23607 ZIP Code
Newport News, Virginia
December 12, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 23607 |
| City/Town: | Newport News |
| County: | Newport News (city) |
| State: | Virginia |
| Population: | 23,892 |
| Median Household Income: | $39,139 |
| Per Capita Income: | $29,376 |
| Total Housing Units: | 10,841 |
| Median Home Value: | $136,900 |
| Land Area: | 6.0 sq miles
15.5 sq km |
| Water Area: | 15.7 sq miles
40.6 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 36.9705, -76.4243 |
Population Information (23607 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 23,892 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 11,781 | 49.3% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 12,111 | 50.7% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 32.4 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,653 | 6.9% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,754 | 7.3% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,883 | 7.9% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,700 | 7.1% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 2,031 | 8.5% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 3,724 | 15.6% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 2,663 | 11.1% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 2,597 | 10.9% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,552 | 6.5% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,215 | 5.1% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,910 | 8.0% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 936 | 3.9% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 274 | 1.1% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (23607 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $136,900 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 4.9 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,052 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 10,841 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 9,314 | 85.9% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 1,527 | 14.1% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 2,679 | 28.8% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 6,635 | 71.2% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (23607 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 14,871 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 465 | 3.1% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,679 | 11.3% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 5,590 | 37.6% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 3,565 | 24.0% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,718 | 11.6% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 1,166 | 7.8% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 688 | 4.6% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 85.6% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 12.5% | 34.3% |
Income Information (23607 zip code)
| Value | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $39,139 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $49,308 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $45,916 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $29,376 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (23607 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 11,457 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 9,368 | 89.5% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 1,099 | 10.5% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 6,889 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 7,571 | 80.8% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,408 | 15.0% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 377 | 4.0% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 12 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (23607 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 3,390 | 14.2% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 18,253 | 76.4% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 55 | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 212 | 0.9% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 7 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 431 | 1.8% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 1,544 | 6.5% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 925 | 3.9% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 1,468 | 6.1% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 405 | 1.7% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 482 | 2.0% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 222 | 0.9% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 359 | 1.5% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (23607 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 1,131 | 12.1% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 816 | 8.8% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 1,388 | 14.9% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 1,129 | 12.1% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,325 | 14.2% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,498 | 16.1% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,020 | 11.0% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 751 | 8.1% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 121 | 1.3% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 135 | 1.4% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (23607 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 5,686 | 60.7% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,261 | 13.5% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 1,064 | 11.4% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 845 | 9.0% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 491 | 5.2% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 726 | 7.7% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 24.3 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (23607 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 109 | 1.2% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 386 | 4.1% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,479 | 15.8% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 93 | 1.0% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,460 | 15.6% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 524 | 5.6% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 64 | 0.7% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 518 | 5.5% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,123 | 12.0% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 1,897 | 20.2% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,058 | 11.3% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 322 | 3.4% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 335 | 3.6% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (23607 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 29.3% | 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 (23607 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 19,870 | 83.2% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 8,822 | 36.9% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 13,124 | 54.9% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 2,461 | 10.3% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (23607 zip code)
| Households with: | Number | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 6,712 | 72.1% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 2,550 | 27.4% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,729 | 18.6% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 1,161 | 12.5% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 465 | 5.0% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 2,534 | 27.2% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (23607 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 4,969 | 45.8% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 548 | 5.1% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 350 | 3.2% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 962 | 8.9% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 1,519 | 14.0% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 702 | 6.5% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 1,667 | 15.4% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 90 | 0.8% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 34 | 0.3% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (23607 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 7 | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 502 | 4.6% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 487 | 4.5% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 639 | 5.9% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,621 | 15.0% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,427 | 13.2% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,406 | 13.0% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 1,056 | 9.7% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 1,344 | 12.4% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 2,352 | 21.7% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (23607 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 349 | 3.2% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 1,345 | 12.4% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 4,175 | 38.5% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 3,630 | 33.5% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,141 | 10.5% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 201 | 1.9% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (23607 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 2,909 | 31.2% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 64 | 0.7% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 5,980 | 64.2% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 185 | 2.0% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 30 | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 146 | 1.6% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (23607 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 2,558 | 27.5% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 4,146 | 44.5% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 1,644 | 17.7% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 966 | 10.4% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (23607 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 196 | 7.3% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 578 | 21.6% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 671 | 25.0% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 758 | 28.3% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 440 | 16.4% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 11 | 0.4% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 11 | 0.4% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 14 | 0.5% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (23607 zip code)
| Value | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,341 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $496 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,052 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.32 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.48 | 2.38 |
Households (23607 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 9,314 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 1,728 | 18.6% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 453 | 4.9% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 2,154 | 23.1% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 4,770 | 51.2% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 2,717 | 29.2% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 2,559 | 27.5% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.43 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.36 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (23607 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 9,281 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 5,137 | 55.3% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 2,058 | 22.2% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 168 | 1.8% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,163 | 12.5% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 4,300 | 46.3% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (23607 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 6,225 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 399 | 6.4% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 270 | 4.3% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 2,925 | 47.0% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,365 | 21.9% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,266 | 20.3% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (23607 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 16,952 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,439 | 8.5% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 22,331 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 3,749 | 16.8% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 290 | 7.7% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 2,214 | 59.1% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,245 | 33.2% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (23607 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 19,882 | 83.2% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 3,706 | 15.5% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 1,026 | 27.7% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 2,605 | 70.3% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 932 | 25.1% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 75 | 2.0% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (23607 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 23,076 | 96.6% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 272 | 1.1% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 816 | 300.0% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 816 | 300.0% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 816 | 300.0% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 38 | 14.0% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 35 | 12.9% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 518 | 190.4% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 0 | 0.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (23607 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 22,239 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 21,230 | 95.5% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 1,009 | 4.5% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 685 | 3.1% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 141 | 0.6% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 163 | 0.7% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 20 | 0.1% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (23607 zip code)
| Households | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 9,314 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 8,181 | 87.8% | 89.4% |
Newport News, VA23607