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ZIP 23607

Pop. 23,096·Newport News City·178th most expensive ZIP in Virginia
Median rent (all units)
$1,502/mo
Year-over-Year
-2.0%
Month-over-Month
-2.5%
vs US Median
-$463
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 23607 · $1,502
More affordable than 73% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,220
1 BR
$1,240
2 BR
$1,400
3 BR
$1,940
4 BR+
$2,290
Research median
$1,400/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
$18,024/yr
At $1,502/mo median
Location
StateVA
CountyNewport News City
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 2.0% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (-2.0% YoY, -2.5% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 23607 (Newport News, VA) is majority renter-occupied, has a median income below the national average, 14.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
23,096
Median income
$42,334
Median age
35.2
Renters
69.5%
Age distribution
24.6%
24.9%
24.8%
14.5%
Under 1824.6%
18–3424.9%
35–5424.8%
55–6411.2%
65+14.5%
Gender
50.5%
49.5%
Male50.5%
Female49.5%
Race & ethnicity
12.2%
75.2%
White12.2%
Black75.2%
Hispanic6.8%
Asian1.3%
Other4.5%
Education (25+)
15.1%
38.2%
32.2%
14.4%
No HS diploma15.1%
HS diploma38.2%
Some college32.2%
Bachelor's+14.4%
Housing tenure
30.5%
69.5%
Owner30.5%
Renter69.5%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 23607 in Newport News, VA has changed in 5 years

Income
$31,231 → $42,334
up 35.6%
Population
24,317 → 23,096
down 5.0%
Renter share
70.9% → 69.5%
-1.4 pts
Bachelor's+
13.1% → 14.4%
+1.3 pts
Median age
32.5 → 35.2
+2.7 yrs

Census figures show median household income at $42,334 today, compared with $31,231 five years earlier. Headcount in the area went from 24,317 to 23,096 between 2021 and 2024, a 5.0% change.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 23607 covers Newport News, VA. The median rent here is $1,502/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,240/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,400/mo.

At 43% of local median household income ($42,334/yr), ZIP 23607 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 2.0% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 23607?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 23607 (Newport News, VA) is $1,502. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 23607 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 23607's median rent of $1,502/mo is $463 (24%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 23607 compare to other ZIPs in Virginia?

ZIP 23607 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Virginia, ranking #178 out of 198 ZIPs at $1,502/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 23607?

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 $1,502/mo in ZIP 23607. The local median household income is $42,334/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 23607?

Rent in ZIP 23607 has decreased 2.0% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 23607 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 23607 is considered stretched for renters. At $1,502/mo, rent takes approximately 43% of the local median household income ($42,334/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 23607 significantly exceeds that threshold, making it challenging for many renters.

What percentage of ZIP 23607 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 69.5% of ZIP 23607 households are renters, while 30.5% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 23607 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 23607 compare to the rest of Newport News?

ZIP 23607 is more affordable than Newport News overall. At $1,502/mo, it's $85 below the Newport News citywide median of $1,587/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 23607 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 23607 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
43%
STRETCHED

At $1,502/mo, rent takes ~43% of ZIP 23607's median household income ($42,334/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 23607 43%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2–5.75%
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