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ZIP Code 23608

Newport News, Virginia

FIPS 23608

Juniper

ZIP Code 23608 is in the top 12% nationally for FEMA risk score, but in the bottom 30% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the 75th percentile nationally for median rent. And it sits in the top 29% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %.

Median Home Value

$266,500

Higher than 64% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

49%

Higher than 71% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

24.5

Lower than 88% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

43,641

Median Age

34.1

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$266,500

Higher than 64%

Median Property Tax

$2,609

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

3.75

Higher than 70%

Median Rent

$1,265

Higher than 75%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

49%

Higher than 71%

Appreciation 1yr %

1.4%

Higher than 70%

Pandemic Gain %

39%

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)

45.1

Annual Snowfall (in)

2.7

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

24.5

Lower than 88%

EAL Flood/Coastal per $1K

0.02

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 23608: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 23608?
The median home value in ZIP Code 23608 is $266,500, higher than 64% of U.S. ZIP codes.
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 1% 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 70% 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 75% 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.
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 24.5 (lower than 88% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is hurricane. 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, EPA. Explore the map →