Written By Lauren Thomas
About the Hottest ZIP Codes in America Report
MovingPlace is a leading authority on U.S. residential migration trends. With access to millions of verified move records each year, we have the data and expertise to track where Americans are relocating and identify emerging patterns in communities nationwide. Our rankings are based on proprietary data from Porch Group, which tracks detailed move information, including origin and destination ZIP codes, for millions of residential moves across the U.S. each year.
The Hottest ZIP Codes in America is a monthly report that highlights the ZIP codes seeing the most activity. The April 2026 report examines moves that occurred in March 2026.
A ZIP code’s “hotness” is assessed in three ways:
- Move volume per capita: the number of moves with a destination in the ZIP code per 1,000 people.
- Total move volume: the absolute number of moves with a destination in the ZIP code.
- Biggest month-over-month increases: ZIP codes with the largest jumps in moving activity compared to the previous month.
For the purposes of this report, all moves with a destination address within a ZIP code are counted, including those where the move originated in the same ZIP code. This approach captures the total moving activity within each area, reflecting both local and inbound relocations. Read previous editions of the Hottest ZIP Codes Report in our research hub.
The April 2026 Hottest ZIP Codes in America: Moves per Capita
This month’s hottest ZIP codes by moves per capita highlight where move-in activity was especially high relative to the existing population. Port Saint Lucie’s 34987 ZIP code took the top spot with 12.2 moves per 1,000 residents, followed by Aurora, Colorado (80019) at 11.1 and Nashville, Tennessee (37228) at 10.2. Texas and Florida each claim multiple entries, and a small Nevada resort city makes a notable first appearance in the national rankings.
1. 34987 — Port Saint Lucie, Florida — 12.2 moves per capita
Port Saint Lucie’s 34987 ZIP code sits on Florida’s Treasure Coast, a stretch of the Atlantic coastline that has emerged as one of the state’s fastest-growing corridors. Long considered an affordable alternative to the pricier Palm Beach and Miami markets to the south, Port Saint Lucie has steadily absorbed demand from buyers and renters priced out of South Florida’s coastal cores. This month, it claims the number one spot in the country by moves per capita, which is the first time a Florida Treasure Coast ZIP has topped the national per capita rankings.
- Moves per Capita: 12.2
- Population: 17,911
- Median Household Income: $90,201
- Median Home Price: $430,100
2. 80019 — Aurora, Colorado — 11.1 moves per capita
ZIP code 80019 covers the eastern edge of Aurora, near Denver International Airport, in one of the Denver metro’s fastest-growing development corridors. New residential construction in this area has been sustained for several years, attracting buyers seeking more space at lower price points than closer-in Denver suburbs. Its debut at number two nationally, with 11.1 moves per capita, is one of the strongest first-time appearances in the per capita rankings in recent months.
- Moves per Capita: 11.1
- Population: 6,141
- Median Household Income: $129,154
- Median Home Price: $529,300
3. 37228 — Nashville, Tennessee — 10.2 moves per capita
ZIP code 37228 sits along the Cumberland River on Nashville’s north side, straddling the line between the city’s industrial past and its ongoing residential transformation. It has appeared in the national top 10 for three consecutive months, including two months at number one. Its slide from 12.8 in February to 10.2 in March reflects some natural cooling after back-to-back record showings, not a reversal of the underlying demand driving Nashville’s migration story.
- Moves per Capita: 10.2
- Population: 2,351
- Median Household Income: $60,378
- Median Home Price: $494,000
4. 75166 — Lavon, Texas — 9.0 moves per capita
Lavon sits in eastern Collin County, well past the established growth edge of McKinney and Wylie, in territory that until recently was largely rural. Its appearance at number four nationally reflects the continued outward push of DFW’s exurban expansion. Buyers drawn by lower land costs and new construction are willing to take on longer commutes in exchange for entry-level price points that are increasingly difficult to find closer to Dallas.
- Moves per Capita: 9.0
- Population: 6,679
- Median Household Income: $132,101
- Median Home Price: $385,000
5. 85387 — Surprise, Arizona — 9.0 moves per capita
Surprise, in the far northwest of the Phoenix metro, has now appeared in the national top 10 for two consecutive months, and its per capita figure actually increased slightly from 8.8 in February to 9.0 in March — making it one of the few ZIP codes in this month’s top 10 that accelerated rather than pulled back. The West Valley of Phoenix continues to absorb strong demand from buyers seeking new construction and lower price points.
- Moves per Capita: 9.0
- Population: 19,140
- Median Household Income: $98,757
- Median Home Price: $453,800
6. 75114 — Crandall, Texas — 8.7 moves per capita
Crandall sits southeast of Dallas along US-175, well past the established suburbs of Mesquite and Forney. It has now appeared in the national top 10 for three consecutive months. Its Kaufman County location (shared with Forney, which appears in the total volume top 10) reflects how broadly the southeast Dallas exurban corridor is popular right now.
- Moves per Capita: 8.7
- Population: 7,664
- Median Household Income: $88,013
- Median Home Price: $275,100
7. 32461 — Inlet Beach, Florida — 8.2 moves per capita
Inlet Beach is a small coastal community in the Florida Panhandle, part of the sought-after 30A corridor east of Destin. Its return this month with an improved per capita figure, up from 7.7 in February to 8.2 in March, suggests that Panhandle demand is holding into spring. However, given its small population, even a modest sustained influx of new residents registers at a high per capita rate.
- Moves per Capita: 8.2
- Population: 3,517
- Median Household Income: $145,706
- Median Home Price: $947,700
8. 78701 — Austin, Texas — 8.0 moves per capita
ZIP code 78701 covers downtown Austin — the city’s urban core, home to the Texas State Capitol. Its appearance in the top 10 for two consecutive months signals continued demand for urban Austin living even as the broader metro has cooled from its pandemic-era peaks. Downtown ZIP codes rarely appear in national per capita rankings, so Austin’s continued presence here reflects the durability of its appeal to in-migration from other major metros.
- Moves per Capita: 8.0
- Population: 11,114
- Median Household Income: $162,168
- Median Home Price: $653,600
9. 76247 — Justin, Texas — 7.3 moves per capita
Justin sits in Denton County, north of Fort Worth, in territory that has become an extension of the Alliance Corridor’s growth. New to the national top 10 this month, with 7.3 moves per capita, Justin represents the continued push of DFW buyers into smaller, more affordable communities where new construction inventory still exists at accessible price points.
- Moves per Capita: 7.3
- Population: 18,360
- Median Household Income: $124,383
- Median Home Price: $372,700
10. 89034 — Mesquite, Nevada — 7.2 moves per capita
Mesquite is a small city at the far northeast tip of Nevada, near the Utah and Arizona borders. New to the national top 10 this month, with 7.2 moves per capita, it’s known as a retirement and resort destination with a lower cost of living than Las Vegas. Its appearance in the rankings may reflect growing interest in affordable Nevada markets beyond the Las Vegas metro.
- Moves per Capita: 7.2
- Population: 2,916
- Median Household Income: $91,016
- Median Home Price: $478,900
See the Full Top 100 Hottest ZIP Codes in America by Moves per Capita
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The April 2026 Hottest ZIP Codes in Every State
Every state has its own version of this story: a ZIP code pulling in new residents faster than anywhere else in the state, relative to its size. In March, that ZIP rarely belongs to the biggest city or most obvious destination. It might be a fast-growing suburb on the eastern fringe of the Denver metro, a small resort community on the Nevada-Arizona border, or a waterfront town on Alabama’s Gulf Coast that most people outside the state have never heard of. Use the map to find your state and see where people are actually moving.
The April 2026 Hottest ZIP Codes in America: Total Move Volume
This month’s hottest ZIP codes by total moves highlight the places that drew the most new residents overall. New Braunfels, Texas (78130) led the ranking with 281 total moves, followed by Washington, DC (20002) at 274 and Cypress, Texas (77433) at 259. Texas claims five of the top ten spots, showing especially broad relocation activity across the state’s major growth corridors. Based on MovingPlace’s analysis of all moves in March, the hottest ZIP codes in America by total move volume are:
1. 78130 — New Braunfels, Texas — 281 total moves
New Braunfels, in the corridor between San Antonio and Austin along I-35, claims the top spot in total move volume this month with 281 moves. The city has been one of the fastest-growing in the U.S. for several years, driven by the area’s employment, affordability relative to both Austin and San Antonio, and an expanding inventory of new-construction communities.
- Move Volume: 281
- Population: 95,787
- Median Household Income: $83,064
- Median Home Price: $296,300
2. 20002 — Washington, DC — 274 total moves
Washington’s 20002 ZIP, covering NoMa, H Street, and parts of Capitol Hill, has been the most reliable city-center performer in our total volume rankings across multiple months. This March, it recorded 274 total moves, a slight dip from 277 in February. But that’s still enough to hold at number two nationally. The ZIP’s volume is driven by a dense concentration of luxury rental buildings with constant turnover.
- Move Volume: 274
- Population: 70,580
- Median Household Income: $120,337
- Median Home Price: $813,700
3. 77433 — Cypress, Texas — 259 total moves
Cypress, in the northwest Houston suburbs, enters the national top 10 in total move volume at number three with 259 moves. A master-planned community hub with a large residential base, Cypress benefits from proximity to Houston’s Energy Corridor and a school district that consistently ranks among the Houston area’s strongest.
- Move Volume: 259
- Population: 112,211
- Median Household Income: $143,934
- Median Home Price: $384,400
4. 78641 — Leander, Texas — 235 total moves
Leander, north of Austin in Williamson County, records 235 total moves this month, driven by its position as one of the Austin metro’s primary new-construction growth zones. The expansion of the MetroRail line into Leander has added a transit-accessible dimension to its appeal for Austin commuters.
- Move Volume: 235
- Population: 93,399
- Median Household Income: $135,024
- Median Home Price: $453,100
5. 73099 — Yukon, Oklahoma — 235 total moves
Yukon, a western suburb of Oklahoma City, ties Leander at 235 total moves and earns the number five spot. A first-time appearance in the national top 10 by total volume, it reflects Oklahoma City’s growing profile as an affordable relocation destination with a strong local economy.
- Move Volume: 235
- Population: 86,749
- Median Household Income: $88,030
- Median Home Price: $229,400
6. 78660 — Pflugerville, Texas — 229 total moves
Pflugerville, northeast of Austin, records 229 total moves — its first appearance in the national top 10 by volume. The community has long served as one of the Austin metro’s most accessible entry-level markets, offering new and near-new construction at prices that are increasingly rare inside Austin proper.
- Move Volume: 229
- Population: 118,437
- Median Household Income: $113,205
- Median Home Price: $369,300
7. 75126 — Forney, Texas — 227 total moves
Forney, east of Dallas in Kaufman County, records 227 total moves. It shares a county with Crandall — which appears in the per capita top 10 — and the same growth story: DFW buyers extending their search east along US-80 in exchange for new construction at price points that have largely disappeared inside the Dallas metro area’s established ring.
- Move Volume: 227
- Population: 77,116
- Median Household Income: $103,673
- Median Home Price: $337,200
8. 98052 — Redmond, Washington — 227 total moves
Redmond, home to Microsoft’s headquarters east of Seattle, records 227 total moves, tying with Forney. It appeared in the national top 10 last month as well, suggesting that tech-driven migration into the Seattle suburbs is sustaining momentum into spring.
- Move Volume: 227
- Population: 79,074
- Median Household Income: $163,460
- Median Home Price: $1,107,900
9. 34787 — Winter Garden, Florida — 221 total moves
Winter Garden, west of Orlando in Orange County, records 221 total moves — its first appearance in the national top 10 by volume. A community that has transformed significantly over the past decade from a quiet citrus-farming town into one of the Orlando metro’s most desirable residential destinations, its appearance in the rankings suggests that demand in the western Orlando suburbs is broadening.
- Move Volume: 221
- Population: 93,064
- Median Household Income: $120,365
- Median Home Price: $475,000
10. 34987 — Port Saint Lucie, Florida — 219 total moves
Port Saint Lucie’s 34987 ZIP rounds out the total volume top 10 with 219 moves, making it the only ZIP code this month to appear in both the per capita and total move volume rankings. That distinction means Port Saint Lucie is drawing a high volume of new residents in absolute terms while simultaneously posting one of the highest move-in rates relative to its existing population.
- Move Volume: 219
- Population: 17,911
- Median Household Income: $90,201
- Median Home Price: $430,100
ZIP Codes With the Biggest Changes Since Last Month
Use this table to explore the ZIP codes that saw the sharpest acceleration in moving activity from February to March 2026 — not the highest raw volume, but the markets where something changed.
New York, NY (10040) Posts a 267% Surge
New York’s 10040 ZIP code, covering Washington Heights in upper Manhattan, surged from 52 moves in February to 191 in March. That’s a +267% increase and the largest single-month jump in the dataset. This may suggest an unusual concentration of move-in activity in Washington Heights, possibly related to a specific building, development, or seasonal rental turnover pattern in this densely populated corridor.
Pennsylvania Markets Show Strength
Two Pennsylvania ZIP codes appear in the top gainers: Wexford (15090, +75%), a northern Pittsburgh suburb, and Connellsville (15425, +59%), a smaller city in Fayette County. Their paired appearance suggests a broader uptick in Pittsburgh-area moving activity as the region enters spring. Wexford in particular is a high-income suburb that tends to attract corporate relocations and move-up buyers.
Indiana and Nebraska Round Out the Gainers
Two Indiana ZIP codes — Munster (46321, +61%) and Hammond (46323, +48%) — share a Lake County location just south of Chicago’s southern suburbs. Their paired appearance suggests a seasonal uptick in the southern Chicago metro. Bennington, Nebraska (68007, +57%), a growing suburb northwest of Omaha, also posts a significant gain, consistent with the broader pattern of Midwest suburban markets seeing increased spring move-in activity.
What the Data Means
The March 2026 data captures the U.S. moving market at the start of the spring season, and the numbers reflect what that transition typically looks like: volume picking up, new markets entering the rankings, and the geographic pattern of demand sharpening from broad regional trends into more specific, submarket-level activity.
The most consistent signal remains the sustained dominance of Texas and Florida across both the per capita and total volume rankings. Texas accounts for four of the top 10 per capita ZIP codes and five of the top 10 by total volume. Florida places two ZIP codes in the per capita top 10 and two in the total volume top 10. Its persistence through a period of elevated mortgage rates and broader affordability pressure suggests that demand into these markets is being driven by structural factors like employment growth and in-state migration from more expensive metros, rather than novelty.
The emergence of Port Saint Lucie at the top of both lists is perhaps the most meaningful single data point this month. Its appearance at number one nationally by per capita moves, combined with a top-10 showing in total volume, positions the Treasure Coast as a market worth tracking beyond its traditional role as a quiet alternative to South Florida’s coastal cores.
Aurora, Colorado’s debut at number two nationally is the other standout. The DIA-area corridor in eastern Aurora is driven almost entirely by new construction and affordability relative to the western Denver suburbs, and its strong March showing suggests that demand there is accelerating as the spring buying season begins.
Methodology
MovingPlace is a leading authority on U.S. residential migration trends. With access to millions of verified move records each year, we have the data and expertise to track where Americans are relocating and identify emerging patterns in communities nationwide. Our rankings are based on proprietary data from Porch Group, which tracks detailed move information, including origin and destination ZIP codes, for millions of residential moves across the U.S. each year.
To identify the hottest ZIP codes in the U.S., MovingPlace analyzed proprietary data from PGM. The study ranks ZIP codes by moves per capita, highlighting where the highest number of new residents moved in March 2026 per 1,000 current residents. For the total move volume rankings, ZIP codes are ranked by the absolute number of moves with a destination in that ZIP code during the same period.
For the purposes of this report, all moves with a destination address within a ZIP code are counted, including those where the move originated in the same ZIP code. This approach captures the total moving activity within each area, reflecting both local and inbound relocations.
Unless otherwise noted, Median Home Value is sourced from the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.
In Partnership With PGM
This migration report used in-depth consumer insights from data provider PGM, part of the Porch Group of companies. PGM’s robust audience data helps businesses reach customers strategically.
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