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King George, VA — ZIP 22485

Population: 27,131 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in ZIP 22485 (King George, VA) is $478,497 — up 2.8% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $492,500 after a median 44 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,932/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 1.1% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$478,497

Typical home value

+2.8%

1-year change

44

Median days on market

Very Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$478,497
1-year appreciation
+2.8%
3-year appreciation
+10.4%
5-year appreciation
+22.9%
10-year appreciation
+67.4%
Peak value since 2000 (Aug 2026)
$478,497
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
$492,500
Median list price
$499,950
Median price per sqft
$203
1-year sale-price change
-3.0%
Median days on market
44 days
Homes sold (recent period)
88
For-sale inventory
106
Sale-to-list ratio
99.5%
Active listings
130
Days to pending
34 days
New listings (monthly)
38

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,932/mo
Studio fair-market rent
$1,196/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,271/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,520/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,105/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,541/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)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
4
Elementary schools
2
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
15.8 : 1
Schools include
King George Elementary, King George High, King George Middle, Sealston Elementary

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Very Low
Notable hazard ratings (county)
drought: Relatively Low · hurricane: Relatively Low · landslide: Relatively Low · lightning: Relatively Low · strong wind: Relatively Low · coastal flooding: Relatively Low
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 29% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
86.6%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Naval Surface Warfare - Dahlgren (8.6 mi)
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)

Annual precipitation
46.4 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)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
52
Nearest national park
George Washington Birthplace National Monument (15 mi)
National parks include
George Washington Birthplace National Monument, Fredericksburg & Spotsylvania National Military Park, Thomas Stone National Historic Site
Airports within 30 mi
31
Nearest airport
Powhatan Airport (3 mi)
Nearest major airport
Quantico Marine Corps Airfield / Turner Field (NYG) (17 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
22
Hospitals include
UNITED MEDICAL CENTER, ST ELIZABETHS HOSPITAL, UNIVERSITY OF MD CAPITAL REGION MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.6 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.2 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)
+192 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
2001
Housing built before 1970
13.8%
Housing built 2000 or later
52.0%
Median annual property tax
$2,254
Mean commute to work
32 min
Households with broadband internet
73.8%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
6,693
Average weekly wage
$1,435
Top industries (by employment)
Professional Services, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
93

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

How it compares

ZIP 22485State medianUS median
Typical home value$478,497$327,706$288,527
Median sale price$492,500$380,000$325,000
Median days on market44 days35 days51 days
Typical rent$1,932/mo$1,993/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$2,254$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 22485?
$478,497.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 22485?
$492,500.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 22485?
Median days on market: 44 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 22485?
Typical rent: $1,932/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 22485?
Overall risk: Very Low (FEMA NRI, county-level).
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 22485?
Risk to homes is higher than 29% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 22485?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 22485?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 22485?
4 schools (2 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 22485?
Regional Price Parity: 101.1 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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