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ZIP Code 23601

Newport News, Virginia

FIPS 23601

Juniper

ZIP Code 23601 is in the top 14% nationally for FEMA risk score, but in the bottom 37% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the 78th percentile nationally for median rent. And it sits in the top 27% nationally for appreciation 1yr %.

Median Home Value

$243,800

Higher than 60% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

42%

Higher than 64% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

28.7

Lower than 86% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

26,645

Median Age

37.1

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$243,800

Higher than 60%

Median Property Tax

$2,427

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

3.42

Higher than 63%

Median Rent

$1,340

Higher than 78%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

42%

Higher than 64%

Appreciation 1yr %

2.2%

Higher than 73%

Pandemic Gain %

43%

Recession Drop %

-20%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

86.5

Winter Avg Low (°F)

32

Avg Temperature (°F)

59.5

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

42.8

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

63.7

Annual Precipitation (in)

51.3

Annual Snowfall (in)

2.7

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

28.7

Lower than 86%

EAL Flood/Coastal per $1K

0

The full report

Six pillars — each with percentile benchmarks, 16-year trends, and per-metric detail.

  • People

  • Work & Money

  • Housing

  • Amenities

  • Environment & Risk

ZIP Code 23601: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 23601?
The median home value in ZIP Code 23601 is $243,800, higher than 60% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 23601?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 23601 is $2,427, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 23601 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 23601 cost about 3.42× the median household income, higher than 63% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 23601?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 23601 is $1,340 a month, higher than 78% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 23601?
Home prices in ZIP Code 23601 have moved 42% over the past five years (2.2% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 23601?
ZIP Code 23601 averages 59.5°F year-round, summer highs near 86.5°F, winter lows around 32°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 2.7 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 23601 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 23601's FEMA National Risk Index score is 28.7 (lower than 86% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is hurricane. Modeled coastal-flood loss is negligible.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, FEMA National Risk Index, FHFA House Price Index, OpenStreetMap, EPA. Explore the map →