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Suffolk, VA
City in Suffolk city, Virginia. ZIP codes: 23432, 23433, 23434, 23435, 23436, 23437 and more.
Population
98,796
Land area
399.2sq mi
People per sq mi
248
ZIP codes
7
Suffolk and its ZIP codes
Suffolk at a glance
- By population, it ranks 9th among 681 cities and towns in Virginia.
- The median household income is $92,666, close to the Virginia median.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $347,400 (9% below Virginia) and median rent is $1,563 a month.
Local data for Suffolk, VA
Counts from official public data
- Hospitals2
- Emergency Rooms2
- Nursing Homes4
- Schools24
- Libraries3
- Banks15
- Post Offices6
- Parks25
- Grocery Stores42
- Restaurants213
- Affordable Housing12
- Home Health Agencies4
- Hospice Care2
- Dialysis Centers5
- Community Health Centers1
- Mental Health & Addiction Treatment7
- Private Schools2
- Superfund Sites3
- Toxic Release Facilities3
- Historic Places10
Housing and community stats
Suffolk, VA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$92,666
Poverty rate
9.4%
Median home value
$347,400
Median rent
$1,563/mo
Homeownership
70.7%
Bachelor's or higher
33.3%
Median age
38.7
Average commute
30.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (7,407), Irish Americans (6,216), Italian Americans (2,615).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Suffolk city. PPP loans are for Suffolk.
Unemployment rate
3.8%
Aug 2026, -0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$61,028
44,427 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$67,250
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.07B
FY 2026, $11,364 per person
PPP loans
$101M
1,950 loans, 14,223 jobs reported
How people get to work
Suffolk, VA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone79.0%
- Carpooled7.7%
- Public transit0.2%
- Walked0.9%
- Bicycle0.2%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.3%
- Worked from home10.7%
Average one-way commute: 30.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Suffolk, VA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
275
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
762
2.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
87° / 31°F
51.8 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone10 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Suffolk, VA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
42.4%
U.S. 33.3% +9.1 pts
Diabetes
14.0%
U.S. 12.1% +1.9 pts
Smoking
13.4%
U.S. 12.8% +0.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.4%
U.S. 11.1% -2.7 pts
ZIP codes in Suffolk
7 in or overlapping Suffolk. Population shown
Cities near Suffolk
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| WindsorTown | 8.7 mi | 4 |
| CarrsvilleCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 3.2 |
| Benns ChurchCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 4.1 |
| CarrolltonCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 6.5 |
| CamptownCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 6.1 |
| PortsmouthCity | 16 mi | 33.3 |
| SmithfieldTown | 17 mi | 9.7 |
| FranklinCity | 18 mi | 8.3 |
| ChesapeakeCity | 19 mi | 338.5 |
| IvorTown | 19 mi | 1.1 |
| Southampton MeadowsCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 0.3 |
| Sunbury, NCCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 2.5 |
| SedleyCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 3.4 |
| NorfolkCity | 23 mi | 53.3 |
| Gatesville, NCTown | 24 mi | 0.4 |
| CourtlandTown | 24 mi | 0.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Suffolk, VA in?
- Suffolk is in Suffolk city, Virginia.
- What ZIP codes are in Suffolk, VA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Suffolk include 23432, 23433, 23434, 23435, 23436, 23437, 23438.
- What is the population of Suffolk, VA?
- About 98,796 people live in Suffolk, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Suffolk?
- Nearby places include Windsor (8.7 mi), Carrsville (12 mi), Benns Church (14 mi), Carrollton (15 mi), Camptown (16 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023