ZIP Code 23602 in Newport News, VA

Data Last Updated: October 1, 2025
City:Newport News, Virginia
County:Newport News City County
Timezone:Eastern (GMT -05:00)
Local Time:12:59:08 AM
Population:42,004 [See All]
Area Codes:757 / 948
Classification:Standard [Normal Street Delivery]
Coordinates:37.1141, -76.5144
Land Area:13.149 sq mi
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Population & Demographics


ZIP Code 23602 has 42,004 residents and 17,616 households (average 2.36 persons per household). The median age is 36.6 years, slightly younger than the state (38.7) and slightly younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 47.2% male and 52.8% female, which is slightly lower than the national male share (49.1%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (45.5%, much lower than the state average of 60.3% and well below the national average of 61.6%) and Black or African American (34.2%, much higher than the state average of 18.6% and well above the national average of 12.4%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 11.1%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%), and Black or African American share is much higher than both the state (18.6%) and national averages (12.4%).

Explore More: Population Over Time By Age & Gender By Race By Gender Nativity & Citizenship

Source: U.S. Census 2020 Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC) and U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.
2020 Population:42,004Source: Census DHC
2023 ACS Population Estimate:42,699Source: Census ACS
2025 ZC Population Estimate:43,126Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:3,194.5 people per sq mile
Average Income:$72,487Source: Census ACS
Households:17,616Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:$270,200Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:2.36Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:3.24Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)


Group20102011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Census ACS Population Estimate--40,29340,34539,92540,30839,47139,83639,01539,39138,82139,71441,33043,12742,699
Decennial Census39,676------------------42,004------
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP05. DEMOGRAPHIC AND HOUSING ESTIMATES

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)


Median Age: 36.6

Male Median Age: 34.7

Female Median Age: 38.3

Group< 55-910-1415-1920-2425-2930-3435-3940-4445-4950-5455-5960-6465-6970-7475-7980-8485+
Male1,3621,2691,2351,2391,5151,7311,6421,3081,1571,0431,1611,2851,195827760489296310
Female1,3541,2181,2491,1621,5441,8211,6951,5481,2401,2051,3551,5041,4401,181957693465549
Total2,7162,4872,4842,4013,0593,5523,3372,8562,3972,2482,5162,7892,6352,0081,7171,182761859
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Population by Race


White:19,09645.03%
Black:14,36433.87%
Hispanic:*4,68111.04%
Asian:2,0964.94%
American Indian:1960.46%
Hawaiian:760.18%
Other:1,9004.48%
Total:42,409100%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)
* NOTE: Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. This means individuals who identify as Hispanic will also be included in one of the race categories (such as White or Black). As a result, the totals shown here may exceed 100% when Hispanic is displayed alongside racial groups.

Gender Breakdown


GenderCount%Median Age
Males:19,82447.20%34.7 years
Females:22,18052.80%38.3 years
Total:42,004100%36.6 years
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship


Native, born in the United States:36,84386.29%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:1,4513.40%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:2,7016.33%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:1,70410.32%
Total Population:42,699100%
Total Native Population:38,29489.68%
Total Foreign-born Population:4,40510.32%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS
Note: Nativity and Citizenship derived from American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Total Population listed here will not match official ZIP Code population totals, which are based on the Decennial Census.

Income & Employment


In 2023, the Median household income is $72,487, which is far less than the state median ($90,974), is up $11,457 (18.8%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $9,448. Family households earn a median of $84,667 versus $63,561 for nonfamily households (a difference of $21,106). By gender, male median income is $63,849 and female is $52,377, which is well under the state female median ($58,743), with a current gap of $11,472 that has stayed about the same from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 72.3%, which is far greater than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 4.6%, which is just under the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (41.9%).

Explore More: Income Over Time Household Income Employment Status By Occupation

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02, DP03, DP04 and DP05.

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)


Income Type2011201220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Household Income$61,030$61,250$61,343$62,307$60,608$60,463$61,347$62,640$63,039$62,488$64,855$70,717$72,487
Median Family Income$70,053$73,453$71,315$74,289$72,621$72,688$72,848$75,083$74,928$75,806$76,525$81,355$84,667
Median NonFamily Income$41,085$41,313$42,947$43,428$43,098$42,393$39,892$41,199$43,447$48,873$53,690$59,109$63,561
Median Male Income$48,968$51,875$51,123$51,581$51,779$50,190$49,520$52,780$53,914$54,585$58,118$62,217$63,849
Median Female Income$37,837$37,789$38,740$39,215$37,884$37,760$39,228$40,276$41,825$43,704$46,267$51,645$52,377
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income


Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment Status


Employed:20,75863.52%
Unemployed:1,0873.33%
Not In Labor Force:10,83633.16%
Total:32,681100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)


Management, business, science, and arts:8,68841.85%
Service:3,58717.28%
Sales and Office:4,18220.15%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:1,7408.38%
Production, transportation, and material moving:2,56112.34%
Total Civilian Employed Population:20,758100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Housing & Affordability


In 2023, the median home value is $270,200, which is much lower than the state median ($360,700), is up $50,200 (22.82%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $58,700. The median gross rent is $1,446, which is higher than the national median ($1,348), is up $438 (43.45%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $337. Of occupied housing, owners make up 51.56% (74.83% with a mortgage, 25.17% free-and-clear) and renters 48.44% - making this ZIP Code less home ownership than the state and higher than national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 4.57%, which is far lower than the national rate (10.43%).

Explore More: Compare Home Value Home Value Over Time Rent & Over Time Housing Occupancy

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Table DP03, SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Median Home Value (Comparison)


Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Home Value Over Time


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Home Value$220,000$221,500$217,900$210,300$207,700$206,600$208,500$213,200$211,500$215,000$221,800$251,800$270,200
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid


Less than $500:1641.88%
$500 to $999:89310.23%
$1,000 to $1,499:3,68442.22%
$1,500 to $1,999:2,68530.77%
$2,000 to $2,499:88310.12%
$2,500 to $2,999:1111.27%
$3,000 or more:530.61%
No Rent:2532.90%
Total:8,726100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Gross Rent Over Time


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Rent$1,008$1,059$1,080$1,100$1,085$1,075$1,080$1,078$1,109$1,142$1,196$1,351$1,446
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy


Owner Occupied (with mortgage):6,94938.58%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):2,33812.98%
Renter Occupied:8,72648.44%
Total Occupied Housing Units:18,013100%

Occupied Housing Units:18,01395.43%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):8634.57%
Total Housing Units:18,876100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Type (Single-Family, Multi-Family, Other)


Single-Family Units:11,39860.38%
Multi-Family Units:7,16737.97%
Other Units:3111.65%
Total Housing Units:18,876100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community


In 2023, 36.20% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is markedly below the state rate (41.50%). High school or higher is 93.80%, which is well above the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 8.10%, which is on par with the state rate (7.10%). The share of people in poverty is 10.00%, which is notably higher than the state rate (6.80%), up 3.40 percentage points since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 0.60 percentage points. This points to rising hardship - a weaker consumer base, greater strain on public services, and job-market headwinds. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (42.62%). College enrollment is 32.31%, which is far higher than the national rate (26.70%), indicating the community is likely a college hub with student-driven housing and services.

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02 and DP03.

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)


Less than 9th grade:6392.21%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:1,1463.95%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):7,70826.60%
Some college, no degree:5,87220.26%
Associate's degree:3,11510.75%
Bachelor's degree:6,58322.72%
Graduate or professional degree:3,91413.51%
Total:28,977100%
High school or higher:27,19293.84%
Bachelor's degree or higher:10,49736.23%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)


Private Insurance:29,55463.58%
Public Insurance:13,64329.35%
No Insurance:3,2877.07%
Total:46,484100%
Has Health Insurance:43,19792.93%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2023)


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
% of People in Poverty6.6%6.0%6.9%6.1%7.1%7.6%8.7%9.4%9.4%10.8%10.9%9.0%10.0%
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)


Nursery School, Preschool:4684.66%
Kindergarten:4094.07%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):4,28042.62%
High school (grades 9-12):1,64116.34%
College or graduate school:3,24532.31%
Total:10,043100%
Early Childhood:8778.73%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):6,33063.03%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 23602 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2023), there are 798 business establishments, employing about 19,495 people with an annual payroll of $1,339,058,000. USPS data shows 18,274 residential mailboxes and 924 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.

# Residential Mailboxes:18,274Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:924Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:22,218Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:10,206Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:2,255Source: USPS
# of Businesses:798Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$230,779,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$1,339,058,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:19,495Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 23602 is located in Newport News City County, Virginia, within the Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 47260) and Virginia's 3rd Congressional District. This Metro area has a population of 1,782,590 people, about 2.36% of whom live in ZIP Code 23602. It covers 13.149 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.96 sq mi.

CBSA Name:Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NCSource: Census
CBSA Number:47260Source: Census
CBSA Type:MetroSource: Census
CBSA Division:--Source: Census
CBSA Population:1,782,590Source: Census
MSA:Norfolk-Virginia Beach-Newport News, VA-NCSource: Census
Land Area:13.149 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:0.96 sq miSource: Census
Congressional District:03Source: USPS
Congressional Land Area:947.1 sq miSource: Census
PMSA:--Source: Census
Intro Date:< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:5156000Source: Census
Place Name:Newport News city; VirginiaSource: Census

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes


23603 | | 23601

Schools in ZIP Code 23602


ZIP Code 23602 is in the Newport News City Public Schools, which serves grades Pre-Kindergarten thru 12th. There are 7 public schools and 4 private school(s) in this ZIP Code. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.

Center For Autism 1501 Kiln Creek Pkwy
Newport News, VA 23602
Kiln Creek Elem 1501 Kiln Creek Pkwy
Newport News, VA 23602
District: Newport News City Public Schools
B.c. Charles Elem 701 Menchville Road
Newport News, VA 23602
District: Newport News City Public Schools
L.f. Palmer Elem 100 Palmer Lane
Newport News, VA 23602
District: Newport News City Public Schools
Menchville High 275 Menchville Rd
Newport News, VA 23602
District: Newport News City Public Schools
T. Ryland Sanford Elem 480 Colony Road
Newport News, VA 23602
District: Newport News City Public Schools
Willis A. Jenkins Elem 80 Menchville Road
Newport News, VA 23602
District: Newport News City Public Schools
Hampton Roads Academy 730 Academy Ln
Newport News, VA 23602
District: Private School
Warwick River Christian School 252 Lucas Creek Rd
Newport News, VA 23602
District: Private School
Denbigh Baptist Christian School 13010 Mitchell Point Rd
Newport News, VA 23602
District: Private School
First Baptist Church Denbigh Child Devt Center And 3628 Campbell Rd
Newport News, VA 23602
District: Private School

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 23602


Empire Beauty School-Newport News 12365 Hornsby Lane
Newport News, VA 23602-6958
Type: Post Secondary
Tomorrow's Image Barber And Beauty Academy Of Virginia 490 Suite F Denbigh Boulevard
Newport News, VA 23608-5532
Type: Post Secondary
Centura College-Newport News 616 Denbigh Blvd.
Newport News, VA 23608
Type: Post Secondary
Strayer University-Newport News Campus 99 Old Oyster Point Road, Unit 1
Newport News, VA 23602
Type: Post Secondary
Ecpi University - Culinary Institute Of Virginia - Newport News 11850 Merchants Walk
Newport News, VA 23606-3320
Type: Post Secondary
Ecpi University-Newport News 1001 Omni Blvd Ste 100
Newport News, VA 23606
Type: Post Secondary

Sources & References


Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on October 1, 2025.

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