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U.S. ZIP Code · VA23139

Powhatan County · Richmond, VA

Typical home value

$479,960[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+3.5%
5-year / yr
+4.8%
10-year / yr
+5.5%

Relative price

vs U.S.
+69.0%
vs metro
+29.0%
vs state
+46.2%
ZIP 23139 location in VA
Location of ZIP 23139 in VA

Price history

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

The typical home in 23139 is worth $479,960 — 29.0% above the Richmond, VA median. Over the past year, values have risen 3.5%. Homes here rent for a typical $1,595 a month — a 4.0% 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
$1,595[2]
Gross yield
4.0%[2]
Cap rate
2.4%[2]

#Property tax

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

Effective tax rate
0.6%[3]
Typical annual tax
$2,768[3]

#Climate risk

FEMA National Risk Index ratings for Powhatan 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 High
Heat wave
Very Low
Hurricane
Relatively Low
Tornado
Very Low
Earthquake
Relatively Low
Winter weather
Very Low

#Who lives here

Population
27,757[3]
Median household income
$110,349[3]

#Migration

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

Net migration
+226[5]
Moved in
969
Moved out
743

Schools

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

Public schools
6
Elementary
3
Middle
1
High
1
  • Powhatan High

    High · Grades 9–12 · Powhatan County Public Schools

    1,383 students

  • Powhatan Middle

    Middle · Grades 6–8 · Powhatan County Public Schools

    980 students

  • Pocahontas Elementary

    Elementary · Grades PK–5 · Powhatan County Public Schools

    747 students

  • Flat Rock Elementary

    Elementary · Grades PK–5 · Powhatan County Public Schools

    664 students

  • Powhatan Elementary

    Elementary · Grades PK–5 · Powhatan County Public Schools

    444 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 yield4.0%
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)2.4%
Annual rent$19,140

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$2,427
Loan principal$383,968
Down payment$95,992
Total interest paid$489,730

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 ratio1.92
Monthly cost to own$3,059
Monthly rent$1,595

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
9th percentile[1]
Rental yield
5th percentile[2]
Property tax
26th percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 23139?
The typical home in 23139 is worth $479,960, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 23139?
Home values in 23139 are up 3.5% over the past year, and up 4.8% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 23139?
A typical home in 23139 rents for about $1,595 a month, a gross rental yield of 4.0%.
What is the property tax rate in 23139?
The effective property tax rate in 23139 is 0.6% — roughly $2,768 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 23139?
ZIP code 23139 has a population of 27,757 and a median household income of $110,349.

#Comparable ZIPs

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

  • Midlothian CDP, VA

    Typical home
    $469,916
    Gross yield
    5.7%
  • VA

    Typical home
    $468,815
    Gross yield
  • Tuckahoe CDP, VA

    Typical home
    $496,382
    Gross yield
    4.4%
  • Glen Allen CDP, VA

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

    Typical home
    $450,612
    Gross yield
  • Ashland, VA

    Typical home
    $450,203
    Gross yield
    4.9%

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