23605 ZIP Code – Newport News, Virginia
ZIP code 23605 is a mid-sized ZIP code located in Newport News, Virginia, within Newport News city with a population of approximately 13,359 residents. At $44,644, the median household income here runs well below the Virginia average and below the U.S. average. Homes in this ZIP code have a median value of $171,400, below the national average, with 40.5% owner-occupied housing (decreasing). , with median rent coming in at $1,112 — near the national figure. Housing consists of 58% single-family (increasing), 29% apartments (increasing), 9% duplex/multi-family.
The area reports an unemployment rate of 6.4%, above the national average. The poverty rate is 14.1%, near the national average. Bachelor's degree attainment is 17.5%, below the national average. At 36.4, the median age is below the national figure. ZIP codes in the surrounding area include 23601, 23666, 23607.
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ZIP 23605 vs. Virginia vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 23605 | VA Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 13k | 9,766 | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $44k | $80k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $171k | $296k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $1,112 | $1,227 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 36.4 | 44.5 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 6.4% | 4.3% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 14.1% | 11.6% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 17.5% | 29.9% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 23601 – Newport News
- 23666 – Hampton
- 23607 – Newport News
- 23661 – Hampton
- 23668 – Hampton
- 23606 – Newport News
- 23667 – Hampton
- 23669 – Hampton
- 23314 – Carrollton
- 23681 – Hampton
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23601 | NEWPORT NEWS | 26,488 | $65,299 |
| 23666 | HAMPTON | 53,655 | $67,033 |
| 23607 | NEWPORT NEWS | 23,892 | $39,139 |
| 23661 | HAMPTON | 13,936 | $63,172 |
| 23668 | HAMPTON | 760 | Not provided |