23433 ZIP Code — Suffolk, VA

Suffolk City County, Virginia

ZIP code 23433 is located in Suffolk, Virginia, within Suffolk City County. It covers approximately 1.72 square miles and serves a population of 1,274 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 757.

About ZIP code 23433

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $491,900. Owner-occupancy is high at 97%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($144,167) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. 60% 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. The average commute of 26 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is high — 62% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.

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

Overall, ZIP code 23433 reflects a community defined by a highly educated population, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,274

population

1.72

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

23433 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 23433

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 23433. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Suffolk	Acceptable
Suffolk	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

23436 Suffolk (2.9 mi) 23314 Carrollton (4.4 mi) 23607 Newport News (4.6 mi) 23435 Suffolk (4.7 mi) 23630 Hampton (5.1 mi) 23628 Newport News (5.1 mi) 23432 Suffolk (5.5 mi) 23703 Portsmouth (5.8 mi) 23605 Newport News (7.6 mi) 23605 Newport News (7.6 mi) 23661 Hampton (8 mi) 23321 Chesapeake (8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,274
Population density	741 / sq mi
State FIPS	51
County FIPS	800

Geography
Land area	1.72 sq mi
Water area	5.94 sq mi
Latitude	36.9141
Longitude	-76.4715
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	20.6%	31.4%	32.9%
$50k – $100k	19.8%	30.1%	29.2%
$100k – $200k	38.5%	30.7%	26.3%
Over $200k	21.0%	7.8%	11.6%

Demographics & statistics

1,274

Population

741

People per sq mi

57.3

Median age

$144,167

Median household income

$93,119

Per capita income

$491,900

Median home value

$1,350

Median monthly rent

97.2%

Home ownership

1.5%

Poverty rate

1.5%

Unemployment

526

Housing units

62.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

132

65–74

116

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	212	16.6%
18 and over	1,062	83.4%
65 and over	447	35.1%
Median age	57.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 83.9%

Black or African American 10.1%

Two or more races 3.6%

Hispanic or Latino 1.6%

Asian 0.8%

Group	Count	%
White	1,086	83.9%
Black or African American	131	10.1%
Two or more races	46	3.6%
Hispanic or Latino	21	1.6%
Asian	11	0.8%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	20.6%	31.4%	32.9%
$50k – $100k	19.8%	30.1%	29.2%
$100k – $200k	38.5%	30.7%	26.3%
Over $200k	21.0%	7.8%	11.6%

$15k–$25k 2.0%

$25k–$35k 2.0%

$35k–$50k 13.1%

$50k–$75k 5.0%

$75k–$100k 7.9%

$100k–$150k 21.6%

$150k–$200k 9.1%

$200k+ 39.3%

Range	% of households
$15k–$25k	2.0%
$25k–$35k	2.0%
$35k–$50k	13.1%
$50k–$75k	5.0%
$75k–$100k	7.9%
$100k–$150k	21.6%
$150k–$200k	9.1%
$200k+	39.3%
Median income	$144,167

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 1.2%

$50k–$100k 4.7%

$100k–$150k 1.2%

$200k–$300k 6.3%

$300k–$500k 38.6%

$500k–$1M 35.9%

$1M+ 12.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$491,900
Median rent / month	$1,350
Owner occupied	97.2%
Renter occupied	2.8%
Vacant	6.7%
Single-family detached	93.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	8.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.55

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	8.7%
1990–1999	3.5%
1980–1989	37.0%
1970–1979	27.4%
1960–1969	3.9%
1950–1959	9.6%
1940–1949	4.3%
1939 or earlier	5.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	2.4%
2 bedrooms	2.6%
3 bedrooms	46.5%
4 bedrooms	41.7%
5+ bedrooms	6.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	9.3%
2 vehicles	41.5%
3 or more	49.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	22.4%
Electricity	68.5%
Propane / LP gas	1.6%
Fuel oil	5.0%
Wood	1.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	367	72.8%
Cohabiting couple	20	4.0%
Male householder, no spouse	26	5.2%
Female householder, no spouse	91	18.1%
Households with children under 18	96	19.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	307	60.9%
Average household size	2.53

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	29.8%	6.1%
Married	62.3%	67.6%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	2.0%	14.1%
Divorced	5.9%	12.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.4%

Some HS, no diploma 2.6%

HS graduate 14.2%

Some college, no degree 13.5%

Associate's degree 5.3%

Bachelor's degree 34.9%

Graduate / professional 27.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	95.0%
Bachelor's or higher	62.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	16	6.2%
Kindergarten	7	2.7%
Elementary school	111	42.7%
High school	65	25.0%
College / grad school	61	23.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 21.6%

Professional & management 18.9%

Public administration 11.1%

Manufacturing 10.3%

Construction 8.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.8%

Retail trade 5.7%

Other services 5.7%

Finance & real estate 5.1%

Agriculture & mining 3.5%

Transportation & utilities 1.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	67.1%
Service	5.7%
Sales & office	13.3%
Natural resources & construction	10.9%
Production & transportation	3.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	75.2%
Government	19.7%
Self-employed	5.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	90.6%
Carpool	3.7%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	5.7%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	26.3

Poverty

All people 1.5%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 1.8%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	59.5%
Retirement income	46.2%
Supplemental Security	1.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	29.8%
High blood pressure	37.3%
High cholesterol	39.6%
Diabetes	10.7%
Heart disease	6.5%
Stroke	2.8%
Asthma	8.5%
Arthritis	29.7%
Kidney disease	2.8%
Pulmonary disease	6.2%
Cancer	8.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	12.2%
Binge drinking	14.7%
No physical activity	17.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	29.2%
Depression	18.3%
Fair or poor health	11.1%
Poor mental health	10.9%
Poor physical health	8.5%
No health insurance	8.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	79.5%
Visited dentist	77.5%
Cholesterol screening	94.8%
Teeth loss	6.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	166	15.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	10.1%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	4.5%
65 and over	22.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	84.2%
Public insurance	42.2%
No insurance	1.6%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,231	96.6%
Spanish	7	0.6%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	7	0.6%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,232	96.7%
Born in same state	1,227	96.3%
Born in different state	705	55.3%
Foreign born	5	0.4%
Naturalized citizen	42	3.3%
Not a US citizen	35	83.3%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	220	17.3%
Italian	212	16.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	92	7.2%
English	31	2.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.6%
Internet access	98.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 23433

What city is ZIP code 23433 in?

ZIP code 23433 is primarily assigned to Suffolk, Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 23433 in?

ZIP code 23433 falls within Suffolk City County, Virginia.

Does ZIP code 23433 have an older population?

35% of residents in ZIP code 23433 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 23433 have a large retiree population?

60% of households in ZIP code 23433 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 23433 mostly owner-occupied?

97% of occupied units in ZIP code 23433 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 23433?

62% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.

What timezone is ZIP code 23433 in?

ZIP code 23433 observes the EST timezone.