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Hillsville, VA — ZIP 24343

Population: 9,210 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 24343 (Hillsville, VA) is $198,577 — up 7.5% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $250,000 after a median 57 days on market. 7 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with coldwave, landslide the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 1.1% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$198,577

Median home value

+7.5%

1-year change

57

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$198,577
1-year appreciation
+7.5%
3-year appreciation
+5.4%
5-year appreciation
+17.5%
10-year appreciation
+60.1%
All-time peak (2024-07)
$202,170
House Price Index (state)
439.0 (+3.0% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$250,000
Median list price
$265,000
Median price per sqft
$158
1-year sale-price change
+6.4%
Median days on market
57 days
Homes sold (recent period)
33
For-sale inventory
56
Sale-to-list ratio
96.8%
Active listings
47
New listings (monthly)
15

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$799/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$803/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$943/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,306/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,510/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Above Average)
101.1 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
15.3¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$16.80/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
7
Elementary schools
2
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
11.9 : 1
School districts serving the area
Carroll-Galax Reg Alt Ed Prgm/The RAE Ctr, Carroll County Public Schools
Schools include
Carroll-Galax Reg Alt Ed Prgm/The RAE Ctr, Carroll County High, Gladesboro Elementary, Hillsville Elementary, Carroll County Middle

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
coldWave, landslide
Notable hazard ratings (county)
hail: Relatively Low · drought: Relatively Low · tornado: Relatively Low · coldWave: Relatively High · iceStorm: Relatively Low · hurricane: Relatively Low
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 55% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
97.3%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
50.2 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
7a (extreme annual low 0 to 5°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
7
Days with Good air quality
60
Highest AQI recorded (year)
19

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Booker T Washington National Monument (59 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
13
Nearest airport
Nester Funny Farm Airport (6 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
13
Hospitals include
NORTHERN REGIONAL HOSPITAL, WILKES REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER, HUGH CHATHAM MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.3 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.2 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+146 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,980
Housing built before 1970
29.3%
Housing built 2000 or later
23.9%
Median annual property tax
$835
Mean commute to work
27 min
Households with broadband internet
49.4%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
4,414
Average weekly wage
$786
Top industries (by employment)
Wholesale Trade, Construction, Professional Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
77

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

ZIP 24343State medianUS median
Median home value$198,577$327,706$288,527
Median sale price$250,000$380,000$325,000
Median days on market57 days35 days51 days
Median annual property tax$835$1,619$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in ZIP 24343?
$198,577.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 24343?
$250,000.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 24343?
Median days on market: 57 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 24343?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $943/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 24343?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coldWave, landslide.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 24343?
Risk to homes is higher than 55% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 24343?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 24343?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 24343?
7 schools (2 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
What is the air quality in ZIP 24343?
Good. Median AQI: 7. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 24343?
Regional Price Parity: 101.1 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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