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ZIP Code 23603

Newport News, Virginia

ZCTA 23603

Juniper

ZIP Code 23603 is in the lowest 3% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the highest 24% nationally for median rent. And it sits in the highest 29% nationally for median income.

Median Income

$88,246

Higher than 71% of U.S. ZIP codes
Home Price vs Incomeyears of income to buy a typical home

3.32×

Higher than 56% of U.S. ZIP codes
FEMA Risk Score0–100; 0 = lowest modelled risk, 100 = highest, vs places of the same type

14.2

Lower than 97% of U.S. ZIP codes

The boundary of ZIP Code 23603, in Newport News, Virginia.

The basics

Total Population

3,504

Median Age

34.8

Population Density

503.96

Home values & property tax

Typical Home Valuemedian home value (ACS), re-priced to today on the FHFA index

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The FHFA repeat-sales index, which tracks resales of the same homes over time, does not cover this area.

Median Property Tax

$2,539

Property Tax Rateyearly tax as a share of home value

0.87%

Cost of living & affordability

Median Rent

$1,444

Higher than 76% of U.S. ZIP codes

Home prices & appreciation

Home Price Growth, Past Five Years

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The FHFA repeat-sales index, which tracks resales of the same homes over time, does not cover this area.

Home Price Growth, Past Year

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Data unavailable

Pandemic Price Run-Up2019–20 low → 2022–23 peak

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Data unavailable

2008 Crash: Peak-to-Trough Drophow far prices fell, 2007 → 2011

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Data unavailable

Climate & weather

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

Coastal Flood Loss per $1,000

$0.01

The full report

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

  • People

  • Work & Money

  • Housing

  • Amenities

  • Climate

  • Environment & Risk

ZIP Code 23603: frequently asked questions

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 0.87% 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 56% 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 76% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How many people live in ZIP Code 23603?
ZIP Code 23603 has a population of 3,504, about 503.96 people per square mile, per the U.S. Census American Community Survey. The median age is 34.8.
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 14.2 (lower than 97% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is inland flooding. 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 contributors (ODbL), EPA. Explore the map →

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