23608 ZIP Code – Newport News, Virginia

Located in Newport News, Virginia, ZIP code 23608 is a large ZIP code within Newport News city with a population of approximately 42,684 residents. Residents earn a median household income of $67,260, which is below the Virginia average and near the national figure. Homes in this ZIP code have a median value of $234,100, near the national average, with 49.6% owner-occupied housing (decreasing). , with median rent coming in at $1,216 — near the national figure. Housing consists of 62% single-family (decreasing), 28% apartments (increasing), 8% duplex/multi-family.

At 6.4%, the unemployment rate is above the national figure. The poverty rate is 14.2%, near the national average. 27.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, near the U.S. average. At 33.6, the median age is below the national figure. Nearby ZIP codes include 23602, 23603, 23604.

ZIP Code 23608 Data

Population 42,684
Median Household Income $67,260
Median Home Value $234,100
Median Rent $1,216
Median Age 33.6
Unemployment Rate 6.4%
Poverty Rate 14.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 27.0%
State Virginia

ZIP 23608 vs. Virginia vs. U.S.

MetricZIP 23608VA Avg.U.S. Avg.
Population42k9,76610k
Median Household Income$67k$80k$73k
Median Home Value$234k$296k$258k
Median Rent$1,216$1,227$1,088
Median Age33.644.543.2
Unemployment Rate6.4%4.3%5.0%
Poverty Rate14.2%11.6%13.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher27.0%29.9%26.9%

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Nearby ZIP Codes

Nearby ZIP Code Comparison

ZIP Code City Population Median Income
23602 NEWPORT NEWS 43,127 $70,717
23603 NEWPORT NEWS 3,555 $95,029
23604 FORT EUSTIS 5,029 $70,815
23690 YORKTOWN 4,770 $83,173
23693 YORKTOWN 23,563 $109,213