| ZIP Code | 23837 |
|---|---|
| City | Courtland |
| State | Virginia (VA) |
| County | Southampton County |
| Area Code | 757/948 |
| Elevation | 26 ft |
| Latitude | 36.757091 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -77.09002 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 51175 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 47.4 yrs ↓ 4% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.47 |
| Below Poverty | 8.4% ▼ 16% below avg |
| College Grads | 23.6% ▼ 39% below avg |
| Unemployment | 12.2% ▲ 149% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 84 (3.2%) |
| HS Graduate | 996 (38.5%) |
| Some College | 493 (19%) |
| Associates | 404 (15.6%) |
| Bachelors | 162 (6.3%) |
| Graduate Degree | 450 (17.4%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $57,727 ▼ 24% below avg ↑ 17% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $195,700 ▼ 30% below avg ↑ 7% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.4x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $939/mo ↑ 26% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 1,796 |
| Vacant Units | 66 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.47 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 1,796 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 66 |
| Owner Occupied | 66.9% |
| Renter Occupied | 33.1% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.47 |
ZIP code 23837 is located in Courtland, Virginia, within Southampton County. With a population of 4,414, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a mature community — the median age is 47.4 years. Economically, 23837 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $57,727 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 23837 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $195,700 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $939 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 66.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 7% since 2019.
The population of 23837 is majority White (59.24%). Residents are less-educated — 23.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 8.4%. Household income has grown by 17% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 23837 stands at 12.2%, which is more than double the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 84%.
Overall, ZIP code 23837 in Courtland, VA is characterized as solidly middle-class, less-educated, a mature community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 4,414 residents, a median household income of $57,727, and a median home value of $195,700, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Virginia.