ZIP code 23970
Where is ZIP code 23970?
South Hill, Virginia
Mecklenburg County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 23970 belongs to South Hill, Virginia in Mecklenburg County. 23970 is a standard ZIP code, so it covers street addresses as well as PO Boxes. It is in the Eastern Time zone and uses area code 434. About 8,109 people live in the 23970 area, where the median household income is $65,170. The closest ZIP codes are 23950 (La Crosse, 5.6 mi southeast), 23915 (Baskerville, 7 mi west) and 23920 (Brodnax, 9.2 mi east).
| ZIP code | 23970 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | South Hill |
| State | Virginia (VA) |
| County | Mecklenburg County |
| Time zone | Eastern Time · now |
| Area code | 434 |
| Coordinates | 36.7124, -78.1534 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 239 |
Population and income in 23970
| Population | 8,109 · higher than 68% of Virginia ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 67 · lower than 56% of Virginia ZIP codes |
| Median age | 45.5 years · higher than 58% of Virginia ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 48% / 52% |
| Median household income | $65,170 · lower than 63% of Virginia ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $46,031 |
| Below the poverty line | 17% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 21% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $205,000 · lower than 69% of Virginia ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $1,098 a month |
| Housing units | 4,180 |
| Households | 3,652 (2.18 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 59% / 41% |
| Land area | 121.54 sq mi (plus 0.39 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 23970. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 23970
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23950 | La Crosse, VA | 5.6 mi SE | Standard |
| 23915 | Baskerville, VA | 7 mi W | Standard |
| 23920 | Brodnax, VA | 9.2 mi E | Standard |
| 23919 | Bracey, VA | 9.8 mi S | Standard |
| 23893 | White Plains, VA | 12.1 mi SE | Standard |
| 23873 | Meredithville, VA | 12.9 mi NE | PO Box only |
| 23917 | Boydton, VA | 12.9 mi W | Standard |
| 23845 | Ebony, VA | 13.3 mi SE | Standard |
| 23944 | Kenbridge, VA | 15.3 mi N | Standard |
| 23938 | Dundas, VA | 15.5 mi NE | Standard |
| 27594 | Wise, NC | 15.6 mi S | PO Box only |
| 27563 | Norlina, NC | 16.5 mi S | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 23970 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 23970
123 MAIN ST
SOUTH HILL VA 23970
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Avoid Southill and Union Level: USPS doesn’t recognize them as the city for this ZIP code. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (23970-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 23970?
- 23970 is a South Hill, Virginia ZIP code.
- What county is 23970 in?
- ZIP code 23970 is in Mecklenburg County, Virginia.
- What time zone is ZIP code 23970 in?
- 23970 is in the Eastern Time zone (America/New_York).
- What area code is 23970?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 23970 use area code 434.
- What is the population of ZIP code 23970?
- About 8,109 people live in ZIP code 23970, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 23970?
- The median household income in 23970 is $65,170 a year, lower than 63% of Virginia ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 23970?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 23970 are 23950 (La Crosse, 5.6 miles), 23915 (Baskerville, 7 miles), 23920 (Brodnax, 9.2 miles) and 23919 (Bracey, 9.8 miles).