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ZIP Code 23608

Newport News, Virginia

ZCTA 23608

Juniper

ZIP Code 23608 is in the lowest 7% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the highest 33% nationally for home price against income. And it sits in the highest 33% nationally for median rent.

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

$318,987

Near the U.S. ZIP codes median
Home Price Growth, Past Five Years

49%

Lower than 61% of U.S. ZIP codes
FEMA Risk Score0–100; 0 = lowest modelled risk, 100 = highest, vs places of the same type

23

Lower than 93% of U.S. ZIP codes

The boundary of ZIP Code 23608, in Newport News, Virginia.

The basics

Total Population

43,641

Median Age

34.1

Population Density

4,060.08

Home values & property tax

Median Property Tax

$2,609

Property Tax Rateyearly tax as a share of home value

0.98%

Cost of living & affordability

Home Price vs Incomeyears of income to buy a typical home

3.75×

Higher than 67% of U.S. ZIP codes
Median Income

$71,126

Near the U.S. ZIP codes median
Median Rent

$1,265

Higher than 67% of U.S. ZIP codes

Home prices & appreciation

Home Price Growth, Past Year

1.4%

Lower than 67% of U.S. ZIP codes
Pandemic Price Run-Up2019–20 low → 2022–23 peak

39%

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

20%

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)

2.7

Flood & disaster risk

Coastal Flood Loss per $1,000

$0.02

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 23608: frequently asked questions

What is the typical home value in ZIP Code 23608?
The estimated median home value in ZIP Code 23608 today is $318,987, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 23608?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 23608 is $2,609, an effective rate of 0.98% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 23608 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 23608 cost about 3.75× the median household income, higher than 67% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 23608?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 23608 is $1,265 a month, higher than 67% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 23608?
Home prices in ZIP Code 23608 have moved 49% over the past five years (1.4% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
How many people live in ZIP Code 23608?
ZIP Code 23608 has a population of 43,641, about 4,060.08 people per square mile, per the U.S. Census American Community Survey. The median age is 34.1.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 23608?
ZIP Code 23608 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 23608 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 23608's FEMA National Risk Index score is 23 (lower than 93% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is inland flooding. Expected annual loss from flooding is $0.02 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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