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Petersburg, VA — ZIP 23805

Population: 21,408 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 23805 (Petersburg, VA) is $270,559 — up 2.5% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $297,500 after a median 33 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,405/month. 4 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Very Low. Cost of living is 3.5% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$270,559

Median home value

+2.5%

1-year change

33

Median days on market

Very Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$270,559
1-year appreciation
+2.5%
3-year appreciation
+3.2%
5-year appreciation
+49.5%
10-year appreciation
+139.1%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$270,559
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
$297,500
Median list price
$299,000
Median price per sqft
$171
1-year sale-price change
+14.4%
Median days on market
33 days
Homes sold (recent period)
54
For-sale inventory
52
Sale-to-list ratio
101.6%
Active listings
34
1-year forecast
+2.5%
Days to pending
42 days
New listings (monthly)
20

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,405/mo
1-year rent change
-0.6%
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
4
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
School districts serving the area
PETERSBURG REGIONAL ALTERNATIVE, Petersburg City Public Schools
Schools include
PETERSBURG REGIONAL ALTERNATIVE, PETERSBURG HIGH, Walnut Hill Elementary, VERNON JOHNS MIDDLE

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Very Low
Notable hazard ratings (county)
earthquake: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Low · hurricane: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively Low · lightning: Relatively Low · strongWind: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone
X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 27% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
24.7%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Defense General Supply Center (DLA) (19.5 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
62.0°F
Average high
71.0°F
Average low
52.0°F
Annual precipitation
40.5 in
Annual snowfall
0.8 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
5.0 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
8,327
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
9,460

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
6
Nearest national park
Petersburg National Battlefield (5 mi)
National parks include
Petersburg National Battlefield, Richmond National Battlefield Park, Maggie L Walker National Historic Site
Airports within 30 mi
12
Nearest airport
Dinwiddie County Airport (PTB) (7 mi)
Nearest major airport
Richmond International Airport (RIC) (26 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
2
Hospitals include
BON SECOURS SOUTHSIDE MEDICAL CENTER, POPLAR SPRINGS HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
1.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
1.0 / 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)
-77 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,978
Housing built before 1970
36.4%
Housing built 2000 or later
19.9%
Median annual property tax
$1,799
Mean commute to work
24 min
Households with broadband internet
70.5%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
9,975
Average weekly wage
$971
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Administrative Services, Accommodation & Food
Annual residential building permits (county)
51

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

How it compares

ZIP 23805State medianUS median
Median home value$270,559$331,625$289,727
Median sale price$297,500$380,000$325,000
Median days on market33 days35 days51 days
Typical rent$1,405/mo$2,038/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$1,799$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 23805?
$270,559.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 23805?
$297,500.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 23805?
Median days on market: 33 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 23805?
Typical rent: $1,405/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 23805?
Overall risk: Very Low (FEMA NRI, county-level).
Is ZIP 23805 in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 23805?
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 23805?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 23805?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 23805?
4 schools (1 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 23805 walkable?
Walkability index: 5.0/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 23805?
Regional Price Parity: 103.5 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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