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U.S. ZIP Code · VA23839

Surry County · Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC

Typical home value

$227,471[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+0.1%
5-year / yr
10-year / yr

Relative price

vs U.S.
-19.9%
vs metro
-35.4%
vs state
-30.7%
ZIP 23839 location in VA
Location of ZIP 23839 in VA

Price history

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

The typical home in 23839 is worth $227,471 — 35.4% below the Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC median. Over the past year, values have risen 0.1%. The effective property tax rate is 0.7%.

#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
0.7%[3]
Typical annual tax
$1,692[3]

#Climate risk

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

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

#Who lives here

Population
993[3]
Median household income
$59,405[3]

#Migration

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

Net migration
+10[5]
Moved in
197
Moved out
187

Schools

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

Public schools
3
Elementary
1
Middle
1
High
1
  • Surry Elementary

    Elementary · Grades PK–4 · Surry County Public Schools

    283 students

  • Luther P. Jackson Middle

    Middle · Grades 5–8 · Surry County Public Schools

    208 students

  • Surry County High

    High · Grades 9–12 · Surry County Public Schools

    200 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$1,150
Loan principal$181,977
Down payment$45,494
Total interest paid$232,101

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$1,480
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
[1]
Rental yield
[2]
Property tax
43rd percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 23839?
The typical home in 23839 is worth $227,471, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 23839?
Home values in 23839 are up 0.1% over the past year.
What is the property tax rate in 23839?
The effective property tax rate in 23839 is 0.7% — roughly $1,692 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 23839?
ZIP code 23839 has a population of 993 and a median household income of $59,405.

#Comparable ZIPs

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

  • Portsmouth, VA

    Typical home
    $227,053
    Gross yield
    8.5%
  • Newport News, VA

    Typical home
    $228,651
    Gross yield
    7.9%
  • Sunbury CDP, NC

    Typical home
    $224,078
    Gross yield
  • Gatesville, NC

    Typical home
    $219,789
    Gross yield
  • Portsmouth, VA

    Typical home
    $236,496
    Gross yield
    8.1%
  • Hampton, VA

    Typical home
    $237,862
    Gross yield
    8.6%

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