23837 ZIP Code — Courtland, VA

Southampton County, Virginia

ZIP code 23837 is located in Courtland, Virginia, within Southampton County. It covers approximately 110.42 square miles and serves a population of 4,281 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 757.

About ZIP code 23837

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $193,100. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 74%.

Median household income is $51,818. SNAP benefit usage at 21% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 44% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is service, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 28 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 15% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 23837 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

4,281

population

110.42

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

23837 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 23837

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 23837. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Courtland	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

23878 Sedley (5.2 mi) 23829 Capron (8 mi) 23851 Franklin (9.4 mi) 23874 Newsoms (10.4 mi) 23827 Boykins (11.9 mi) 23897 Yale (12.2 mi) 23898 Zuni (13.8 mi) 23315 Carrsville (14.1 mi) 23888 Wakefield (14.5 mi) 23844 Drewryville (15.2 mi) 23828 Branchville (15.7 mi) 23866 Ivor (16.4 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	4,281
Population density	39 / sq mi
State FIPS	51
County FIPS	175

Geography
Land area	110.42 sq mi
Water area	0.48 sq mi
Latitude	36.7591
Longitude	-77.0912
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	757

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	50.6%	44.2%	32.9%
$50k – $100k	32.4%	32.8%	29.2%
$100k – $200k	16.7%	20.9%	26.3%
Over $200k	0.4%	2.1%	11.6%

Demographics & statistics

4,281

Population

People per sq mi

48.5

Median age

$51,818

Median household income

$30,942

Per capita income

$193,100

Median home value

$846

Median monthly rent

73.9%

Home ownership

9.0%

Poverty rate

9.5%

Unemployment

1,286

Housing units

14.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

162

Under 5

172

5–9

109

10–14

115

159

15–19

169

104

20–24

110

208

25–34

221

148

35–44

156

325

45–54

345

127

55–59

134

163

60–64

173

224

65–74

237

174

75–84

185

85+

101

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	855	20.0%
18 and over	3,426	80.0%
65 and over	1,016	23.7%
Median age	48.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 62.9%

Black or African American 33.3%

Two or more races 3%

Hispanic or Latino 0.3%

Asian 0.3%

Other race 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	2,701	62.9%
Black or African American	1,431	33.3%
Two or more races	130	3%
Hispanic or Latino	15	0.3%
Asian	12	0.3%
Other race	7	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	50.6%	44.2%	32.9%
$50k – $100k	32.4%	32.8%	29.2%
$100k – $200k	16.7%	20.9%	26.3%
Over $200k	0.4%	2.1%	11.6%

Under $10k 5.8%

$10k–$15k 4.3%

$15k–$25k 15.4%

$25k–$35k 5.8%

$35k–$50k 17.2%

$50k–$75k 9.3%

$75k–$100k 11.1%

$100k–$150k 17.2%

$150k–$200k 10.8%

$200k+ 3.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.8%
$10k–$15k	4.3%
$15k–$25k	15.4%
$25k–$35k	5.8%
$35k–$50k	17.2%
$50k–$75k	9.3%
$75k–$100k	11.1%
$100k–$150k	17.2%
$150k–$200k	10.8%
$200k+	3.1%
Median income	$51,818

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 7.9%

$50k–$100k 12.8%

$100k–$150k 11.2%

$150k–$200k 20.7%

$200k–$300k 26.1%

$300k–$500k 17.3%

$500k–$1M 4.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$193,100
Median rent / month	$846
Owner occupied	73.9%
Renter occupied	26.1%
Vacant	4.7%
Single-family detached	73.9%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	14.5%
Median rooms	5.8
Avg household size (owned)	2.55

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.8%
2010–2019	4.4%
2000–2009	21.8%
1990–1999	17.2%
1980–1989	10.3%
1970–1979	13.0%
1960–1969	8.0%
1950–1959	11.3%
1940–1949	5.1%
1939 or earlier	8.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.5%
1 bedroom	2.0%
2 bedrooms	14.5%
3 bedrooms	71.3%
4 bedrooms	11.3%
5+ bedrooms	0.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.5%
1 vehicle	27.9%
2 vehicles	27.3%
3 or more	40.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	0.2%
Electricity	78.1%
Propane / LP gas	5.6%
Fuel oil	8.8%
Wood	4.5%
No fuel used	2.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	658	40.3%
Cohabiting couple	81	5.0%
Male householder, no spouse	332	20.3%
Female householder, no spouse	561	34.4%
Households with children under 18	416	25.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	727	44.5%
Average household size	2.54

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	29.3%	22.9%
Married	47.7%	35.6%
Separated	4.7%	7.8%
Widowed	3.8%	14.8%
Divorced	14.5%	19.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.9%

Some HS, no diploma 12.0%

HS graduate 36.1%

Some college, no degree 24.7%

Associate's degree 7.3%

Bachelor's degree 11.0%

Graduate / professional 3.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	83.1%
Bachelor's or higher	14.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	64	8.8%
Kindergarten	43	5.9%
Elementary school	273	37.4%
High school	154	21.1%
College / grad school	195	26.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 22.6%

Retail trade 14.4%

Professional & management 13.8%

Public administration 8.3%

Manufacturing 8.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.9%

Transportation & utilities 6.5%

Construction 5.0%

Other services 4.8%

Wholesale trade 4.5%

Finance & real estate 3.1%

Information 1.0%

Agriculture & mining 0.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	31.6%
Service	31.8%
Sales & office	15.4%
Natural resources & construction	6.2%
Production & transportation	15.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	75.9%
Government	18.1%
Self-employed	5.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.6%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	84.5%
Carpool	10.4%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.0%
Work from home	3.6%
Other means	0.6%
Avg commute (minutes)	28.2

Poverty

All people 9.0%

Under 18 years 10.4%

18 and over 8.7%

Married-couple families 2.1%

Female-led households 22.6%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	43.8%
Retirement income	29.4%
Supplemental Security	8.0%
Cash public assistance	13.7%
Food stamps / SNAP	21.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	39.5%
High blood pressure	41.6%
High cholesterol	34.9%
Diabetes	14.2%
Heart disease	7.1%
Stroke	4.0%
Asthma	10.7%
Arthritis	30.6%
Kidney disease	3.5%
Pulmonary disease	7.8%
Cancer	7.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.4%
Binge drinking	14.0%
No physical activity	27.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	36.1%
Depression	19.8%
Fair or poor health	18.1%
Poor mental health	14.4%
Poor physical health	11.6%
No health insurance	13.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.5%
Visited dentist	64.6%
Cholesterol screening	91.7%
Teeth loss	14.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	365	10.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	19.0%
Under 18	3.6%
18–64 years	16.0%
65 and over	40.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	56.0%
Public insurance	48.4%
No insurance	8.9%
Uninsured under 19	4.9%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	3,947	92.2%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	4,181	97.7%
Born in same state	4,181	97.7%
Born in different state	3,190	74.5%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	100	2.3%
Not a US citizen	100	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	526	12.3%
Italian	466	10.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	257	6%
German	24	0.6%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.1%
Internet access	86.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 23837

What city is ZIP code 23837 in?

ZIP code 23837 is primarily assigned to Courtland, Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 23837 in?

ZIP code 23837 falls within Southampton County, Virginia.

Does ZIP code 23837 have a large retiree population?

44% of households in ZIP code 23837 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 23837?

15% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Does ZIP code 23837 have a large veteran population?

11% of civilians in ZIP code 23837 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 23837?

The median home value in ZIP code 23837 is $193,100.

What timezone is ZIP code 23837 in?

ZIP code 23837 observes the EST timezone.