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ZIP Code 23606

Newport News, Virginia

FIPS 23606

Juniper

ZIP Code 23606 is in the top 8% nationally for FEMA risk score, but in the bottom 19% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the 79th percentile nationally for median rent. And it sits in the top 23% nationally for appreciation 1yr %.

Median Home Value

$327,200

Higher than 73% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

44%

Higher than 66% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

17.8

Lower than 92% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

29,971

Median Age

32.9

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$327,200

Higher than 73%

Median Property Tax

$3,508

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

4.49

Higher than 81%

Median Rent

$1,377

Higher than 79%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

44%

Higher than 66%

Appreciation 1yr %

3.3%

Higher than 77%

Pandemic Gain %

36%

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

17.8

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 23606: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 23606?
The median home value in ZIP Code 23606 is $327,200, higher than 73% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 23606?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 23606 is $3,508, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 23606 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 23606 cost about 4.49× the median household income, higher than 81% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 23606?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 23606 is $1,377 a month, higher than 79% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 23606?
Home prices in ZIP Code 23606 have moved 44% over the past five years (3.3% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 23606?
ZIP Code 23606 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 23606 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 23606's FEMA National Risk Index score is 17.8 (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 →