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New kent, VA — ZIP 23124

Population: 5,147 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 23124 (New kent, VA) is $447,325 — up 3.1% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $350,000 after a median 25 days on market. 5 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Very Low, with drought the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 3.5% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$447,325

Median home value

+3.1%

1-year change

25

Median days on market

Very Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$447,325
1-year appreciation
+3.1%
3-year appreciation
+12.1%
5-year appreciation
+25.3%
10-year appreciation
+65.8%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$447,325
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
$350,000
Median list price
$319,950
Median price per sqft
$190
1-year sale-price change
+9.7%
Median days on market
25 days
Homes sold (recent period)
5
For-sale inventory
43
Sale-to-list ratio
98.9%
Active listings
6
1-year forecast
+1.7%
New listings (monthly)
16

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)

Schools

Total schools
5
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
School districts serving the area
Bridging Communities Reg Career & Technical Center, New Kent County Public Schools
Schools include
Bridging Communities Reg Career & Technical Center, BRIDGING COMMUNITIES STEM ACADEMY, NEW KENT MIDDLE, New Kent Elementary, New Kent High

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Very Low
Top hazards (county)
drought
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coastalFlooding: Relatively Low · drought: Relatively Moderate · hurricane: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively Low · strongWind: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone
X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 33% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
91.1%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Defense General Supply Center (DLA) (24 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
61.0°F
Average high
71.0°F
Average low
51.0°F
Annual precipitation
51.5 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
4.7 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
21,298
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
20,274

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
9
Nearest national park
Richmond National Battlefield Park (14 mi)
National parks include
Richmond National Battlefield Park, Maggie L Walker National Historic Site, Historic Jamestowne Part of Colonial National Historical Park
Airports within 30 mi
27
Nearest airport
New Kent County Airport (6 mi)
Nearest major airport
Richmond International Airport (RIC) (15 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
CUMBERLAND HOSPITAL LLC
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)
+504 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
2,009
Housing built before 1970
9.5%
Housing built 2000 or later
58.8%
Median annual property tax
$2,443
Mean commute to work
22 min
Households with broadband internet
77.7%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
4,571
Average weekly wage
$898
Top industries (by employment)
Arts & Entertainment, Construction, Accommodation & Food
Annual residential building permits (county)
453

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

How it compares

ZIP 23124State medianUS median
Median home value$447,325$331,625$289,727
Median sale price$350,000$380,000$325,000
Median days on market25 days35 days51 days
Median annual property tax$2,443$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 23124?
$447,325.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 23124?
$350,000.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 23124?
Median days on market: 25 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 23124?
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 23124?
Overall risk: Very Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: drought.
Is ZIP 23124 in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 23124?
Risk to homes is higher than 33% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 23124?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 23124?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 23124?
5 schools (1 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 23124 walkable?
Walkability index: 4.7/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 23124?
Regional Price Parity: 103.5 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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