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Glen Allen, VA — ZIP 23059

Population: 42,522 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in ZIP 23059 (Glen Allen, VA) is $627,847 — up 1.6% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $578,750 after a median 18 days on market. Typical rent runs $2,124/month. 8 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with ice storm, lightning, winter weather the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 1.1% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$627,847

Typical home value

+1.6%

1-year change

18

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$627,847
1-year appreciation
+1.6%
3-year appreciation
+17.7%
5-year appreciation
+25.3%
10-year appreciation
+56.1%
Peak value since 2000 (Aug 2026)
$627,847
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
$578,750
Median list price
$502,225
Median price per sqft
$237
1-year sale-price change
+5.2%
Median days on market
18 days
Homes sold (recent period)
162
For-sale inventory
116
Sale-to-list ratio
99.9%
Active listings
146
1-year forecast
+1.4%
Days to pending
24 days
New listings (monthly)
52

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

Rents

Typical rent
$2,124/mo
1-year rent change
+2.1%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,456/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,517/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,651/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,039/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,499/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
8
Elementary schools
6
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
17.0 : 1
Schools include
Shady Grove Elementary, Deep Run High, Rivers Edge Elementary, Greenwood Elementary, Twin Hickory Elementary

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
ice storm, lightning, winter weather, drought, earthquake
Notable hazard ratings (county)
ice storm: Relatively High · lightning: Relatively High · winter weather: Relatively High · drought: Relatively Moderate · tornado: Relatively Moderate · heat wave: Relatively Moderate
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone A
NFIP flood claims on record
7
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 24% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
39.4%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
1
Nearest Superfund site
H & H Inc., Burn Pit (1.7 mi)
Flood zones vary by property. Look up a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
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
47.9 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)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
40
Days with Good air quality
276
Days with Moderate air quality
88
Highest AQI recorded (year)
85

Source: EPA annual air quality index (county-level)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
5.7 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
36,031
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
27,686

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
7
Nearest national park
Maggie L Walker National Historic Site (13 mi)
National parks include
Maggie L Walker National Historic Site, Richmond National Battlefield Park, Petersburg National Battlefield
Airports within 30 mi
28
Nearest airport
Mayers Airport (7 mi)
Nearest major airport
Richmond International Airport (RIC) (20 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
16
Hospitals include
JOHN RANDOLPH MEDICAL CENTER, MARY WASHINGTON HOSPITAL, MEDICAL COLLEGE OF VIRGINIA HOSPITALS
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.7 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.3 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)
-229 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
2004
Housing built before 1970
5.9%
Housing built 2000 or later
61.6%
Median annual property tax
$4,225
Mean commute to work
17 min
Households with broadband internet
84.6%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
172,145
Average weekly wage
$1,421
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Professional Services, Accommodation & Food
Annual residential building permits (county)
2,323

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

How it compares

ZIP 23059State medianUS median
Typical home value$627,847$327,706$288,527
Median sale price$578,750$380,000$325,000
Median days on market18 days35 days51 days
Typical rent$2,124/mo$1,993/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$4,225$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 23059?
$627,847.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 23059?
$578,750.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 23059?
Median days on market: 18 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 23059?
Typical rent: $2,124/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 23059?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: ice storm, lightning, winter weather, drought, earthquake.
Is ZIP 23059 in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within ZIP 23059. 7 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is A. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 23059?
Risk to homes is higher than 24% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 23059?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 23059?
1 current or proposed National Priorities List site within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: H & H Inc., Burn Pit, 1.7 mi.
How many schools serve ZIP 23059?
8 schools (6 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is ZIP 23059 walkable?
Walkability index: 5.7/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 23059?
Good. Median AQI: 40. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 23059?
Regional Price Parity: 101.1 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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