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ZIP code 23970: South Hill, VA

23970 is a ZIP code in South Hill, Virginia, mainly in Mecklenburg County. About 8,109 people live here.

Population
8,109
Median household income
$65,170
Typical home value
$207,500+3.8% in 12 months
Median rent
$1,098gross, per month
Median age
45.5
Homeowners
59.4%of occupied homes
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ZIP codes within 10 milesWithin 25 miles

ZIP code 23970 details

CitySouth Hill
StateVirginia
CountyMecklenburg County (also partly Lunenburg County)
Metro areaNot in a metro or micro area
Time zoneEastern Time (UTC−5), observes daylight saving time
TypeStandard (delivery area)
Land area121.5 sq mi, plus 0.4 sq mi of water
Population density67 people per sq mi
Bachelor's degree or higher21.4% of adults 25+
Average commute22.4 minutes
Center coordinates36.73911, -78.18245

Median rent in 23970 by bedrooms

SizeMedian gross rent
Studio$3,501/mo
1 bedroom$285/mo
2 bedrooms$982/mo
3 bedrooms$1,223/mo

Gross rent includes utilities paid by the tenant. ACS 2020–2024; sizes with too few rentals to estimate are left out.

ZIP codes near 23970

ZIP codeCityDistancePopulation
23915Baskerville, VA6.6 mi1,360
23950La Crosse, VA8.1 mi3,510
23919Bracey, VA11.3 mi2,306
23920Brodnax, VA11.5 mi3,225
23917Boydton, VA11.9 mi2,422
23944Kenbridge, VA12.5 mi3,978
23952Lunenburg, VA13.4 mi84
23873Meredithville, VA13.5 mi—

Population and median household income: ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates. Typical home value: Zillow Home Value Index (September 2026) where available, otherwise the ACS median owner-reported value. "PO Box" marks ZIP codes with no delivery area of their own. Methodology

Buying a home in 23970?

A typical home in ZIP code 23970 is worth about $207,500 (Zillow Home Value Index). The median household here earns $65,170 a year. See what buying here would cost per month, with Virginia average taxes and insurance filled in.

Monthly payment for a $207,500 homeWhat can a $65,170 income afford?Rental property numbers

About ZIP code 23970

What city is ZIP code 23970?

ZIP code 23970 is in South Hill, VA, in Mecklenburg County.

What county is ZIP code 23970 in?

23970 is mainly in Mecklenburg County, Virginia, and partly in Lunenburg County.

What is the population of ZIP code 23970?

About 8,109 people live in ZIP code 23970, according to the American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates.

What time zone is ZIP code 23970 in?

23970 is in Eastern Time (UTC−5). It observes daylight saving time.