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ZIP 23605

Pop. 13,332·Newport News City·174th most expensive ZIP in Virginia
Median rent (all units)
$1,536/mo
Year-over-Year
+6.4%
Month-over-Month
+0.2%
vs US Median
-$429
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ZIP 23605 · $1,536
More affordable than 71% 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
$18,432/yr
At $1,536/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, +0.2% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 23605 (Newport News, VA) is majority renter-occupied, skews toward younger working-age adults, has a median income below the national average, 19.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
13,332
Median income
$53,815
Median age
34.4
Renters
59.5%
Age distribution
20.2%
30.2%
23.4%
13.2%
13%
Under 1820.2%
18–3430.2%
35–5423.4%
55–6413.2%
65+13%
Gender
48.3%
51.7%
Male48.3%
Female51.7%
Race & ethnicity
26.3%
61%
White26.3%
Black61%
Hispanic6.6%
Asian0.7%
Other5.4%
Education (25+)
42.6%
29.2%
19.1%
No HS diploma9.1%
HS diploma42.6%
Some college29.2%
Bachelor's+19.1%
Housing tenure
40.5%
59.5%
Owner40.5%
Renter59.5%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 23605 in Newport News, VA has changed in 5 years

Income
$41,986 → $53,815
up 28.2%
Population
13,920 → 13,332
down 4.2%
Renter share
56.9% → 59.5%
+2.6 pts
Bachelor's+
14.8% → 19.1%
+4.3 pts

Census figures show median household income at $53,815 today, compared with $41,986 five years earlier. Headcount in the area went from 13,920 to 13,332 between 2021 and 2024, a 4.2% change. About 59.5% of households rent today, against 56.9% in 2021. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 14.8% to 19.1%.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 23605 covers Newport News, VA. The median rent here is $1,536/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 34% of local median household income ($53,815/yr), ZIP 23605 ranks as moderate 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 23605?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 23605 (Newport News, VA) is $1,536. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 23605 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 23605's median rent of $1,536/mo is $429 (22%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 23605 compare to other ZIPs in Virginia?

ZIP 23605 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Virginia, ranking #174 out of 198 ZIPs at $1,536/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 23605?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $61,000/year (~$29/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,536/mo in ZIP 23605. The local median household income is $53,815/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 23605?

Rent in ZIP 23605 has increased 6.4% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 23605 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 23605 is considered moderate for renters. At $1,536/mo, rent takes approximately 34% of the local median household income ($53,815/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 23605 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 23605 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 59.5% of ZIP 23605 households are renters, while 40.5% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 23605 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 23605 compare to the rest of Newport News?

ZIP 23605 is more affordable than Newport News overall. At $1,536/mo, it's $51 below the Newport News citywide median of $1,587/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 23605 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 23605 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
34%
MODERATE

At $1,536/mo, rent takes ~34% of ZIP 23605's median household income ($53,815/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 23605 34%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2–5.75%
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