ZIP 23607 — Economy & Jobs

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Working ClassLow Snow Area

Income, employment, industries, and economic trends

Income & Economy in Newport News city, VA (23607)

Median Income

$42,904

*Adjusted for inflation (2023 dollars)

IRS Net Migration

+1,299

Wealth inflow

Population

23,028

Unemployment

10.4%

6.7pp above US avg

IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 1,299 for ZIP 23607 (Newport News city, VA) on US5’s published series — a signal of people/tax filers moving in relative to those leaving. Inflows often track job growth, housing demand, or lifestyle migration; treat the figure as a directional indicator rather than a precise headcount.

Economic Indicators

Unemployment

10.4%+181% vs US avg

Self-Employed

2.5%-60% vs US avg

SNAP Benefits

28.8%+146% vs US avg

349

Establishments

28,581

Employees

~82 per establishment — mix of small and larger employers

Manufacturing

Top Industry

Economic Distributions

Census ACS 5-Year (P0): occupation, industry, household income brackets.

Occupation

Industry

Agriculture, forestry, mining1.1%
Construction2.6%
Manufacturing15.0%
Wholesale trade0.8%
Retail trade13.6%
Transportation, utilities5.9%
Information0.2%
Finance, insurance, real estate6.3%
Professional, scientific, management12.5%
Education, health care, social20.4%
Arts, entertainment, food services12.7%
Other services4.6%
Public administration4.1%

Household Income

Historical Trends in 23607 (2020–Present)

Since 2020, population declined 4.3%, median income rose 7.5% (inflation-adjusted), home values increased 10.7%.

Median Income

$42,904

-43% vs US avg

Unemployment Rate