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Newport news, VA — ZIP 23605

Population: 13,332 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 23605 (Newport news, VA) is $229,725 — up 0.9% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $259,900 after a median 19 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,562/month. 7 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with winterweather, heatwave, hurricane the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 3.5% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$229,725

Median home value

+0.9%

1-year change

19

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$229,725
1-year appreciation
+0.9%
3-year appreciation
+13.3%
5-year appreciation
+38.0%
10-year appreciation
+92.6%
All-time peak (2026-03)
$231,652
House Price Index (state)
423.6 (+3.3% YoY)

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

Market activity

Median sale price
$259,900
Median list price
$244,950
Median price per sqft
$205
1-year sale-price change
+10.6%
Median days on market
19 days
Homes sold (recent period)
37
For-sale inventory
35
Sale-to-list ratio
100.1%
Active listings
18
1-year forecast
+2.0%
New listings (monthly)
18

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,562/mo
1-year rent change
+12.6%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,260/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,280/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,450/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,010/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,370/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)
103.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
15.3¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$16.80/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

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

Schools

Total schools
7
Elementary schools
2
Middle schools
2
High schools
2
Schools include
Carver Elementary, HUNTINGTON MIDDLE, Sedgefield Elementary, CRITTENDEN MIDDLE, HERITAGE HIGH

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
winterWeather, heatWave, hurricane, iceStorm, lightning
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coastalFlooding: Relatively Low · coldWave: Relatively Low · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · hurricane: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone
A05
Flood risk level
High
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
None
Nearest Superfund site
Langley Air Force Base/NASA Langley Research Center (5.6 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

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

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
51.7 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
8b (extreme annual low 15 to 20°F)

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
11.0 / 20
Transit service frequency
754
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
43,178
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
39,653

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
7
Nearest national park
Fort Monroe National Monument (7 mi)
National parks include
Fort Monroe National Monument, Yorktown Battlefield Part of Colonial National Historical Park, Colonial National Historical Park
Airports within 30 mi
25
Nearest airport
Langley Air Force Base (LFI) (6 mi)
Nearest major airport
Langley Air Force Base (LFI) (6 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
5
Hospitals include
BON SECOURS MARYVIEW MEDICAL CENTER, MARY IMMACULATE HOSPITAL, SENTARA LEIGH HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.4 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.3 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-594 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,966
Housing built before 1970
56.5%
Housing built 2000 or later
9.0%
Median annual property tax
$2,008
Mean commute to work
19 min
Households with broadband internet
77.4%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
84,941
Average weekly wage
$1,285
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Professional Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
3

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

How it compares

ZIP 23605State medianUS median
Median home value$229,725$331,625$289,727
Median sale price$259,900$380,000$325,000
Median days on market19 days35 days51 days
Typical rent$1,562/mo$2,038/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$2,008$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 median home value in ZIP 23605?
$229,725.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 23605?
$259,900.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 23605?
Median days on market: 19 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 23605?
Typical rent: $1,562/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 23605?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: winterWeather, heatWave, hurricane, iceStorm, lightning.
Is ZIP 23605 in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone A05.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 23605?
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 23605?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 23605?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 23605?
7 schools (2 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 23605 walkable?
Walkability index: 11.0/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 23605?
Regional Price Parity: 103.5 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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