The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 20143 sells for about $1,189,000, or $321 per square foot.
Homes take about 45 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $3,160 a month.
ZIP 20143 — Catharpin
The housing market in 20143 is characterized by extremely low inventory and high price points, reflecting strong demand for luxury and rural-suburban properties. Prices have remained stable over the last quarter, with limited sales volume due to the scarcity of available listings. The market is currently driven by high-income buyers seeking space and proximity to Northern Virginia employment hubs.
This ZIP is best suited for affluent family buyers and those seeking rural-suburban living with proximity to Northern Virginia employment centers.
Median prices moved sideways 0.0% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 45 days on market with 0.2 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
0% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 98% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 3.2% · poverty 2.0% — a stable, low-distress profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 7.0%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 20143, Prince William County VA
The area is experiencing high demand for housing with a projected population increase, though development is constrained by limited inventory.
Property taxes are assessed by Prince William County based on fair market value; no specific ZIP-level exemptions are published.
Residents primarily commute by car toward employment hubs in Northern Virginia and the Washington D.C. metro area.
The area features rural landscapes and proximity to regional parks and trails within Prince William County.
The rental market is characterized by high demand and rising fair market rents, with limited inventory available.
The local economy is driven by proximity to the broader Northern Virginia tech and government contracting corridor.
Transportation is heavily reliant on personal vehicles with access to major regional highway corridors.
Prince William County assesses property at 100% of fair market value annually.
Parcels are subject to Prince William County school and general service district taxes.
Data retrieved from Census Bureau ZCTA profiles.
No public schools report a street address in this area. Source: NCES EDGE public school locations 2023-24.
A major historical site and recreational area bordering the ZIP.
Key-figure check: median price diverges 25.2% from the nearest retained anchor (prior refresh cycle) — beyond the 12.5% tolerance; an automated validation case is open and the value publishes pending its verdict.