The ZIP Code 23603 is associated with Newport News, VA in Newport News (city) County in the United States. The current population estimate for this region is 3,907. About 11.5% of residents in ZIP Code 23603 are aged 62 years and older, and the region has a median age of 25.5 years. In this Virginia region, approximately 88.8% have a high school degree or higher, and the per capita income is an estimated $22,292. Median househould income is at $51,588, with an estimated 20% of the population living below the poverty line.
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The median household income in ZIP Code 23603 is $51,588, while the region's mean household income is $57,241. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $22,292. The per capita income in ZIP Code 23603 of $22,292 is approximately 43.25% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $39,278. An estimated 20.4% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately114.74% higher than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 27.9% of the population in 23603 earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, while an estimated 17.2% earn $75,000 to $99,999 per year, and 1.0% of 23603 residents earn $200,000 or more per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 8.2% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 2.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 11.1% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 10.1% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 12.2% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 27.9% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 17.2% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 6.7% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 3.2% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 1.0% |
In ZIP Code 23603, 88.8% of the population graduated high school, while 20.1% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 5.3% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 8.5% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 25.4% in this Newport News (city) County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 5.3% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 5.9% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 25.4% |
| Some college, no degree | 34.4% |
| Associate's degree | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's degree | 11.6% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 8.5% |
Residents of ZIP Code 23603 are younger than average. The median age of 25.5 years in ZIP Code 23603 is approximately 33.07% lower than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 75.0% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 11.5% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 19.0% of the population in 23603 falls in the age group 20 to 24 years, while an estimated 14.9% are aged 25 to 34 years. On the low end of the scale, 1.3% of 23603 residents are aged 85 years and over.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 4.8% |
| 5 to 9 years | 4.9% |
| 10 to 14 years | 7.7% |
| 15 to 19 years | 11.6% |
| 20 to 24 years | 19.0% |
| 25 to 34 years | 14.9% |
| 35 to 44 years | 10.4% |
| 45 to 54 years | 9.0% |
| 55 to 59 years | 2.9% |
| 60 to 64 years | 4.8% |
| 65 to 74 years | 6.4% |
| 75 to 84 years | 2.3% |
| 85 years and over | 1.3% |
Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 23603, 95.0% is one race, while 5.0% are two or more races. Approximately 20.7% of 23603 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 23603 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (54.6%), followed by Black or African American (40.3%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 54.6% |
| Black or African American | 40.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.5% |
| Asian | 1.5% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.4% |
| Some other race | 7.1% |
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 23603 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 92.7% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 23603 list , as a preventive measure.
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 92.7% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|
In ZIP Code 23603, 87.6% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 8.7% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 2.8% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 0.0% of homes. Lastly, 1.0% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Newport News (city) County region.
| Language Spoken | Percent |
|---|---|
| English only | 87.6% |
| Spanish | 8.7% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 2.8% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 1.0% |
Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 23603, an estimated 24.9% of homes were built between 1980 and 1989. Additionally, 19.7% of homes in the region were built between 1990 and 1999, while an estimated 0.5% of homes were built in 2014 or later in this Newport News (city) County region.
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 0.5% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 6.2% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 7.4% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 19.7% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 24.9% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 16.0% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 4.9% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 13.4% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 3.7% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 3.3% |
In 23603, 73.6% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 5.7% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 20.6 minutes. Approximately 22.2% of the employed population 16 years and over in 23603 work in public administration, while an estimated 16.2% work in educational services, and health care and social assistance. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.0% of 23603 workers 16 years and over work in information.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 0.0% |
| Construction | 2.9% |
| Manufacturing | 14.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 0.3% |
| Retail trade | 8.5% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 6.2% |
| Information | 0.0% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 1.8% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 9.4% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 16.2% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 10.2% |
| Other services, except public administration | 7.3% |
| Public administration | 22.2% |
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 23603 has an average daily solar radiation level of 5.23 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 26.94% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 20.64% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 23603 | 11.04¢/kWh | 7.8¢/kWh | 6.24¢/kWh |
| Virginia | 15.05¢/kWh | 9.04¢/kWh | 8.74¢/kWh |
| United States | 16.83¢/kWh | 13.2¢/kWh | 8.21¢/kWh |
| Month | ZIP Code 23603 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 4.54 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 4.79 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 5.35 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 5.76 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 5.71 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 5.65 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 5.78 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 5.7 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 5.47 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 5.2 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 4.76 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 4.07 | 1.78 | 5.46 |
Regarding consumer complaints about financial products in ZIP Code 23603, credit reporting or other personal consumer reports have received the most complaints in 23603 in the past 12 months. Credit reporting or credit repair services received the second most complaints. The most frequent complaint overall in this Newport News (city) County region was incorrect information on a report.
| Complaint Product | Number of Complaints* |
|---|---|
| Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports | 40 |
| Credit reporting or credit repair services | 15 |
| Debt collection | 11 |
| Vehicle loan or lease | 1 |
| Complaint Issue | Number of Complaints* |
|---|---|
| Incorrect information on your report | 34 |
| Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem | 9 |
| Improper use of your report | 7 |
| Took or threatened to take negative or legal action | 6 |
| Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation | 5 |
| Other | 6 |