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Merrimac, VA — ZIP 23185

Population: 55,270 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in ZIP 23185 (Merrimac, VA) is $464,216 — up 2.8% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $492,550 after a median 29 days on market. Typical rent runs $2,093/month. 9 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with drought, hurricane, ice storm the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 1.1% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$464,216

Typical home value

+2.8%

1-year change

29

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$464,216
1-year appreciation
+2.8%
3-year appreciation
+11.0%
5-year appreciation
+29.8%
10-year appreciation
+56.8%
Peak value since 2000 (Aug 2026)
$464,216
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
$492,550
Median list price
$475,000
Median price per sqft
$220
1-year sale-price change
-7.4%
Median days on market
29 days
Homes sold (recent period)
258
For-sale inventory
243
Sale-to-list ratio
98.8%
Active listings
189
1-year forecast
+2.3%
Days to pending
58 days
New listings (monthly)
80

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

Rents

Typical rent
$2,093/mo
1-year rent change
+5.8%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,470/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,488/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,667/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,298/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,710/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
9
Elementary schools
5
Middle schools
3
High schools
0
Avg student-teacher ratio
13.4 : 1
School districts serving the area
Department of Education State-Operated Educ Prgms, Williamsburg-James City County Public Schools, York County Public Schools
Schools include
Middle Peninsula Juvenile Detention Home, James River Elementary, Berkeley Middle, Matthew Whaley Elementary, Clara Byrd Baker Elementary

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
drought, hurricane, ice storm, lightning
Notable hazard ratings (county)
drought: Relatively Moderate · ice storm: Relatively Moderate · hurricane: Relatively Moderate · lightning: Relatively Moderate · tornado: Relatively Low · cold wave: Relatively Low
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone AE
NFIP flood claims on record
207
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 35% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
68.7%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Naval Weapons Station - Yorktown (7.2 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)

Average annual temperature
79.0°F
Average high
80.0°F
Average low
78.0°F
Annual precipitation
50.8 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
8a (extreme annual low 10 to 15°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
9.2 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
18,519
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
13,723

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
8
Nearest national park
Historic Jamestowne Part of Colonial National Historical Park (3 mi)
National parks include
Historic Jamestowne Part of Colonial National Historical Park, Colonial National Historical Park, Yorktown Battlefield Part of Colonial National Historical Park
Airports within 30 mi
22
Nearest airport
Williamsburg Jamestown Airport (1 mi)
Nearest major airport
Felker Army Air Field (FAF) (9 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
2
Hospitals include
SENTARA WILLIAMSBURG REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER, RIVERSIDE DOCTORS' HOSPITAL OF WILLIAMSBURG
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
5.0 / 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)
+390 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1990
Housing built before 1970
18.0%
Housing built 2000 or later
29.4%
Median annual property tax
$2,765
Mean commute to work
20 min
Households with broadband internet
82.0%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
25,824
Average weekly wage
$1,030
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Arts & Entertainment
Annual residential building permits (county)
225

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

How it compares

ZIP 23185State medianUS median
Typical home value$464,216$327,706$288,527
Median sale price$492,550$380,000$325,000
Median days on market29 days35 days51 days
Typical rent$2,093/mo$1,993/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$2,765$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 23185?
$464,216.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 23185?
$492,550.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 23185?
Median days on market: 29 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 23185?
Typical rent: $2,093/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 23185?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: drought, hurricane, ice storm, lightning.
Is ZIP 23185 in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within ZIP 23185. 207 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is AE. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 23185?
Risk to homes is higher than 35% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 23185?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 23185?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 23185?
9 schools (5 elementary, 3 middle) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is ZIP 23185 walkable?
Walkability index: 9.2/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 23185?
Regional Price Parity: 101.1 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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