23605 — Newport News, VA Home Values
Typical home value $229,725 as of July 2026 · 102nd of 108 in Virginia Beach-Norfolk-Newport News, VA-NC
Blue: typical home value (Zillow ZHVI) in ZIP code 23605, July 2021 to July 2026. This page shows observed data only; no forecast.
How 23605 compares in the Virginia Beach-Norfolk-Newport News, VA-NC area
ZIP code 23605 (Newport News, VA) has a typical home value of $229,725 as of July 2026, ranking 102nd of 108 ZIP codes tracked in the Virginia Beach-Norfolk-Newport News, VA-NC area, more expensive than about 6% of ZIP codes in the metro. Prices here have moved +0.9% over the trailing 12 months. Over the past five years, the typical value in this ZIP code has changed +38.0%, from $166,456 in July 2021 to $229,725 in July 2026. Against observed rent, the typical home here sells for 12.3× the annual rent ($1,562/mo), a common way to gauge whether buying looks cheap relative to renting in this ZIP code.
Every figure above is observed Zillow data. Sialim's forecasting engine works at the metro level; see the Virginia Beach-Norfolk-Newport News, VA-NC forecast for a modeled outlook, or browse the full ranked list of ZIP codes in Virginia Beach.
Population and demographics
ZIP code 23605 has a population of 13,334, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimate. By race and ethnicity: 60.2% Black or African American, 25.6% White, 6.8% Hispanic or Latino, 4.9% two or more races, 1.3% another race, 0.9% Asian, and 0.2% American Indian or Alaska Native.
Nearby public schools
| School | Address | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Crittenden Middle | 6158 Jefferson Ave, Newport News, VA | 0.7 mi |
| Carver Elementary | 6160 Jefferson Ave, Newport News, VA | 0.8 mi |
| Heritage High School Governor's STEM Academy | 5800 Marshall Ave, Newport News, VA | 1 mi |
Distance is straight-line from the ZIP code's center; driving distance will be longer. School attendance is set by district boundaries, not proximity. Confirm which school a specific address is zoned for with the local school district. Source: National Center for Education Statistics.
Frequently asked questions
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 23605?
$229,725 as of July 2026, the latest month Zillow has published observed data for.
Is 23605 an expensive ZIP code in the Virginia Beach-Norfolk-Newport News, VA-NC area?
23605 ranks 102nd of 108 ZIP codes in the Virginia Beach-Norfolk-Newport News, VA-NC area by typical home value, more expensive than about 6% of ZIP codes in the metro.
How much have home values in 23605 changed over the past year?
+0.9% over the trailing 12 months, from observed Zillow data.
Is it cheaper to buy or rent in ZIP code 23605?
The typical home price is 12.3× the observed annual rent in this ZIP code ($1,562/mo). Lower multiples favor buying over renting, all else equal.
What is the population of ZIP code 23605?
13,334, per the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimate.
What are the closest public schools to ZIP code 23605?
Crittenden Middle (0.7 mi), Carver Elementary (0.8 mi), Heritage High School Governor's STEM Academy (1 mi), by straight-line distance from the ZIP code's center. School attendance is set by district boundaries, not proximity. Confirm assignment with the local school district.
Is this page showing a forecast for 23605?
No. Every number on this page is observed Zillow data as of July 2026, not a forecast. Sialim's forecasting engine runs at the metro level; see the Virginia Beach-Norfolk-Newport News, VA-NC forecast for a modeled outlook.
ZIP-level values shown here are observed Zillow data, not forecasts. Sialim's forecasting engine works at the metro level today; ZIP-level forecasts are planned for Sialim Pro. Data © Zillow, via Zillow Research.