Southampton County, VA ZIP Codes
Virginia (VA) · 8 ZIP codes · 8 cities
8
ZIP codes
18,006
population (2021)
-3.0%
pop change since 2010
51175
FIPS code
Southampton County ZIP code map
About Southampton County
Southampton County is located in Virginia and contains 8 ZIP codes across 8 cities and communities.
The county's population was 18,006 as of 2021,
a decrease of
3% from 18,570 in 2010.
The timezone is Central Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Southampton County is 51175.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 18,006 |
| 2010 population | 18,570 |
| Change | -3.0% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | Virginia |
| FIPS code | 51175 |
| Timezone | Central |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Southampton County
ZIP codes for Southampton County, VA (8)
| ZIP code | City | County | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23827 | Boykins | Southampton | View map |
| 23828 | Branchville | Southampton | View map |
| 23829 | Capron | Southampton | View map |
| 23837 | Courtland | Southampton | View map |
| 23844 | Drewryville | Southampton | View map |
| 23866 | Ivor | Southampton | View map |
| 23874 | Newsoms | Southampton | View map |
| 23878 | Sedley | Southampton | View map |
Demographics & statistics
13,323
Population
46.6
Median age
$64,147
Median household income
$30,966
Per capita income
$163,650
Median home value
$720
Median monthly rent
79.5%
Home ownership
10.0%
Poverty rate
4.4%
Unemployment
4,579
Housing units
17.8%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
382
Under 5
320
349
5–9
292
400
10–14
334
361
15–19
302
387
20–24
324
774
25–34
648
724
35–44
605
1,040
45–54
869
692
55–59
578
612
60–64
512
777
65–74
649
563
75–84
471
195
85+
163
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Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2,429 | 18.3% |
| 18 and over | 10,894 | 81.7% |
| 65 and over | 2,818 | 22.5% |
| Median age | 46.6 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
60.2%
Black or African American
30.5%
Two or more races
6.9%
Hispanic or Latino
1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.4%
Asian
0.2%
Other race
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 8,168 | 60.2% |
| Black or African American | 4,135 | 30.5% |
| Two or more races | 930 | 6.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 247 | 1.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 54 | 0.4% |
| Asian | 24 | 0.2% |
| Other race | 12 | 0.1% |
Household income
Under $10k
6.6%
$10k–$15k
4.2%
$15k–$25k
6.7%
$25k–$35k
12.9%
$35k–$50k
14.5%
$50k–$75k
14.8%
$75k–$100k
13.8%
$100k–$150k
15.9%
$150k–$200k
6.8%
$200k+
3.9%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 6.6% |
| $10k–$15k | 4.2% |
| $15k–$25k | 6.7% |
| $25k–$35k | 12.9% |
| $35k–$50k | 14.5% |
| $50k–$75k | 14.8% |
| $75k–$100k | 13.8% |
| $100k–$150k | 15.9% |
| $150k–$200k | 6.8% |
| $200k+ | 3.9% |
| Median income | $64,147 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
11.0%
$50k–$100k
12.5%
$100k–$150k
15.0%
$150k–$200k
18.4%
$200k–$300k
29.4%
$300k–$500k
11.6%
$500k–$1M
2.0%
$1M+
0.1%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $163,650 |
| Median rent / month | $720 |
| Owner occupied | 79.5% |
| Renter occupied | 20.5% |
| Vacant | 16.5% |
| Single-family detached | 79.0% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 17.5% |
| Median rooms | 6.0 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.32 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.3% |
| 2010–2019 | 5.0% |
| 2000–2009 | 12.1% |
| 1990–1999 | 21.5% |
| 1980–1989 | 9.9% |
| 1970–1979 | 11.0% |
| 1960–1969 | 7.3% |
| 1950–1959 | 12.0% |
| 1940–1949 | 4.2% |
| 1939 or earlier | 16.8% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.3% |
| 1 bedroom | 2.5% |
| 2 bedrooms | 22.4% |
| 3 bedrooms | 55.4% |
| 4 bedrooms | 15.3% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 4.1% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.6% |
| 1 vehicle | 23.7% |
| 2 vehicles | 33.8% |
| 3 or more | 37.8% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 0.4% |
| Electricity | 67.0% |
| Propane / LP gas | 16.0% |
| Fuel oil | 13.2% |
| Wood | 2.0% |
| No fuel used | 1.1% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 2,274 | 49.4% |
| Cohabiting couple | 226 | 3.5% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 841 | 14.7% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 1,577 | 32.4% |
| Households with children under 18 | 1,247 | 23.9% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 1,941 | 40.0% |
| Average household size | 2.40 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 27.6% | 20.0% |
| Married | 56.1% | 47.9% |
| Separated | 2.3% | 6.3% |
| Widowed | 2.7% | 12.0% |
| Divorced | 11.2% | 13.8% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
4.3%
Some HS, no diploma
11.3%
HS graduate
32.1%
Some college, no degree
25.7%
Associate's degree
8.7%
Bachelor's degree
11.2%
Graduate / professional
6.6%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 84.4% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 17.8% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 252 | 8.9% |
| Kindergarten | 164 | 5.0% |
| Elementary school | 1,057 | 52.0% |
| High school | 453 | 15.6% |
| College / grad school | 559 | 18.6% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
25.8%
Public administration
10.5%
Manufacturing
9.9%
Professional & management
9.4%
Arts, food & hospitality
8.4%
Construction
8.0%
Retail trade
7.8%
Finance & real estate
5.6%
Agriculture & mining
5.2%
Transportation & utilities
3.4%
Other services
3.2%
Wholesale trade
2.4%
Information
0.5%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 41.1% |
| Service | 19.9% |
| Sales & office | 16.7% |
| Natural resources & construction | 10.3% |
| Production & transportation | 12.0% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 69.6% |
| Government | 23.9% |
| Self-employed | 5.7% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.8% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 78.1% |
| Carpool | 13.7% |
| Public transit | 0.2% |
| Walk | 0.5% |
| Other means | 1.9% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 33.1 |
Poverty
All people
10.0%
Under 18 years
13.9%
18 and over
9.1%
Married-couple families
1.6%
Female-led households
14.4%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 44.6% |
| Retirement income | 28.0% |
| Supplemental Security | 4.1% |
| Cash public assistance | 6.9% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 12.0% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 43.0% |
| High cholesterol | 35.2% |
| Heart disease | 7.2% |
| Stroke | 4.2% |
| Asthma | 10.6% |
| Arthritis | 30.6% |
| Kidney disease | 3.5% |
| Pulmonary disease | 7.8% |
| Cancer | 6.9% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 13.9% |
| No physical activity | 27.5% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 36.6% |
| Fair or poor health | 18.6% |
| Poor mental health | 14.1% |
| Poor physical health | 11.7% |
| No health insurance | 13.8% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 78.8% |
| Visited dentist | 63.9% |
| Cholesterol screening | 92.0% |
| Teeth loss | 14.9% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,071 | 9.7% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 18.9% |
| Under 18 | 4.6% |
| 18–64 years | 14.0% |
| 65 and over | 42.9% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 65.3% |
| Public insurance | 44.7% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 2.2% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 12,621 | 95.8% |
| Spanish | 93 | 0.5% |
| Other Indo-European | 93 | 0.5% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 0 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 13,137 | 99.3% |
| Born in same state | 13,046 | 98.6% |
| Born in different state | 10,004 | 77.5% |
| Foreign born | 91 | 0.7% |
| Naturalized citizen | 186 | 0.8% |
| Not a US citizen | 178 | 36.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 1,745 | 13.1% |
| Italian | 1,007 | 7.6% |
| Arab | 955 | 7.2% |
| English | 121 | 0.9% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| German | 40 | 0.3% |
| Polish | 18 | 0.1% |
| Norwegian | 6 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 39.5% |
| Internet access | 87.7% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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