ZIP Code 23432 — Suffolk city, VA Demographics & Data

ZIP code 23432 covers Suffolk, VA in Suffolk city with a population of about 1,405.

At a glance, the area shows median age of 42.8 versus a U.S. median of about 38.9.

It sits in telephone area codes 757, 948; U.S. House district VA-2; the NORFOLK - PORTSMTH - NEWPT NWS media market.

Median household income in ZIP 23432 is about $126,000 — about 68% above the U.S. median ($75,149).

On socioeconomic markers, US5 shows a poverty rate of 26.9%; unemployment rate near 9.1%; 37.4% of adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (about 3.7 points above the national share (33.7%)).

Labor and commute patterns include leading industry context around Healthcare, Manufacturing, and Public administration; about 8.9% of workers reporting work-from-home (about 6.3 points below the U.S. share (15.2%)); a mean commute of about 180.0 minutes (U.S. average near 26.8).

Median home value is about $376,700 — about 8% above the U.S. median home value ($348,079).

Housing tenure and rents show owner-occupancy near 88.9% (about 23.5 points above the national owner-occupancy rate (65.4%)).

To comfortably buy a median-priced home in ZIP 23432 in Suffolk, VA, a household would need roughly $104,000 in annual income under a 20% down, 30-year loan at 6.8% (illustrative), keeping housing costs near 28% of income. Estimated monthly PITI is about $2,420. That sits below the local median household income ($126,000), suggesting the typical household income is closer to a workable buy-in level under these assumptions. Rates, taxes, insurance, and HOA fees vary — treat this as a planning estimate, not a lender quote.

Climate normals for Suffolk city, VA show little to no average snow and around 51.8 inches of annual precipitation.

IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 79 for ZIP 23432 (Suffolk city, VA) on US5’s published series — a signal of people/tax filers moving in relative to those leaving. Inflows often track job growth, housing demand, or lifestyle migration; treat the figure as a directional indicator rather than a precise headcount.