ZIP code 23601
Where is ZIP code 23601?
Newport News, Virginia
Newport News city · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 23601 belongs to Newport News, Virginia in Newport News city. 23601 is a standard ZIP code, so it covers street addresses as well as PO Boxes. It is in the Eastern Time zone and uses area codes 757 and 948. About 26,645 people live in the 23601 area, where the median household income is $71,279. The closest ZIP codes are 23606 (Newport News, 2.4 mi northwest), 23666 (Hampton, 2.9 mi east) and 23605 (Newport News, 3.3 mi southeast).
| ZIP code | 23601 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Newport News |
| State | Virginia (VA) |
| County | Newport News city |
| Time zone | Eastern Time · now |
| Area codes | 757, 948 |
| Coordinates | 37.058, -76.4607 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 236 |
Population and income in 23601
| Population | 26,645 · higher than 86% of Virginia ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 3,583 · higher than 90% of Virginia ZIP codes |
| Median age | 37.1 years · lower than 79% of Virginia ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 48% / 52% |
| Median household income | $71,279 · lower than 53% of Virginia ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $39,216 |
| Below the poverty line | 10% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 30% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $243,800 · lower than 59% of Virginia ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $1,340 a month |
| Housing units | 12,548 |
| Households | 11,493 (2.28 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 57% / 43% |
| Land area | 7.44 sq mi (plus 8.65 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 23601. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 23601
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23606 | Newport News, VA | 2.4 mi NW | Standard |
| 23666 | Hampton, VA | 2.9 mi E | Standard |
| 23605 | Newport News, VA | 3.3 mi SE | Standard |
| 23630 | Hampton, VA | 4 mi E | Unique |
| 23670 | Hampton, VA | 4 mi E | PO Box only |
| 23681 | Hampton, VA | 4 mi E | Unique |
| 23693 | Yorktown, VA | 4.7 mi N | Standard |
| 23602 | Newport News, VA | 4.9 mi NW | Standard |
| 23607 | Newport News, VA | 5.5 mi SE | Standard |
| 23661 | Hampton, VA | 5.7 mi SE | Standard |
| 23665 | Hampton, VA | 5.8 mi E | Standard |
| 23669 | Hampton, VA | 6.6 mi E | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 23601 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 23601
123 MAIN ST
NEWPORT NEWS VA 23601
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Avoid N N: USPS doesn’t recognize it as the city for this ZIP code. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (23601-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
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Questions
- What city is ZIP code 23601?
- 23601 is a Newport News, Virginia ZIP code.
- What county is 23601 in?
- ZIP code 23601 is in Newport News city, Virginia.
- What time zone is ZIP code 23601 in?
- 23601 is in the Eastern Time zone (America/New_York).
- What area code is 23601?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 23601 use area codes 757 and 948.
- What is the population of ZIP code 23601?
- About 26,645 people live in ZIP code 23601, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 23601?
- The median household income in 23601 is $71,279 a year, lower than 53% of Virginia ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 23601?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 23601 are 23606 (Newport News, 2.4 miles), 23666 (Hampton, 2.9 miles), 23605 (Newport News, 3.3 miles) and 23630 (Hampton, 4 miles).