Phenix, Virginia · ZIP 23959

Phenix — ZIP 23959

Phenix (23959) scores 49/100 — Below Average for Virginia. Safety: Lower reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: No local proficiency is reported; this fallback uses nearby or county data where available, otherwise grade-band coverage. More affordable than the typical ZIP in the state. The typical home value here is $189K.

Overall NeighborScore

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Lower reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index80/100

Violent crime share20%

Property crime share80%

No local proficiency is reported; this fallback uses nearby or county data where available, otherwise grade-band coverage.

School index14/100

Schools nearby1

More affordable than the typical ZIP in the state.

Affordability index75/100

Typical home value$189K

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$189K

Median Rent

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Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 24 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Charlotte County, Virginia (2025). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

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Nearby Schools

	Grades
Phenix Elementary	PK–05	226	Not reported	Not reported

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

Note: state proficiency isn't reported for the school in this ZIP, so the Schools score uses nearby or county data where available and otherwise grade-band coverage.

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Demographics

Population

1,198

Median Income

$79K

Homeownership

90%

Median Age

39.7 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 23959 has a reported-crime score of 80/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.

ZIP 23959 has a school score of 14/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.

The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 23959 is approximately $189K. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.

ZIP 23959 in Phenix has an overall NeighborScore of 49/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.