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ZIP 23970

Pop. 8,109·Mecklenburg County·182nd most expensive ZIP in Virginia
Median rent (all units)
$1,425/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
Stable
vs US Median
-$540
Stable (Monthly)
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ZIP 23970 · $1,425
More affordable than 78% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$820
1 BR
$830
2 BR
$1,090
3 BR
$1,400
4 BR+
$1,440
Research median
$1,090/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: May 18, 2026

Annual cost
$17,100/yr
At $1,425/mo median
Location
StateVA
CountyMecklenburg County
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Balanced Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are roughly steady, with neither renters nor landlords holding a strong edge right now.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, +0.0% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 23970 (South Hill, VA) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income below the national average, 21.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
8,109
Median income
$65,170
Median age
45.5
Renters
40.6%
Age distribution
19.2%
19.4%
22.5%
15.5%
23.4%
Under 1819.2%
18–3419.4%
35–5422.5%
55–6415.5%
65+23.4%
Gender
48.1%
51.9%
Male48.1%
Female51.9%
Race & ethnicity
52%
36.6%
White52%
Black36.6%
Hispanic5.1%
Asian2.8%
Other3.4%
Education (25+)
13.7%
30.6%
34.2%
21.4%
No HS diploma13.7%
HS diploma30.6%
Some college34.2%
Bachelor's+21.4%
Housing tenure
59.4%
40.6%
Owner59.4%
Renter40.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 23970 in South Hill, VA has changed in 5 years

Income
$40,319 → $65,170
up 61.6%
Population
7,936 → 8,109
up 2.2%
Renter share
43.6% → 40.6%
-3.0 pts
Bachelor's+
23.1% → 21.4%
-1.7 pts
Median age
41.7 → 45.5
+3.8 yrs

Census figures show median household income at $65,170 today, compared with $40,319 five years earlier. Headcount in the area went from 7,936 to 8,109 between 2021 and 2024, a 2.2% change. About 40.6% of households rent today, against 43.6% in 2021.

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Last updated: May 18, 2026

ZIP code 23970 covers South Hill, VA. The median rent here is $1,425/mo as of May 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $830/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,090/mo.

At 26% of local median household income ($65,170/yr), ZIP 23970 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 23970?

As of May 18, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 23970 (South Hill, VA) is $1,425. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 23970 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 23970's median rent of $1,425/mo is $540 (27%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 23970 compare to other ZIPs in Virginia?

ZIP 23970 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Virginia, ranking #182 out of 198 ZIPs at $1,425/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 23970?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $57,000/year (~$27/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,425/mo in ZIP 23970. The local median household income is $65,170/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 23970?

Rent in ZIP 23970 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of May 18, 2026.

Is ZIP 23970 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 23970 is considered affordable for renters. At $1,425/mo, rent takes approximately 26% of the local median household income ($65,170/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 23970 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 23970 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 40.6% of ZIP 23970 households are renters, while 59.4% are owner-occupied. ZIP 23970 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 23970 compare to the rest of South Hill?

ZIP 23970 sits right at the South Hill citywide median of $1,425/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 23970 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 23970 reflects May 18, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
26%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,425/mo, rent takes ~26% of ZIP 23970's median household income ($65,170/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 23970 26%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2–5.75%
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