23436 ZIP Code — Suffolk, VA

Suffolk City County, Virginia

ZIP code 23436 is located in Suffolk, Virginia, within Suffolk City County. It covers approximately 1.56 square miles and serves a population of 1,021 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 757.

About ZIP code 23436

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $450,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 97%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($185,063) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. The poverty rate of 2% is below the national average. 44% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with retail trade as the leading industry. The average commute of 29 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 41% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 15% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 23436 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,021

population

1.56

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

23436 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 23436

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 23436. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Suffolk	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

23432 Suffolk (2.6 mi) 23433 Suffolk (2.9 mi) 23435 Suffolk (3.9 mi) 23314 Carrollton (4.8 mi) 23607 Newport News (7 mi) 23630 Hampton (7.6 mi) 23628 Newport News (7.6 mi) 23703 Portsmouth (8 mi) 23321 Chesapeake (8.3 mi) 23605 Newport News (9.8 mi) 23605 Newport News (9.8 mi) 23701 Portsmouth (10 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,021
Population density	654 / sq mi
State FIPS	51
County FIPS	800

Geography
Land area	1.56 sq mi
Water area	0.99 sq mi
Latitude	36.8951
Longitude	-76.5174
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	18.1%	31.4%	32.9%
$50k – $100k	22.7%	30.1%	29.2%
$100k – $200k	26.1%	30.7%	26.3%
Over $200k	33.1%	7.8%	11.6%

Demographics & statistics

1,021

Population

654

People per sq mi

53.2

Median age

$185,063

Median household income

$116,793

Per capita income

$450,700

Median home value

Median monthly rent

97.4%

Home ownership

2.1%

Poverty rate

1.0%

Unemployment

384

Housing units

41.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

110

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	206	20.2%
18 and over	815	79.8%
65 and over	218	21.4%
Median age	53.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 62.8%

Black or African American 33.2%

Two or more races 2.6%

Asian 1.4%

Group	Count	%
White	641	62.8%
Black or African American	339	33.2%
Two or more races	27	2.6%
Asian	14	1.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	18.1%	31.4%	32.9%
$50k – $100k	22.7%	30.1%	29.2%
$100k – $200k	26.1%	30.7%	26.3%
Over $200k	33.1%	7.8%	11.6%

Under $10k 1.8%

$15k–$25k 5.0%

$25k–$35k 4.2%

$35k–$50k 6.3%

$50k–$75k 8.7%

$75k–$100k 5.8%

$100k–$150k 10.2%

$150k–$200k 16.3%

$200k+ 41.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.8%
$15k–$25k	5.0%
$25k–$35k	4.2%
$35k–$50k	6.3%
$50k–$75k	8.7%
$75k–$100k	5.8%
$100k–$150k	10.2%
$150k–$200k	16.3%
$200k+	41.7%
Median income	$185,063

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 3.5%

$100k–$150k 4.9%

$200k–$300k 6.2%

$300k–$500k 44.5%

$500k–$1M 38.8%

$1M+ 2.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$450,700
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	97.4%
Renter occupied	2.6%
Vacant	3.3%
Single-family detached	98.2%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	1.8%
Median rooms	7.6
Avg household size (owned)	2.69

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	3.3%
2010–2019	10.2%
2000–2009	26.1%
1990–1999	7.1%
1980–1989	23.9%
1970–1979	9.1%
1960–1969	10.2%
1950–1959	4.8%
1940–1949	1.8%
1939 or earlier	3.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	7.4%
3 bedrooms	45.9%
4 bedrooms	31.0%
5+ bedrooms	15.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.8%
1 vehicle	20.5%
2 vehicles	45.1%
3 or more	33.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	43.8%
Electricity	38.3%
Propane / LP gas	14.2%
Fuel oil	2.4%
No fuel used	1.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	275	72.2%
Cohabiting couple	5	1.3%
Male householder, no spouse	42	11.0%
Female householder, no spouse	59	15.5%
Households with children under 18	66	17.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	154	40.4%
Average household size	2.68

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	19.6%	8.4%
Married	73.0%	70.6%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	15.0%
Divorced	7.4%	6.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.3%

Some HS, no diploma 6.8%

HS graduate 7.7%

Some college, no degree 32.9%

Associate's degree 10.1%

Bachelor's degree 16.9%

Graduate / professional 24.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	91.9%
Bachelor's or higher	41.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	17	7.3%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	127	54.3%
High school	53	22.6%
College / grad school	37	15.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Retail trade 19.8%

Professional & management 18.2%

Finance & real estate 17.8%

Education & healthcare 14.4%

Manufacturing 8.2%

Wholesale trade 5.6%

Public administration 4.6%

Transportation & utilities 4.4%

Other services 3.2%

Construction 2.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 1.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	61.7%
Service	7.2%
Sales & office	24.0%
Natural resources & construction	2.2%
Production & transportation	5.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	77.2%
Government	14.6%
Self-employed	8.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	90.9%
Carpool	1.4%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	7.8%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	29.4

Poverty

All people 2.1%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 2.6%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	43.6%
Retirement income	44.1%
Supplemental Security	3.4%
Cash public assistance	1.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	2.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	31.1%
High blood pressure	35.0%
High cholesterol	35.5%
Diabetes	10.1%
Heart disease	5.3%
Stroke	2.6%
Asthma	8.8%
Arthritis	25.7%
Kidney disease	2.5%
Pulmonary disease	5.1%
Cancer	7.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	12.6%
Binge drinking	15.9%
No physical activity	17.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.5%
Depression	18.0%
Fair or poor health	10.7%
Poor mental health	11.6%
Poor physical health	7.9%
No health insurance	8.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.5%
Visited dentist	76.3%
Cholesterol screening	93.7%
Teeth loss	7.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	117	14.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	9.8%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	8.1%
65 and over	23.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	90.3%
Public insurance	26.0%
No insurance	4.7%
Uninsured under 19	10.7%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	995	97.5%
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)	916	89.7%
Born in same state	911	89.2%
Born in different state	472	46.2%
Foreign born	5	0.5%
Naturalized citizen	105	10.3%
Not a US citizen	97	92.4%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	109	10.7%
Italian	102	10%
Arab	37	3.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	14	1.4%
Polish	4	0.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	37.3%
Internet access	94.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 23436

What city is ZIP code 23436 in?

ZIP code 23436 is primarily assigned to Suffolk, Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 23436 in?

ZIP code 23436 falls within Suffolk City County, Virginia.

Is ZIP code 23436 mostly owner-occupied?

97% of occupied units in ZIP code 23436 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 23436 have a large retiree population?

44% of households in ZIP code 23436 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 23436 have a large veteran population?

15% of civilians in ZIP code 23436 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 23436?

The median household income in ZIP code 23436 is $185,063, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 23436 in?

ZIP code 23436 observes the EST timezone.