Question 1

Is 23435 a safe area?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 23435 in Suffolk has a crime score of 50/100, which is roughly average for the region. Reported incidents per 1,000 residents track close to the Suffolk city median. Both violent and property crime fall within the expected range for an urban ZIP code. Reviewing the Full Crime Report for 23435 and checking the local police department's crime mapping tool for current incident patterns before making decisions is recommended.

Question 2

What are the best schools near 23435?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 23435 has a school score of 100/100, based on NCES EdFacts math and reading proficiency data for public schools in and near ZIP 23435. Schools in this area perform significantly above state averages — proficiency rates consistently outpace both the city and national benchmarks. For families prioritizing public school quality, 23435 ranks among the stronger ZIP codes in Suffolk. Scores reflect SY 2020-21 EdFacts assessment data; individual school performance may vary, and reviewing each school's most recent state report card is recommended.

Question 3

What is the average home price in 23435?

Accepted Answer

The median home sale price in 23435 is approximately $451K, based on recent Zillow Research ZHVI data. This places 23435 near the metro median for comparable neighborhoods. Median rent in 23435 is available in the Full Market Report. Prices fluctuate with market conditions; Zillow data reflects trailing sale prices, not current listing prices.

Question 4

Is 23435 a good place to live?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 23435 has an overall NeighborScore of 65/100, placing it in the moderate range for Suffolk. The score combines crime rate (40% weight), school quality (35%), and relative property value (25%), each normalized to the metro area. At 65/100, 23435 scores similarly to the middle tier of Suffolk neighborhoods — neither among the strongest nor the weakest performers. Individual priorities (commute, school age, budget) should guide how much weight you give this composite vs. the component scores.

Suffolk — ZIP 23435

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School	Grades	Students	Math ↓	Reading
Northern Shores Elementary	PK–05	—	—	—
Florence Bowser Elementary	PK–05	—	—	—
John Yeates Middle	06–08	—	—	—
Nansemond River High	09–12	—	—	—
Creekside Elementary	PK–05	—	—	—
Colonel Fred Cherry Middle	06–08	—	—	—