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ZIP 23602

Pop. 42,265·Newport News City·160th most expensive ZIP in Virginia
Median rent (all units)
$1,603/mo
Year-over-Year
+6.4%
Month-over-Month
+3.5%
vs US Median
-$359
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ZIP 23602 · $1,603
More affordable than 66% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,962/mo
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Studio
$1,580
1 BR
$1,600
2 BR
$1,810
3 BR
$2,510
4 BR+
$2,960
Research median
$1,810/mo

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

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Last updated: August 17, 2026

Annual cost
$19,236/yr
At $1,603/mo median
Location
StateVA
CountyNewport News City
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 6.4% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+6.4% YoY, +3.5% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 23602 (Newport News, VA) is roughly split between renters and owners, 37.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
42,265
Median income
$79,475
Median age
35
Renters
46.7%
Age distribution
21.8%
28.3%
23.2%
15.2%
Under 1821.8%
18–3428.3%
35–5423.2%
55–6411.6%
65+15.2%
Gender
48.4%
51.6%
Male48.4%
Female51.6%
Race & ethnicity
43.8%
35.6%
White43.8%
Black35.6%
Hispanic11.5%
Asian4.8%
Other4.3%
Education (25+)
26.4%
31.2%
37.1%
No HS diploma5.4%
HS diploma26.4%
Some college31.2%
Bachelor's+37.1%
Housing tenure
53.3%
46.7%
Owner53.3%
Renter46.7%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 23602 in Newport News, VA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,235 → $1,603
up 29.8%
Income
$64,855 → $79,475
up 22.5%
Population
41,330 → 42,265
up 2.3%
Renter share
48.8% → 46.7%
-2.1 pts
Bachelor's+
34.8% → 37.1%
+2.3 pts
Median age
36 → 35
-1.0 yrs

Compared with 2021, rent in ZIP 23602 in Newport News, VA has increased by $368 per month, settling near $1,603 after starting the period at $1,235. Median household income grew from $64,855 to $79,475 between 2021 and 2024, a 22.5% shift. Rent outpaced income growth by roughly 7.3 percentage points, which means renters are spending a larger slice of each paycheck on housing than they did in 2021. Headcount in the area went from 41,330 to 42,265 between 2021 and 2024, a 2.3% change. About 46.7% of households rent today, against 48.8% in 2021. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 34.8% to 37.1%. Taken together, the five-year picture in ZIP 23602 in Newport News, VA reflects how housing costs and the people paying them have evolved through a stretch that included a pandemic, a hot rental market, and a recent cooling phase.

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Last updated: August 17, 2026

ZIP code 23602 covers Newport News, VA. The median rent here is $1,603/mo as of August 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,600/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,810/mo.

At 24% of local median household income ($79,475/yr), ZIP 23602 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 6.4% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 23602?

As of August 17, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 23602 (Newport News, VA) is $1,603. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 23602 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 23602's median rent of $1,603/mo is $359 (18%) below the US national median of $1,962/mo.

How does ZIP 23602 compare to other ZIPs in Virginia?

ZIP 23602 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Virginia, ranking #160 out of 201 ZIPs at $1,603/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 23602?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $64,000/year (~$31/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,603/mo in ZIP 23602. The local median household income is $79,475/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 23602?

Rent in ZIP 23602 has increased 6.4% over the past year as of August 17, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 23602 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 23602 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,603/mo, rent takes approximately 24% of the local median household income ($79,475/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 23602 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 23602 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 46.7% of ZIP 23602 households are renters, while 53.3% are owner-occupied. ZIP 23602 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 23602 compare to the rest of Newport News?

ZIP 23602 is pricier than Newport News as a whole. At $1,603/mo, it's $13 above the Newport News citywide median of $1,590/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 23602 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 23602 reflects August 17, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
24%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,603/mo, rent takes ~24% of ZIP 23602's median household income ($79,475/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 23602 24%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2–5.75%
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