Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 48.5 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg HH Size | 2.36 |
| Below Poverty | 9.1% ▼ 9% below avg |
| College Grads | 26.8% ▼ 31% below avg |
| Unemployment | 6.1% ▲ 25% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 142 (1.7%) |
| HS Graduate | 2,938 (34.8%) |
| Some College | 1,876 (22.3%) |
| Associates | 1,201 (14.2%) |
| Bachelors | 749 (8.9%) |
| Graduate Degree | 1,525 (18.1%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $65,065 ▼ 15% below avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $206,305 ▼ 26% below avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.2x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,006/mo |
| Total Housing Units | 5,732 |
| Vacant Units | 795 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Southampton County is located in Virginia and encompasses 8 ZIP codes spanning 8 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 12,998 residents. With a median age of 48.48, it is a mature county.
Southampton County has a solidly middle-class economic profile. The median household income of $65,065 is near the national average. Unemployment stands at 6.1%, above the national average. The poverty rate of 9.1% is near the national average.
Housing in Southampton County is an affordable housing market, with a median home value of $206,305 — below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $1,006. Homeownership rates are high at 75.1%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.
The residents of Southampton County are majority White (59.19%). Educational attainment is moderately educated — 26.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average.
Southampton County, VA is a solidly middle-class area in Virginia. The 8 ZIP codes within the county each have their own character — browse the full list below to find the right community, whether you're looking for affordable housing, strong schools, or economic opportunity.
| ZIP | City | Population | Median Income | Median Home | Median Rent | Unemp. | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23827 | Boykins | 1,086 | $42,639 | $144,800 | $960 | 2.7% | 34.9% |
| 23828 | Branchville | 571 | $57,679 | $159,600 | — | 10.2% | 43.8% |
| 23829 | Capron | 2,557 | $87,478 | $249,400 | $852 | 0.0% | 19.6% |
| 23837 | Courtland | 4,414 | $57,727 | $195,700 | $939 | 12.2% | 23.6% |
| 23844 | Drewryville | 614 | $34,557 | — | $1,588 | 0.0% | 11.6% |
| 23866 | Ivor | 1,837 | $63,355 | $232,000 | $1,261 | 3.7% | 28.9% |
| 23874 | Newsoms | 714 | $56,891 | $138,300 | $889 | 6.7% | 31.7% |
| 23878 | Sedley | 1,205 | $91,092 | $232,400 | — | 4.6% | 40.5% |