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Brookneal, VA — ZIP 24528

Population: 3,775 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 24528 (Brookneal, VA) is $170,888 — up 5.9% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $192,000 after a median 196 days on market. 1 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Very Low, with lightning, strongwind the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 3.5% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$170,888

Median home value

+5.9%

1-year change

196

Median days on market

Very Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$170,888
1-year appreciation
+5.9%
3-year appreciation
+7.5%
5-year appreciation
+28.0%
10-year appreciation
+70.9%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$170,888
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
$192,000
Median list price
$184,900
Median price per sqft
$145
1-year sale-price change
-12.7%
Median days on market
196 days
Homes sold (recent period)
8
For-sale inventory
13
Sale-to-list ratio
96.9%
Active listings
9
1-year forecast
+3.3%

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
1
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
0
Schools include
Brookneal Elementary

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Very Low
Top hazards (county)
lightning, strongWind
Notable hazard ratings (county)
drought: Relatively Low · earthquake: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Low · hurricane: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively Low · inlandFlooding: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone
A
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 36% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
80.5%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 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 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
57.0°F
Average high
69.0°F
Average low
45.0°F
Annual precipitation
47.3 in
Annual snowfall
7.1 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
6.3 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
804
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
1,482

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Appomattox Court House National Historical Park (21 mi)
National parks include
Appomattox Court House National Historical Park, Booker T Washington National Monument
Airports within 30 mi
22
Nearest airport
Brookneal/Campbell County Airport (9 mi)
Nearest major airport
Lynchburg Regional Airport - Preston Glenn Field (LYH) (25 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
4
Hospitals include
CENTRA HEALTH - LYNCHBURG GEN HOSPITAL, SOVAH HEALTH DANVILLE, SOUTHERN VIRGINIA MENTAL HEALTH INSTITUTE
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 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)
+178 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,972
Housing built before 1970
46.5%
Housing built 2000 or later
8.5%
Median annual property tax
$611
Mean commute to work
27 min
Households with broadband internet
27.8%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
15,852
Average weekly wage
$1,095
Top industries (by employment)
Construction, Health Care, Accommodation & Food
Annual residential building permits (county)
258

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

How it compares

ZIP 24528State medianUS median
Median home value$170,888$331,625$289,727
Median sale price$192,000$380,000$325,000
Median days on market196 days35 days51 days
Median annual property tax$611$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 24528?
$170,888.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 24528?
$192,000.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 24528?
Median days on market: 196 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 24528?
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 24528?
Overall risk: Very Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: lightning, strongWind.
Is ZIP 24528 in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone A.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 24528?
Risk to homes is higher than 36% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 24528?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 24528?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 24528?
1 schools (1 elementary) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 24528 walkable?
Walkability index: 6.3/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 24528?
Regional Price Parity: 103.5 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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