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🇺🇸 United States ZIP Code

STANDARD

23606

Newport News

ZIP Code 23606 is a standard zip code serving Newport News, Newport News, Virginia (VA), in Newport News (city) County, United States. It has an estimated population of 29,283 with a median household income of $57,230. The area falls within the America/New_York timezone.

Median Household Income vs. National Average

$0 National: $37,585 $150K+ $57,230

Location

State / Province
Virginia (VA)
County
Newport News (city)
Timezone
America/New_York

Coordinates

Latitude
37.076800
Longitude
-76.496700

Geographic Details

Land Area
9.37 mi²
Water Area
10.50 mi²
Population Density
3124.0 people per mi² (85th percentile)
Bounding Box
37.105383°N, 37.023699°S, -76.459134°E, -76.597084°W

With 29,283 residents spread across 9.37 square miles, this area has a population density of 3124.0 people per square mile.

Demographics

29,283

Population

85th percentile

$57,230

Median Income

65th percentile

$260,900

Median Home Value

80th percentile

9.37 mi²

Land Area

The median household income in 23606 is $57,230, and the median home value is $260,900.

Housing

12,297

Total Units

11,538

Occupied Units

93.8%

Occupancy Rate

Nearby ZIP Codes

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