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ZIP Code 23438

Suffolk, Virginia

FIPS 23438

Juniper

ZIP Code 23438 is in the top 11% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the top 19% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %. And it sits in the 69th percentile nationally for median home value.

Median Home Value

$292,600

Higher than 69% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

56%

Higher than 81% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

23.5

Lower than 89% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

1,749

Median Age

40.5

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$292,600

Higher than 69%

Median Property Tax

$3,088

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

3.12

Higher than 56%

Median Rent

$950

Higher than 56%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

56%

Higher than 81%

Pandemic Gain %

35%

Recession Drop %

-26%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

87.1

Winter Avg Low (°F)

31.3

Avg Temperature (°F)

59.4

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

46.8

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

84.2

Annual Precipitation (in)

47.9

Annual Snowfall (in)

4.1

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

23.5

Lower than 89%

EAL Flood/Coastal per $1K

0

The full report

Six pillars — each with percentile benchmarks, 16-year trends, and per-metric detail.

  • People

  • Work & Money

  • Housing

  • Amenities

  • Environment & Risk

ZIP Code 23438: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 23438?
The median home value in ZIP Code 23438 is $292,600, higher than 69% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 23438?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 23438 is $3,088, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 23438 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 23438 cost about 3.12× the median household income, higher than 56% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 23438?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 23438 is $950 a month, higher than 56% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 23438?
Home prices in ZIP Code 23438 have moved 56% over the past five years, per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 23438?
ZIP Code 23438 averages 59.4°F year-round, summer highs near 87.1°F, winter lows around 31.3°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 4.1 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 23438 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 23438's FEMA National Risk Index score is 23.5 (lower than 89% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is hurricane. Modeled coastal-flood loss is negligible.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, FEMA National Risk Index, FHFA House Price Index, OpenStreetMap, EPA. Explore the map →