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ZIP 23608

Pop. 43,641·Newport News City·164th most expensive ZIP in Virginia
Median rent (all units)
$1,601/mo
Year-over-Year
+5.8%
Month-over-Month
+1.5%
vs US Median
-$364
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ZIP 23608 · $1,601
More affordable than 66% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,410
1 BR
$1,430
2 BR
$1,620
3 BR
$2,250
4 BR+
$2,640
Research median
$1,620/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
$19,212/yr
At $1,601/mo median
Location
StateVA
CountyNewport News City
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 5.8% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+5.8% YoY, +1.5% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 23608 (Newport News, VA) is roughly split between renters and owners, has a large share of families with children, 29% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
43,641
Median income
$71,126
Median age
34.1
Renters
50.4%
Age distribution
25.7%
25.9%
23.8%
13.2%
Under 1825.7%
18–3425.9%
35–5423.8%
55–6411.4%
65+13.2%
Gender
47.3%
52.7%
Male47.3%
Female52.7%
Race & ethnicity
36%
42.9%
12.3%
White36%
Black42.9%
Hispanic12.3%
Asian5.1%
Other3.7%
Education (25+)
30.6%
31.9%
29%
No HS diploma8.5%
HS diploma30.6%
Some college31.9%
Bachelor's+29%
Housing tenure
49.6%
50.4%
Owner49.6%
Renter50.4%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 23608 in Newport News, VA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,108 → $1,601
up 44.5%
Income
$63,361 → $71,126
up 12.3%
Population
43,346 → 43,641
up 0.7%
Renter share
47.3% → 50.4%
+3.1 pts
Bachelor's+
26.9% → 29%
+2.1 pts
Median age
32.7 → 34.1
+1.4 yrs

Since 2021, the typical rent in ZIP 23608 in Newport News, VA has increased from $1,108 to $1,601, a 44.5% change over five years. Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $63,361 in 2021 to $71,126 more recently. That spread, with rent up faster than earnings, points to a tougher affordability environment than five years ago. Renters now make up 50.4% of households, compared with 47.3% five years ago. College-educated residents now make up 29% of adults here, versus 26.9% in 2021. These shifts give renters and would-be renters a longer baseline for sizing up today's listings against the ZIP 23608 in Newport News, VA market of 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 23608 covers Newport News, VA. The median rent here is $1,601/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,430/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,620/mo.

At 27% of local median household income ($71,126/yr), ZIP 23608 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 5.8% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 23608?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 23608 (Newport News, VA) is $1,601. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 23608 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 23608's median rent of $1,601/mo is $364 (19%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 23608 compare to other ZIPs in Virginia?

ZIP 23608 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Virginia, ranking #164 out of 198 ZIPs at $1,601/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 23608?

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 $1,601/mo in ZIP 23608. The local median household income is $71,126/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 23608?

Rent in ZIP 23608 has increased 5.8% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 23608 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 23608 is considered affordable for renters. At $1,601/mo, rent takes approximately 27% of the local median household income ($71,126/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 23608 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 23608 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 50.4% of ZIP 23608 households are renters, while 49.6% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 23608 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 23608 compare to the rest of Newport News?

ZIP 23608 is pricier than Newport News as a whole. At $1,601/mo, it's $14 above the Newport News citywide median of $1,587/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 23608 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 23608 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
27%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,601/mo, rent takes ~27% of ZIP 23608's median household income ($71,126/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 23608 27%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2–5.75%
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