23606 ZIP Code – Newport News, Virginia
23606 is a ZIP code serving Newport News, Virginia in Newport News city with a population of approximately 29,807 residents. Residents earn a median household income of $67,943, which is below the Virginia average and near the national figure. The median home value of $287,300 is near the national average, with 46.6% owner-occupied housing (increasing). . Median rent is $1,228, which is near the U.S. average. Housing consists of 53% single-family (increasing), 31% apartments (decreasing), 12% duplex/multi-family.
The area reports an unemployment rate of 4.7%, near the national average. An estimated 13.3% of the population falls below the poverty line, near the national figure. 38.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, above the U.S. average. Residents have a median age of 32.9, below the U.S. median. Neighboring ZIP codes include 23601, 23602, 23304.
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ZIP 23606 vs. Virginia vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 23606 | VA Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 29k | 9,766 | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $67k | $80k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $287k | $296k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $1,228 | $1,227 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 32.9 | 44.5 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.7% | 4.3% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 13.3% | 11.6% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 38.5% | 29.9% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 23601 – Newport News
- 23602 – Newport News
- 23304 – Battery Park
- 23605 – Newport News
- 23604 – Fort Eustis
- 23693 – Yorktown
- 23608 – Newport News
- 23666 – Hampton
- 23314 – Carrollton
- 23681 – Hampton
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23601 | NEWPORT NEWS | 26,488 | $65,299 |
| 23602 | NEWPORT NEWS | 43,127 | $70,717 |
| 23304 | BATTERY PARK | Not provided | Not provided |
| 23605 | NEWPORT NEWS | 13,359 | $44,644 |
| 23604 | FORT EUSTIS | 5,029 | $70,815 |