23606 ZIP Code
Newport News, Virginia
December 12, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 23606 |
| City/Town: | Newport News |
| County: | Newport News (city) |
| State: | Virginia |
| Population: | 29,807 |
| Median Household Income: | $67,943 |
| Per Capita Income: | $38,604 |
| Total Housing Units: | 13,049 |
| Median Home Value: | $287,300 |
| Land Area: | 9.7 sq miles
25.0 sq km |
| Water Area: | 10.5 sq miles
27.2 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 37.0657, -76.5167 |
Population Information (23606 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 29,807 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 14,062 | 47.2% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 15,745 | 52.8% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 32.3 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,848 | 6.2% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,808 | 6.1% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,376 | 4.6% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 3,117 | 10.5% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 3,187 | 10.7% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 4,585 | 15.4% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 3,156 | 10.6% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 2,842 | 9.5% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,732 | 5.8% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,666 | 5.6% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 2,824 | 9.5% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,151 | 3.9% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 515 | 1.7% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (23606 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $287,300 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.5 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,228 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 13,049 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 12,224 | 93.7% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 825 | 6.3% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 5,868 | 48.0% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 6,356 | 52.0% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (23606 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 18,471 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 505 | 2.7% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 437 | 2.4% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 4,933 | 26.7% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 3,547 | 19.2% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,686 | 9.1% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 3,780 | 20.5% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 3,583 | 19.4% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 94.9% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 39.9% | 34.3% |
Income Information (23606 zip code)
| Value | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $67,943 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $91,138 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $90,991 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $38,604 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (23606 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 15,419 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 14,103 | 95.2% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 717 | 4.8% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 9,053 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 10,551 | 74.8% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 2,979 | 21.1% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 573 | 4.1% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (23606 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 18,743 | 62.9% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 6,791 | 22.8% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 50 | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 921 | 3.1% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 526 | 1.8% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 2,776 | 9.3% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 2,254 | 7.6% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 2,684 | 9.0% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 1,215 | 4.1% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 571 | 1.9% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 203 | 0.7% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 695 | 2.3% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (23606 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 768 | 6.3% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 385 | 3.1% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 619 | 5.1% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 841 | 6.9% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,584 | 13.0% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 2,617 | 21.4% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,479 | 12.1% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,965 | 16.1% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,081 | 8.8% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 885 | 7.2% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (23606 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 10,999 | 78.0% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 786 | 5.6% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 40 | 0.3% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 1,129 | 8.0% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 190 | 1.3% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 1,357 | 9.6% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 20.0 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (23606 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 106 | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 701 | 5.0% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,902 | 13.5% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 345 | 2.4% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 965 | 6.8% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 406 | 2.9% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 157 | 1.1% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 902 | 6.4% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,326 | 9.4% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 4,439 | 31.5% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,529 | 10.8% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 474 | 3.4% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 851 | 6.0% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (23606 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 13.3% | 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 (23606 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 26,706 | 89.6% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 20,819 | 69.8% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 9,833 | 33.0% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 2,502 | 8.4% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (23606 zip code)
| Households with: | Number | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 9,461 | 77.4% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 3,475 | 28.4% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 3,395 | 27.8% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 508 | 4.2% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 84 | 0.7% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 1,105 | 9.0% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (23606 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 6,001 | 46.0% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 760 | 5.8% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 134 | 1.0% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 985 | 7.5% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 1,435 | 11.0% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 1,173 | 9.0% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 2,125 | 16.3% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 436 | 3.3% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (23606 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 79 | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 1,081 | 8.3% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 2,048 | 15.7% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 1,589 | 12.2% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 2,255 | 17.3% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 2,004 | 15.4% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,987 | 15.2% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 1,573 | 12.1% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 158 | 1.2% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 275 | 2.1% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (23606 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 529 | 4.1% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 1,660 | 12.7% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 3,675 | 28.2% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 4,661 | 35.7% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 2,118 | 16.2% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 406 | 3.1% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (23606 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 4,163 | 34.1% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 99 | 0.8% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 7,565 | 61.9% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 296 | 2.4% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 12 | 0.1% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 89 | 0.7% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (23606 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 847 | 6.9% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 4,800 | 39.3% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 4,473 | 36.6% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 2,104 | 17.2% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (23606 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 347 | 5.9% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 120 | 2.0% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 39 | 0.7% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 586 | 10.0% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 2,148 | 36.6% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 1,962 | 33.4% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 545 | 9.3% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 121 | 2.1% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (23606 zip code)
| Value | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,935 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $666 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,228 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.39 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.02 | 2.38 |
Households (23606 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 12,224 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 4,477 | 36.6% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,536 | 12.6% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 2,713 | 22.2% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 4,215 | 34.5% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 3,007 | 24.6% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 3,445 | 28.2% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.20 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.96 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (23606 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 11,586 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 5,447 | 47.0% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 4,886 | 42.2% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 233 | 2.0% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 897 | 7.7% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 5,460 | 47.1% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (23606 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 9,650 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 378 | 3.9% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 693 | 7.2% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 2,389 | 24.8% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,173 | 12.2% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 5,017 | 52.0% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (23606 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 23,232 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 2,403 | 10.3% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 29,208 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 4,009 | 13.7% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 454 | 11.3% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,969 | 49.1% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,586 | 39.6% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (23606 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 25,238 | 84.7% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 4,283 | 14.4% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 1,573 | 36.7% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 2,490 | 58.1% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 464 | 10.8% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 220 | 5.1% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (23606 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 27,504 | 92.3% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 858 | 2.9% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 2,303 | 268.4% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 2,303 | 268.4% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 2,303 | 268.4% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 259 | 30.2% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 36 | 4.2% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 1,272 | 148.3% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 108 | 12.6% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (23606 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 27,959 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 24,810 | 88.7% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 3,149 | 11.3% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 1,904 | 6.8% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 521 | 1.9% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 561 | 2.0% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 163 | 0.6% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (23606 zip code)
| Households | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 12,224 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 11,641 | 95.2% | 89.4% |
Newport News, VA23606