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Danville, VA — ZIP 24541

Population: 28,042 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 24541 (Danville, VA) is $162,683 — up 1.3% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $132,750 after a median 9 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,185/month. 12 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with icestorm, inlandflooding, winterweather the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 3.5% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$162,683

Median home value

+1.3%

1-year change

9

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$162,683
1-year appreciation
+1.3%
3-year appreciation
+14.1%
5-year appreciation
+42.6%
10-year appreciation
+94.3%
All-time peak (2025-02)
$164,601
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
$132,750
Median list price
$217,250
Median price per sqft
$89
1-year sale-price change
-57.2%
Median days on market
9 days
Homes sold (recent period)
2
For-sale inventory
141
Sale-to-list ratio
90.7%
Active listings
6
1-year forecast
+2.4%
Days to pending
51 days
New listings (monthly)
37

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,185/mo
1-year rent change
+6.7%
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
12
Elementary schools
6
Middle schools
0
High schools
3
School districts serving the area
Department of Education State-Operated Educ Prgms, Danville City Public Schools, Pittsylvania County Public Schools
Schools include
W.W. Moore Jr. Juvenile Detention Home, Schoolfield Elementary, Forest Hills Elementary, GEORGE WASHINGTON HIGH, GROVE PARK PRESCHOOL

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
iceStorm, inlandFlooding, winterWeather
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Low · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Low · hurricane: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone
AE
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 19% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
36.0%
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
61.0°F
Average high
71.0°F
Average low
51.0°F
Annual precipitation
37.2 in
Annual snowfall
2.2 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)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
7.5 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
13,358
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
11,468

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Guilford Courthouse National Military Park (36 mi)
National parks include
Guilford Courthouse National Military Park, Booker T Washington National Monument
Airports within 30 mi
24
Nearest airport
BHH Aviation Airport (9 mi)
Nearest major airport
Danville Regional Airport (DAN) (10 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
2
Hospitals include
SOVAH HEALTH DANVILLE, SOUTHERN VIRGINIA MENTAL HEALTH INSTITUTE
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
2.0 / 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)
-25 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,963
Housing built before 1970
58.9%
Housing built 2000 or later
8.3%
Median annual property tax
$883
Mean commute to work
19 min
Households with broadband internet
46.3%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
20,867
Average weekly wage
$913
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
14

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

How it compares

ZIP 24541State medianUS median
Median home value$162,683$331,625$289,727
Median sale price$132,750$380,000$325,000
Median days on market9 days35 days51 days
Typical rent$1,185/mo$2,038/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$883$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 24541?
$162,683.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 24541?
$132,750.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 24541?
Median days on market: 9 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 24541?
Typical rent: $1,185/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 24541?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: iceStorm, inlandFlooding, winterWeather.
Is ZIP 24541 in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone AE.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 24541?
Risk to homes is higher than 19% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 24541?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 24541?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 24541?
12 schools (6 elementary, 3 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 24541 walkable?
Walkability index: 7.5/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 24541?
Regional Price Parity: 103.5 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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