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U.S. ZIP Code · VA23868

Brunswick County

Typical home value

$117,482[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+2.5%
5-year / yr
-2.1%
10-year / yr
-0.8%

Relative price

vs U.S.
-58.6%
vs metro
vs state
-64.2%
ZIP 23868 location in VA
Location of ZIP 23868 in VA

Price history

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

The typical home in 23868 is worth $117,482. Over the past year, values have risen 2.5%. 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
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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
0.6%[3]
Typical annual tax
$705[3]

#Climate risk

FEMA National Risk Index ratings for Brunswick 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
Very Low
Winter weather
Relatively Low

#Who lives here

Population
6,281[3]
Median household income
$45,458[3]

#Migration

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

Net migration
-15[5]
Moved in
331
Moved out
346

Schools

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

Public schools
5
Elementary
2
Middle
1
High
1
  • Brunswick High

    High · Grades 9–12 · Brunswick County Public Schools

    422 students

  • Totaro Elementary

    Elementary · Grades PK–5 · Brunswick County Public Schools

    310 students

  • James S. Russell Middle

    Middle · Grades 6–8 · Brunswick County Public Schools

    295 students

  • Meherrin Powellton Elementary

    Elementary · Grades PK–5 · Brunswick County Public Schools

    184 students

  • Southside L.I.N.K. Project/Brunswick Co

    Not applicable · Southside L.I.N.K. Project/Brunswick Co

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$594
Loan principal$93,986
Down payment$23,496
Total interest paid$119,873

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$751
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
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Rental yield
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Property tax
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Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 23868?
The typical home in 23868 is worth $117,482, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 23868?
Home values in 23868 are up 2.5% over the past year, and down 2.1% a year over five years.
What is the property tax rate in 23868?
The effective property tax rate in 23868 is 0.6% — roughly $705 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 23868?
ZIP code 23868 has a population of 6,281 and a median household income of $45,458.

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