The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 23002 sells for about $348,000, or $205 per square foot.
Prices are up +2.4% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 62 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,194 a month.
ZIP 23002 — Amelia Court House
The 23002 housing market is characterized by steady demand for rural residential properties, with a median price of $348,000. While inventory remains sufficient, the market is sensitive to interest rate fluctuations and the commute requirements of the Richmond metro area. Overall, the market is stable, favoring long-term residents over speculative investors.
This ZIP is best suited for families and individuals seeking a rural lifestyle, lower cost of living, and space, provided they are comfortable with a longer commute to major employment hubs.
Median prices moved up 2.4% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 62 days on market with 6.5 months of supply — a balanced-paced market.
18% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 97.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 4.2% · poverty 11.3% — 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 7.3%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 3.8%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
net influx — more people moved in than out
ZCTA 23002, Amelia 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.
Crime rates in Amelia County are generally low and remain stable, consistently ranking below the state and national averages for violent and property crime.
Schools in the area are primarily served by Amelia County Public Schools, which maintain a rural, community-focused educational environment with moderate performance ratings.
The area is primarily rural with low wildfire risk, though localized flood risks exist near water bodies; property insurance remains standard for the region.
Economic momentum is driven by agricultural and small-business sectors, with limited large-scale industrial development and a focus on preserving the rural character of the county.
Property taxes are assessed by Amelia County based on fair market value; the county maintains a relatively low real estate tax rate compared to more urbanized Virginia jurisdictions.
Commuting from 23002 typically involves a drive of 45-60 minutes to the Richmond employment core via US-360.
Recreation is centered on outdoor activities, including Amelia Wildlife Management Area, local parks, and community-based sports facilities.
The rental market is characterized by limited inventory and a mix of single-family home rentals, with vacancy rates reflecting the rural nature of the submarket.
The local economy is anchored by agriculture, forestry, and local government services, with many residents commuting to the Richmond metropolitan area for employment.
Transportation is heavily reliant on personal vehicles, with US-360 serving as the primary arterial highway connecting the area to Richmond.
Development is largely focused on low-density residential growth and small-scale commercial expansion along the US-360 corridor.
The Amelia County Commissioner of the Revenue oversees property assessments, which are conducted periodically to reflect market value changes.
Parcels are subject to county-level property taxes and are served by the Amelia County Public School district.
Property insurance premiums are generally stable, reflecting the low-hazard, rural nature of the geography.
Data retrieved from US Census Bureau ACS tables for ZCTA 23002.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
Large public land area for hunting, fishing, and hiking.
Community park with sports fields and picnic areas.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.