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Southampton County, VA
8 cities and towns and 8 ZIP codes in Southampton County, Virginia.
Population
17,964
Land area
599sq mi
People per sq mi
30
ZIP codes
8
Cities and towns in Southampton County
Southampton County at a glance
- Southampton County is 86% less dense than Virginia as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $70,795 a year, 24% less than the Virginia figure of $93,170.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $216,200 (44% below Virginia) and median rent is $930 a month.
- The biggest population centers are Courtland (1,579), Boykins (631) and Sedley (568).
Local data for Southampton County, VA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Southampton County, VA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$70,795
Poverty rate
8.7%
Median home value
$216,200
Prices +16.3% in a year
Median rent
$930/mo
Homeownership
76.1%
Bachelor's or higher
20.1%
Median age
47.3
Average commute
33.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,219), Irish Americans (1,038), Italian Americans (275).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
3.7%
Aug 2026, -0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$51,433
3,487 jobs, 2025
Federal spending
$159M
FY 2026, $8,830 per person
PPP loans
$11.06M
271 loans, 1,494 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$87.86K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Southampton County, VA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone79.1%
- Carpooled11.8%
- Public transit0.2%
- Walked2.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.4%
- Worked from home5.4%
Average one-way commute: 33.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Southampton County, VA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
346
Most often thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
137
1.7% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
90° / 28°F
51.4 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone9 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Southampton County, VA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.4%
U.S. 33.3% +5.1 pts
Diabetes
15.9%
U.S. 12.1% +3.8 pts
Smoking
15.0%
U.S. 12.8% +2.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.7%
U.S. 11.1% -2.4 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Southampton County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Southampton County, VA?
- Courtland is the largest city or town in Southampton County, with about 1,579 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Southampton County?
- Southampton County includes 8 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 23827, 23828, 23829, 23837, 23844.
- What is the population of Southampton County, VA?
- About 17,964 people live in Southampton County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Southampton County?
- Southampton County borders Suffolk city, Isle of Wight County, Hertford County, NC, Northampton County, NC, Greensville County, Sussex County, Gates County, NC, Franklin city, Surry County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023