23437 ZIP Code — Suffolk, VA

Suffolk City County, Virginia

ZIP code 23437 is located in Suffolk, Virginia, within Suffolk City County. It covers approximately 100.12 square miles and serves a population of 4,647 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 757.

About ZIP code 23437

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $279,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 83%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $70,823. 36% 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 41 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 23% 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 23437 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

4,647

population

100.12

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

23437 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 23437

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 23437. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Suffolk	Acceptable
Suffolk	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

23438 Suffolk (5.4 mi) 23315 Carrsville (6.6 mi) 23851 Franklin (9 mi) 27937 Gates (10.2 mi) 23434 Suffolk (11.1 mi) 23898 Zuni (13.6 mi) 27935 Eure (15.3 mi) 27926 Corapeake (15.3 mi) 23487 Windsor (16.1 mi) 27818 Como (16.6 mi) 23874 Newsoms (16.9 mi) 23878 Sedley (17.6 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	4,647
Population density	46 / sq mi
State FIPS	51
County FIPS	800

Geography
Land area	100.12 sq mi
Water area	1.67 sq mi
Latitude	36.6403
Longitude	-76.8013
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	33.8%	31.4%	32.9%
$50k – $100k	38.5%	30.1%	29.2%
$100k – $200k	23.8%	30.7%	26.3%
Over $200k	3.9%	7.8%	11.6%

Demographics & statistics

4,647

Population

People per sq mi

43.9

Median age

$70,823

Median household income

$37,155

Per capita income

$279,200

Median home value

$985

Median monthly rent

82.5%

Home ownership

8.7%

Poverty rate

4.4%

Unemployment

1,615

Housing units

22.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

115

Under 5

163

5–9

138

110

10–14

113

15–19

180

20–24

152

337

25–34

286

270

35–44

229

307

45–54

260

219

55–59

186

172

60–64

145

271

65–74

229

181

75–84

154

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	859	18.5%
18 and over	3,788	81.5%
65 and over	978	21.0%
Median age	43.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 66.8%

Black or African American 24%

Hispanic or Latino 3.8%

Two or more races 3.2%

Other race 1.8%

Asian 0.4%

Group	Count	%
White	3,225	66.8%
Black or African American	1,161	24%
Hispanic or Latino	183	3.8%
Two or more races	156	3.2%
Other race	85	1.8%
Asian	20	0.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	33.8%	31.4%	32.9%
$50k – $100k	38.5%	30.1%	29.2%
$100k – $200k	23.8%	30.7%	26.3%
Over $200k	3.9%	7.8%	11.6%

Under $10k 2.6%

$10k–$15k 1.9%

$15k–$25k 7.9%

$25k–$35k 11.0%

$35k–$50k 9.2%

$50k–$75k 21.0%

$75k–$100k 9.4%

$100k–$150k 24.9%

$150k–$200k 4.4%

$200k+ 7.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.6%
$10k–$15k	1.9%
$15k–$25k	7.9%
$25k–$35k	11.0%
$35k–$50k	9.2%
$50k–$75k	21.0%
$75k–$100k	9.4%
$100k–$150k	24.9%
$150k–$200k	4.4%
$200k+	7.9%
Median income	$70,823

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 1.4%

$50k–$100k 2.4%

$100k–$150k 5.8%

$150k–$200k 12.7%

$200k–$300k 34.7%

$300k–$500k 35.1%

$500k–$1M 6.6%

$1M+ 1.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$279,200
Median rent / month	$985
Owner occupied	82.5%
Renter occupied	17.5%
Vacant	1.0%
Single-family detached	96.2%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	2.6%
Median rooms	6.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.42

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	2.0%
2010–2019	12.9%
2000–2009	15.3%
1990–1999	17.5%
1980–1989	9.3%
1970–1979	15.7%
1960–1969	8.2%
1950–1959	11.1%
1940–1949	2.6%
1939 or earlier	5.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	1.6%
2 bedrooms	13.7%
3 bedrooms	60.4%
4 bedrooms	18.7%
5+ bedrooms	5.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.6%
1 vehicle	17.7%
2 vehicles	42.9%
3 or more	37.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	1.6%
Electricity	78.6%
Propane / LP gas	11.4%
Fuel oil	5.7%
Wood	0.8%
No fuel used	1.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	960	49.7%
Cohabiting couple	233	12.1%
Male householder, no spouse	397	20.5%
Female householder, no spouse	343	17.7%
Households with children under 18	501	25.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	672	34.8%
Average household size	2.40

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	30.8%	26.5%
Married	48.7%	52.4%
Separated	1.3%	3.2%
Widowed	2.7%	10.2%
Divorced	16.5%	7.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.8%

Some HS, no diploma 7.1%

HS graduate 35.1%

Some college, no degree 24.7%

Associate's degree 7.7%

Bachelor's degree 15.6%

Graduate / professional 6.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	90.1%
Bachelor's or higher	22.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	39	4.2%
Kindergarten	68	7.4%
Elementary school	379	41.3%
High school	176	19.2%
College / grad school	256	27.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 17.8%

Manufacturing 17.1%

Professional & management 11.9%

Construction 11.8%

Public administration 8.8%

Retail trade 7.9%

Other services 6.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.6%

Transportation & utilities 4.7%

Finance & real estate 2.3%

Wholesale trade 2.1%

Agriculture & mining 1.2%

Information 0.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	36.0%
Service	18.7%
Sales & office	20.5%
Natural resources & construction	11.7%
Production & transportation	13.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	74.3%
Government	22.4%
Self-employed	3.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	87.3%
Carpool	5.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.5%
Work from home	6.2%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	41.2

Poverty

All people 8.7%

Under 18 years 10.6%

18 and over 8.3%

Married-couple families 1.6%

Female-led households 21.7%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	35.6%
Retirement income	35.5%
Supplemental Security	2.3%
Cash public assistance	1.7%
Food stamps / SNAP	7.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.8%
High blood pressure	39.6%
High cholesterol	36.4%
Diabetes	13.0%
Heart disease	6.5%
Stroke	3.6%
Asthma	10.0%
Arthritis	29.1%
Kidney disease	3.2%
Pulmonary disease	7.4%
Cancer	6.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.7%
Binge drinking	15.3%
No physical activity	24.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.3%
Depression	20.1%
Fair or poor health	16.3%
Poor mental health	14.0%
Poor physical health	10.6%
No health insurance	12.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.4%
Visited dentist	66.9%
Cholesterol screening	91.6%
Teeth loss	13.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	558	15.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	15.4%
Under 18	9.4%
18–64 years	7.0%
65 and over	43.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	74.4%
Public insurance	39.5%
No insurance	5.4%
Uninsured under 19	5.7%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	4,434	95.4%
Spanish	20	0.5%
Other Indo-European	9	0.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	11	0.2%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	4,562	98.2%
Born in same state	4,541	97.7%
Born in different state	3,154	67.9%
Foreign born	21	0.5%
Naturalized citizen	85	1.8%
Not a US citizen	81	95.3%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	503	10.8%
Arab	458	9.9%
Italian	430	9.3%
German	34	0.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
Dutch	19	0.4%
Norwegian	18	0.4%
English	7	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	41.6%
Internet access	90.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 23437

What city is ZIP code 23437 in?

ZIP code 23437 is primarily assigned to Suffolk, Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 23437 in?

ZIP code 23437 falls within Suffolk City County, Virginia.

Is ZIP code 23437 mostly owner-occupied?

83% of occupied units in ZIP code 23437 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 23437 have a large veteran population?

15% of civilians in ZIP code 23437 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

Does ZIP code 23437 have a large retiree population?

36% of households in ZIP code 23437 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the population of ZIP code 23437?

ZIP code 23437 has an estimated population of 4,647 residents, with a density of 46 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 23437 in?

ZIP code 23437 observes the EST timezone.