23432 ZIP Code — Suffolk, VA

Suffolk City County, Virginia

ZIP code 23432 is located in Suffolk, Virginia, within Suffolk City County. It covers approximately 13.58 square miles and serves a population of 1,225 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 757.

About ZIP code 23432

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $399,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 90%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $150,461. The poverty rate of 3% is below the national average. 40% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 36 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 37% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 16% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 23432 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,225

population

13.58

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

23432 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 23432

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 23432. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Suffolk	Acceptable
Suffolk	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

23436 Suffolk (2.6 mi) 23435 Suffolk (4.9 mi) 23433 Suffolk (5.5 mi) 23314 Carrollton (6.5 mi) 23487 Windsor (8.6 mi) 23321 Chesapeake (9.3 mi) 23607 Newport News (9.5 mi) 23630 Hampton (10.1 mi) 23628 Newport News (10.1 mi) 23703 Portsmouth (10.2 mi) 23430 Smithfield (11 mi) 23701 Portsmouth (11.4 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,225
Population density	90 / sq mi
State FIPS	51
County FIPS	800

Geography
Land area	13.58 sq mi
Water area	2.08 sq mi
Latitude	36.8769
Longitude	-76.5589
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	757

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	23.1%	31.4%	32.9%
$50k – $100k	17.9%	30.1%	29.2%
$100k – $200k	51.3%	30.7%	26.3%
Over $200k	7.7%	7.8%	11.6%

Demographics & statistics

1,225

Population

People per sq mi

52.8

Median age

$150,461

Median household income

$68,542

Per capita income

$399,200

Median home value

Median monthly rent

90.3%

Home ownership

2.8%

Poverty rate

6.0%

Unemployment

544

Housing units

36.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	213	17.4%
18 and over	1,012	82.6%
65 and over	286	23.3%
Median age	52.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 70.2%

Black or African American 23.5%

Hispanic or Latino 3.2%

Two or more races 3.2%

Group	Count	%
White	888	70.2%
Black or African American	297	23.5%
Hispanic or Latino	40	3.2%
Two or more races	40	3.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	23.1%	31.4%	32.9%
$50k – $100k	17.9%	30.1%	29.2%
$100k – $200k	51.3%	30.7%	26.3%
Over $200k	7.7%	7.8%	11.6%

Under $10k 1.8%

$10k–$15k 5.1%

$15k–$25k 5.1%

$25k–$35k 1.8%

$50k–$75k 19.5%

$75k–$100k 1.6%

$100k–$150k 14.2%

$150k–$200k 27.5%

$200k+ 23.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.8%
$10k–$15k	5.1%
$15k–$25k	5.1%
$25k–$35k	1.8%
$50k–$75k	19.5%
$75k–$100k	1.6%
$100k–$150k	14.2%
$150k–$200k	27.5%
$200k+	23.2%
Median income	$150,461

Housing

Home values

$100k–$150k 5.7%

$200k–$300k 14.8%

$300k–$500k 44.3%

$500k–$1M 35.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$399,200
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	90.3%
Renter occupied	9.7%
Vacant	17.6%
Single-family detached	92.0%
Large apartment buildings	1.7%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	7.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.66

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	12.9%
2000–2009	8.1%
1990–1999	6.8%
1980–1989	10.2%
1970–1979	28.4%
1960–1969	12.2%
1950–1959	1.5%
1940–1949	1.5%
1939 or earlier	18.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	6.3%
2 bedrooms	1.7%
3 bedrooms	61.3%
4 bedrooms	26.6%
5+ bedrooms	4.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	5.1%
1 vehicle	10.3%
2 vehicles	24.6%
3 or more	60.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	1.2%
Electricity	83.2%
Propane / LP gas	7.2%
Fuel oil	3.3%
Wood	1.8%
Solar	1.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	352	72.3%
Cohabiting couple	10	2.1%
Male householder, no spouse	37	7.6%
Female householder, no spouse	88	18.1%
Households with children under 18	100	20.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	179	36.8%
Average household size	2.52

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	15.3%	12.0%
Married	76.0%	70.2%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	5.0%	8.2%
Divorced	3.8%	9.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.2%

Some HS, no diploma 4.2%

HS graduate 27.5%

Some college, no degree 18.4%

Associate's degree 11.3%

Bachelor's degree 16.9%

Graduate / professional 19.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	93.6%
Bachelor's or higher	36.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	9	7.6%
Kindergarten	9	7.6%
Elementary school	59	49.6%
High school	42	35.3%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 30.6%

Manufacturing 15.9%

Retail trade 11.5%

Professional & management 9.5%

Public administration 7.2%

Transportation & utilities 6.3%

Construction 6.1%

Wholesale trade 3.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 3.5%

Finance & real estate 3.1%

Other services 2.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	55.8%
Service	4.1%
Sales & office	21.8%
Natural resources & construction	7.9%
Production & transportation	10.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	79.4%
Government	13.7%
Self-employed	6.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	89.8%
Carpool	3.4%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	6.8%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	36.3

Poverty

All people 2.8%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 3.4%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	39.8%
Retirement income	36.6%
Supplemental Security	3.9%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	7.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	34.7%
High blood pressure	40.8%
High cholesterol	37.2%
Diabetes	13.0%
Heart disease	6.6%
Stroke	3.5%
Asthma	9.6%
Arthritis	29.5%
Kidney disease	3.1%
Pulmonary disease	6.7%
Cancer	7.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	15.5%
Binge drinking	14.1%
No physical activity	22.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.1%
Depression	18.2%
Fair or poor health	14.7%
Poor mental health	12.5%
Poor physical health	9.7%
No health insurance	10.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	80.3%
Visited dentist	70.7%
Cholesterol screening	93.3%
Teeth loss	10.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	162	16.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	15.5%
Under 18	4.2%
18–64 years	15.7%
65 and over	23.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	83.1%
Public insurance	35.4%
No insurance	3.6%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,122	91.6%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,199	97.9%
Born in same state	1,153	94.1%
Born in different state	771	62.9%
Foreign born	46	3.8%
Naturalized citizen	26	2.1%
Not a US citizen	26	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	201	16.4%
Italian	127	10.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	65	5.3%
Irish	8	0.7%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.8%
Internet access	93.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 23432

What city is ZIP code 23432 in?

ZIP code 23432 is primarily assigned to Suffolk, Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 23432 in?

ZIP code 23432 falls within Suffolk City County, Virginia.

Is ZIP code 23432 mostly owner-occupied?

90% of occupied units in ZIP code 23432 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 23432 have a large veteran population?

16% of civilians in ZIP code 23432 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

Does ZIP code 23432 have a large retiree population?

40% of households in ZIP code 23432 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 23432?

The median household income in ZIP code 23432 is $150,461, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 23432 in?

ZIP code 23432 observes the EST timezone.