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South Hill, VA — ZIP 23970

Population: 8,109 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 23970 (South Hill, VA) is $207,773 — up 1.9% over the past year. Typical rent runs $1,425/month. 1 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with drought, hurricane the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 3.5% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$207,773

Median home value

+1.9%

1-year change

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$207,773
1-year appreciation
+1.9%
3-year appreciation
+16.8%
5-year appreciation
+36.1%
10-year appreciation
+87.2%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$207,773
House Price Index (state)
423.6 (+3.3% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

For-sale inventory
32
New listings (monthly)
10

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,425/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Above Average)
103.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
15.3¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$16.80/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
1
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
0
Schools include
South Hill Elementary

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
drought, hurricane
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Low · drought: Relatively High · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Low · hurricane: Relatively Moderate
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 26% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
86.7%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
60.0°F
Average high
71.0°F
Average low
50.0°F
Annual precipitation
49.9 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
7b (extreme annual low 5 to 10°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Petersburg National Battlefield (50 mi)
National parks include
Petersburg National Battlefield, Appomattox Court House National Historical Park
Airports within 30 mi
15
Nearest airport
Mecklenburg Brunswick Regional Airport (7 mi)
Nearest major airport
Lake Country Regional Airport (23 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
COMMUNITY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
3.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
11
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.4 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+184 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,984
Housing built before 1970
33.3%
Housing built 2000 or later
24.4%
Median annual property tax
$1,180
Mean commute to work
21 min
Households with broadband internet
51.1%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
9,862
Average weekly wage
$892
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Wholesale Trade
Annual residential building permits (county)
147

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

ZIP 23970State medianUS median
Median home value$207,773$331,625$289,727
Typical rent$1,425/mo$2,038/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$1,180$1,619$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in ZIP 23970?
$207,773.
What is typical rent in ZIP 23970?
Typical rent: $1,425/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 23970?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: drought, hurricane.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 23970?
Risk to homes is higher than 26% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 23970?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 23970?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 23970?
1 schools (1 elementary) (NCES, 2022-23).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 23970?
Regional Price Parity: 103.5 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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