| ZIP Code | 23605 |
| ZIP Code Name | Newport News |
| Primary County | City of Newport News |
| ZIP Code Type | Standard |
| Population (2021) | 13,920 |
| Area Code(s) | 757 |
| Current Time | EDT |
23605 is a United States ZIP Code located in Newport News Virginia. Portions of 23605 are also in Hampton. 23605 is primarily within City of Newport News with some portions in City of Hampton. 23605 is within the Tidewater Region.
23605 can be classified socioeconically as a Lower Middle Class class zipcode in comparison to other zipcodes in Virginia based on Median Household Income and Average Adjusted Gross Income. Measuring level of educational attainment the majority of adults in 23605 have at least a High School Diploma. The majority race/ethnicity residing in 23605 is African American. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 23605 is African American. The current unemployment level in 23605 is 4.5%.
| Population | 13,920 |
| Population Growth Rate | 5.54% |
| Population Density | 3,841 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 6,074 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 1.3% |
| Median Houshold Income (2021) | $41,986 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2019) | $36,000 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (May 2023) | 4.5% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | African American - 61.32% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | African American - 75.29% |
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,399 | 33.01% |
| Black | 8,172 | 61.32% |
| Hispanic | 676 | 5.07% |
| Asian | 80 | 0.6% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 299 | 8.06% |
| Black | 2,946 | 79.41% |
| Hispanic | 411 | 11.08% |
| Asian | 42 | 1.13% |
| Native American | 7 | 0.19% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 5 | 0.13% |
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 879 | 10.82% |
| Bachelor Degree | 859 | 10.57% |
| High School Diploma | 3,045 | 37.48% |
| No High School Diploma | 173 | 2.13% |
| GED or Alternate | 411 | 5.06% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 1,715 | 21.11% |
| Associates Degree | 701 | 8.63% |
| Masters Degree | 233 | 2.87% |
| Professional Degree | 104 | 1.28% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0 | 0% |
| Coordinates | 37.01856613,-76.43667603 |
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| Region | Tidewater Region |
| Metropolitan/Micropolitan Stat Area | Virginia Beach-Norfolk-Newport News, VA-NC |
| Time Zone | Eastern Daylight Time |
| IANA Timezone | America/New_York |
| Area | 4 Square Miles |
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| Plant Hardiness Zone | Zone 8a: 10F to 15F | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average First Frost Date | November 11 - 20 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average Last Frost Date | March 21 - 31 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Koppen-Geiger Climate Zone | Cfa - Humid Subtropical Climate | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Ecoregion | 63b - Chesapeake-Pamlico Lowlands and Tidal Marshes | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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