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U.S. ZIP Code · VA23005

Hanover County · Richmond, VA

Typical home value

$450,203[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+3.7%
5-year / yr
+5.2%
10-year / yr
+5.3%

Relative price

vs U.S.
+58.5%
vs metro
+21.0%
vs state
+37.1%
ZIP 23005 location in VA
Location of ZIP 23005 in VA

Price history

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

The typical home in 23005 is worth $450,203 — 21.0% above the Richmond, VA median. Over the past year, values have risen 3.7%. Homes here rent for a typical $1,845 a month — a 4.9% gross rental yield. The effective property tax rate is 0.6%.

#Rent & investment

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

Monthly rent
$1,845[2]
Gross yield
4.9%[2]
Cap rate
3.0%[2]

#Property tax

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

Effective tax rate
0.6%[3]
Typical annual tax
$2,890[3]

#Climate risk

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

Overall risk
Relatively Low[4]
Riverine flood
Relatively Low
Coastal flood
Very Low
Wildfire
Very Low
Drought
Relatively High
Heat wave
Relatively Low
Hurricane
Relatively Low
Tornado
Relatively Low
Earthquake
Relatively Low
Winter weather
Relatively Low

#Who lives here

Population
19,987[3]
Median household income
$89,335[3]

#Migration

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

Net migration
+226[5]
Moved in
3,411
Moved out
3,185

Schools

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

Public schools
5
Elementary
3
Middle
1
High
1
  • Patrick Henry High

    High · Grades 9–12 · Hanover County Public Schools

    1,330 students

  • Liberty Middle

    Middle · Grades 6–8 · Hanover County Public Schools

    917 students

  • Elmont Elementary

    Elementary · Grades PK–5 · Hanover County Public Schools

    371 students

  • Henry Clay Elementary

    Elementary · Grades PK–2 · Hanover County Public Schools

    359 students

  • John M. Gandy Elementary

    Elementary · Grades 3–5 · Hanover County Public Schools

    307 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 yield4.9%
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)3.0%
Annual rent$22,144

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$2,276
Loan principal$360,163
Down payment$90,041
Total interest paid$459,368

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 ratio1.57
Monthly cost to own$2,892
Monthly rent$1,845

Renting is meaningfully cheaper month-to-month.

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
15th percentile[1]
Rental yield
30th percentile[2]
Property tax
45th percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 23005?
The typical home in 23005 is worth $450,203, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 23005?
Home values in 23005 are up 3.7% over the past year, and up 5.2% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 23005?
A typical home in 23005 rents for about $1,845 a month, a gross rental yield of 4.9%.
What is the property tax rate in 23005?
The effective property tax rate in 23005 is 0.6% — roughly $2,890 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 23005?
ZIP code 23005 has a population of 19,987 and a median household income of $89,335.

#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
    $450,612
    Gross yield
  • VA

    Typical home
    $448,272
    Gross yield
  • Richmond, VA

    Typical home
    $447,708
    Gross yield
    5.1%
  • Glen Allen CDP, VA

    Typical home
    $454,611
    Gross yield
    4.9%
  • New Kent CDP, VA

    Typical home
    $441,523
    Gross yield
  • Enon CDP, VA

    Typical home
    $441,372
    Gross yield
    5.0%

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