| Official Zip Code Name | Newport News |
| Zip Code State | Virginia |
| Zip Code Type | Non-Unique |
| Primary County: | City of Newport News |
| Area Code | 757 |
| Current Population: | 29283 |
| Racial Majority: | White 65.78% |
| Public School Racial Majority: | White 44.1% |
| Unemployment Rate: | 3.7% |
| Median Household Income | $49003 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income | $69870 |
| School Test Performance: | Average |
| Average Commute Time | 21.1 Minutes |
| Time Zone: | Eastern Standard Time |
| Elevation Range | 0 - 3 ft. |
| Area | 10 Sqm. |
| Coordinates(Y,X) | 37.07822400, -76.49763800 |
The current unemployment level in 23606 is 3.7% which is lower than the current county unemployment level of 5.1% and is higher than the current state unemployment at 2.8% and higher than the current national unemployment rate at 3.7%.
According the 2010 US Census, the population of 23606 increased to 29283 from 25771 over the past 10 years. The majority ethnicity residing in 23606 is White while the majority ethnicity attending 23606 public schools is White. 49.8% of students in 23606 public schools receive or are eligible to participate in free or reduced lunch programs.
| 2014 | 2010 | Change(+/-) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 19209 | 65.78% | 19629 | -2% |
| Black Or African American | 5334 | 18.27% | 5645 | -6% |
| Hispanic | 2820 | 9.66% | 2519 | +12% |
| American Indian Or Alaskan Native | 15 | 0.05% | 70 | -79% |
| Asian | 581 | 1.99% | 606 | -4% |
| Native Hawaiian & Other Pacific Islander | 25 | 0.09% | 22 | +14% |
| Other Race | 25 | 0.25% | 25 | +188% |
| Two Or More Races | 767 | 3.93% | 767 | +50% |
| White | 44.1% |
|---|---|
| Black Or African American | 37.3% |
| Hispanic | 11.3% |
| Asian | 2.6% |
| Hawaii/Pacific Islander | 0% |
| American Indian Or Alaskan Native | 0.4% |
| Two or More Races | 4.3% |
| 2010 | 2000 | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 29283 | 25771 |
| Male Population | 48.30% | |
| Female Population | 51.70% | |
| Total Households | 11538 |
| Test Score Performance | Average |
| Percentage of Students Eligible For Free or Reduced Lunch | 49.8% |
| Percentage of Public Schools with Title 1 Status | 25.0% |
| Median Household Income | $49003 |
| Income Under $50K Per Year | 51.10% |
| Income $50K to $100K Per Year | 32.90% |
| Income Above $100K Per Year | 16.00% |
| 23606 US Congressional District | ||
| District | Representative | Party Affiliation |
| Virginia District 2 | Elaine Luria | Democrat |
| Related Maps: Map of All Virginia Congressional Districts | ||
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| 23602 - Newport News |
| 23601 - Newport News |
| Newport News, VA |
Zip Code 23606 Annual Climate Data |
Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Annual |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg Min Temp (°F) | 31 | 32 | 39 | 47 | 57 | 65 | 70 | 69 | 64 | 51 | 42 | 35 | 50 |
| Avg Max Temp (°F) | 48 | 50 | 59 | 68 | 76 | 83 | 87 | 86 | 81 | 70 | 61 | 53 | 69 |
| Avg Precip (In.) | 4.11 | 3.51 | 4.63 | 3.28 | 4.05 | 3.58 | 4.9 | 4.73 | 4.74 | 3.49 | 3.24 | 3.37 | 47.62 |
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