| ZIP Code | 23970 |
|---|---|
| City | South Hill |
| State | Virginia (VA) |
| County | Mecklenburg County |
| Area Code | 434 |
| Elevation | 298 ft |
| Latitude | 36.73911 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -78.182448 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 51117 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 41.4 yrs ↑ 3% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.29 |
| Below Poverty | 17.8% ▲ 78% above avg |
| College Grads | 31.4% ▼ 19% below avg |
| Unemployment | 3.1% ▼ 37% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 180 (3.4%) |
| HS Graduate | 1,845 (34.6%) |
| Some College | 755 (14.2%) |
| Associates | 879 (16.5%) |
| Bachelors | 524 (9.8%) |
| Graduate Degree | 1,151 (21.6%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $57,225 ▼ 25% below avg ↑ 37% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $157,500 ▼ 44% below avg ↑ 9% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.8x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,041/mo ↑ 44% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 3,987 |
| Vacant Units | 520 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.29 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 3,987 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 520 |
| Owner Occupied | 59.7% |
| Renter Occupied | 40.3% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.29 |
ZIP code 23970 is located in South Hill, Virginia, within Mecklenburg County. With a population of 8,092, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 41.4 years. Economically, 23970 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $57,225 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 23970 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $157,500 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,041 per month in median rent. The area has a relatively balanced mix of owners (59.7%) and renters (40.3%). Median home values have increased by 9% since 2019.
The population of 23970 is majority White (50.41%). Residents are moderately educated — 31.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 17.8%. Household income has grown by 37% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 23970 stands at 3.1%, which is below the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 88%.
Overall, ZIP code 23970 in South Hill, VA is characterized as solidly middle-class, moderately educated, and a middle-aged community. With 8,092 residents, a median household income of $57,225, and a median home value of $157,500, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Virginia.