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U.S. ZIP Code · VA22740

Rappahannock County · Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV

Typical home value

$530,625[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+3.4%
5-year / yr
+4.3%
10-year / yr
+4.5%

Relative price

vs U.S.
+86.8%
vs metro
-9.6%
vs state
+61.6%
ZIP 22740 location in VA
Location of ZIP 22740 in VA

Price history

Zillow Home Value Index — monthly, smoothed and seasonally adjusted.

The typical home in 22740 is worth $530,625 — 9.6% below the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV median. Over the past year, values have risen 3.4%. The effective property tax rate is 0.4%.

#Rent & investment

Typical asking rent, and the returns it implies at the current home value.

Monthly rent
[2]
Gross yield
[2]
Cap rate
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#Property tax

Effective rate — total real estate taxes paid relative to total home value.

Effective tax rate
0.4%[3]
Typical annual tax
$2,275[3]

#Climate risk

FEMA National Risk Index ratings for Rappahannock County. "Not Applicable" means the hazard does not threaten the county.

Overall risk
Very Low[4]
Riverine flood
Very Low
Coastal flood
Not Applicable
Wildfire
Very Low
Drought
Relatively Low
Heat wave
Very Low
Hurricane
Very Low
Tornado
Very Low
Earthquake
Very Low
Winter weather
Very Low

#Who lives here

Population
1,179[3]
Median household income
$65,938[3]

#Migration

Household moves in and out of Rappahannock County over a year, from IRS tax-return data.

Net migration
+6[5]
Moved in
212
Moved out
206

Run the numbers

Interactive calculators pre-filled with this ZIP's typical home value, rent, and property-tax rate. Edit any field to recompute.

Gross yield
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)
Annual rent

Gross and net yield are estimates based on the inputs and the selected expense ratio. Actual income and expenses will vary by property and market. Not investment advice.

Monthly payment$2,683
Loan principal$424,500
Down payment$106,125
Total interest paid$541,427

Estimated monthly payments include principal and interest only. Actual costs will include property tax, insurance, possibly PMI, and HOA fees not modeled here. Loan terms shown are estimates; consult a licensed lender for current rates and qualification.

Own : rent ratio
Monthly cost to own$3,315
Monthly rent

This calculator projects multi-year scenarios based on assumptions about appreciation, rent growth, and investment returns — none of which are guaranteed. Actual outcomes depend on variables this tool cannot know. Not financial or real estate advice.

#Metro ranking

Where this ZIP sits among others in its metro area.

Appreciation
64th percentile[1]
Rental yield
[2]
Property tax
2nd percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 22740?
The typical home in 22740 is worth $530,625, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 22740?
Home values in 22740 are up 3.4% over the past year, and up 4.3% a year over five years.
What is the property tax rate in 22740?
The effective property tax rate in 22740 is 0.4% — roughly $2,275 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 22740?
ZIP code 22740 has a population of 1,179 and a median household income of $65,938.

#Comparable ZIPs

Same metro, nearest typical home value. Each card shows the comparable ZIP's headline numbers so you can scan at a glance.

  • Lake Ridge CDP, VA

    Typical home
    $527,436
    Gross yield
    4.8%
  • North Bethesda CDP, MD

    Typical home
    $535,567
    Gross yield
    5.1%
  • Hillandale CDP, MD

    Typical home
    $524,624
    Gross yield
    4.3%
  • Washington, DC

    Typical home
    $537,007
    Gross yield
    7.2%
  • VA

    Typical home
    $523,692
    Gross yield
  • Point of Rocks CDP, MD

    Typical home
    $523,304
    Gross yield

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