ZIP Code 23603 — Newport News city, VA Demographics & Data

ZIP code 23603 covers Newport News, VA in Newport News city with a population of about 3,428.

At a glance, the area shows median age of 36.3 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.

Median household income in ZIP 23603 is about $85,762 — about 14% above the U.S. median ($75,149).

On socioeconomic markers, US5 shows a poverty rate of 2.7%; unemployment rate near 9.4%; 31.1% of adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (about 2.6 points below the national share (33.7%)).

Labor and commute patterns include leading industry context around Retail trade, Healthcare, and Manufacturing; about 10.5% of workers reporting work-from-home (about 4.7 points below 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 $253,100 — about 27% below the U.S. median home value ($348,079).

Housing tenure and rents show median gross rent around $1,279 (about 10% above the U.S. median rent ($1,163)), and owner-occupancy near 60.7% (about 4.7 points below the national owner-occupancy rate (65.4%)).

To comfortably buy a median-priced home in ZIP 23603 in Newport News, VA, a household would need roughly $70,000 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 $1,626. That sits below the local median household income ($85,762), suggesting the typical household income is closer to a workable buy-in level under these assumptions. 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 193 for ZIP 23603 (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.