The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 23841 sells for about $232,518, or $129 per square foot.
Homes take about 101 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,319 a month.
ZIP 23841 — Dinwiddie
The housing market in 23841 is characterized by low inventory and a rural, stable price environment. Recent sales data indicates a median price point around $232,518, with properties spending significant time on the market. The area remains an affordable option for those seeking space, though it lacks the rapid development momentum seen in more urbanized parts of the state.
This ZIP is best suited for families and individuals seeking a rural lifestyle, lower-density living, and more affordable housing options compared to the nearby Richmond metro area.
Median prices moved sideways 0.0% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 101 days on market with 0.0 months of supply — a slower-moving 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 3.8% · poverty 2.6% — 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 -9.1%/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 0.4%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 23841, Dinwiddie County VA
Property taxes are assessed by Dinwiddie County based on local real estate tax rates applied to the assessed value of land and improvements.
The area is rural and primarily car-dependent, requiring significant drive times to reach major employment hubs in the Richmond metropolitan area.
The area features rural landscapes and proximity to local parks and outdoor spaces within Dinwiddie County, though major commercial shopping and entertainment districts are limited.
The rental market is characterized by limited inventory and affordability, with median rents representing approximately 26.5% of the local median household income.
The local economy is primarily driven by agriculture and small-scale local services, with many residents commuting to the broader Richmond-Petersburg region for employment.
Transportation is heavily reliant on personal vehicles, with access to major regional corridors like U.S. Route 1 and I-85.
Parcels are subject to Dinwiddie County tax levies and school district funding requirements.
Data retrieved from Census ZCTA tabulations.
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. Source: NCES EDGE public school locations 2023-24.
Local outdoor recreation space serving the community.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.