The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 22485 sells for about $480,000, or $202 per square foot.
Prices are up +2.1% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 61 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,359 a month.
ZIP 22485 — King George
The housing market in 22485 shows moderate growth with a median sale price near $480,000 and a year-over-year increase of 2.1%. Demand is supported by the presence of the Naval Surface Warfare Center, though the market requires careful diligence for investors due to specific local maintenance and rental dynamics. Overall, the area remains a stable, albeit specialized, submarket within the region.
This area is suited for families and professionals seeking a balance between rural living and access to major regional employers like the Naval Surface Warfare Center.
Median prices moved up 2.1% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 61 days on market with 0.0 months of supply — a balanced-paced market.
0% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 100% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 3.6% · poverty 7.6% — a stable, low-distress profile.
versus the prior ACS vintage
in-migration and out-migration balanced
ZCTA 22485, King George County, VA
ACS 2024 5-year estimates. Aggregate published statistics for this ZIP — never individual records, and never an attribute of any individual property or resident.
The area is situated along the Potomac and Rappahannock rivers, necessitating awareness of flood-zone designations and regional insurance requirements.
Economic momentum is anchored by the U.S. Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division, with recent infrastructure improvements including the Harry W. Nice Memorial Bridge.
Property taxes are administered at the county level; specific rates and exemptions are determined by King George County assessment policies.
Residents primarily rely on U.S. Highway 301 for regional access, with commute times reflecting the area's rural-to-suburban transition toward employment hubs.
The area features access to the Potomac and Rappahannock rivers for water-based recreation, alongside local parks and rural landscapes.
The rental market requires careful management due to specific demographic profiles and maintenance considerations; yields are achievable for disciplined operators.
The economy is heavily influenced by the U.S. Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division, which serves as the primary anchor employer.
Transportation is dominated by U.S. Highway 301, which serves as the critical corridor for regional connectivity and commuting.
Development is focused on supporting the growth associated with the Dahlgren facility and regional residential expansion.
Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau and ZCTA-level reporting.
A major four-lane bridge connecting Virginia to Maryland over the Potomac River.
Provides significant recreational access and natural scenery for the region.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.