MovingPlace has released its latest monthly report, revealing America’s most popular ZIP codes for movers based on nearly 500 thousand recent moves and one Goodyear ZIP code is among the Top 10 most popular for attracting new residents.
The March report first looked at moves per capita, and now explores the ZIP codes with the highest move count overall.
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The ZIP Codes Attracting the Most Movers – March Report
- The hottest ZIP code in America by total move volume is Washington, DC (20002) and is the only non-Sunbelt ZIP in the top 10.
- Texas dominates total move volume, claiming five of the top ten spots with Mckinney (75071), New Braunfels (78130) and Leander, (78641) leading.
- The top ZIP code by moves per capita is Nashville, TN (37228) with 12.8 moves per capita which has been creeping up the ranking in the past couple of months.
- Santa Fe, NM (87506) saw the single largest month-over-month jump in the country, seeing an increase in movers of +53.85%.
- Four of the top ten month-over-month gainers are California ZIP codes, a potential early signal that California’s long-running outmigration trend may be shifting.
As Americans relocate in 2026, certain ZIP codes are standing out as the fastest-growing and most in-demand.
The March 2026 edition of The Hottest ZIP Codes Report by MovingPlace examines February migration data by analyzing almost 500k moves made in the month prior to find the most popular ZIP code by total moves.
One good indication of ZIP code “hotness” is by total move volume. This metric is useful in showing where the biggest absolute flows of people are happening. While moves per capita spotlights intensity relative to population, total volume reveals the sheer scale of movement. This helps identify major hubs or high-traffic ZIP codes that play an outsized role in the region’s overall migration patterns.
| Top 10 Moved-To ZIP Codes in February 2026 | ||||
| Rank | ZIP Code | City | State | Total Moves (February) |
| 1 | 20002 | Washington | DC | 277 |
| 2 | 98052 | Redmond | WA | 243 |
| 3 | 75071 | Mckinney | TX | 228 |
| 4 | 78130 | New Braunfels | TX | 227 |
| 5 | 78641 | Leander | TX | 218 |
| 6 | 85338 | Goodyear | AZ | 213 |
| 7 | 34787 | Winter Garden | FL | 211 |
| 8 | 77494 | Katy | TX | 205 |
| 9 | 77433 | Cypress | TX | 197 |
| 10 | 76227 | Aubrey | TX | 196 |
Based on MovingPlace’s analysis of 487,572 moves in the month of February, the hottest ZIP codes in America by total move volume are:
- 20002 – Washington, DC
Washington’s 20002 ZIP, covering NoMa, H Street, and parts of Capitol Hill, leads the nation in total move volume for February with 277 moves. It has been the most reliable city-center performer in our total volume rankings across multiple months. This ZIP’s volume is driven by a dense concentration of luxury rental buildings with constant turnover, rather than new construction, which distinguishes it from most of the other markets on this list.
- 98052 – Redmond, Washington
Redmond makes its first appearance in the national total volume top 10 this month with 243 moves. Home to Microsoft’s headquarters and a growing concentration of tech employers, 98052 draws a significant share of corporate relocations. Its February showing suggests the tech-driven migration into the Seattle suburbs that slowed during the 2022–2023 period may be regaining momentum.
- 75071 – McKinney, Texas
McKinney’s 75071 continues its long-term presence in the total volume rankings with 228 moves in February. The northern DFW suburb has been one of the most consistent high-volume markets in the country for the past two years, and its February number holds up well given that last month it posted higher. McKinney’s infrastructure — top-rated schools, master-planned communities, and a diversified local economy — has moved it beyond boom-and-bust cycle vulnerability.
- 78130 – New Braunfels, Texas
New Braunfels saw 227 moves in February, holding its position as the dominant market on the I-35 corridor between Austin and San Antonio. It led the total volume rankings in January with 379 moves, so February’s number reflects a seasonal pullback rather than a structural shift. The fundamentals here — affordability relative to both Austin and San Antonio, active new construction, and strong quality-of-life metrics — remain intact.
- 78641 – Leander, Texas
Leander’s 78641 posts 218 moves, continuing its run as one of the Austin metro’s primary relief valves for buyers priced out of closer-in suburbs. The market here is almost entirely new construction, and the pace of building has kept supply roughly in step with demand — which is part of why Leander keeps showing up month after month rather than spiking and cooling the way some boom markets do.
- 85338 – Goodyear, Arizona
Goodyear makes its first appearance in the national total volume top 10 with 213 moves, edging out several Texas markets that have been regulars on this list. Located on the southwest edge of the Phoenix metro, Goodyear has been one of the fastest-growing cities in Arizona for several years. Its February debut in the top 10 may signal that it’s graduating from a regional story to a national one.
- 34787 – Winter Garden, Florida
Winter Garden’s 34787 posts 211 moves in February, down from 250 in January but still firmly in the top 10. This Orlando suburb has built a reputation as one of the more livable markets in Central Florida — lower density than most of the metro, with a walkable downtown and strong school ratings — and the consistent move volume reflects that.
- 77494 – Katy, Texas
Katy holds its position in the top 10 with 205 moves. The western Houston suburb is one of the most well-established master-planned markets in the country, and its volume is driven more by the sheer scale of its residential base than by a single development story. For buyers considering Houston, Katy remains the default answer.
- 77433 – Cypress, Texas
Cypress posts 197 moves in February, down from its recent highs but still well within the top 10. The Bridgeland and Fairfield master-planned communities continue to generate consistent demand, and Cypress’s school district reputation keeps it competitive with newer suburban markets that offer lower price points.
- 76227 – Aubrey, Texas
Aubrey makes its debut in the national total volume top 10 this month with 196 moves. Located north of Denton along US-380, Aubrey sits at the outer edge of the DFW exurbs and has seen an explosion of new home construction over the past two years. Its February appearance alongside established markets like McKinney and Katy suggests it’s no longer an outlier — it’s part of the DFW expansion story now.
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