Suffolk City County, VA ZIP Codes
Virginia (VA) · 8 ZIP codes · 1 cities
8
ZIP codes
96,194
population (2021)
+13.7%
pop change since 2010
51800
FIPS code
Suffolk City County ZIP code map
About Suffolk City County
Suffolk City County is located in Virginia and contains 8 ZIP codes across 1 cities and communities.
The county's population was 96,194 as of 2021,
an increase of
13.7% from 84,585 in 2010.
The timezone is Central Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Suffolk City County is 51800.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 96,194 |
| 2010 population | 84,585 |
| Change | +13.7% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | Virginia |
| FIPS code | 51800 |
| Timezone | Central |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Suffolk City County
ZIP codes for Suffolk City County, VA (8)
| ZIP code | City | County | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23432 | Suffolk | Suffolk City | View map |
| 23433 | Suffolk | Suffolk City | View map |
| 23434 | Suffolk | Suffolk City | View map |
| 23435 | Suffolk | Suffolk City | View map |
| 23436 | Suffolk | Suffolk City | View map |
| 23437 | Suffolk | Suffolk City | View map |
| 23438 | Suffolk | Suffolk City | View map |
| 23439 | Suffolk | Suffolk City | View map |
Demographics & statistics
94,574
Population
38.7
Median age
$89,089
Median household income
$43,979
Per capita income
$357,471
Median home value
$979
Median monthly rent
84.7%
Home ownership
6.8%
Poverty rate
4.2%
Unemployment
27,997
Housing units
35.8%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
3,112
Under 5
2,884
3,239
5–9
3,002
3,328
10–14
3,085
3,070
15–19
2,845
2,883
20–24
2,671
6,550
25–34
6,070
6,512
35–44
6,036
6,415
45–54
5,945
3,464
55–59
3,211
3,238
60–64
3,001
4,363
65–74
4,043
2,247
75–84
2,083
663
85+
614
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Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 22,317 | 19.8% |
| 18 and over | 72,257 | 80.2% |
| 65 and over | 14,013 | 21.4% |
| Median age | 38.7 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
46.9%
Black or African American
40.1%
Two or more races
5.7%
Hispanic or Latino
3.6%
Asian
1.8%
Other race
1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.3%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 46,032 | 46.9% |
| Black or African American | 39,323 | 40.1% |
| Two or more races | 5,583 | 5.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3,493 | 3.6% |
| Asian | 1,790 | 1.8% |
| Other race | 1,553 | 1.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 293 | 0.3% |
Household income
Under $10k
1.9%
$10k–$15k
2.8%
$15k–$25k
5.4%
$25k–$35k
4.9%
$35k–$50k
7.4%
$50k–$75k
14.7%
$75k–$100k
9.9%
$100k–$150k
20.3%
$150k–$200k
12.4%
$200k+
20.2%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 1.9% |
| $10k–$15k | 2.8% |
| $15k–$25k | 5.4% |
| $25k–$35k | 4.9% |
| $35k–$50k | 7.4% |
| $50k–$75k | 14.7% |
| $75k–$100k | 9.9% |
| $100k–$150k | 20.3% |
| $150k–$200k | 12.4% |
| $200k+ | 20.2% |
| Median income | $89,089 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
2.8%
$50k–$100k
2.4%
$100k–$150k
3.7%
$150k–$200k
5.7%
$200k–$300k
21.6%
$300k–$500k
40.3%
$500k–$1M
20.6%
$1M+
3.0%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $357,471 |
| Median rent / month | $979 |
| Owner occupied | 84.7% |
| Renter occupied | 15.3% |
| Vacant | 6.5% |
| Single-family detached | 87.9% |
| Large apartment buildings | 1.6% |
| Mobile homes | 1.9% |
| Median rooms | 7.0 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.57 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 1.3% |
| 2010–2019 | 11.5% |
| 2000–2009 | 17.7% |
| 1990–1999 | 12.0% |
| 1980–1989 | 15.9% |
| 1970–1979 | 15.7% |
| 1960–1969 | 8.8% |
| 1950–1959 | 6.7% |
| 1940–1949 | 2.8% |
| 1939 or earlier | 7.7% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.3% |
| 1 bedroom | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms | 11.8% |
| 3 bedrooms | 49.1% |
| 4 bedrooms | 28.7% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 7.1% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.1% |
| 1 vehicle | 20.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 38.7% |
| 3 or more | 38.1% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 22.1% |
| Electricity | 61.9% |
| Propane / LP gas | 8.2% |
| Fuel oil | 4.2% |
| Wood | 1.7% |
| Solar | 0.3% |
| No fuel used | 0.8% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 18,456 | 61.3% |
| Cohabiting couple | 2,332 | 5.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 5,173 | 13.0% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 10,241 | 20.7% |
| Households with children under 18 | 11,850 | 25.7% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 10,510 | 37.9% |
| Average household size | 2.54 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 27.8% | 17.5% |
| Married | 61.6% | 60.9% |
| Separated | 0.7% | 1.5% |
| Widowed | 2.0% | 10.9% |
| Divorced | 7.9% | 9.2% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
2.4%
Some HS, no diploma
5.0%
HS graduate
25.0%
Some college, no degree
22.6%
Associate's degree
9.3%
Bachelor's degree
20.2%
Graduate / professional
15.6%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 92.7% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 35.8% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 1,352 | 5.2% |
| Kindergarten | 1,440 | 8.4% |
| Elementary school | 9,593 | 43.5% |
| High school | 5,173 | 22.8% |
| College / grad school | 5,651 | 20.1% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
21.6%
Professional & management
13.0%
Manufacturing
12.6%
Retail trade
10.0%
Public administration
8.4%
Construction
6.9%
Transportation & utilities
6.9%
Finance & real estate
6.4%
Other services
5.1%
Arts, food & hospitality
5.0%
Wholesale trade
2.2%
Agriculture & mining
1.0%
Information
0.9%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 48.2% |
| Service | 11.4% |
| Sales & office | 20.3% |
| Natural resources & construction | 8.0% |
| Production & transportation | 12.0% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 74.4% |
| Government | 20.7% |
| Self-employed | 4.9% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 86.9% |
| Carpool | 4.5% |
| Public transit | 0.1% |
| Walk | 0.5% |
| Other means | 0.6% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 33.2 |
Poverty
All people
6.8%
Under 18 years
7.9%
18 and over
6.5%
Married-couple families
2.0%
Female-led households
9.6%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 39.3% |
| Retirement income | 36.4% |
| Supplemental Security | 2.9% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.9% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 6.5% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 37.6% |
| High cholesterol | 35.5% |
| Heart disease | 5.9% |
| Stroke | 3.2% |
| Asthma | 9.6% |
| Arthritis | 27.4% |
| Kidney disease | 2.9% |
| Pulmonary disease | 6.4% |
| Cancer | 6.9% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 15.2% |
| No physical activity | 21.8% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 34.0% |
| Fair or poor health | 14.1% |
| Poor mental health | 13.1% |
| Poor physical health | 9.5% |
| No health insurance | 11.2% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 78.7% |
| Visited dentist | 70.4% |
| Cholesterol screening | 92.5% |
| Teeth loss | 10.4% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 11,449 | 15.5% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 12.8% |
| Under 18 | 3.3% |
| 18–64 years | 9.4% |
| 65 and over | 31.8% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 80.7% |
| Public insurance | 34.9% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 4.3% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 88,578 | 94.8% |
| Spanish | 1,507 | 0.9% |
| Other Indo-European | 707 | 0.3% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 211 | 0.1% |
| Other languages | 411 | 0.3% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 90,999 | 96.1% |
| Born in same state | 89,114 | 94.5% |
| Born in different state | 55,616 | 57.7% |
| Foreign born | 1,885 | 1.6% |
| Naturalized citizen | 3,575 | 3.9% |
| Not a US citizen | 2,023 | 82.4% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 8,678 | 9.2% |
| Italian | 6,313 | 6.7% |
| Arab | 5,577 | 5.9% |
| English | 800 | 0.8% |
| Polish | 505 | 0.5% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| German | 348 | 0.4% |
| Dutch | 188 | 0.2% |
| Irish | 90 | 0.1% |
| Norwegian | 42 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 39.3% |
| Internet access | 94.2% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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