Suffolk, VA

Suffolk sits in City of Suffolk, Virginia, and is covered by 8 ZIP code tabulation areas. Across those ZIPs, an estimated 94,574 people live, work, and commute. Demographic and housing figures come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (2018–2022).

Each ZIP code in Suffolk has its own character. Some are dense and walkable; others are exurban or rural, with single-digit households per square mile. The list below lets you compare the basic shape of each one — population, income, and home value — before clicking through to the full neighborhood profile.

Across the city overall, the typical owner-occupied home is valued near $357,471 and median asking rent runs around $1,370 per month. Median household income hovers around $116,626. These are averages of ZIP-level medians and will read differently depending on which neighborhood you actually settle in — which is precisely what the per-ZIP pages are for.

ZIP codes in Suffolk

ZIP	County	Population	Median income	Median home value
23432	City of Suffolk	1,225	$150,461	$399,200
23433	City of Suffolk	1,274	$144,167	$491,900
23434	City of Suffolk	51,108	$73,843	$277,500
23435	City of Suffolk	33,614	$107,800	$357,300
23436	City of Suffolk	1,021	$185,063	$450,700
23437	City of Suffolk	4,647	$70,823	$279,200
23438	City of Suffolk	1,685	$84,231	$246,500
23439	City of Suffolk	0	—	—

Thinking about relocating to Suffolk?

A few practical considerations as you evaluate the move:

• Pick the ZIP, not just the city. Median income, school assignments, walkability and crime patterns can vary dramatically between neighboring ZIPs in the same city. Use the per-ZIP pages to compare.
• Compare housing math honestly. The median home value here is $357,471, and median rent is $1,370. At current mortgage rates, that often makes renting the more flexible option for the first 12–24 months while you learn the neighborhoods.
• Verify the commute. Drive your prospective work or school route at peak time — Google Maps optimistic estimates rarely match what locals actually experience.
• Check the boring stuff. Property tax rates, HOA dues, flood-zone designation, and homeowner's insurance availability are easier to research before you sign than after.