Courtland, VA · standard
ZIP Code 23837
Southampton County, Virginia - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 4,298
- 16/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $66,645
- Median income Near-median income area
- $207,300
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 21.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Courtland pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 41st 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 covers 275.5 square miles in Courtland, Southampton County, Virginia (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 4,298 residents on file, a density of 16 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 23837 reports a modest median household income of $66,645 (22% below the average Virginia ZIP), while per-capita income is $33,599. The poverty rate is 8.3%, with unemployment at 6.3%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $207,300 (38% below the average Virginia ZIP), and median rent is $930; owner occupancy is 70.0%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 21.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45, and the average commute is 30 minutes. The page also surfaces 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Southampton County, so 23837 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 23837
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Courtland, VA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 23837.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
14 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
13 establishments
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
7 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
7 establishments
- Construction
Construction
6 establishments
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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 23837, Courtland, VA · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
4,298
Population
275.5
Area (sq mi)
16
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 23837?
45.0
Median Age
46.9%
Male
53.1%
Female
2.3%
Foreign-Born
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 ZIP avg
$33,599
Per Capita Income
8.3%
Poverty Rate
6.3%
Unemployment Rate
30.0 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 23837 ranks among Virginia ZIPs
Courtland, VA household income vs. every Virginia ZIP code
Median household income among 804 reporting Virginia ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$66,645 39th percentile higher than 39% of 804 Virginia 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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
1,887housing units
1,887
Total Housing Units
1,803
Occupied Units
84
Vacant Units
2.49
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$207,300
Median Home Value
-38% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
82
Businesses
954
Employees
$46.1M
Annual Payroll
11
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 →
ZIP 23837 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 23851
Franklin (23851)
13,715 residents
- 23837 4,298
Courtland (23837)
4,298 residents
- 23829 2,622
Capron (23829)
2,622 residents
- 23827 1,443
Boykins (23827)
1,443 residents
- 23878 1,118
Sedley (23878)
1,118 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 23837 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 23837 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 23829
Capron (23829)
$88,800 median income
- 23878
Sedley (23878)
$87,077 median income
- 23851
Franklin (23851)
$70,122 median income
- 23837
Courtland (23837)
$66,645 median income
- 23827
Boykins (23827)
$62,727 median income
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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 23837, both outside VA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (4,298 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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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.
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