23434 ZIP Code
Suffolk, Virginia
December 12, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 23434 |
| City/Town: | Suffolk |
| County: | City of Suffolk |
| State: | Virginia |
| Population: | 51,108 |
| Median Household Income: | $73,843 |
| Per Capita Income: | $45,336 |
| Total Housing Units: | 21,354 |
| Median Home Value: | $277,500 |
| Land Area: | 206.8 sq miles
535.6 sq km |
| Water Area: | 8.4 sq miles
21.8 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 36.7030, -76.5921 |
Population Information (23434 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 51,108 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 24,064 | 47.1% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 27,044 | 52.9% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 37.8 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 3,472 | 6.8% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 3,377 | 6.6% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 3,496 | 6.8% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 3,246 | 6.4% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 3,119 | 6.1% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 6,916 | 13.5% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 6,755 | 13.2% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 6,016 | 11.8% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 3,737 | 7.3% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 3,432 | 6.7% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 4,720 | 9.2% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 2,201 | 4.3% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 621 | 1.2% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (23434 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $277,500 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 6.3 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,181 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 21,354 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 19,558 | 91.6% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 1,796 | 8.4% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 13,282 | 67.9% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 6,276 | 32.1% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (23434 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 34,398 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 1,387 | 4.0% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 2,580 | 7.5% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 9,832 | 28.6% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 8,706 | 25.3% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 3,335 | 9.7% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 5,576 | 16.2% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 2,982 | 8.7% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 88.5% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 24.9% | 34.3% |
Income Information (23434 zip code)
| Value | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $73,843 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $93,623 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $90,629 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $45,336 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (23434 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 25,832 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 22,464 | 91.5% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 2,096 | 8.5% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 14,236 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 16,199 | 72.1% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 5,424 | 24.1% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 813 | 3.6% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 28 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (23434 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 21,998 | 43.0% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 25,086 | 49.1% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 237 | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 432 | 0.8% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 646 | 1.3% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 2,709 | 5.3% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 1,704 | 3.3% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 2,134 | 4.2% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 597 | 1.2% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 980 | 1.9% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 557 | 1.1% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (23434 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 916 | 4.7% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 729 | 3.7% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 1,599 | 8.2% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 1,410 | 7.2% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 2,006 | 10.3% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 3,311 | 16.9% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 2,514 | 12.9% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 3,745 | 19.1% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,828 | 9.3% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 1,500 | 7.7% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (23434 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 18,995 | 84.6% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,903 | 8.5% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 138 | 0.6% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 183 | 0.8% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 465 | 2.1% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 1,527 | 6.8% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 30.2 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (23434 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 109 | 0.5% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 1,384 | 6.2% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 3,016 | 13.4% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 296 | 1.3% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,946 | 8.7% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 1,925 | 8.6% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 351 | 1.6% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 1,186 | 5.3% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 2,480 | 11.0% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 5,236 | 23.3% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,562 | 7.0% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 1,025 | 4.6% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 1,948 | 8.7% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (23434 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 10.9% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (23434 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 45,765 | 89.5% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 33,898 | 66.3% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 19,401 | 38.0% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 3,605 | 7.1% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (23434 zip code)
| Households with: | Number | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 14,950 | 76.4% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 6,314 | 32.3% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 5,704 | 29.2% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 1,076 | 5.5% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 439 | 2.2% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 3,184 | 16.3% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (23434 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 16,700 | 78.2% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 655 | 3.1% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 816 | 3.8% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 613 | 2.9% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 819 | 3.8% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 680 | 3.2% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 527 | 2.5% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 535 | 2.5% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 9 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (23434 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 330 | 1.5% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 2,362 | 11.1% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 3,819 | 17.9% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 2,706 | 12.7% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 2,290 | 10.7% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 2,930 | 13.7% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,715 | 8.0% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 1,967 | 9.2% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 1,218 | 5.7% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 2,017 | 9.4% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (23434 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 129 | 0.6% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 499 | 2.3% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 4,777 | 22.4% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 9,936 | 46.5% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 4,835 | 22.6% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 1,178 | 5.5% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (23434 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 6,656 | 34.0% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 864 | 4.4% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 11,001 | 56.2% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 740 | 3.8% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 7 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 72 | 0.4% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 107 | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 35 | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 76 | 0.4% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (23434 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 1,388 | 7.1% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 5,623 | 28.8% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 7,155 | 36.6% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 5,392 | 27.6% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (23434 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 651 | 4.9% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 446 | 3.4% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 657 | 4.9% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,531 | 11.5% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 4,342 | 32.7% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 4,791 | 36.1% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 816 | 6.1% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 48 | 0.4% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (23434 zip code)
| Value | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,888 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $598 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,181 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.64 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.46 | 2.38 |
Households (23434 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 19,558 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 9,122 | 46.6% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 3,345 | 17.1% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 2,950 | 15.1% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 6,256 | 32.0% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 6,621 | 33.9% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 5,788 | 29.6% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.58 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.10 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (23434 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 19,069 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 6,618 | 34.7% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 9,770 | 51.2% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 522 | 2.7% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,744 | 9.1% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 7,181 | 37.7% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (23434 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 12,395 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 958 | 7.7% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 721 | 5.8% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 5,365 | 43.3% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 2,866 | 23.1% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 2,485 | 20.0% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (23434 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 37,290 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 5,842 | 15.7% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 49,370 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 6,677 | 13.5% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 753 | 11.3% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 3,417 | 51.2% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 2,507 | 37.5% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (23434 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 43,731 | 85.6% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 6,745 | 13.2% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 2,224 | 33.0% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 4,410 | 65.4% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 1,299 | 19.3% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 111 | 1.6% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (23434 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 49,720 | 97.3% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 864 | 1.7% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 1,388 | 160.6% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 1,388 | 160.6% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 1,388 | 160.6% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 261 | 30.2% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 234 | 27.1% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 535 | 61.9% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 82 | 9.5% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (23434 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 47,636 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 45,984 | 96.5% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 1,652 | 3.5% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 835 | 1.8% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 354 | 0.7% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 247 | 0.5% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 216 | 0.5% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (23434 zip code)
| Households | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 19,558 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 18,137 | 92.7% | 89.4% |
Suffolk, VA23434