Suffolk, VA · standard
ZIP Code 23433
Suffolk County, Virginia - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 1,218
- 279/sq mi High-density area
- $140,114
- Median income Above-median income area
- $503,000
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 58.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Suffolk pairs a top-decile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 5%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 13%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 279
- people per sq mi
- 92%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 23433 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 23433 (Suffolk, VA) rose +9.3% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 233.1 in 2023 to 254.8 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 23433 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Suffolk, Suffolk County, Virginia, home to just 1,218 residents across 4.4 square miles, a density of 279 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 23433 skews affluent, with a median household income of $140,114 (64% above the average Virginia ZIP), while per-capita income is $77,946. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 1.3% and unemployment is 1.3%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $503,000 (50% above the average Virginia ZIP), while 92.3% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $3,501.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 58.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 51, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Suffolk County, so 23433 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 23433
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Suffolk, VA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 23433.
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
7 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
4 establishments
- Arts, entertainment, and recreation
Arts, entertainment, and recreation
4 establishments
- Construction
Construction
3 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
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 23433, 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
1,218
Population
4.4
Area (sq mi)
279
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 23433?
51.0
Median Age
51.1%
Male
48.9%
Female
3.4%
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?
$140,114
Median Household Income
+64% vs state ZIP avg
$77,946
Per Capita Income
1.3%
Poverty Rate
1.3%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 23433 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)
$140,114 Top 11% higher than 89% 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
562housing units
562
Total Housing Units
517
Occupied Units
45
Vacant Units
2.69
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$503,000
Median Home Value
+50% vs state ZIP avg
$3,501
Median Rent
1981
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
+9.3%
YoY Change (2024)
255
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+155%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 23433 have increased 9.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +155% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +3.2% | 162 |
| 2021 | +12.4% | 183 |
| 2022 | +7.0% | 195 |
| 2023 | +19.3% | 233 |
| 2024 | +9.3% | 255 |
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 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 29 business establishments in ZIP 23433, employing approximately 205 people with a combined annual payroll of $5,828,000.
29
Businesses
205
Employees
$5.8M
Annual Payroll
7
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Other services (except public administration) | 7 | 24.1% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 4 | 13.8% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 4 | 13.8% |
| Construction | 3 | 10.3% |
| Retail trade | 3 | 10.3% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 3 | 10.3% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 3 | 10.3% |
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 23433 vs 23436 →
ZIP 23433 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
- 23703
Portsmouth (23703)
25,739 residents
- 23607
Newport News (23607)
24,519 residents
- 23661
Hampton (23661)
14,113 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
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 23433 ranks #9 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 23433 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
- 23314
Carrollton (23314)
$104,029 median income
- 23321
Chesapeake (23321)
$101,568 median income
- 23432
Suffolk (23432)
$94,306 median income
- 23703 $78,707
Portsmouth (23703)
$78,707 median income
- 23661 $65,446
Hampton (23661)
$65,446 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 23433 ranks #2 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23436 | Suffolk, VA | 942 | 1.3 mi |
| 23435 | Suffolk, VA | 27,053 | 5.2 mi |
| 23314 | Carrollton, VA | 6,991 | 3.8 mi |
| 23432 | Suffolk, VA | 1,538 | 4.1 mi |
| 23703 | Portsmouth, VA | 25,739 | 6.9 mi |
| 23607 | Newport News, VA | 24,519 | 6.7 mi |
| 23605 | Newport News, VA | 13,854 | 8.2 mi |
| 23304 | Battery Park, VA | 71 | 7.5 mi |
| 23321 | Chesapeake, VA | 33,653 | 8.3 mi |
| 23661 | Hampton, VA | 14,113 | 9.0 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 23433, 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 (1,218 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 23433 in?
ZIP code 23433 (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 23433?
ZIP code 23433 in Suffolk, VA has a population of 1,218 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 23433?
The median household income in ZIP 23433 is $140,114, which is 84% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 23433?
The median home value in ZIP 23433 is $503,000, which is 81% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 23433?
The largest racial group in ZIP 23433 is White at 88.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 23433?
ZIP code 23433 has 29 business establishments employing approximately 205 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 23433?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 23433 are: Other services (except public administration) (7), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (4), Arts, entertainment, and recreation (4). There are 7 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 23433?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 23433 increased by 9.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 155%. 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 23433?
In ZIP code 23433, 70.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 58.9% 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 23433?
In ZIP code 23433, approximately 92.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 7.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 23433?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 23433 is 1.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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