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ZIP Code 23603

Newport News, Virginia

FIPS 23603

Juniper

ZIP Code 23603 is in the top 8% nationally for FEMA risk score, but in the bottom 39% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the 81th percentile nationally for median rent. And it sits in the 69th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$293,300

Higher than 69% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

17.3

Lower than 92% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

3,504

Median Age

34.8

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$293,300

Higher than 69%

Median Property Tax

$2,539

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

3.32

Higher than 61%

Median Rent

$1,444

Higher than 81%

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)

4.3

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

17.3

Lower than 92%

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 23603: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 23603?
The median home value in ZIP Code 23603 is $293,300, higher than 69% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 23603?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 23603 is $2,539, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 23603 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 23603 cost about 3.32× the median household income, higher than 61% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 23603?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 23603 is $1,444 a month, higher than 81% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 23603?
ZIP Code 23603 averages 59.5°F year-round, summer highs near 86.5°F, winter lows around 32°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 4.3 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 23603 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 23603's FEMA National Risk Index score is 17.3 (lower than 92% 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 →