Suffolk County GIS Maps
Suffolk County, Virginia, has 96,638 residents and covers 399.2 square miles. The FIPS code for Suffolk County is 51800. Suffolk is the county's largest population center. Suffolk County also includes 7 zip codes, 1 public school district and 12 municipalities. Those boundaries help explain why population, schools, and housing can look different from one part of the county to another. The map below shows how those county lines, zip codes, and school districts fit together, and the sections that follow use that same geography to show population, demographics, school enrollment and housing patterns in more detail.
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Suffolk County Trends
- Population
- 96,638—
- Median Home Value
- $329,600▴
- K-12 Enrollment
- 14,565▴
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Suffolk County Maps
The maps below show a few of the county map styles included in our downloads. County packages include map exports in JPEG, PNG, SVG, PDF and GeoTIFF formats plus more than 20 GIS layers for mapping, research and analysis. Available layers include zip codes, area codes, subdivisions, school districts, political boundaries, roads, water features, points of interest and more.
County packages also include historical county demographics, business intelligence, analytical dashboards, AI-ready prompts, markdown files and related reference data. Everything is organized to save hours of manual work collecting current data, cleaning it and joining it together. That makes it easier to move faster on analytics, due diligence, business planning and location research. Paid packages are built for commercial use, but some package contents include source-specific attribution or notice guidance. Review Licensing & Data Source Notices.
Suffolk County Population
Suffolk County had 96,638 residents in 2020. Recent census data shows how the county has changed over time. Long-term census counts show how the county has changed across recent decades. Suffolk is the largest city in the county, with about 94,324 residents. Some of the county's most populated postal areas include Suffolk, Suffolk and Suffolk.
Population Trend in Suffolk County VA
Suffolk County Population per 2000, 2010 and 2020 census counts with a baseline 2030 projection.
Suffolk County Zip Codes
Suffolk County has 7 zip codes. Some of the county's most populated zip codes include Suffolk (23434), Suffolk (23435) and Suffolk (23437). The largest zip areas account for a meaningful share of the county population. Together, the three largest zips account for about 0% of all county residents based on 2020 population estimates.
Most Populated Zip Codes in Suffolk County VA
| ZIP | Area | Population | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23434 | Suffolk | 51,430 | ▴ 7.9% |
| 23435 | Suffolk | 32,597 | ▴ 20.5% |
| 23437 | Suffolk | 4,448 | ▴ 3.9% |
| 23438 | Suffolk | 1,839 | ▴ 1.2% |
| 23432 | Suffolk | 1,539 | ▴ 0.1% |
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Suffolk County Zip Code populations and trends per most recent census data.
Suffolk County Demographics
Suffolk County has a median age of 38.7, which is close to the Virginia average. About 23.7% of residents are under 18, while 15% are 65 or older. That gives the county a fairly even mix of younger families and older adults. The largest age group is 25 to 44 at about 33.2% of the population, which points to a solid working-age base. About 32.4% of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher, above the statewide figure of 41.5%. The county has a more diverse population mix, with no single race or ethnicity accounting for all of the local story.
Key Demographics for Suffolk County VA
Median Age
38.7
Under 18
23.7%
Age 65+
15%
Bachelor's+
32.4%
Suffolk County School Districts
Suffolk County is served by 1 public school district with 14,565 students enrolled in 2024. Several larger districts account for a substantial share of students across the county map area. Those three districts account for about 100% of public school enrollment in the map area. Total enrollment has stayed fairly steady in recent years, based on district totals from 2017 to 2024.
Largest School Districts by Enrollment in Suffolk County VA
| District | Enrollment | Share | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Suffolk City Public Schools | 14,565 | 100% | ▴ 0.3% |
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Suffolk County school district enrollment and trends per most recent NCES reporting data.
Suffolk County Housing & Real Estate
Suffolk County has a median home value of $329,600 and a median gross rent of $1,484. About 70% of occupied homes in the county are owner-occupied, so the local housing market leans heavily toward ownership. Home values run below the Virginia median, while rents come in below the state average. In March 2026, the median listing price was $476,505 and homes spent about 39 days on the market.
Suffolk County Housing Mix
Suffolk County housing mix: owner, renter and vacant units.
Suffolk County Housing Trends
Suffolk County median home value and rent trend (last 5 years).
Businesses in Suffolk County, VA
Suffolk County has 3,381 business listings across 577 categories. The largest categories in Suffolk County business listings are Churches & Religious Organizations (155, 4.6%), Medical Offices (68, 2.0%), and ATMs (53, 1.6%). The full Suffolk County business listings dataset includes names, categories, addresses and contact details where available. Suffolk County packages also include U.S. Census County Business Patterns data with establishment counts, employment and payroll by industry sector.
Top Business Categories in Suffolk County, VA
| Category | Businesses | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Churches & Religious Organizations | 155 | 4.6% |
| Medical Offices | 68 | 2.0% |
| ATMs | 53 | 1.6% |
| Contractors | 53 | 1.6% |
| Real Estate Agents | 53 | 1.6% |
| Landmark And Historical Building | 48 | 1.4% |
| Baptist Church | 43 | 1.3% |
| Professional Services | 41 | 1.2% |
| Community & Nonprofits | 40 | 1.2% |
| Auto Repair | 38 | 1.1% |
Suffolk County Business Listings
| Business | Category | City |
|---|---|---|
| Right Path Addiction Treatment Centers | Abuse And Addiction Treatment | Suffolk |
| Beamon's Mill Townhomes | Accommodation | Suffolk |
| Anderson & Anderson CPAs P.C. | Accountant | Suffolk |
| Monogram Ball Field | Active Life | Suffolk |
| Neurology & Acupuncture Clinic | Acupuncture | Suffolk |
| BrightView Suffolk Addiction Treatment Center | Addiction Rehabilitation Center | Suffolk |
| Identity Marketing and Promotional | Advertising Agency | Suffolk |
| G&G Farm Services | Agricultural Service | Suffolk |
| JC3 Family Farm | Agriculture | Suffolk |
| Ben’s Duct cleaning services | Air Duct Cleaning Service | Suffolk |
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Suffolk County business listings sourced from Overture Maps. Includes locations with a high level of confidence.
Suffolk County Basemaps
Suffolk County map and data packages include a set of useful basemaps to help you get started quickly. These include a custom light grey canvas, USGS topo, imagery and other reference layers that make it easier to build clear, meaningful county maps using the included GIS layers, your own data or both. Pre-rendered map tiles for the light grey basemap are included so you can use them offline or host them on your own CDN.
Get the Full Suffolk County Data Package
This page shows a preview of what's included in the Suffolk County data package. The full package gives you a ready-to-use county data system with GIS layers, historical data, maps, database files and planning tools that save hours of manual data gathering, cleanup and joins. Everything is organized to help you skip data wrangling and start analysis faster.
- 20+ GIS layers for zip codes, school districts, roads, water, boundaries and more
- Historical county demographics, housing, income and trend data
- ZIP code population files and school district enrollment history
- Database files, markdowns, AI-ready prompts and documentation
- Map exports in PNG, JPEG, PDF, SVG and GeoTIFF formats
- Offline-ready data explorer, map and analytics tools
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Nearby Counties
Browse county data pages for the counties that border Suffolk County. These nearby pages include the same mix of county maps, demographic summaries, school district context, housing trends and package links.