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ZIP Code 23803

Petersburg, Virginia

FIPS 23803

Juniper

ZIP Code 23803 is in the top 6% nationally for appreciation 1yr %, but in the bottom 26% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the top 10% nationally for FEMA risk score. And it sits in the top 12% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %.

Median Home Value

$230,400

Higher than 57% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

62%

Higher than 88% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

20.5

Lower than 90% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

42,012

Median Age

36.4

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$230,400

Higher than 57%

Median Property Tax

$1,450

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

3.99

Higher than 74%

Median Rent

$1,178

Higher than 71%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

62%

Higher than 88%

Appreciation 1yr %

9.5%

Higher than 94%

Pandemic Gain %

51%

Recession Drop %

-20%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

87.4

Winter Avg Low (°F)

29.3

Avg Temperature (°F)

58.8

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

43.4

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

85.2

Annual Precipitation (in)

47

Annual Snowfall (in)

9.8

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

20.5

Lower than 90%

EAL Flood/Coastal per $1K

0

The full report

Six pillars — each with percentile benchmarks, 16-year trends, and per-metric detail.

  • People

  • Work & Money

  • Housing

  • Amenities

  • Environment & Risk

ZIP Code 23803: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 23803?
The median home value in ZIP Code 23803 is $230,400, higher than 57% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 23803?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 23803 is $1,450, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 23803 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 23803 cost about 3.99× the median household income, higher than 74% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 23803?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 23803 is $1,178 a month, higher than 71% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 23803?
Home prices in ZIP Code 23803 have moved 62% over the past five years (9.5% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 23803?
ZIP Code 23803 averages 58.8°F year-round, summer highs near 87.4°F, winter lows around 29.3°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 9.8 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 23803 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 23803's FEMA National Risk Index score is 20.5 (lower than 90% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is earthquake. Modeled coastal-flood loss is negligible.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, FEMA National Risk Index, FHFA House Price Index, OpenStreetMap, EPA. Explore the map →