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Pounding Mill, VA — ZIP 24637

Population: 3,778 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in ZIP 24637 (Pounding Mill, VA) is $203,362 — up 3.2% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $300,000 after a median 64 days on market. FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with cold wave, inland flooding, landslide the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 1.1% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$203,362

Typical home value

+3.2%

1-year change

64

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$203,362
1-year appreciation
+3.2%
3-year appreciation
+11.1%
5-year appreciation
+32.7%
10-year appreciation
+52.8%
Peak value since 2000 (Aug 2026)
$203,362
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
$300,000
Median list price
$240,000
Median price per sqft
$124
1-year sale-price change
+80.7%
Median days on market
64 days
Homes sold (recent period)
3
For-sale inventory
18
Sale-to-list ratio
94.3%
Active listings
14
1-year forecast
+3.3%
New listings (monthly)
4

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$794/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$798/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$943/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,154/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,266/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)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
cold wave, inland flooding, landslide, strong wind
Notable hazard ratings (county)
cold wave: Relatively Moderate · landslide: Relatively Moderate · strong wind: Relatively Moderate · inland flooding: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively Low · avalanche: Relatively Low
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone AE
NFIP flood claims on record
1
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 77% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
66.8%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Saltville Waste Disposal Ponds (12.9 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
54.0°F
Average high
66.0°F
Average low
41.0°F
Annual precipitation
45.9 in
Annual snowfall
12.4 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)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
6.5 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
2,769
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
2,960

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Bluestone National Scenic River (53 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
6
Nearest airport
Tazewell County Airport (5 mi)
Nearest major airport
Mercer County Airport (BLF) (32 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
12
Hospitals include
TUG VALLEY ARH REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER, ALLEGHANY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, WELLMONT BRISTOL REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
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)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+17 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1982
Housing built before 1970
16.5%
Housing built 2000 or later
17.5%
Median annual property tax
$893
Mean commute to work
25 min
Households with broadband internet
75.7%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
10,086
Average weekly wage
$903
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Wholesale Trade, Other Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
15

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

How it compares

ZIP 24637State medianUS median
Typical home value$203,362$327,706$288,527
Median sale price$300,000$380,000$325,000
Median days on market64 days35 days51 days
Median annual property tax$893$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 24637?
$203,362.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 24637?
$300,000.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 24637?
Median days on market: 64 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 24637?
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 24637?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: cold wave, inland flooding, landslide, strong wind.
Is ZIP 24637 in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within ZIP 24637. 1 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claim is 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 24637?
Risk to homes is higher than 77% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 24637?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 24637?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
Is ZIP 24637 walkable?
Walkability index: 6.5/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 24637?
Regional Price Parity: 101.1 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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