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ZIP 23606

Pop. 29,971·Newport News City·139th most expensive ZIP in Virginia
Median rent (all units)
$1,717/mo
Year-over-Year
+6.7%
Month-over-Month
+0.5%
vs US Median
-$248
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ZIP 23606 · $1,717
More affordable than 57% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,510
1 BR
$1,530
2 BR
$1,730
3 BR
$2,400
4 BR+
$2,820
Research median
$1,730/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
$20,604/yr
At $1,717/mo median
Location
StateVA
CountyNewport News City
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 6.7% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+6.7% YoY, +0.5% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 23606 (Newport News, VA) is roughly split between renters and owners, skews toward younger working-age adults, 40.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
29,971
Median income
$72,874
Median age
32.9
Renters
53.4%
Age distribution
19.6%
32.8%
21.7%
15.4%
Under 1819.6%
18–3432.8%
35–5421.7%
55–6410.5%
65+15.4%
Gender
47.3%
52.7%
Male47.3%
Female52.7%
Race & ethnicity
57.8%
21.1%
14.4%
White57.8%
Black21.1%
Hispanic14.4%
Asian3.2%
Other3.5%
Education (25+)
26.1%
27%
40.3%
No HS diploma6.6%
HS diploma26.1%
Some college27%
Bachelor's+40.3%
Housing tenure
46.6%
53.4%
Owner46.6%
Renter53.4%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 23606 in Newport News, VA has changed in 5 years

Income
$61,415 → $72,874
up 18.7%
Population
29,464 → 29,971
up 1.7%
Renter share
54% → 53.4%
-0.6 pts
Bachelor's+
36.3% → 40.3%
+4.0 pts

On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 23606 in Newport News, VA now reports about $72,874, up from $61,415 in 2021. Census counts show ZIP 23606 in Newport News, VA adding about 507 residents over the five-year window, up 1.7% on net. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 36.3% to 40.3% across the same window.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 23606 covers Newport News, VA. The median rent here is $1,717/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,530/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,730/mo.

At 28% of local median household income ($72,874/yr), ZIP 23606 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 6.7% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 23606?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 23606 (Newport News, VA) is $1,717. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 23606 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 23606's median rent of $1,717/mo is $248 (13%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 23606 compare to other ZIPs in Virginia?

ZIP 23606 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Virginia, ranking #139 out of 198 ZIPs at $1,717/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 23606?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $69,000/year (~$33/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,717/mo in ZIP 23606. The local median household income is $72,874/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 23606?

Rent in ZIP 23606 has increased 6.7% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 23606 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 23606 is considered affordable for renters. At $1,717/mo, rent takes approximately 28% of the local median household income ($72,874/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 23606 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 23606 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 53.4% of ZIP 23606 households are renters, while 46.6% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 23606 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 23606 compare to the rest of Newport News?

ZIP 23606 is pricier than Newport News as a whole. At $1,717/mo, it's $130 above the Newport News citywide median of $1,587/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 23606 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 23606 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
28%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,717/mo, rent takes ~28% of ZIP 23606's median household income ($72,874/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 23606 28%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2–5.75%
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