23608 ZIP Code
Newport News, Virginia
December 12, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 23608 |
| City/Town: | Newport News |
| County: | Newport News (city) |
| State: | Virginia |
| Population: | 42,684 |
| Median Household Income: | $67,260 |
| Per Capita Income: | $37,545 |
| Total Housing Units: | 18,139 |
| Median Home Value: | $234,100 |
| Land Area: | 10.7 sq miles
27.8 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.2 sq miles
0.6 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 37.1478, -76.5430 |
Population Information (23608 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 42,684 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 20,592 | 48.2% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 22,092 | 51.8% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 33.2 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 3,581 | 8.4% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 2,821 | 6.6% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 2,518 | 5.9% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 2,899 | 6.8% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 3,484 | 8.2% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 7,376 | 17.3% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 5,890 | 13.8% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 3,959 | 9.3% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 2,099 | 4.9% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 2,883 | 6.8% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 3,203 | 7.5% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,526 | 3.6% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 445 | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (23608 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $234,100 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.5 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,216 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 18,139 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 17,090 | 94.2% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 1,049 | 5.8% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 8,698 | 50.9% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 8,392 | 49.1% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (23608 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 27,381 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 1,127 | 4.1% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,465 | 5.4% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 7,805 | 28.5% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 6,878 | 25.1% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 2,622 | 9.6% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 4,995 | 18.2% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 2,489 | 9.1% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 90.5% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 27.3% | 34.3% |
Income Information (23608 zip code)
| Value | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $67,260 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $79,210 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $78,654 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $37,545 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (23608 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 23,336 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 20,257 | 94.4% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 1,197 | 5.6% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 9,575 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 14,942 | 73.8% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 4,615 | 22.8% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 675 | 3.3% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 25 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (23608 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 17,401 | 40.8% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 16,856 | 39.5% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 105 | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 2,322 | 5.4% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 72 | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 1,625 | 3.8% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 4,303 | 10.1% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 3,651 | 8.6% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 5,495 | 12.9% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 2,255 | 5.3% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 1,428 | 3.3% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 366 | 0.9% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 1,446 | 3.4% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (23608 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 791 | 4.6% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 510 | 3.0% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 1,080 | 6.3% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 1,371 | 8.0% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 2,479 | 14.5% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 3,463 | 20.3% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 2,556 | 15.0% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 3,197 | 18.7% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,051 | 6.1% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 592 | 3.5% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (23608 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 16,904 | 83.4% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 2,305 | 11.4% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 398 | 2.0% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 264 | 1.3% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 492 | 2.4% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 1,301 | 6.4% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 27.1 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (23608 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 25 | 0.1% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 1,587 | 7.8% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 2,108 | 10.4% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 362 | 1.8% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 2,561 | 12.6% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 891 | 4.4% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 195 | 1.0% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 746 | 3.7% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 2,368 | 11.7% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 4,515 | 22.3% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 2,416 | 11.9% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 762 | 3.8% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 1,721 | 8.5% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (23608 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 12.0% | 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 (23608 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 37,466 | 87.8% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 28,573 | 66.9% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 14,853 | 34.8% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 3,336 | 7.8% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (23608 zip code)
| Households with: | Number | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 13,997 | 81.9% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 4,181 | 24.5% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 4,250 | 24.9% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 751 | 4.4% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 348 | 2.0% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 1,892 | 11.1% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (23608 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 9,352 | 51.6% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 1,526 | 8.4% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 165 | 0.9% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 1,190 | 6.6% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 2,659 | 14.7% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 1,543 | 8.5% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 1,017 | 5.6% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 687 | 3.8% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (23608 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 17 | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 1,108 | 6.1% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 2,250 | 12.4% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 3,437 | 18.9% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 3,913 | 21.6% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 4,285 | 23.6% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 2,198 | 12.1% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 822 | 4.5% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 99 | 0.5% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 10 | 0.1% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (23608 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 257 | 1.4% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 1,480 | 8.2% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 4,646 | 25.6% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 7,689 | 42.4% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 3,518 | 19.4% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 549 | 3.0% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (23608 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 5,242 | 30.7% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 175 | 1.0% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 11,528 | 67.5% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 77 | 0.5% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 68 | 0.4% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (23608 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 1,365 | 8.0% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 5,636 | 33.0% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 6,190 | 36.2% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 3,899 | 22.8% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (23608 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 714 | 8.2% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 326 | 3.7% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 453 | 5.2% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,201 | 13.8% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 4,314 | 49.6% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 1,553 | 17.9% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 108 | 1.2% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 29 | 0.3% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (23608 zip code)
| Value | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,644 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $605 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,216 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.62 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.37 | 2.38 |
Households (23608 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 17,090 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 6,727 | 39.4% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 2,958 | 17.3% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 3,745 | 21.9% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 5,582 | 32.7% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 5,737 | 33.6% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 4,011 | 23.5% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.50 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.15 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (23608 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 15,997 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 6,082 | 38.0% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 7,372 | 46.1% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 412 | 2.6% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,506 | 9.4% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 7,048 | 44.1% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (23608 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 10,883 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 469 | 4.3% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 425 | 3.9% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 4,313 | 39.6% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 2,218 | 20.4% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 3,458 | 31.8% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (23608 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 30,145 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 5,594 | 18.6% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 40,802 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 5,923 | 14.5% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 745 | 12.6% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 3,285 | 55.5% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,893 | 32.0% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (23608 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 35,963 | 84.3% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 6,057 | 14.2% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 2,420 | 40.0% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 3,382 | 55.8% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 1,173 | 19.4% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 255 | 4.2% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (23608 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 38,406 | 90.0% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 1,975 | 4.6% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 4,278 | 216.6% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 4,278 | 216.6% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 4,278 | 216.6% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 714 | 36.2% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 358 | 18.1% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 11 | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 1,680 | 85.1% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 51 | 2.6% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (23608 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 39,103 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 33,826 | 86.5% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 5,277 | 13.5% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 3,096 | 7.9% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 762 | 1.9% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 1,050 | 2.7% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 369 | 0.9% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (23608 zip code)
| Households | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 17,090 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 16,377 | 95.8% | 89.4% |
Newport News, VA23608