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ZIP 23601

Pop. 26,645·Newport News City·179th most expensive ZIP in Virginia
Median rent (all units)
$1,501/mo
Year-over-Year
+12.0%
Month-over-Month
+4.8%
vs US Median
-$464
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ZIP 23601 · $1,501
More affordable than 74% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,260
1 BR
$1,280
2 BR
$1,450
3 BR
$2,010
4 BR+
$2,370
Research median
$1,450/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$18,012/yr
At $1,501/mo median
Location
StateVA
CountyNewport News City
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 12.0% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+12.0% YoY, +4.8% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 23601 (Newport News, VA) is majority owner-occupied, 29.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
26,645
Median income
$71,279
Median age
37.1
Renters
42.7%
Age distribution
24.8%
21.4%
24.8%
14%
15%
Under 1824.8%
18–3421.4%
35–5424.8%
55–6414%
65+15%
Gender
47.6%
52.4%
Male47.6%
Female52.4%
Race & ethnicity
53.7%
36.5%
White53.7%
Black36.5%
Hispanic6.1%
Asian1%
Other2.7%
Education (25+)
26.6%
35.9%
29.9%
No HS diploma7.6%
HS diploma26.6%
Some college35.9%
Bachelor's+29.9%
Housing tenure
57.3%
42.7%
Owner57.3%
Renter42.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 23601 in Newport News, VA has changed in 5 years

Income
$57,182 → $71,279
up 24.7%
Population
26,017 → 26,645
up 2.4%
Renter share
47.5% → 42.7%
-4.8 pts
Bachelor's+
28.7% → 29.9%
+1.2 pts
Median age
39.1 → 37.1
-2.0 yrs

On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 23601 in Newport News, VA now reports about $71,279, up from $57,182 in 2021. The population has grown by 2.4% since 2021, moving from about 26,017 residents to roughly 26,645. Renters now make up 42.7% of households, compared with 47.5% five years ago.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 23601 covers Newport News, VA. The median rent here is $1,501/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,280/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,450/mo.

At 25% of local median household income ($71,279/yr), ZIP 23601 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 12.0% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 23601?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 23601 (Newport News, VA) is $1,501. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 23601 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 23601's median rent of $1,501/mo is $464 (24%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 23601 compare to other ZIPs in Virginia?

ZIP 23601 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Virginia, ranking #179 out of 198 ZIPs at $1,501/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 23601?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $60,000/year (~$29/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,501/mo in ZIP 23601. The local median household income is $71,279/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 23601?

Rent in ZIP 23601 has increased 12.0% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 23601 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 23601 is considered affordable for renters. At $1,501/mo, rent takes approximately 25% of the local median household income ($71,279/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 23601 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 23601 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 42.7% of ZIP 23601 households are renters, while 57.3% are owner-occupied. ZIP 23601 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 23601 compare to the rest of Newport News?

ZIP 23601 is more affordable than Newport News overall. At $1,501/mo, it's $86 below the Newport News citywide median of $1,587/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 23601 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 23601 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
25%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,501/mo, rent takes ~25% of ZIP 23601's median household income ($71,279/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 23601 25%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2–5.75%
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