Housing Vacancy Rate by Zip Code (ZCTA5) — Virginia

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Housing vacancy rates across Virginia exhibit a striking east-west gradient, with the highest rates (20–30%+) concentrated in the rural southwestern Appalachian region and parts of the Southside, likely reflecting population decline and economic distress in these areas. Northern Virginia's zip codes near the D.C. metro area display consistently low vacancy rates (0–4%), underscoring the intense housing demand in that corridor. Scattered pockets of very low vacancy also appear in urban centers like Richmond and the Hampton Roads region, though adjacent rural and coastal zip codes show notably higher rates, creating sharp micro-level contrasts.

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, 2023 ACS

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