23970 ZIP Code
South Hill, Virginia
December 12, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 23970 |
| City/Town: | South Hill |
| County: | Mecklenburg |
| State: | Virginia |
| Population: | 7,869 |
| Median Household Income: | $50,673 |
| Per Capita Income: | $36,508 |
| Total Housing Units: | 3,969 |
| Median Home Value: | $158,100 |
| Land Area: | 121.5 sq miles
314.8 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.4 sq miles
1.0 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 36.7391, -78.1824 |
Population Information (23970 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 7,869 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 3,973 | 50.5% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 3,896 | 49.5% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 41.0 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 369 | 4.7% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 253 | 3.2% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 621 | 7.9% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 540 | 6.9% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 521 | 6.6% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 1,056 | 13.4% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 901 | 11.4% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 883 | 11.2% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 517 | 6.6% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 453 | 5.8% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 963 | 12.2% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 458 | 5.8% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 334 | 4.2% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (23970 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $158,100 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.4 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $884 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 3,969 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 3,497 | 88.1% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 472 | 11.9% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 1,954 | 55.9% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 1,543 | 44.1% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (23970 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 5,565 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 369 | 6.6% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 500 | 9.0% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 1,882 | 33.8% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 1,033 | 18.6% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 478 | 8.6% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 612 | 11.0% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 691 | 12.4% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 84.4% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 23.4% | 34.3% |
Income Information (23970 zip code)
| Value | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $50,673 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $71,598 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $81,667 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $36,508 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (23970 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 3,622 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 3,498 | 96.6% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 124 | 3.4% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 2,843 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 2,702 | 77.2% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 628 | 18.0% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 168 | 4.8% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (23970 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 4,218 | 53.6% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 3,035 | 38.6% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 262 | 3.3% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 70 | 0.9% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 284 | 3.6% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 145 | 1.8% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 327 | 4.2% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 100 | 1.3% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 57 | 0.7% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 170 | 2.2% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (23970 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 521 | 14.9% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 289 | 8.3% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 326 | 9.3% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 276 | 7.9% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 333 | 9.5% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 510 | 14.6% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 430 | 12.3% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 413 | 11.8% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 219 | 6.3% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 180 | 5.1% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (23970 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 2,894 | 82.7% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 236 | 6.7% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 23 | 0.7% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 65 | 1.9% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 165 | 4.7% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 19.7 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (23970 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 69 | 2.0% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 302 | 8.6% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 507 | 14.5% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 75 | 2.1% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 556 | 15.9% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 248 | 7.1% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 105 | 3.0% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 115 | 3.3% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 154 | 4.4% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 914 | 26.1% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 140 | 4.0% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 107 | 3.1% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 206 | 5.9% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (23970 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 22.1% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (23970 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 6,919 | 87.9% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 5,106 | 64.9% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 3,072 | 39.0% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 818 | 10.4% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (23970 zip code)
| Households with: | Number | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 2,313 | 66.1% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 1,373 | 39.3% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 893 | 25.5% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 235 | 6.7% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 26 | 0.7% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 578 | 16.5% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (23970 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 2,579 | 65.0% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 160 | 4.0% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 152 | 3.8% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 105 | 2.6% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 268 | 6.8% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 103 | 2.6% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 115 | 2.9% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 487 | 12.3% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (23970 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 7 | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 253 | 6.4% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 472 | 11.9% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 749 | 18.9% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 245 | 6.2% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 753 | 19.0% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 478 | 12.0% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 598 | 15.1% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 198 | 5.0% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 216 | 5.4% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (23970 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 95 | 2.4% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 260 | 6.6% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 1,079 | 27.2% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 1,972 | 49.7% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 486 | 12.2% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 77 | 1.9% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (23970 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 638 | 18.2% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 328 | 9.4% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 2,132 | 61.0% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 192 | 5.5% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 141 | 4.0% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 66 | 1.9% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (23970 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 459 | 13.1% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 1,218 | 34.8% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 1,037 | 29.7% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 783 | 22.4% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (23970 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 149 | 7.6% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 386 | 19.8% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 413 | 21.1% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 200 | 10.2% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 504 | 25.8% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 171 | 8.8% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 131 | 6.7% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (23970 zip code)
| Value | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,243 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $380 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $884 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.30 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.09 | 2.38 |
Households (23970 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 3,497 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 1,024 | 29.3% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 365 | 10.4% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 764 | 21.8% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 1,504 | 43.0% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 837 | 23.9% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 1,290 | 36.9% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.21 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.12 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (23970 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 3,248 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 1,477 | 45.5% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 1,165 | 35.9% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 49 | 1.5% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 378 | 11.6% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 906 | 27.9% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (23970 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 1,620 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 117 | 7.2% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 134 | 8.3% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 690 | 42.6% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 483 | 29.8% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 196 | 12.1% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (23970 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 6,196 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 494 | 8.0% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 7,737 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 1,492 | 19.3% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 85 | 5.7% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 648 | 43.4% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 759 | 50.9% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (23970 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 7,108 | 90.3% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 644 | 8.2% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 94 | 14.6% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 550 | 85.4% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 388 | 60.2% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (23970 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 7,260 | 92.3% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 0 | 0.0% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 609 | -- | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 609 | -- | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 609 | -- | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 5 | -- | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 165 | -- | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | -- | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 183 | -- | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 0 | -- | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (23970 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 7,500 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 6,942 | 92.6% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 558 | 7.4% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 178 | 2.4% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 155 | 2.1% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 126 | 1.7% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 99 | 1.3% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (23970 zip code)
| Households | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 3,497 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 2,733 | 78.2% | 89.4% |
South Hill, VA23970