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U.S. ZIP Code · VA22853

Rockingham County · Harrisonburg, VA

Typical home value

$287,766[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+3.2%
5-year / yr
+6.3%
10-year / yr
+6.2%

Relative price

vs U.S.
+1.3%
vs metro
-20.3%
vs state
-12.3%
ZIP 22853 location in VA
Location of ZIP 22853 in VA

Price history

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

The typical home in 22853 is worth $287,766 — 20.3% below the Harrisonburg, VA median. Over the past year, values have risen 3.2%. The effective property tax rate is 0.5%.

#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
0.5%[3]
Typical annual tax
$1,541[3]

#Climate risk

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

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

#Who lives here

Population
5,214[3]
Median household income
$67,083[3]

#Migration

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

Net migration
+389[5]
Moved in
2,410
Moved out
2,021

Schools

Open public schools in this ZIP, from the NCES Common Core of Data.

Public schools
1
Elementary
1
Middle
0
High
0
  • Plains Elementary

    Elementary · Grades PK–5 · Rockingham County Public Schools

    466 students

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$1,455
Loan principal$230,213
Down payment$57,553
Total interest paid$293,623

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$1,824
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
75th percentile[1]
Rental yield
[2]
Property tax
36th percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 22853?
The typical home in 22853 is worth $287,766, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 22853?
Home values in 22853 are up 3.2% over the past year, and up 6.3% a year over five years.
What is the property tax rate in 22853?
The effective property tax rate in 22853 is 0.5% — roughly $1,541 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 22853?
ZIP code 22853 has a population of 5,214 and a median household income of $67,083.

#Comparable ZIPs

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

  • VA

    Typical home
    $286,961
    Gross yield
  • VA

    Typical home
    $261,225
    Gross yield
  • Harrisonburg, VA

    Typical home
    $317,075
    Gross yield
    6.2%
  • Elkton, VA

    Typical home
    $321,551
    Gross yield
  • Broadway, VA

    Typical home
    $323,066
    Gross yield
  • Singers Glen CDP, VA

    Typical home
    $340,219
    Gross yield

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