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ZIP Code 23602

Newport News, Virginia

FIPS 23602

Juniper

ZIP Code 23602 is in the top 10% nationally for FEMA risk score, but in the bottom 32% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the top 13% nationally for appreciation 1yr %. And it sits in the 83th percentile nationally for median rent.

Median Home Value

$288,200

Higher than 68% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

51%

Higher than 74% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

21.1

Lower than 90% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

42,265

Median Age

35

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$288,200

Higher than 68%

Median Property Tax

$2,998

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

3.63

Higher than 68%

Median Rent

$1,511

Higher than 83%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

51%

Higher than 74%

Appreciation 1yr %

6.2%

Higher than 87%

Pandemic Gain %

44%

Recession Drop %

-19%

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)

45.1

Annual Snowfall (in)

2.7

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

21.1

Lower than 90%

EAL Flood/Coastal per $1K

0.01

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 23602: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 23602?
The median home value in ZIP Code 23602 is $288,200, higher than 68% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 23602?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 23602 is $2,998, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 23602 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 23602 cost about 3.63× the median household income, higher than 68% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 23602?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 23602 is $1,511 a month, higher than 83% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 23602?
Home prices in ZIP Code 23602 have moved 51% over the past five years (6.2% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 23602?
ZIP Code 23602 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 23602 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 23602's FEMA National Risk Index score is 21.1 (lower than 90% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is hurricane. Expected annual loss from flooding is 0.01 per $1,000 of building value.

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