CITY REPORT VA

Suffolk City, Virginia

8 ZIP codes · Avg score 99/100 · Grade A · Updated

ZipCheckup grade for Suffolk City: A.

No federal data flags a major home-safety concern for this ZIP.

Based on current EPA data, Suffolk City's 8 ZIP codes maintain an above-average drinking water safety record.

How Suffolk City Compares

Suffolk City99/100
Virginia avg75/100
National avg73/100

How Suffolk City Compares

A
City Grade
99/100
Avg Safety Score
8
ZIP Codes
5
Water Systems

Suffolk City scores 24 points above the Virginia state average (75/100) and 26 points above the national average (73/100).

Data: ZipCheckup Home Safety Score model 4.0.0; EPA SDWIS, UCMR 5, EPA radon zones, EPA AirData Last verified:

A
City Grade
99
Avg Safety Score
8
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 23433 (100/100)
Lowest ZIP: 23435 (97/100)
$375K
Median Home Value
$1,471
Avg Remediation (39% of home value)

ZIP Code Risk Map

Water Quality Map: Suffolk City, Virginia

Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.

A B C D F

Key Risk Factors

Health risk index: 13.6 (asthma 11.6%, diabetes 13.7%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $4,238, driven primarily by sea_level

51.3% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

City Health Indicators vs National Average

Asthma 11.6% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 13.7% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 42.5% (national: 32.4%)

Black markers indicate national averages. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.

Infrastructure Overview

1982
Median Build Year
51.3%
Pre-1978 Housing
36/100
Infrastructure Stress Indicator
25%
ZIPs with High Infrastructure Stress
Low
Lead Pipe Risk

Modeled area-level indicator, not a failure probability. Sources: Census ACS housing age, EPA DWINS infrastructure needs, EPA SDWIS violations, and EPA lead indicators.

Compound Risk Breakdown

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $4,238

Sea Level Rise $3,000/yr
Flood $857/yr
Energy Code Gap $321/yr

Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).

Housing Age Distribution

38,731 housing units in Suffolk City

Pre-1940 6%
1940–1959 10%
1960–1979 19%
1980–1999 25%
2000+ 40%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS B25034 (Year Structure Built).

Water Safety Affordability

How much it costs to fix water issues relative to home values in Suffolk City

$375K
Median Home Value
$1,471
Est. Remediation Cost
0.4%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Suffolk City, representing a small fraction of property value.

Remediation includes water filtration, lead abatement, radon mitigation, and flood protection where applicable. Source: Census ACS, EPA SDWIS.

Health Outcomes vs National Average

CDC PLACES data for Suffolk City residents

Asthma 11.6% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 13.7% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 42.5% (US avg: 32.4%)

Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.

Water systems serving Suffolk City

5 community water systems serving Suffolk City.

Systems with the most violations in Suffolk City

2 water systems with recorded EPA violations.

All ZIP Codes in Suffolk City

8 ZIP codes tracked in Suffolk City.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 23433 Suffolk 100 A 0 $514K
2 23436 Suffolk 100 A 0 $503K
3 23437 Suffolk 100 A 0 $287K
4 23438 Suffolk 100 A 0 $251K
5 23432 Suffolk 99 A 1 $377K
6 23434 Suffolk 99 A 1 $294K
7 23435 Suffolk 97 A 2 $375K
8 23439 Suffolk

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Overview

Suffolk City in Virginia covers 8 tracked ZIP records with an average Home Safety Score of A (99/100) across 7 scored records.

3 of 7 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record have recorded EPA violations. The available record reports no health-based violations for this measured scope.

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Data Sources

Reporting periods vary by source. Missing data is shown as unavailable, not as zero.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is water safe in Suffolk City?
Suffolk City receives a grade of A, indicating generally safe tap water across its 8 ZIP codes.
How many water systems serve Suffolk City?
Suffolk City is served by 5 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 8 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Suffolk City?
The primary environmental risk factor in Suffolk City is sea_level. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $4,238 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Suffolk City?
The median home build year in Suffolk City is 1982. 51.3% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.
How does Suffolk City compare to Virginia?
Suffolk City has an average Home Safety Score of 99/100 under model 4.0.0, which is above the Virginia state average of 75/100.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (2026). Suffolk City, VA: HSS 99/100; 3 Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/county/virginia/suffolk/
BibTeX
@misc{zipcheckup-county-virginia-suffolk,
  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
  title  = {{Suffolk City, VA: HSS 99/100; 3 Violations}},
  year   = {2026},
  url    = {https://zipcheckup.com/county/virginia/suffolk/}
}

Page version: August 2026.

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