Suffolk, VA · standard
ZIP Code 23437
Suffolk County, Virginia - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 4,283
- 17/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $80,833
- Median income Near-median income area
- $323,800
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 24.0%
- 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 37%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 30%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 17
- people per sq mi
- 80%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 23437 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 23437 (Suffolk, VA) rose +10.4% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 251.7 in 2023 to 277.8 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 23437 covers 258.0 square miles in Suffolk, Suffolk County, Virginia (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 4,283 residents on file, a density of 17 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 23437 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $80,833 (6% below the average Virginia ZIP), while per-capita income is $40,942. The poverty rate is 8.3%, with unemployment at 3.2%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $323,800 (3% below the average Virginia ZIP) and median rent is $1,290; 80.4% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 24.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.1, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Suffolk County, so 23437 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 23437
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Suffolk, VA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 23437.
- Construction
Construction
11 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
8 establishments
- Retail trade 3
Retail trade
3 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing 3
Transportation and warehousing
3 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services 3
Professional, scientific, and technical services
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 23437, 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
4,283
Population
258.0
Area (sq mi)
17
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 23437?
43.1
Median Age
51.5%
Male
48.5%
Female
1.2%
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?
$80,833
Median Household Income
-6% vs state ZIP avg
$40,942
Per Capita Income
8.3%
Poverty Rate
3.2%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 23437 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)
$80,833 Top 42% higher than 58% 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
2,120housing units
2,120
Total Housing Units
2,044
Occupied Units
76
Vacant Units
2.45
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$323,800
Median Home Value
-3% vs state ZIP avg
$1,290
Median Rent
1987
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
+10.4%
YoY Change (2024)
278
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+178%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 23437 have increased 10.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +178% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +5.4% | 188 |
| 2021 | +15.3% | 216 |
| 2022 | +7.7% | 233 |
| 2023 | +8.0% | 252 |
| 2024 | +10.4% | 278 |
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 39 business establishments in ZIP 23437, employing approximately 143 people with a combined annual payroll of $5,996,000.
39
Businesses
143
Employees
$6.0M
Annual Payroll
5
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 11 | 28.2% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 8 | 20.5% |
| Retail trade | 3 | 7.7% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 3 | 7.7% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 3 | 7.7% |
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 23437 vs 23315 →
ZIP 23437 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 27937
Gates (27937)
4,333 residents
- 23437
Suffolk (23437)
4,283 residents
- 23438
Suffolk (23438)
1,818 residents
- 23315 1,525
Carrsville (23315)
1,525 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 23437 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 23437 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 23438
Suffolk (23438)
$93,750 median income
- 23437
Suffolk (23437)
$80,833 median income
- 23315
Carrsville (23315)
$71,523 median income
- 27937
Gates (27937)
$70,086 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 23437 ranks #2 of 4 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 23437, 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 (4,283 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 23437 in?
ZIP code 23437 (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 23437?
ZIP code 23437 in Suffolk, VA has a population of 4,283 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 23437?
The median household income in ZIP 23437 is $80,833, which is 6% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 23437?
The median home value in ZIP 23437 is $323,800, which is 16% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 23437?
The largest racial group in ZIP 23437 is White at 70.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 23437?
ZIP code 23437 has 39 business establishments employing approximately 143 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 23437?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 23437 are: Construction (11), Other services (except public administration) (8), Retail trade (3). There are 5 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 23437?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 23437 increased by 10.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 178%. 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 23437?
In ZIP code 23437, 58.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 24.0% 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 23437?
In ZIP code 23437, approximately 80.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 19.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 23437?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 23437 is 8.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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