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Suffolk, VA — ZIP 23432

Population: 1,180 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in ZIP 23432 (Suffolk, VA) is $458,381 — up 3.5% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $480,050 after a median 46 days on market. FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with drought, winter weather, coastal flooding the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 1.1% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$458,381

Typical home value

+3.5%

1-year change

46

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$458,381
1-year appreciation
+3.5%
3-year appreciation
+11.8%
5-year appreciation
+26.7%
10-year appreciation
+67.7%
Peak value since 2000 (Aug 2026)
$458,381
House Price Index (state)
439.0 (+3.0% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$480,050
Median list price
$577,500
Median price per sqft
$208
1-year sale-price change
+69.9%
Median days on market
46 days
Homes sold (recent period)
2
For-sale inventory
9
Sale-to-list ratio
92.1%
Active listings
11
1-year forecast
+2.3%

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$1,470/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,488/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,667/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,298/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,710/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Above Average)
101.1 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
15.3¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$16.80/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
drought, winter weather, coastal flooding, hurricane, ice storm
Notable hazard ratings (county)
drought: Relatively High · winter weather: Relatively High · ice storm: Relatively Moderate · hurricane: Relatively Moderate · lightning: Relatively Moderate · strong wind: Relatively Moderate
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone X
NFIP flood claims on record
3
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 40% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
55.7%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
1
Nearest Superfund site
Saunders Supply Co. (1.9 mi)
Flood zones vary by property. Look up a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
58.0°F
Average high
73.0°F
Average low
43.0°F
Annual precipitation
54.1 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
8a (extreme annual low 10 to 15°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
38
Days with Good air quality
237
Days with Moderate air quality
7
Highest AQI recorded (year)
101

Source: EPA annual air quality index (county-level)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
2.7 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
30,204
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
29,510

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
7
Nearest national park
Fort Monroe National Monument (17 mi)
National parks include
Fort Monroe National Monument, Yorktown Battlefield Part of Colonial National Historical Park, Colonial National Historical Park
Airports within 30 mi
21
Nearest airport
Garner Airport (7 mi)
Nearest major airport
Norfolk Naval Station (Chambers Field) (NGU) (15 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
23
Hospitals include
VIDANT ROANOKE CHOWAN HOSPITAL, SENTARA ALBEMARLE MEDICAL CENTER, SENTARA NORFOLK GENERAL HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.7 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.3 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+942 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1986
Housing built before 1970
13.6%
Housing built 2000 or later
24.5%
Median annual property tax
$4,230
Households with broadband internet
68.7%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
37,041
Average weekly wage
$1,132
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Professional Services, Accommodation & Food
Annual residential building permits (county)
589

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

ZIP 23432State medianUS median
Typical home value$458,381$327,706$288,527
Median sale price$480,050$380,000$325,000
Median days on market46 days35 days51 days
Median annual property tax$4,230$1,619$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the typical home value in ZIP 23432?
$458,381.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 23432?
$480,050.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 23432?
Median days on market: 46 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 23432?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,667/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 23432?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: drought, winter weather, coastal flooding, hurricane, ice storm.
Is ZIP 23432 in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within ZIP 23432. 3 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is X. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 23432?
Risk to homes is higher than 40% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 23432?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 23432?
1 current or proposed National Priorities List site within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: Saunders Supply Co., 1.9 mi.
Is ZIP 23432 walkable?
Walkability index: 2.7/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 23432?
Good. Median AQI: 38. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 23432?
Regional Price Parity: 101.1 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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