ZIP Code 23601 — Newport News city, VA Demographics & Data

ZIP code 23601 covers Newport News, VA in Newport News city with a population of about 26,557.

At a glance, the area shows median age of 37.4 versus a U.S. median of about 38.9.

It sits in telephone area codes 757, 948; U.S. House district VA-3; the NORFOLK - PORTSMTH - NEWPT NWS media market.

Newport News, VA sits in a university / college context (near riverside college of health careers (1.3 mi)). Expect stronger interest in student housing, rentals, walkability, transit, and a younger adult age mix versus typical suburban ZIPs.

Median household income in ZIP 23601 is about $71,345 — about 5% below the U.S. median ($75,149).

On socioeconomic markers, US5 shows a poverty rate of 11.1%; unemployment rate near 4.2%; 27.6% of adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (about 6.1 points below the national share (33.7%)).

Labor and commute patterns include leading industry context around Manufacturing, Healthcare, and Professional services; about 14.3% of workers reporting work-from-home (roughly in line with the U.S. share (15.2%)); a mean commute of about 180.0 minutes (U.S. average near 26.8).

Median home value is about $235,600 — about 32% below the U.S. median home value ($348,079).

Housing tenure and rents show median gross rent around $1,071 (about 8% below the U.S. median rent ($1,163)), and owner-occupancy near 56.2% (about 9.2 points below the national owner-occupancy rate (65.4%)).

To comfortably buy a median-priced home in ZIP 23601 in Newport News, VA, a household would need roughly $65,000 in annual income under a 20% down, 30-year loan at 6.8% (illustrative), keeping housing costs near 28% of income. Estimated monthly PITI is about $1,513. That is roughly in line with the local median household income ($71,345). Rates, taxes, insurance, and HOA fees vary — treat this as a planning estimate, not a lender quote.

Climate normals for Newport News city, VA show little to no average snow and around 45.1 inches of annual precipitation.

IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 1,499 for ZIP 23601 (Newport News city, VA) on US5’s published series — a signal of people/tax filers moving in relative to those leaving. Inflows often track job growth, housing demand, or lifestyle migration; treat the figure as a directional indicator rather than a precise headcount.