Suffolk, VA · standard
ZIP Code 23434
Suffolk County, Virginia - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 47,670
- 91/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $79,877
- Median income Near-median income area
- $313,500
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 27.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Suffolk pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 38%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 31%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 91
- people per sq mi
- 69%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 23434 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 23434 (Suffolk, VA) rose +9.6% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 255.0 in 2023 to 279.5 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 23434 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Suffolk, Suffolk County, Virginia, with 47,670 residents across 526.7 square miles, a density of 91 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 23434 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $79,877 (7% below the average Virginia ZIP), while per-capita income is $38,136. The poverty rate is 11.2%, with unemployment at 5.8%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $313,500 (6% below the average Virginia ZIP) and median rent is $1,365; 68.5% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 27.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.1, and the average commute is 31 minutes. The page also surfaces 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Suffolk County, so 23434 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 23434
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Suffolk, VA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 23434.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
176 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
144 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
135 establishments
- Construction
Construction
105 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
103 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 23434, 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
47,670
Population
526.7
Area (sq mi)
91
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 23434?
38.1
Median Age
47.5%
Male
52.5%
Female
4.1%
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?
$79,877
Median Household Income
-7% vs state ZIP avg
$38,136
Per Capita Income
11.2%
Poverty Rate
5.8%
Unemployment Rate
31.1 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 23434 ranks nationally
Suffolk, VA household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$79,877 Top 38% higher than 62% of 30,318 US 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
22,272housing units
22,272
Total Housing Units
20,516
Occupied Units
1,756
Vacant Units
2.61
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$313,500
Median Home Value
-6% vs state ZIP avg
$1,365
Median Rent
1988
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
+9.6%
YoY Change (2024)
279
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+179%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 23434 have increased 9.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +179% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +5.3% | 191 |
| 2021 | +9.8% | 210 |
| 2022 | +18.7% | 249 |
| 2023 | +2.3% | 255 |
| 2024 | +9.6% | 279 |
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 1,046 business establishments in ZIP 23434, employing approximately 16,771 people with a combined annual payroll of $818,123,000.
1,046
Businesses
16,771
Employees
$818.1M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 176 | 16.8% |
| Retail trade | 144 | 13.8% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 135 | 12.9% |
| Construction | 105 | 10.0% |
| Accommodation and food services | 103 | 9.8% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 66 | 6.3% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 55 | 5.3% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 55 | 5.3% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 52 | 5.0% |
| Finance and insurance | 48 | 4.6% |
| Manufacturing | 39 | 3.7% |
| Wholesale trade | 27 | 2.6% |
| Information | 14 | 1.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 14 | 1.3% |
| Educational services | 9 | 0.9% |
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 23434 vs 23438 →
ZIP 23434 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 23434
Suffolk (23434)
47,670 residents
- 23435
Suffolk (23435)
27,053 residents
- 23438 1,818
Suffolk (23438)
1,818 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 23434 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 23434 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 23435
Suffolk (23435)
$111,700 median income
- 23438
Suffolk (23438)
$93,750 median income
- 23434
Suffolk (23434)
$79,877 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 23434 ranks #3 of 3 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 23434, 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 (47,670 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 23434 in?
ZIP code 23434 (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 23434?
ZIP code 23434 in Suffolk, VA has a population of 47,670 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 23434?
The median household income in ZIP 23434 is $79,877, which is 5% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 23434?
The median home value in ZIP 23434 is $313,500, which is 13% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 23434?
The largest racial group in ZIP 23434 is African American at 48.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 23434?
ZIP code 23434 has 1,046 business establishments employing approximately 16,771 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 23434?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 23434 are: Health care and social assistance (176), Retail trade (144), Other services (except public administration) (135). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 23434?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 23434 increased by 9.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 179%. 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 23434?
In ZIP code 23434, 54.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 27.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 23434?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 23434 is 31.1 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 23434?
In ZIP code 23434, approximately 68.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 31.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 23434?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 23434 is 11.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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