23437 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 23437, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

23437 is a zip code in Suffolk city, Virginia, which covers Suffolk, with a total population of 4,614 people.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in the 23437 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 23437.

The estimated population of people living in 23437 is 4,614, with a median age of 44.7.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 23437 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
4,614
+2.81%
+10.78%
2020
4,488
+4.18%
-
2019
4,308
+3.19%
-
2018
4,175
+0.24%
-
2017
4,165
 - -

Population of 23437 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 23437 zip code changed? The US Census Bureau gives us a few defined types that the population is broken down into.

Let's look at the total numbers and also the change over the last 5 years.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
68.4%
69.1%
 -1.01%
Black/African American
24.6%
24.1%
 +2.07%
Native
0%
0.8%
 -100.00%
Hispanic
5.2%
1.7%
 +205.88%
Asian
0.2%
0%
 0.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
1.6%
4%
 -60.00%
Other
0%
0.3%
 -100.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 23437 zip for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of 23437 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 23437 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 23437 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 44.7 +0.22% 44.7 +0.45% 44.4 -2.2%
2020 44.6 -0.67% 44.5 -0.89% 45.4 +0.67%
2019 44.9 -6.65% 44.9 -5.87% 45.1 -6.82%
2018 48.1 +1.05% 47.7 -0.62% 48.4 +2.33%
2017 47.6 - 48 - 47.3 -

The median age of the 23437 zip gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population in the 23437 area, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 169 +40.48% 324 -8.62% 247 296
10 to 19 194 +40.57% 231 -19.85% 273 186
20 to 29 254 +39.24% 216 +46.7% 319 318
30 to 39 187 +29.69% 215 -2.3% 243 205
40 to 49 264 +11.96% 201 +24.54% 289 246
50 to 59 379 +6.75% 326 -5.71% 397 303
60 to 69 276 +37.27% 377 -28.92% 393 276
70+ 275 +6.83% 277 +21.07% 291 332

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 23437 zip code is $65,291.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less.

The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for 23437.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $80,938.00
  • 45 to 64
    $83,056.00
  • 65 and over
    $41,750.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 23437 zip code, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in 23437, and then dividing that number by the total number of households.

This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of 23437 is currently $78,863.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

4.80% of households in 23437 are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of 23437 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    14.19%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    24.05%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    18.52%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    14.29%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    21.41%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    2.73%
  • $200,000 or more
    4.80%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 23437 is $33,657.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 23437 by the total population of 23437.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 23437 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 23437 to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    9.99%
  • Bachelor's degree
    22.66%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    11.92%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    53.92%
  • Less than high school diploma
    1.50%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 23437 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 23437 zip over the age of 16 is 3,761.

Of those people, a total of 62.30% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in 23437 is 57.20%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate. Here's how that breaks down for the 23437 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 149 24.80% 0.00%
20 to 24 years 298 80.50% 8.50%
25 to 29 years 339 75.20% 0.00%
30 to 34 years 222 78.80% 4.30%
35 to 44 years 462 80.50% 3.50%
45 to 54 years 610 89.80% 1.90%
55 to 59 years 389 73.30% 0.40%
60 to 64 years 391 72.60% 1.40%
65 to 74 years 482 23.40% 0.00%
75 years and over 419 8.10% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 23437. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau (which we mentioned earlier in this article).

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 2,608 68.20% 2.40%
Black or African American 989 46.90% 2.20%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0 0.00% 0.00%
Asian 19 52.60% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 48 66.70% 0.00%
Two or more races 97 60.80% 1.70%
Hispanic or Latino 163 66.30% 1.20%
Not Hispanic or Latino 2,573 68.10% 2.40%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 23437 area as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in 23437 is 2,150, with median earnings of $45,417.00.

Women in 23437 are earning approximately 79.00% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 2,150 $45,417.00
Male 1,164 $51,396.00
Female 986 $40,611.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 23437 even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 172 $83,365.00
Business and Financial 40 $66,875.00
Computer and Mathematical 44 $103,438.00
Architecture and Engineering 59 $103,819.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 23 $16,458.00
Community and Social Service 62 $27,200.00
Legal 8 $0.00
Educational and Library 114 $51,146.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 17 $54,375.00
Healthcare Practitioners 160 $58,125.00
Healthcare Support 50 $0.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 130 $50,756.00
Law Enforcement 39 $65,083.00
Food Preparation and Serving 59 $7,235.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 55 $32,708.00
Personal Care and Service 77 $25,350.00
Sales 174 $21,875.00
Office and Administrative Support 301 $40,806.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 5 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 192 $45,053.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 67 $47,292.00
Production 126 $55,795.00
Transportation and Material Moving 106 $41,122.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 23437 when it is broken down by male and female.

This lets us see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings for 23437.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 117 $102,750.00 55 $53,875.00
Business and Financial 9 $0.00 31 $57,083.00
Computer and Mathematical 5 $0.00 39 $103,698.00
Architecture and Engineering 59 $103,819.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 15 $0.00 8 $0.00
Community and Social Service 39 $26,950.00 23 $61,563.00
Legal 0 $0.00 8 $0.00
Educational and Library 28 $54,250.00 86 $48,750.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 13 $0.00 4 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 18 $0.00 142 $50,313.00
Healthcare Support 0 $0.00 50 $0.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 91 $0.00 39 $0.00
Law Enforcement 24 $61,333.00 15 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 8 $0.00 51 $6,932.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 55 $32,708.00 0 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 15 $0.00 62 $26,100.00
Sales 101 $56,406.00 73 $17,386.00
Office and Administrative Support 47 $49,125.00 254 $40,592.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 5 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 192 $45,053.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 61 $51,250.00 6 $0.00
Production 101 $56,534.00 25 $22,396.00
Transportation and Material Moving 98 $41,327.00 8 $0.00

Households and Family Size

A household is defined by the US Census Bureau as a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 1,938 households in 23437, with an average household size of 2.38 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 1,233 families living in the 23437 zip code with an average family size of 2.96 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each, that live in 23437:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 934 124 175 705
Average Household Size 3.1 2.66 3.1 1.19
Total Families 934 124 175 0
Average Household Size 3.1 2.48 2.58 0

Poverty

Of the 1,233 families living in 23437, 2.60% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 23437:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 1,957 housing units in 23437.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 1,938 99.03%
Vacant 19 0.97%

16.81% of the total 1,957 housing units in 23437 are rental units. This is approximately 329 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 1,592 are occupied by the owner - or 81.35% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 23437 is $884.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 23437 that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    17
  • Less than $500
    6
  • $500 to $999
    173
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    125
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    25
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    0
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in 23437 is $254,400.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 23437 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    29
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    34
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    223
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    227
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    575
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    438
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    58
  • $1,000,000 or more
    8

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 23437. The chart below shows the number of properties in 23437 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    96
  • 1940 to 1949
    85
  • 1950 to 1959
    219
  • 1960 to 1969
    143
  • 1970 to 1979
    314
  • 1980 to 1989
    134
  • 1990 to 1999
    355
  • 2000 to 2009
    356
  • 2010 to 2013
    241
  • 2014 or later
    14

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in 23437 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    24
  • 1 vehicle available
    369
  • 2 vehicles available
    780
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    765

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 23437 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 23437 that commute to work in a particular way.

40.4 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 23437.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    25
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    77
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    62
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    137
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    228
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    73
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    125
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    149
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    160
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    500
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    569
  • 90 or more minutes
    14

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 23437 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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