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Newport News, VA — ZIP 23603

Population: 3,504 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in ZIP 23603 (Newport News, VA) is $276,203 — up 2.1% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $343,500 after a median 29 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,500/month. 1 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with winter weather, heat wave, hurricane the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 1.1% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$276,203

Typical home value

+2.1%

1-year change

29

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$276,203
1-year appreciation
+2.1%
3-year appreciation
+7.7%
5-year appreciation
+28.2%
10-year appreciation
+65.4%
Peak value since 2000 (Aug 2026)
$276,203
House Price Index (state)
439.0 (+3.0% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$343,500
Median list price
$315,000
Median price per sqft
$189
1-year sale-price change
+16.4%
Median days on market
29 days
Homes sold (recent period)
12
For-sale inventory
14
Sale-to-list ratio
99.2%
Active listings
10
1-year forecast
+2.4%
New listings (monthly)
6

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,500/mo
Studio fair-market rent
$1,470/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,488/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,667/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,298/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,710/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Above Average)
101.1 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
15.3¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$16.80/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
1
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
0
Avg student-teacher ratio
18.4 : 1
Schools include
Katherine Johnson Elementary

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
winter weather, heat wave, hurricane, ice storm, lightning
Notable hazard ratings (county)
winter weather: Relatively High · tornado: Relatively Moderate · heat wave: Relatively Moderate · ice storm: Relatively Moderate · hurricane: Relatively Moderate · lightning: Relatively Moderate
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone C
NFIP flood claims on record
11
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 35% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
23.0%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
1
Nearest Superfund site
Naval Weapons Station - Yorktown (4 mi)
Flood zones vary by property. Look up a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
62.0°F
Average high
70.0°F
Average low
54.0°F
Annual precipitation
50.8 in
Annual snowfall
0.3 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
8a (extreme annual low 10 to 15°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
8.7 / 20
Transit service frequency
845
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
21,342
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
19,981

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
8
Nearest national park
Colonial National Historical Park (4 mi)
National parks include
Colonial National Historical Park, Yorktown Battlefield Part of Colonial National Historical Park, Historic Jamestowne Part of Colonial National Historical Park
Airports within 30 mi
21
Nearest airport
Felker Army Air Field (FAF) (5 mi)
Nearest major airport
Felker Army Air Field (FAF) (5 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
23
Hospitals include
SENTARA NORFOLK GENERAL HOSPITAL, CHILDRENS HOSPITAL OF THE KINGS DAUGHTERS INC, BON SECOURS MARYVIEW MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.8 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.3 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-594 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1985
Housing built before 1970
15.6%
Housing built 2000 or later
16.3%
Median annual property tax
$2,539
Mean commute to work
22 min
Households with broadband internet
85.8%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
85,484
Average weekly wage
$1,380
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Professional Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
125

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

ZIP 23603State medianUS median
Typical home value$276,203$327,706$288,527
Median sale price$343,500$380,000$325,000
Median days on market29 days35 days51 days
Typical rent$1,500/mo$1,993/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$2,539$1,619$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the typical home value in ZIP 23603?
$276,203.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 23603?
$343,500.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 23603?
Median days on market: 29 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 23603?
Typical rent: $1,500/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 23603?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: winter weather, heat wave, hurricane, ice storm, lightning.
Is ZIP 23603 in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within ZIP 23603. 11 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is C. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 23603?
Risk to homes is higher than 35% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 23603?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 23603?
1 current or proposed National Priorities List site within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: Naval Weapons Station - Yorktown, 4 mi.
How many schools serve ZIP 23603?
1 schools (1 elementary) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is ZIP 23603 walkable?
Walkability index: 8.7/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 23603?
Regional Price Parity: 101.1 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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