23970 ZIP Code – South Hill, Virginia
23970 is a ZIP code serving South Hill, Virginia in Mecklenburg County with a population of approximately 7,869 residents. The median household income is $50,673 — below the Virginia average and below the national average. Homes in this ZIP code have a median value of $158,100, below the national average, with 59.4% owner-occupied housing (decreasing). , and the median rent of $884 is below the national average. Housing consists of 68% single-family (decreasing), 10% apartments (decreasing), 6% duplex/multi-family.
Unemployment stands at 3.1%, which is below the U.S. rate. The poverty rate is 18.2%, above the national average. 19.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the U.S. average. The population has a median age of 41.4, near the national median. The surrounding area includes ZIP codes 23915, 23950, 23919.
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ZIP 23970 vs. Virginia vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 23970 | VA Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,869 | 9,766 | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $50k | $80k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $158k | $296k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $884 | $1,227 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 41.4 | 44.5 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.1% | 4.3% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 18.2% | 11.6% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 19.5% | 29.9% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 23915 – Baskerville
- 23950 – La Crosse
- 23919 – Bracey
- 23944 – Kenbridge
- 23920 – Brodnax
- 23917 – Boydton
- 23952 – Lunenburg
- 23924 – Chase City
- 23938 – Dundas
- 23974 – Victoria
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23915 | BASKERVILLE | 1,695 | $48,750 |
| 23950 | LA CROSSE | 3,633 | $39,219 |
| 23919 | BRACEY | 2,337 | $62,243 |
| 23944 | KENBRIDGE | 3,781 | $57,500 |
| 23920 | BRODNAX | 2,756 | $56,319 |