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Painter, VA — ZIP 23420

Population: 2,673 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in ZIP 23420 (Painter, VA) is $201,057 — up 3.5% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $184,946 after a median 121 days on market. FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with coastal flooding, hurricane the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 1.1% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$201,057

Typical home value

+3.5%

1-year change

121

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$201,057
1-year appreciation
+3.5%
3-year appreciation
+2.4%
5-year appreciation
+14.9%
10-year appreciation
+60.5%
Peak value since 2000 (May 2026)
$206,686
House Price Index (state)
439.0 (+3.0% YoY)

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

Market activity

Median sale price
$184,946
Median list price
$356,256
Median price per sqft
$177
1-year sale-price change
-47.2%
Median days on market
121 days
Homes sold (recent period)
5
For-sale inventory
13
Sale-to-list ratio
96.6%
Active listings
15
New listings (monthly)
2

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$779/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$882/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,110/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,370/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,528/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)
Electricity rate (state-level)
15.3¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$16.80/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.18%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.57%

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 Moderate
Top hazards (county)
coastal flooding, hurricane
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coastal flooding: Very High · hurricane: Relatively High · drought: Relatively Low · cold wave: Relatively Low · heat wave: Relatively Low · ice storm: Relatively Low
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 60% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
57.9%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

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
59.0°F
Average high
68.0°F
Average low
49.0°F
Annual precipitation
47.2 in
Annual snowfall
6.6 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
8a (extreme annual low 10 to 15°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
6
Nearest national park
Yorktown Battlefield Part of Colonial National Historical Park (45 mi)
National parks include
Yorktown Battlefield Part of Colonial National Historical Park, Assateague Island National Seashore, Cape Henry Memorial Part of Colonial National Historical Park
Airports within 30 mi
20
Nearest airport
The Salmon Farm Airport (Pvt) (2 mi)
Nearest major airport
Newport News Williamsburg International Airport (PHF) (48 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
6
Hospitals include
RIVERSIDE SHORE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, MARY IMMACULATE HOSPITAL, RIVERSIDE REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.7 / 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 (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+1 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1971
Housing built before 1970
46.4%
Housing built 2000 or later
21.2%
Median annual property tax
$837
Households with broadband internet
48.6%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
10,210
Average weekly wage
$1,017
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Professional Services, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
154

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

How it compares

ZIP 23420State medianUS median
Typical home value$201,057$327,162$285,053
Median sale price$184,946$374,890$319,906
Median days on market121 days43 days48 days
Median annual property tax$837$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 typical home value in ZIP 23420?
$201,057.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 23420?
$184,946.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 23420?
Median days on market: 121 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 23420?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,110/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 23420?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coastal flooding, hurricane.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 23420?
Risk to homes is higher than 60% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 23420?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 23420?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 23420?
Regional Price Parity: 101.1 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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