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Saint Charles, VA — ZIP 24282

Population: 1,181 (Census ACS)

The median home value (Census ACS) in ZIP 24282 (Saint Charles, VA) is $41,100. Homes sell for a median $148,250 after a median 143 days on market. 1 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with landslide, strong wind, winter weather the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 1.1% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$41,100

Median home value (Census)

143

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value (Census)
$41,100
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
$148,250
Median list price
$75,000
Median price per sqft
$134
Median days on market
143 days
Homes sold (recent period)
2
Sale-to-list ratio
96.4%
Active listings
1

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$716/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$721/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$943/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,294/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,325/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
1
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
0
Avg student-teacher ratio
9.6 : 1
Schools include
St. Charles Elementary

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
landslide, strong wind, winter weather
Notable hazard ratings (county)
landslide: Relatively Moderate · strong wind: Relatively Moderate · winter weather: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively Low · drought: Relatively Low · tornado: Relatively Low
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 84% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
88.9%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
National Electric Coil Co./Cooper Industries (10.7 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)

Average annual temperature
56.0°F
Average high
67.0°F
Average low
45.0°F
Annual precipitation
48.8 in
Annual snowfall
6.3 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
7a (extreme annual low 0 to 5°F)

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

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Cumberland Gap National Historical Park (23 mi)
National parks include
Cumberland Gap National Historical Park, Andrew Johnson National Historic Site
Airports within 30 mi
8
Nearest airport
Lee County Airport (6 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
18
Hospitals include
WHITESBURG ARH HOSPITAL, MIDDLESBORO ARH HOSPITAL, HAZARD ARH REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.2 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
3
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.1 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1952
Housing built before 1970
71.8%
Housing built 2000 or later
0.0%
Median annual property tax
$245
Households with broadband internet
31.1%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
2,690
Average weekly wage
$804
Top industries (by employment)
Construction, Wholesale Trade, Finance & Insurance
Annual residential building permits (county)
16

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

How it compares

ZIP 24282State medianUS median
Median sale price$148,250$380,000$325,000
Median days on market143 days35 days51 days
Median annual property tax$245$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 24282?
$41,100 (Census ACS).
What is the median sale price in ZIP 24282?
$148,250.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 24282?
Median days on market: 143 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 24282?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $943/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 24282?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: landslide, strong wind, winter weather.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 24282?
Risk to homes is higher than 84% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 24282?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 24282?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 24282?
1 schools (1 elementary) (NCES, 2024-25).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 24282?
Regional Price Parity: 101.1 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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