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 Moderate-density area
- $94,306
- Median income Above-median income area
- $391,500
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 37.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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 covers 34.3 square miles in Suffolk, Suffolk County, Virginia (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 1,538 residents on file, a density of 45 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 23432 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $94,306 (10% above the average Virginia ZIP), while per-capita income is $48,289. The poverty rate is 21.3%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $391,500 (17% above the average Virginia ZIP), while 90.4% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $652.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 37.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 55.1, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 9 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Suffolk County, so 23432 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 23432
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Suffolk, VA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 23432.
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
7 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
5 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Real estate and rental and leasing
5 establishments
- Construction
Construction
4 establishments
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
3 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, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, 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; 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
Who lives in ZIP 23432?
55.1
Median Age
53.6%
Male
46.4%
Female
2.1%
Foreign-Born
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 ZIP avg
$48,289
Per Capita Income
21.3%
Poverty Rate
9.6%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 23432 ranks among Virginia ZIPs
Suffolk, VA household income vs. every Virginia ZIP code
Median household income among 804 reporting Virginia ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$94,306 Top 30% higher than 70% of 804 Virginia ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
567housing units
567
Total Housing Units
531
Occupied Units
36
Vacant Units
2.22
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$391,500
Median Home Value
+17% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 23321
Chesapeake (23321)
33,653 residents
- 23435
Suffolk (23435)
27,053 residents
- 23607
Newport News (23607)
24,519 residents
- 23430
Smithfield (23430)
17,281 residents
- 23605
Newport News (23605)
13,854 residents
- 23314 6,991
Carrollton (23314)
6,991 residents
- 23432 1,538
Suffolk (23432)
1,538 residents
- 23433 1,218
Suffolk (23433)
1,218 residents
- 23436 942
Suffolk (23436)
942 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 23432 ranks #7 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 23432 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 23436
Suffolk (23436)
$202,708 median income
- 23433
Suffolk (23433)
$140,114 median income
- 23304
Battery Park (23304)
$118,393 median income
- 23435
Suffolk (23435)
$111,700 median income
- 23430
Smithfield (23430)
$104,065 median income
- 23314
Carrollton (23314)
$104,029 median income
- 23321
Chesapeake (23321)
$101,568 median income
- 23432
Suffolk (23432)
$94,306 median income
- 23605 $53,815
Newport News (23605)
$53,815 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 23432, both outside VA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (1,538 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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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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