Courtland, VA · standard

ZIP Code 23837

Southampton County, Virginia — Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

Reviewed by PlainZIP Editorial Team, ZIP Code Data Editors · June 13, 2026

4,298
16/sq mi: $66,645
Median income: $207,300
Median home value: 21.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Courtland pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

41th pct
household income, US ZIPs: 45th pct
home value, US ZIPs: 16
people per sq mi: 70%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 23837 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 23837 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 275.5 square miles in Courtland, Southampton County, Virginia. The area is home to 4,298 residents, producing a population density of 16 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 23837 against Virginia and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 23837 sits at $66,645 (22% below the Virginia average), while per-capita income is $33,599. The poverty rate stands at 8.3% and the unemployment rate at 6.3%. On housing, the median home value is $207,300 (38% below the state average) with median rent at $930 per month, and 70.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 23837 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 21.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45, and the average commute is 30 minutes. We also surface 4 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Southampton County, so you can benchmark 23837 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 23837

Retail trade

14
Other services (except public administration)

13
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting

7
Transportation and warehousing

7
Construction

6

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 23837, Courtland, VA · 2023 Accessed 2026-06-13 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

4,298

Population

275.5

Area (sq mi)

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 23837?

45.0

Median Age

46.9%

Male

53.1%

Female

2.3%

Foreign-Born

White 62.8%

African American 31.0%

Asian 0.7%

American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%

Two or More Ethnicities 5.5%

Hispanic or Latino 0.3%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$66,645

Median Household Income

-22% vs state

$33,599

Per Capita Income

8.3%

Poverty Rate

6.3%

Unemployment Rate

30.0 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 23837 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income — the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$66,645 41st percentile higher than 41% of 30,318 US ZIPs

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Source U.S. Census Bureau — ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 57.6%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 21.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

1,887

Total Housing Units

1,803

Occupied Units

Vacant Units

2.49

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 70.0%

Renter 30.0%

$207,300

Median Home Value

-38% vs state

$930

Median Rent

1985

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+16.7%

YoY Change (2024)

218

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+118%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 23837 have increased 16.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +118% cumulative appreciation.

Year	Annual Change	HPI Index
2019	-2.1%	139
2020	+8.3%	151
2021	+4.8%	158
2022	+16.7%	185
2024	—	218

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 82 business establishments in ZIP 23837, employing approximately 954 people with a combined annual payroll of $46,063,000.

Businesses

954

Employees

$46.1M

Annual Payroll

Industry Sectors

Industry	Establishments	% of Total
Retail trade	14	17.1%
Other services (except public administration)	13	15.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting	7	8.5%
Transportation and warehousing	7	8.5%
Construction	6	7.3%
Real estate and rental and leasing	6	7.3%
Professional, scientific, and technical services	5	6.1%
Accommodation and food services	5	6.1%
Manufacturing	4	4.9%
Finance and insurance	4	4.9%
Wholesale trade	3	3.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 23837 vs 23878 →

23851

13,715
23837

4,298
23829

2,622
23827

1,443
23878

1,118

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 23837 ranks #2 by population — useful context the national average alone can't give.

23829

$88,800
23878

$87,077
23851

$70,122
23837

$66,645
23827

$62,727

What this shows By household income, ZIP 23837 ranks #4 of 5 neighboring ZIPs — local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

ZIP Code	City	Population	Distance
23878	Sedley, VA	1,118	6.4 mi
23829	Capron, VA	2,622	7.7 mi
23851	Franklin, VA	13,715	9.9 mi
23827	Boykins, VA	1,443	11.7 mi

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Southampton County Courtland, VA Virginia

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 23837 in? ▼

ZIP code 23837 (Courtland) is located in Southampton County, Virginia. Southampton County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/southampton-va.

What is the population of ZIP code 23837? ▼

ZIP code 23837 in Courtland, VA has a population of 4,298 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the median household income in ZIP 23837? ▼

The median household income in ZIP 23837 is $66,645, which is 13% below the national average of $76,288.

What is the average home value in ZIP 23837? ▼

The median home value in ZIP 23837 is $207,300, which is 25% below the national average of $278,155.

What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 23837? ▼

The largest racial group in ZIP 23837 is White at 62.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.3% of the population.

How many businesses are in ZIP code 23837? ▼

ZIP code 23837 has 82 business establishments employing approximately 954 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.

What are the main industries in ZIP code 23837? ▼

The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 23837 are: Retail trade (14), Other services (except public administration) (13), Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (7). There are 11 industry sectors represented in total.

How have home values changed in ZIP code 23837? ▼

According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 23837 increased by 16.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 118%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.

What is the education level in ZIP code 23837? ▼

In ZIP code 23837, 57.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 21.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).

What is the average commute time in ZIP 23837? ▼

The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 23837 is 30.0 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.

What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 23837? ▼

In ZIP code 23837, approximately 70.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 30.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 23837? ▼

The poverty rate in ZIP code 23837 is 8.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.