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Suffolk, VA · standard

ZIP Code 23432

Suffolk County, Virginia — Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

1,538
45/sq mi
$94,306
Median income
$391,500
Median home value
37.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Suffolk pairs an upper-quartile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 23%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 21%
home value, US ZIPs
45
people per sq mi
90%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 23432 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 23432 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 34.3 square miles in Suffolk, Suffolk County, Virginia. The area is home to 1,538 residents, producing a population density of 45 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 23432 against Virginia and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 23432 sits at $94,306 (10% above the Virginia average), while per-capita income is $48,289. The poverty rate stands at 21.3% and the unemployment rate at 9.6%. On housing, the median home value is $391,500 (17% above the state average) with median rent at $652 per month, and 90.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 23432 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 37.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 55.1, and the average commute is —. We also surface 9 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Suffolk County, so you can benchmark 23432 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 23432

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 23432.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 23432, Suffolk, VA · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

1,538

Population

34.3

Area (sq mi)

45

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 23432?

55.1

Median Age

53.6%

Male

46.4%

Female

2.1%

Foreign-Born

White 66.2%
African American 24.8%
Asian 2.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.9%
Hispanic or Latino 4.4%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$94,306

Median Household Income

+10% vs state

$48,289

Per Capita Income

21.3%

Poverty Rate

9.6%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 23432 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income — the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$94,306 Top 23% higher than 77% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau — ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 60.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 37.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

567

Total Housing Units

531

Occupied Units

36

Vacant Units

2.22

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 90.4%
Renter 9.6%

$391,500

Median Home Value

+17% vs state

$652

Median Rent

1986

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+33.5%

YoY Change (2023)

284

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+184%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 23432 have increased 33.5% over the past year (2023). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +184% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2019 +5.2% 176
2020 -1.2% 173
2021 +9.8% 190
2022 +11.7% 213
2023 +33.5% 284

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2023. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 36 business establishments in ZIP 23432, employing approximately 90 people with a combined annual payroll of $3,694,000.

36

Businesses

90

Employees

$3.7M

Annual Payroll

6

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Other services (except public administration) 7 19.4%
Retail trade 5 13.9%
Real estate and rental and leasing 5 13.9%
Construction 4 11.1%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction 3 8.3%
Health care and social assistance 3 8.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 23432 vs 23436 →

ZIP 23432 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 23432 ranks #7 by population — useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 23432 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 23432 ranks #8 of 9 neighboring ZIPs — local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
23436 Suffolk, VA 942 2.8 mi
23314 Carrollton, VA 6,991 5.5 mi
23433 Suffolk, VA 1,218 4.1 mi
23435 Suffolk, VA 27,053 4.6 mi
23304 Battery Park, VA 71 8.7 mi
23321 Chesapeake, VA 33,653 8.6 mi
23430 Smithfield, VA 17,281 9.8 mi
23607 Newport News, VA 24,519 10.7 mi
23605 Newport News, VA 13,854 11.9 mi

More ZIP Codes in Suffolk County

23434 standard
Suffolk, VA
Pop: 47,670
23435 standard
Suffolk, VA
Pop: 27,053
23437 standard
Suffolk, VA
Pop: 4,283
23438 standard
Suffolk, VA
Pop: 1,818
23433 standard
Suffolk, VA
Pop: 1,218
23436 standard
Suffolk, VA
Pop: 942

Related Areas

Suffolk County Suffolk, VA Virginia

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 23432 in? ▼
ZIP code 23432 (Suffolk) is located in Suffolk County, Virginia. Suffolk County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/suffolk-va.
What is the population of ZIP code 23432? ▼
ZIP code 23432 in Suffolk, VA has a population of 1,538 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 23432? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 23432 is $94,306, which is 24% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 23432? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 23432 is $391,500, which is 41% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 23432? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 23432 is White at 66.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 23432? ▼
ZIP code 23432 has 36 business establishments employing approximately 90 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 23432? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 23432 are: Other services (except public administration) (7), Retail trade (5), Real estate and rental and leasing (5). There are 6 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 23432? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 23432 increased by 33.5% in 2023. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 184%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 23432? ▼
In ZIP code 23432, 60.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 37.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 23432? ▼
In ZIP code 23432, approximately 90.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 9.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 23432? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 23432 is 21.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Suffolk, VA

Verify and explore additional data for this area using these official government sources.

U.S. Census Bureau
Official demographic, economic, and housing data from the American Community Survey.
HUD Fair Market Rents
Department of Housing and Urban Development rental cost estimates by metropolitan area.
FBI Uniform Crime Reports
Official crime statistics compiled from law enforcement agencies nationwide.
FHFA House Price Index
Federal Housing Finance Agency home value trends based on repeat sales and appraisals.

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