ZIP 23602 — Economy & Jobs

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Middle ClassLow Snow Area

Income, employment, industries, and economic trends

Income & Economy in Newport News city, VA (23602)

Median Income

$72,487

*Adjusted for inflation (2023 dollars)

IRS Net Migration

+2,409

Wealth inflow

Population

42,699

Unemployment

5.0%

1.3pp above US avg

IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 2,409 for ZIP 23602 (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.

Economic Indicators

Unemployment

5.0%+35% vs US avg

Self-Employed

3.5%-42% vs US avg

SNAP Benefits

10.3%-12% vs US avg

798

Establishments

19,495

Employees

~24 per establishment — mix of small and larger employers

Manufacturing

Top Industry

Economic Distributions

Census ACS 5-Year (P0): occupation, industry, household income brackets.

Occupation

Industry

Agriculture, forestry, mining0.1%
Construction5.3%
Manufacturing13.9%
Wholesale trade2.9%
Retail trade10.9%
Transportation, utilities5.8%
Information1.0%
Finance, insurance, real estate4.6%
Professional, scientific, management11.9%
Education, health care, social21.4%
Arts, entertainment, food services10.2%
Other services5.2%
Public administration6.9%

Household Income

Historical Trends in 23602 (2020–Present)

Since 2020, population grew 7.5%, median income fell 1.5% (inflation-adjusted), home values increased 6.7%.

Median Income

$72,487

-4% vs US avg

Unemployment Rate