Suffolk, VA · standard

ZIP Code 23435

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

27,053
269/sq mi
$111,700
Median income
$394,500
Median home value
44.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 13%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 21%
home value, US ZIPs
269
people per sq mi
69%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 23435 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 23435 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 100.5 square miles in Suffolk, Suffolk County, Virginia. The area is home to 27,053 residents, producing a population density of 269 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 23435 against Virginia and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 23435 sits at $111,700 (31% above the Virginia average), while per-capita income is $55,724. The poverty rate stands at 7.1% and the unemployment rate at 3.4%. On housing, the median home value is $394,500 (18% above the state average) with median rent at $1,839 per month, and 68.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 23435 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 44.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.3, and the average commute is 26 minutes. We also surface 9 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Suffolk County, so you can benchmark 23435 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 23435

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 23435.

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 23435, 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

27,053

Population

100.5

Area (sq mi)

269

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 23435?

38.3

Median Age

49.4%

Male

50.6%

Female

5.4%

Foreign-Born

White 47.1%
African American 36.9%
Asian 3.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 8.9%
Hispanic or Latino 6.8%

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?

$111,700

Median Household Income

+31% vs state

$55,724

Per Capita Income

7.1%

Poverty Rate

3.4%

Unemployment Rate

26.3 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 23435 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$111,700 Top 13% higher than 87% 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%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). This entry sits in this band. $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 65.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 44.5%

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

What does housing look like?

13,749

Total Housing Units

13,165

Occupied Units

584

Vacant Units

2.55

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 68.8%
Renter 31.2%

$394,500

Median Home Value

+18% vs state

$1,839

Median Rent

2004

Median Year Built

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

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

-0.0%

YoY Change (2024)

273

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+173%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 23435 have decreased 0.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +173% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +4.1% 193
2021 +8.5% 210
2022 +13.8% 239
2023 +14.5% 273
2024 -0.0% 273

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 599 business establishments in ZIP 23435, employing approximately 10,156 people with a combined annual payroll of $547,881,000.

599

Businesses

10,156

Employees

$547.9M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 99 16.5%
Accommodation and food services 74 12.3%
Other services (except public administration) 74 12.3%
Retail trade 69 11.5%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 60 10.0%
Construction 41 6.8%
Real estate and rental and leasing 35 5.8%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 35 5.8%
Transportation and warehousing 31 5.2%
Finance and insurance 31 5.2%
Wholesale trade 16 2.7%
Educational services 9 1.5%
Manufacturing 7 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 7 1.2%
Information 5 0.8%

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

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 23435 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 23435 ranks #3 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 23435 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 23435 ranks #3 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
23433 Suffolk, VA 1,218 5.2 mi
23436 Suffolk, VA 942 4.6 mi
23321 Chesapeake, VA 33,653 4.0 mi
23432 Suffolk, VA 1,538 4.6 mi
23701 Portsmouth, VA 25,161 6.4 mi
23707 Portsmouth, VA 14,236 7.9 mi
23703 Portsmouth, VA 25,739 7.0 mi
23314 Carrollton, VA 6,991 8.7 mi
23434 Suffolk, VA 47,670 10.9 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 23435 in?
ZIP code 23435 (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 23435?
ZIP code 23435 in Suffolk, VA has a population of 27,053 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 23435?
The median household income in ZIP 23435 is $111,700, which is 46% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 23435?
The median home value in ZIP 23435 is $394,500, which is 42% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 23435?
The largest racial group in ZIP 23435 is White at 47.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 23435?
ZIP code 23435 has 599 business establishments employing approximately 10,156 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 23435?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 23435 are: Health care and social assistance (99), Accommodation and food services (74), Other services (except public administration) (74). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 23435?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 23435 decreased by 0.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 173%. 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 23435?
In ZIP code 23435, 65.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 44.5% 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 23435?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 23435 is 26.3 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 23435?
In ZIP code 23435, approximately 68.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 31.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 23435?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 23435 is 7.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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