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Hanover, VA — ZIP 23069

Population: 3,425 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 23069 (Hanover, VA) is $423,934 — up 5.0% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $428,450 after a median 10 days on market. FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with drought, icestorm, lightning the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 3.5% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$423,934

Median home value

+5.0%

1-year change

10

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$423,934
1-year appreciation
+5.0%
3-year appreciation
+12.2%
5-year appreciation
+26.0%
10-year appreciation
+73.7%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$423,934
House Price Index (state)
423.6 (+3.3% YoY)

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

Market activity

Median sale price
$428,450
Median list price
$428,500
Median price per sqft
$248
1-year sale-price change
+5.8%
Median days on market
10 days
Homes sold (recent period)
10
For-sale inventory
9
Sale-to-list ratio
101.2%
Active listings
6
1-year forecast
+1.9%
New listings (monthly)
3

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$914/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,143/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,335/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,735/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,002/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)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
drought, iceStorm, lightning
Notable hazard ratings (county)
drought: Relatively High · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Low · hurricane: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone
C
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 27% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
70.9%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Rentokil, Inc. (Virginia Wood Preserving Division) (13.6 mi)
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
59.0°F
Average high
69.0°F
Average low
48.0°F
Annual precipitation
48.1 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)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
40
Days with Good air quality
213
Days with Moderate air quality
15
Highest AQI recorded (year)
101

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
4.8 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
27,644
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
22,095

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
11
Nearest national park
Maggie L Walker National Historic Site (17 mi)
National parks include
Maggie L Walker National Historic Site, Richmond National Battlefield Park, George Washington Birthplace National Monument
Airports within 30 mi
25
Nearest airport
Woods Farm Airstrip (4 mi)
Nearest major airport
Richmond International Airport (RIC) (18 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
5
Hospitals include
BON SECOURS ST MARYS HOSPITAL, BON SECOURS MEMORIAL REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER, BON SECOURS RICHMOND COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.3 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.3 kWh/m²/day)

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

Migration

Net migration (county)
+531 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,985
Housing built before 1970
19.4%
Housing built 2000 or later
28.9%
Median annual property tax
$2,285
Mean commute to work
23 min
Households with broadband internet
37.3%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
53,298
Average weekly wage
$1,043
Top industries (by employment)
Construction, Health Care, Wholesale Trade
Annual residential building permits (county)
443

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

How it compares

ZIP 23069State medianUS median
Median home value$423,934$331,625$289,727
Median sale price$428,450$380,000$325,000
Median days on market10 days35 days51 days
Median annual property tax$2,285$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 23069?
$423,934.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 23069?
$428,450.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 23069?
Median days on market: 10 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 23069?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,335/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 23069?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: drought, iceStorm, lightning.
Is ZIP 23069 in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone C.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 23069?
Risk to homes is higher than 27% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 23069?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 23069?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
Is ZIP 23069 walkable?
Walkability index: 4.8/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 23069?
Good. Median AQI: 40. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 23069?
Regional Price Parity: 103.5 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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