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ZIP 23238

Population: 26,050 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in ZIP 23238 is $501,782 — up 3.2% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $510,000 after a median 13 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,809/month. 1 schools serve the area (NCES). Cost of living is 1.1% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$501,782

Typical home value

+3.2%

1-year change

13

Median days on market

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$501,782
1-year appreciation
+3.2%
3-year appreciation
+13.3%
5-year appreciation
+25.3%
10-year appreciation
+68.0%
Peak value since 2000 (Aug 2026)
$501,782

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

Market activity

Median sale price
$510,000
Median list price
$499,950
Median price per sqft
$241
1-year sale-price change
-2.6%
Median days on market
13 days
Homes sold (recent period)
95
For-sale inventory
59
Sale-to-list ratio
102.0%
Active listings
42
1-year forecast
+2.0%
Days to pending
20 days
New listings (monthly)
27

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,809/mo
1-year rent change
+0.6%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,456/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,517/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,651/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,039/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,499/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)
101.1 (100 = US avg)
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

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

Schools

Total schools
1
Elementary schools
0
Middle schools
0
High schools
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
17.4 : 1
Schools include
Mills E. Godwin High

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone AE
NFIP flood claims on record
47
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Rentokil, Inc. (Virginia Wood Preserving Division) (6.5 mi)
Flood zones vary by property. Look up a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.

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

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
61.0°F
Average high
71.0°F
Average low
51.0°F
Annual precipitation
45.9 in
Annual snowfall
9.8 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)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
7.8 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
71,616
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
58,004

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
7
Nearest national park
Maggie L Walker National Historic Site (11 mi)
National parks include
Maggie L Walker National Historic Site, Richmond National Battlefield Park, Petersburg National Battlefield
Airports within 30 mi
29
Nearest airport
Sabot Airport (7 mi)
Nearest major airport
Richmond International Airport (RIC) (18 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
14
Hospitals include
JOHN RANDOLPH MEDICAL CENTER, MEDICAL COLLEGE OF VIRGINIA HOSPITALS, BON SECOURS ST MARYS HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.8 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.3 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1984
Housing built before 1970
12.4%
Housing built 2000 or later
22.0%
Median annual property tax
$2,879
Mean commute to work
17 min
Households with broadband internet
86.4%

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

How it compares

ZIP 23238State medianUS median
Typical home value$501,782—$288,527
Median sale price$510,000—$325,000
Median days on market13 days—51 days
Typical rent$1,809/mo—$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$2,879—$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 typical home value in ZIP 23238?
$501,782.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 23238?
$510,000.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 23238?
Median days on market: 13 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 23238?
Typical rent: $1,809/month.
Is ZIP 23238 in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within ZIP 23238. 47 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is AE. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 23238?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 23238?
1 schools (1 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is ZIP 23238 walkable?
Walkability index: 7.8/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 23238?
Regional Price Parity: 101.1 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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