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U.S. ZIP Code · VA23607

Newport News city · Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC

Typical home value

$189,821[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
-0.3%
5-year / yr
+10.5%
10-year / yr
+10.5%

Relative price

vs U.S.
-33.2%
vs metro
-46.1%
vs state
-42.2%
ZIP 23607 location in VA
Location of ZIP 23607 in VA

Price history

Zillow Home Value Index — monthly, smoothed and seasonally adjusted.

The typical home in 23607 is worth $189,821 — 46.1% below the Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC median. Over the past year, values have fallen 0.3%. Homes here rent for a typical $1,597 a month — a 10.1% gross rental yield. The effective property tax rate is 0.6%.

#Rent & investment

Typical asking rent, and the returns it implies at the current home value.

Monthly rent
$1,597[2]
Gross yield
10.1%[2]
Cap rate
6.1%[2]

#Property tax

Effective rate — total real estate taxes paid relative to total home value.

Effective tax rate
0.6%[3]
Typical annual tax
$1,233[3]

#Climate risk

FEMA National Risk Index ratings for Newport News city. "Not Applicable" means the hazard does not threaten the county.

Overall risk
Relatively Low[4]
Riverine flood
Relatively Low
Coastal flood
Relatively Low
Wildfire
Very Low
Drought
No Rating
Heat wave
Relatively Moderate
Hurricane
Relatively Moderate
Tornado
Relatively Moderate
Earthquake
Relatively Low
Winter weather
Relatively High

#Who lives here

Population
23,096[3]
Median household income
$42,334[3]

#Migration

Household moves in and out of Newport News city over a year, from IRS tax-return data.

Net migration
-582[5]
Moved in
8,056
Moved out
8,638

Schools

Open public schools in this ZIP, from the NCES Common Core of Data.

Public schools
7
Elementary
4
Middle
1
High
0
  • Achievable Dream Academy

    Elementary · Grades PK–5 · Newport News City Public Schools

    621 students

  • Discovery STEM Academy

    Elementary · Grades PK–5 · Newport News City Public Schools

    550 students

  • Newsome Park Elementary

    Elementary · Grades PK–5 · Newport News City Public Schools

    435 students

  • B.T. Washington Middle

    Middle · Grades 6–8 · Newport News City Public Schools

    427 students

  • John Marshall Early Childhood Center

    Elementary · Grades PK–K · Newport News City Public Schools

    232 students

Run the numbers

Interactive calculators pre-filled with this ZIP's typical home value, rent, and property-tax rate. Edit any field to recompute.

Gross yield10.1%
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)6.1%
Annual rent$19,164

Gross and net yield are estimates based on the inputs and the selected expense ratio. Actual income and expenses will vary by property and market. Not investment advice.

Monthly payment$960
Loan principal$151,857
Down payment$37,964
Total interest paid$193,685

Estimated monthly payments include principal and interest only. Actual costs will include property tax, insurance, possibly PMI, and HOA fees not modeled here. Loan terms shown are estimates; consult a licensed lender for current rates and qualification.

Own : rent ratio0.76
Monthly cost to own$1,221
Monthly rent$1,597

Owning is meaningfully cheaper month-to-month.

This calculator projects multi-year scenarios based on assumptions about appreciation, rent growth, and investment returns — none of which are guaranteed. Actual outcomes depend on variables this tool cannot know. Not financial or real estate advice.

#Metro ranking

Where this ZIP sits among others in its metro area.

Appreciation
100th percentile[1]
Rental yield
98th percentile[2]
Property tax
33rd percentile[3]

Rankings

Top-10 lists this ZIP code appears on.

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 23607?
The typical home in 23607 is worth $189,821, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 23607?
Home values in 23607 are down 0.3% over the past year, and up 10.5% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 23607?
A typical home in 23607 rents for about $1,597 a month, a gross rental yield of 10.1%.
What is the property tax rate in 23607?
The effective property tax rate in 23607 is 0.6% — roughly $1,233 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 23607?
ZIP code 23607 has a population of 23,096 and a median household income of $42,334.

#Comparable ZIPs

Same metro, nearest typical home value. Each card shows the comparable ZIP's headline numbers so you can scan at a glance.

  • Gatesville, NC

    Typical home
    $219,789
    Gross yield
  • Sunbury CDP, NC

    Typical home
    $224,078
    Gross yield
  • Portsmouth, VA

    Typical home
    $227,053
    Gross yield
    8.5%
  • Dendron, VA

    Typical home
    $227,471
    Gross yield
  • Newport News, VA

    Typical home
    $228,651
    Gross yield
    7.9%
  • Portsmouth, VA

    Typical home
    $236,496
    Gross yield
    8.1%

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