% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 742 | 5.9% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 677 | 5.4% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 35 | 0.3% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 30 | 0.2% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (23605 zip code)
| Households | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 6,269 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 5,773 | 92.1% | 89.4% |
Newport News, VA23605