ZIP Code 23438 Demographics

Suffolk city, Virginia  ·  ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates

ACS 2022 Data

Population & Income Overview

Key statistics for ZIP code 23438 compared to county averages.

Total Population

1,685

↓ 98.2% vs county

Median HH Income

$84,231

↓ 4.0% vs county

Median Home Value

$246,500

↓ 21.6% vs county

Median Age

42.7 yrs

↓ +10.9% vs county

Unemployment Rate

3.8%

↑ 37.3% vs county

Income & Housing Comparison

How ZIP 23438 compares to Suffolk city and Virginia overall. Data from ACS 2022 5-year estimates.

Median Household Income ZIP 23438 $84k Suffolk city $88k Virginia $87k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B19013

Median Home Value ZIP 23438 $247k Suffolk city $314k Virginia $340k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B25077

Education & Employment

Bachelor's Rate

15.9%

of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher

Owner Occupancy

89.0%

of occupied housing units are owner-occupied

Median Gross Rent

$1,610

per month including utilities

Rent vs. Buy Affordability

Compare estimated monthly costs of home ownership vs renting in ZIP Code 23438 using local Census metrics.

Median Home Value$246,500
Down Payment (20%)$49,300
Interest Rate6.5%
Loan Term

Estimated Monthly Costs

Buy (Mortgage, Tax, Ins.)
$1,565P&I: $1246 | Tax: $247 | Ins: $72
Rent (Local Median)
$1,610
Buying is CheaperBuying a home is estimated to save you $45/month compared to local rents.

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Location & Neighboring Areas

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Nearby ZIP Codes

ZIP codes geographically closest to 23438, sorted by distance.

23437 7.0 mi away suffolk city 23315 13.6 mi away isle of wight county 23851 15.1 mi away isle of wight county 23487 18.8 mi away isle of wight county 23898 19.1 mi away isle of wight county 23837 24.5 mi away southampton county 23878 25.1 mi away southampton county 23897 36.8 mi away sussex county

About Suffolk city

Suffolk city is located in Virginia and has a total population of 94,856. The county's median household income is $87,758 and median home value is $314,400. ZIP code 23438 is one of many ZCTAs within this county.

View all ZIP codes in Suffolk city

Data source: American Community Survey (ACS) 2022 5-Year Estimates, U.S. Census Bureau. ZCTAs (ZIP Code Tabulation Areas) are used as proxies for USPS ZIP codes. Some USPS ZIP codes may not have a corresponding ZCTA.