Daylight through the yearLongest day (Jun 21): 14 h 43 min5:46 am – 8:29 pmShortest day (Dec 21): 9 h 36 min7:16 am – 4:52 pm
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People43,641 residentsin the ZIP code areaMedian age 34.117,918 householdsMedian household income $71,126Median home value $266,500Median rent $1,265 a month50% of homes owner-occupiedMedian property tax $2,609 a yearSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Work and commuting6.5% unemployment rate70% of adults are in the labour force, 20,442 employedMain industries: education and health care 24%, retail 14%, manufacturing 11%Average commute 28 minutes80% drive alone, 9% car-pool, 1% take public transport, 8% work from homeSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024, ZIP area
Education and languages29% of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher92% finished high school, 10% hold a graduate degreeLanguages at home: English only 88%, Spanish 6%, other Indo-European languages 1%3% speak English less than very wellSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024, ZIP area
Natural hazardsOverall risk Relatively LowNewport News City, VA, compared with all US countiesHigher-risk hazardsWinter weather Relatively HighSource: FEMA National Risk Index (county level)
Internet at home93% of households have a broadband subscription77% have cable, fibre or DSL15% rely on a mobile data plan alone5% have no internet at homeSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Drinking waterCity of Newport Newsserves 407,300 people from surface waterNo health-based violations since 2021Source: US EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, largest system serving the town
