Newport News, VA GIS Map
Newport News is a city in Newport News city, Virginia, with a population of about 186,247. The map below shows its location, boundary and surrounding roads, with federal GIS layers you can turn on for the area.
- County
- Newport News city
- Population
- 186,247
- Elevation
- 25 ft
- Coordinates
- 37.0871, -76.4730
- ZIP codes (10)
- 23601, 23602, 23603, 23605, 23606, 23607 …
- Land area
- 69 sq mi
- Time zone
- America/New York
About Newport News, VA
Newport News is an independent city in southeastern Virginia, United States. At the 2020 census, the population was 186,247. Located in the Hampton Roads region, it is the fifth-most populous city in Virginia and 140th-most populous city in the United States. The city is at the southeastern end of the Virginia Peninsula, on the northern shore of the James River to the river's mouth on the harbor of Hampton Roads.
Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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GIS Data for Newport News, VA
The Newport News map loads live federal GIS layers in your browser, so you can check flood zones, terrain, land cover and district boundaries for any address in Newport News without a separate GIS login. Everything below is drawn from public U.S. government data.
Layers you can turn on
FEMA flood zones
National Flood Hazard Layer — flood insurance rate map zones.
Elevation contours and hillshade
USGS 3DEP terrain, so you can read slope and relief.
Land cover
NLCD land cover classes — forest, developed, wetland, water.
School districts
Census TIGER unified and elementary school district boundaries.
ZIP code and county boundaries
Census TIGER ZCTA and county boundary lines.
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Newport News Demographics
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates.
Population
184,216
Households
76,112
Median household income
$69,634
Median age
34.4 years
Median home value
$260,600
Median gross rent
$1,339/mo
Owner-occupied homes
48.2%
Bachelor's degree or higher
30.6%
Below poverty level
14.5%
Land area
69 sq mi
Population density
2,670 / sq mi
County
Newport News Population Growth
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2010 Census and Population Estimates Program (Vintage 2024: April 2020 estimates base and July 1, 2024 estimate).
2010 Census
180,719
April 2020 (estimates base)
186,239
July 2024 estimate
183,056
Change 2010-2020
+3.1%
Change 2020-2024
-1.7%
Photos of Newport News
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Federal Buildings & Leases in Newport News
GSA-managed federal properties in and around Newport News.
| Property | Address | Status | Sq ft | Lease ends |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newport News Courthouse | 2400 West Ave, 23607 | Leased | 35,005 | Jul 2033 |
| One City Center Newport News | 11815 Fountain Way, 23606 | Leased | 17,671 | Nov 2043 |
| Town Center One | 11827 Canon Blvd, 23606 | Leased | 14,444 | Aug 2034 |
| Pavilion Place | 11706 Jefferson Ave, 23606 | Leased | 14,140 | Oct 2026 |
| Rock Landing V | 11846 Rock Landing Dr, 23606 | Leased | 12,679 | Sep 2031 |
| One Oyster Point | 827 Diligence Dr, 23606 | Leased | 12,510 | Apr 2034 |
| Merchants Walk Bldg. One | 11850 Merchants Walk Suite 201, 23606 | Leased | 8,399 | Apr 2033 |
| Cybernetics Building | 111 Cybernetics Way, 23693 | Leased | 8,005 | May 2027 |
| Newport News Regional Airport | 900 Bland Blvd, 23602 | Leased | 3,551 | Aug 2028 |
| Cedar One | 804 Omni Blvd, 23606 | Leased | 1,537 | Feb 2038 |
Source: U.S. GSA Inventory of Owned and Leased Properties (data.gov), September 2026.
Soils of Newport News
General soil map unit at the city center: Mattaponi-Craven
Soil Properties
- Drainage class
- Moderately well drained
- Hydrologic soil group
- C (slow infiltration)
- Available water storage (0–150 cm)
- 20.3 cm
- Typical slope
- 3%
- Flooding frequency
- None
- Min. annual water table depth
- 76 cm
Soil Components
- Craven43%
Ultisols · Aquic Hapludults
- Craven33%
Ultisols · Aquic Hapludults
- Mattaponi7%
Ultisols · Oxyaquic Hapludults
- Coxville5%
Ultisols · Typic Paleaquults
- Lenoir5%
Ultisols · Aeric Paleaquults
- Mattaponi4%
Ultisols · Oxyaquic Hapludults
Source: USDA NRCS U.S. General Soil Map (STATSGO2). General soil map data (1:250,000 scale) is not suitable for site-specific decisions.
Climate of Newport News
30-year averages (1991–2020) from the Newport News Intl Ap, Va weather station, elevation 42 ft, 3.3 miles from the city center.
Warmest month
Jul · avg high 88°F
Coldest month
Jan · avg low 31°F
Annual precipitation
45.1 in
Average Monthly Temperatures (°F)
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high °F | 49 | 52 | 59 | 70 | 77 | 85 | 88 | 87 | 81 | 71 | 61 | 53 |
| Avg low °F | 31 | 32 | 38 | 47 | 56 | 64 | 70 | 68 | 63 | 51 | 40 | 34 |
| Precip. in | 3.05 | 2.58 | 3.35 | 3.08 | 3.66 | 4.07 | 4.69 | 5.36 | 4.95 | 4.16 | 3.00 | 3.19 |
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020. Conditions at the station may differ from other parts of the city.
Natural Hazard Risk in Newport News
FEMA National Risk Index ratings for Newport News city, compared with all U.S. counties.
Overall risk
Score 72.2 of 100
Expected annual loss
Buildings, population & agriculture
Social vulnerability
Susceptibility to hazard impacts
Community resilience
Ability to prepare & recover
Risk by Hazard
- HurricaneRelatively Moderate
- Winter WeatherRelatively High
- Heat WaveRelatively Moderate
- Ice StormRelatively Moderate
- Strong WindRelatively Moderate
- LightningRelatively Moderate
- EarthquakeRelatively Low
- TornadoRelatively Moderate
- Inland FloodingRelatively Low
- Cold WaveRelatively Low
- HailRelatively Low
- Coastal FloodingRelatively Low
- WildfireVery Low
- LandslideVery Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index (December 2025 release). County-level ratings are relative to other U.S. counties and are not a property-specific assessment.
Newport News FAQ
What county is Newport News in?
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Newport News, Virginia is located in Newport News County.
What is the population of Newport News?
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Newport News has a population of about 186,247, making it the number 5 of the 47 Virginia cities listed on GIS Map.
What is the elevation of Newport News?
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The elevation of Newport News is approximately 25 feet (8 meters) above sea level at the city center.
What ZIP codes are in Newport News?
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ZIP codes for Newport News include 23601, 23602, 23603, 23605, 23606, 23607, 23608, 23609, 23612, 23628.
What time zone is Newport News in?
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Newport News is in the Eastern Time zone (America/New York).
How far is Newport News from Richmond?
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Newport News is about 62 miles from Richmond, the capital of Virginia, in a straight line.
How far is Newport News from Virginia Beach?
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Newport News is about 32 miles from Virginia Beach, the largest city in Virginia listed on GIS Map, in a straight line.
What cities are near Newport News?
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Cities near Newport News include Hampton, VA (8 miles); Williamsburg, VA (18 miles); Norfolk, VA (19 miles); Portsmouth, VA (20 miles); Chesapeake, VA (24 miles).
Local notes for Newport News, VA
Questions and local knowledge from people who know the area. Every note is read before it appears here.