Question 1

Is 23608 a safe area?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 23608 in Newport News has a crime score of 50/100, which is roughly average for the region. Reported incidents per 1,000 residents track close to the Newport News city median. Both violent and property crime fall within the expected range for an urban ZIP code. Reviewing the Full Crime Report for 23608 and checking the local police department's crime mapping tool for current incident patterns before making decisions is recommended.

Question 2

What are the best schools near 23608?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 23608 has a school score of 100/100, based on NCES EdFacts math and reading proficiency data for public schools in and near ZIP 23608. Schools in this area perform significantly above state averages — proficiency rates consistently outpace both the city and national benchmarks. For families prioritizing public school quality, 23608 ranks among the stronger ZIP codes in Newport News. Scores reflect SY 2020-21 EdFacts assessment data; individual school performance may vary, and reviewing each school's most recent state report card is recommended.

Question 3

What is the average home price in 23608?

Accepted Answer

The median home sale price in 23608 is approximately $306K, based on recent Zillow Research ZHVI data. This places 23608 near the metro median for comparable neighborhoods. Median rent in 23608 is available in the Full Market Report. Prices fluctuate with market conditions; Zillow data reflects trailing sale prices, not current listing prices.

Question 4

Is 23608 a good place to live?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 23608 has an overall NeighborScore of 68/100, placing it in the moderate range for Newport News. The score combines crime rate (40% weight), school quality (35%), and relative property value (25%), each normalized to the metro area. At 68/100, 23608 scores similarly to the middle tier of Newport News neighborhoods — neither among the strongest nor the weakest performers. Individual priorities (commute, school age, budget) should guide how much weight you give this composite vs. the component scores.

Newport News — ZIP 23608

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School	Grades	Students	Math ↓	Reading
David A. Dutrow Elementary	PK–05	—	—	—
Denbigh High	09–12	—	—	—
George J. McIntosh Elementary	PK–05	—	—	—
Stoney Run Elementary	PK–05	—	—	—
Ella J. Fitzgerald Middle	06–08	—	—	—
Knollwood Meadows Elementary	PK–05	—	—	—
Richneck Elementary	PK–05	—	—	—
Woodside High	09–12	—	—	—
Oliver C. Greenwood Elementary	PK–05	—	—	—
Denbigh Early Childhood Center	PK–PK	—	—	—
Mary Passage Middle	06–08	—	—	—