Skip to main content

Area data

Richmond, VA — ZIP 23219

Population: 4,062 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 23219 (Richmond, VA) is $365,555 — down 1.9% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $528,500 after a median 51.5 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,582/month. 3 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with earthquake, heatwave, inlandflooding the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 3.5% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

Backed by 25+ public sourcesFEMA · U.S. Census · NOAA · Dept. of Education · EPA · and more

$365,555

Median home value

-1.9%

1-year change

51.5

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$365,555
1-year appreciation
-1.9%
3-year appreciation
+2.8%
5-year appreciation
+6.4%
10-year appreciation
+38.2%
All-time peak (2025-03)
$380,167
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
$528,500
Median list price
$599,999
Median price per sqft
$222
Median days on market
51.5 days
Homes sold (recent period)
2
For-sale inventory
23
Sale-to-list ratio
96.4%
1-year forecast
+1.1%
New listings (monthly)
10

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,582/mo
1-year rent change
+1.1%
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
3
Elementary schools
0
Middle schools
0
High schools
1
School districts serving the area
Department of Education State-Operated Educ Prgms, MCV-Virginia Treatment Center For Children, Department of Juvenile Justice -Education Div
Schools include
RICHMOND JUVENILE DETENTION HOME, VIRGINIA TREATMENT CTR., YVONNE B. MILLER HIGH SCHOOL

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
earthquake, heatWave, inlandFlooding, lightning, tornado
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Low · earthquake: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · hurricane: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone
A23
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 17% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
20.5%
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) (7.6 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
61.0°F
Average high
71.0°F
Average low
51.0°F
Annual precipitation
40.3 in
Annual snowfall
1.2 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)
45
Days with Good air quality
227
Days with Moderate air quality
134
Days with Unhealthy air quality
3
Highest AQI recorded (year)
158

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
16.0 / 20
Transit service frequency
248
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
110,518
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
85,763

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
9
Nearest national park
Maggie L Walker National Historic Site (1 mi)
National parks include
Maggie L Walker National Historic Site, Richmond National Battlefield Park, Petersburg National Battlefield
Airports within 30 mi
27
Nearest airport
Richmond International Airport (RIC) (7 mi)
Nearest major airport
Richmond International Airport (RIC) (7 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
6
Hospitals include
BON SECOURS ST MARYS HOSPITAL, BON SECOURS MEMORIAL REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER, BON SECOURS RICHMOND COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.4 / 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)
-169 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,947
Housing built before 1970
61.2%
Housing built 2000 or later
25.0%
Median annual property tax
$4,269
Mean commute to work
17 min
Households with broadband internet
73.8%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
120,989
Average weekly wage
$1,538
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Professional Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
24

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

How it compares

ZIP 23219State medianUS median
Median home value$365,555$331,625$289,727
Median sale price$528,500$380,000$325,000
Median days on market52 days35 days51 days
Typical rent$1,582/mo$2,038/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$4,269$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 23219?
$365,555.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 23219?
$528,500.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 23219?
Median days on market: 51.5 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 23219?
Typical rent: $1,582/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 23219?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: earthquake, heatWave, inlandFlooding, lightning, tornado.
Is ZIP 23219 in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone A23.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 23219?
Risk to homes is higher than 17% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 23219?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 23219?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 23219?
3 schools (1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 23219 walkable?
Walkability index: 16.0/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 23219?
Good. Median AQI: 45. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 23219?
Regional Price Parity: 103.5 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

Nearby ZIP codes

Selling a home in Richmond, VA?

REAIGENT7 gives every listing its own AI assistant grounded in this same public data — it answers buyer questions about the home and the area, around the clock, and sends every lead to the listing agent. Agents: it installs on your listing page, your website, or WordPress.

Data last updated

Most recent source refresh: Sep 2026. See all data sources →

Data compiled by REAIGENT7 — AI listing platform for real estate agents