City

South Hill, VA

1 ZIP code  ·  Mecklenburg County  ·  Virginia

👥8,092Population
💰$57,225Median HH Income▼ 25% below avg
🎂41.4Median Age
🏠$157,500Median Home Value▼ 44% below avg
🎓31.4%College Grads▼ 19% below avg
📊3.1%Unemployment▼ 37% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.6% Female 51.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 50.4%Hispanic: 5.4%Black: 36.8%Asian: 3%Other: 4.4%Race
White50.4%
Hispanic5.4%
Black36.8%
Asian3.0%
Other4.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
16%
18–24
5%
25–44
27%
45–64
23%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age41.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.29
Below Poverty17.8% ▲ 78% above avg
College Grads31.4% ▼ 19% below avg
Unemployment3.1% ▼ 37% below avg
No HS Diploma180 (3.4%)
HS Graduate1,845 (34.6%)
Some College755 (14.2%)
Associates879 (16.5%)
Bachelors524 (9.8%)
Graduate Degree1,151 (21.6%)

Education

No HS: 3.4%HS Grad: 34.6%Some College: 14.2%Associates: 16.5%Bachelors: 9.8%Graduate: 21.6%Edu
No HS3.4%
HS Grad34.6%
Some College14.2%
Associates16.5%
Bachelors9.8%
Graduate21.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 59.7%Renter: 40.3%Tenure
Owner59.7%
Renter40.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
8%
$50k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
25%
$150k–$200k
11%
$200k–$300k
27%
$300k–$500k
9%
Over $500k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$57,225 ▼ 25% below avg
Median Home Value$157,500 ▼ 44% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,041/mo
Total Housing Units3,987
Vacant Units520

Income Distribution

Under $25k
29%
$25k–$50k
15%
$50k–$75k
12%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
94%
Work From Home
6%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
51%
15–30 min
19%
30–45 min
12%
Over 45 min
18%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
11%
1980s–1990s
21%
2000+
56%
About South Hill, VA

South Hill is a city in Virginia, located in Mecklenburg County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 8,092 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 41.4 years.

Economically, South Hill is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $57,225 is below the national average. Approximately 17.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.1%, below the national average.

The real estate market in South Hill is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $157,500, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,041 per month.

The population of South Hill is moderately educated. 31.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is majority White (50.41%).

South Hill, VA offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Virginia.

ZIP Codes in South Hill
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
23970 8,092 $57,225 $157,500 $1,041 3.1% 31.4% 59.7%