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Virginia beach, VA — ZIP 23456

Population: 61,911 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 23456 (Virginia beach, VA) is $561,030 — up 3.7% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $550,500 after a median 27.5 days on market. Typical rent runs $2,657/month. 16 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with lightning, coastalflooding, heatwave the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 3.5% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$561,030

Median home value

+3.7%

1-year change

27.5

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$561,030
1-year appreciation
+3.7%
3-year appreciation
+10.0%
5-year appreciation
+26.6%
10-year appreciation
+64.2%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$561,030
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
$550,500
Median list price
$585,000
Median price per sqft
$251
1-year sale-price change
-2.9%
Median days on market
27.5 days
Homes sold (recent period)
242
For-sale inventory
282
Sale-to-list ratio
99.7%
Active listings
197
1-year forecast
+1.6%
Days to pending
45 days
New listings (monthly)
111

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

Rents

Typical rent
$2,657/mo
1-year rent change
+2.0%
Studio fair-market rent
$2,090/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$2,120/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$2,400/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$3,330/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$3,920/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
16
Elementary schools
9
Middle schools
1
High schools
3
School districts serving the area
Department of Education State-Operated Educ Prgms, Virginia Beach City Public Schools
Schools include
VIRGINIA BEACH JUVENILE DETENTION HOME, LANDSTOWN MIDDLE, Strawbridge Elementary, Landstown Elementary, FLOYD KELLAM HIGH

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
lightning, coastalFlooding, heatWave, hurricane, tornado
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coastalFlooding: Relatively Moderate · coldWave: Relatively Low · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · hurricane: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone
AE
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 70% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
20.6%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Naval Amphibious Base Little Creek (13.3 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
63.0°F
Average high
73.0°F
Average low
53.0°F
Annual precipitation
49.5 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
8b (extreme annual low 15 to 20°F)

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

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
41
Days with Good air quality
246
Days with Moderate air quality
117
Days with Unhealthy air quality
1
Highest AQI recorded (year)
167

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
4.7 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
40,185
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
34,695

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
7
Nearest national park
Cape Henry Memorial Part of Colonial National Historical Park (13 mi)
National parks include
Cape Henry Memorial Part of Colonial National Historical Park, Fort Monroe National Monument, Yorktown Battlefield Part of Colonial National Historical Park
Airports within 30 mi
12
Nearest airport
Virginia Beach Airport (4 mi)
Nearest major airport
Oceana Naval Air Station (NTU) (6 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
SENTARA PRINCESS ANNE HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
4.0 / 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)
-1,429 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,995
Housing built before 1970
4.0%
Housing built 2000 or later
37.5%
Median annual property tax
$3,751
Mean commute to work
21 min
Households with broadband internet
90.9%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
149,747
Average weekly wage
$1,038
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Health Care, Professional Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
319

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

How it compares

ZIP 23456State medianUS median
Median home value$561,030$331,625$289,727
Median sale price$550,500$380,000$325,000
Median days on market28 days35 days51 days
Typical rent$2,657/mo$2,038/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$3,751$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 23456?
$561,030.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 23456?
$550,500.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 23456?
Median days on market: 27.5 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 23456?
Typical rent: $2,657/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 23456?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: lightning, coastalFlooding, heatWave, hurricane, tornado.
Is ZIP 23456 in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone AE.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 23456?
Risk to homes is higher than 70% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 23456?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 23456?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 23456?
16 schools (9 elementary, 1 middle, 3 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 23456 walkable?
Walkability index: 4.7/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 23456?
Good. Median AQI: 41. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 23456?
Regional Price Parity: 103.5 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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