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ZIP Code 23437, Virginia

ZIP Code 23437 profile, demographic data, and geographic information.

ZCTA5 23437 is a 5-digit ZIP Code area located in Suffolk city, Virginia. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 5,023. The land area covers 100.12 sq mi. [1]

Demographics & Population

Demographic Metric Estimate / Count Margin of Error Survey Period / Source
Total Population 5,023 ±497 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024
Median Age 43.1 yrs ±5.8 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024
Total Households 2,044 ±186 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).

Housing & Real Estate Profile

Housing Metric Estimate / Value Margin of Error
Total Housing Units 2,120 ±185
Occupied Housing Units 2,044 ±186
Vacant Housing Units 76 ±45
Median Home Value $323,800 ±$19,009
Median Gross Rent $1,290 ±$168
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).

Economy & Workforce

Economic Metric Estimate / Value Margin of Error
Median Household Income $80,833 ±$12,613
Per Capita Income $40,942 ±$4,398
Poverty Rate 8.3% ±2.5%
Population Below Poverty Level 419 ±131
Unemployment Rate 3.6% ±2.3%
Civilian Labor Force, Employed 2,244 ±328
Broadband Internet Rate 89.2% ±5.6%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).

Education

Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025) External reference via K12Guides
Institution Type Grades Location
Regular School Nearby PK-05 Suffolk, VA
Regular School Nearby KG-05 Gates, NC
Regular School Nearby PK-05 Carrsville, VA
Regular School Nearby 06-08 Gatesville, NC
Regular School Nearby PK-05 Suffolk, VA
Career and Technical School Nearby N Suffolk, VA
Regular School Nearby 06-08 Suffolk, VA
Regular School Nearby 07-12 Franklin, VA
Alternative School Nearby N Franklin, VA
Regular School Nearby 09-12 Gatesville, NC
Source: k12guides.com.

Community Facilities & Infrastructure

Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
Facility Name Category Relationship Address / Location Contact
Paul D Camp Community College
College 8.1 mi away 100 N College Dr, Franklin, VA, 23851
7575696700
RUTH CAMP CAMPBELL MEMORIAL BRANCH
Library 8.4 mi away 280 NORTH COLLEGE DRIVE, FRANKLIN, VA, 23851
(757) 562-4801
Chowan University
College 21.1 mi away One University Place, Murfreesboro, NC, 27855
2523986500
WINDSOR BRANCH
Library 13.1 mi away 18 DUKE STREET, WINDSOR, VA, 23487
(757) 242-3046
Roanoke-Chowan Community College
College 24.2 mi away 109 Community College Rd, Ahoskie, NC, 27910-9522
2528621200
GATES COUNTY LIBRARY
Library 13.5 mi away 14 CYPRESS CREEK DR, GATESVILLE, NC, 27938
(252) 357-0110
MORGAN MEMORIAL LIBRARY
Library 13.8 mi away 443 W. WASHINGTON STREET, SUFFOLK, VA, 23434
(757) 514-7323
SUFFOLK PUBLIC LIBRARY BOOKMOBILE
Library 13.8 mi away 443 W. WASHINGTON STREET, SUFFOLK, VA, 23434
(757) 514-7323
BOOKMOBILE
Library 15.5 mi away 22511 MAIN STREET, COURTLAND, VA, 23837
(757) 653-0298
WALTER CECIL RAWLS BRANCH
Library 15.5 mi away 22511 MAIN STREET, COURTLAND, VA, 23837
(757) 653-2821
Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.

Climate & Weather Observations

NOAA Monthly Climate Normals

Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at HOLLAND 1 E, VA US, located 4.3 miles from ZCTA5 23437. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
Month High (°F) Low (°F) Mean (°F) Precip (in) Snow (in)
January 50.1° 29.4° 39.7° 3.59" 2.1"
February 53.0° 31.6° 42.3° 2.91" 0.5"
March 60.4° 38.0° 49.2° 3.97" 0.1"
April 70.3° 46.6° 58.4° 3.22" 0.0"
May 77.6° 55.9° 66.8° 4.07" 0.0"
June 85.3° 64.2° 74.7° 3.73" 0.0"
July 88.9° 68.6° 78.8° 5.15" 0.0"
August 87.2° 66.6° 76.9° 5.09" 0.0"
September 81.9° 61.2° 71.5° 5.55" 0.0"
October 72.4° 49.3° 60.8° 4.00" 0.0"
November 62.2° 39.0° 50.6° 3.17" 0.0"
December 53.9° 32.8° 43.4° 3.43" 1.4"
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).

Local Weather Forecast

Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.

Nearby Cities & Communities

Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles) Proximity discovery
Community Name Classification Distance Population
Carrsville CDP CDP 5.7 mi —
Camptown CDP CDP 6.5 mi —
Southampton Meadows CDP CDP 7.4 mi —
Franklin city City 8.6 mi —
Suffolk city City 10.5 mi —
Windsor town Town 13.2 mi —

Sources & Data Provenance

  1. Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 23437. • Official Source Dataset →
  2. Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
  3. Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
  4. Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.