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U.S. ZIP Code · VA23438

Suffolk city · Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC

Typical home value

$353,424[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+2.5%
5-year / yr
+5.5%
10-year / yr
+5.7%

Relative price

vs U.S.
+24.4%
vs metro
≈ metro median
vs state
+7.6%
ZIP 23438 location in VA
Location of ZIP 23438 in VA

Price history

Zillow Home Value Index — monthly, smoothed and seasonally adjusted.

The typical home in 23438 is worth $353,424. Over the past year, values have risen 2.5%. The effective property tax rate is 0.8%.

#Rent & investment

Typical asking rent, and the returns it implies at the current home value.

Monthly rent
[2]
Gross yield
[2]
Cap rate
[2]

#Property tax

Effective rate — total real estate taxes paid relative to total home value.

Effective tax rate
0.8%[3]
Typical annual tax
$2,955[3]

#Climate risk

FEMA National Risk Index ratings for Suffolk city. "Not Applicable" means the hazard does not threaten the county.

Overall risk
Relatively Low[4]
Riverine flood
Relatively Low
Coastal flood
Relatively Moderate
Wildfire
Very Low
Drought
Relatively High
Heat wave
Relatively Low
Hurricane
Relatively Moderate
Tornado
Relatively Low
Earthquake
Very Low
Winter weather
Relatively High

#Who lives here

Population
1,749[3]
Median household income
$93,750[3]

#Migration

Household moves in and out of Suffolk city over a year, from IRS tax-return data.

Net migration
+657[5]
Moved in
4,444
Moved out
3,787

Run the numbers

Interactive calculators pre-filled with this ZIP's typical home value, rent, and property-tax rate. Edit any field to recompute.

Gross yield
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)
Annual rent

Gross and net yield are estimates based on the inputs and the selected expense ratio. Actual income and expenses will vary by property and market. Not investment advice.

Monthly payment$1,787
Loan principal$282,740
Down payment$70,685
Total interest paid$360,619

Estimated monthly payments include principal and interest only. Actual costs will include property tax, insurance, possibly PMI, and HOA fees not modeled here. Loan terms shown are estimates; consult a licensed lender for current rates and qualification.

Own : rent ratio
Monthly cost to own$2,329
Monthly rent

This calculator projects multi-year scenarios based on assumptions about appreciation, rent growth, and investment returns — none of which are guaranteed. Actual outcomes depend on variables this tool cannot know. Not financial or real estate advice.

#Metro ranking

Where this ZIP sits among others in its metro area.

Appreciation
51st percentile[1]
Rental yield
[2]
Property tax
63rd percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 23438?
The typical home in 23438 is worth $353,424, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 23438?
Home values in 23438 are up 2.5% over the past year, and up 5.5% a year over five years.
What is the property tax rate in 23438?
The effective property tax rate in 23438 is 0.8% — roughly $2,955 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 23438?
ZIP code 23438 has a population of 1,749 and a median household income of $93,750.

#Comparable ZIPs

Same metro, nearest typical home value. Each card shows the comparable ZIP's headline numbers so you can scan at a glance.

  • Gloucester Point CDP, VA

    Typical home
    $353,908
    Gross yield
  • VA

    Typical home
    $354,091
    Gross yield
  • VA

    Typical home
    $351,243
    Gross yield
  • NC

    Typical home
    $356,973
    Gross yield
  • VA

    Typical home
    $344,929
    Gross yield
  • Suffolk, VA

    Typical home
    $342,972
    Gross yield

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