MovingPlace has released its latest monthly report, revealing America’s most in-demand ZIP codes based on nearly 500 thousand recent moves and two of the Top 10 hottest ZIP codes are in Arizona.
The newly published March edition analyzes February’s moving data to spotlight the ZIP codes attracting people right now based on per capita moves.
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The Top U.S. ZIP Codes People Are Moving To Right Now
- The hottest ZIP code in America is Nashville, TN (37228) with 12.8 moves per capita which has been creeping up the ranking in the past couple of months.
- Crandall, TX (75114) holds the number two spot at 11.2 moves per capita, followed by Paradise, CA (95969) with 9.4 moves per capita.
- Texas dominates total move volume, claiming five of the top ten spots. Washington, DC (20002) is the only non-Sunbelt ZIP in the volume top 10.
- 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 500 thousand moves made the month prior to find the most popular ZIP code per capita, by overall moves and the top trending areas.
The primary way the report assesses ZIP code heat is through moves per capita. The moves per capita metric highlights the ZIP codes experiencing the most intense migration relative to their population size. This allows smaller or less densely populated areas with unusually high migration activity to stand out as truly among the hottest ZIP codes.
| Top 10 ZIP Codes per Capita in February 2026 | ||||
| Rank | ZIP Code | City | State | Moves per Capita (February) |
| 1 | 37228 | Nashville | TN | 12.8 |
| 2 | 75114 | Crandall | TX | 11.2 |
| 3 | 95969 | Paradise | CA | 9.4 |
| 4 | 78701 | Austin | TX | 8.9 |
| 5 | 85387 | Surprise | AZ | 8.8 |
| 6 | 10004 | New York | NY | 7.7 |
| 7 | 32461 | Inlet Beach | FL | 7.7 |
| 8 | 85054 | Phoenix | AZ | 7.5 |
| 9 | 23230 | Richmond | VA | 7.5 |
| 10 | 37203 | Nashville | TN | 7.4 |
Based on MovingPlace’s analysis of 487,572 moves in the month of February, the hottest ZIP codes in America by moves per capita are:
1. 37228 – Nashville, Tennessee – 12.8 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 top 10 for three consecutive months, and this month it claims the top spot for the first time. Houses in the area currently go for a median of $494,000, higher than the national average, with a median household income of $60,378. Its performance reflects the sustained demand for urban-adjacent housing in a city that continues to attract young professionals and corporate relocations at a high rate.
2. 75114 – Crandall, Texas – 11.2 moves per capita
Crandall sits southeast of Dallas along US-175, well past the established suburbs of Mesquite and Forney. Its continued presence in the top 10, three months running, reflects the same pattern seen across the DFW exurbs: buyers priced out of closer-in suburbs are willing to extend their commute in exchange for new construction and sub-$300k price points. The market here isn’t driven by a trend; it’s driven by inventory.
3. 95969 – Paradise, California – 9.4 moves per capita
Paradise is not a typical entry on this list. The town in Butte County was largely destroyed by the 2018 Camp Fire, the deadliest wildfire in California history, and its appearance here with 9.4 moves per capita reflects the ongoing pace of rebuilding. The population is still well below its pre-fire levels, which means even a modest number of incoming residents registers as a high per-capita figure. That statistical effect is real, but it doesn’t diminish what the number represents: people are moving back.
4. 78701 – Austin, Texas – 8.9 moves per capita
Downtown Austin’s core ZIP code posts 8.9 moves per capita this month, up slightly from 8.3 in January. This is a dense, high-turnover urban ZIP anchored by luxury apartment stock, and its consistent presence in the rankings reflects the ongoing demand for walkable, amenity-rich living in a city that, despite its reputation for high costs, continues to draw high-income movers. Median house prices reach $585,000 with a average household incomes exceeding the national average at $162,168
5. 85387 – Surprise, Arizona – 8.8 moves per capita
Surprise continues its run in the top 10, posting 8.8 moves per capita in February. Located in the far northwest of the Phoenix metro, it has been one of the more consistent performers in our rankings over the past several months. New master-planned communities and relatively lower price points compared to Scottsdale and Chandler keep the demand steady here regardless of broader market fluctuations.
6. 10004 – New York, New York – 7.7 moves per capita
ZIP code 10004 covers the southern tip of Manhattan, including the Financial District and Battery Park City. Its presence at #6 is the highest New York has placed in recent months. This is a high-density, high-churn ZIP driven largely by the rental market, and a 7.7 per-capita figure in a market with Manhattan’s population dynamics is a meaningful signal of demand. Median home prices here exceed the million dollar threshold at $1,200,000 and median household incomes are also very high at $250,001.
7. 32461 – Inlet Beach, Florida – 7.7 moves per capita
Inlet Beach, tucked along the 30A corridor in the Florida Panhandle, ties New York at 7.7 moves per capita. This is a smaller, higher-income coastal market, where median home prices here run well above the state average. It draws a mix of retirees, second-home buyers, and remote workers who have made the Florida Panhandle one of the more durable migration destinations in the country. Worth noting: Inlet Beach ranked significantly higher in January (13.9 per capita), so the February reading represents a meaningful cooldown, though it still holds a top-10 spot.
8. 23230 – Richmond, Virginia – 7.5 moves per capita
Richmond’s 23230 ZIP, covering the Scott’s Addition and Museum District neighborhoods, is one of the more interesting entries in this month’s top 10. This is an urban infill market experiencing sustained gentrification pressure, and its 7.5 per-capita figure – up from 5.4 in January – represents the sharpest month-over-month gain among the top 10. Richmond has been a consistent but quiet performer in our state-level rankings, and this month it breaks into the national list for the first time.
9. 85054 – Phoenix, Arizona – 7.5 moves per capita
85054 covers the Desert Ridge area in north Phoenix, one of the city’s more affluent and rapidly developing corridors. Its 7.5 per-capita figure ties Richmond and keeps Arizona with two entries in the top 10. The north Phoenix market has benefited from corporate campus expansions in recent years and draws a significant share of out-of-state relocators, particularly from California. Median home prices here sit at $645,000 with median household income at $91,507.
10. 37203 – Nashville, Tennessee – 7.4 moves per capita
Nashville places twice in the top 10 this month, with its second ZIP, 37203 covering the Gulch and parts of SoBro, coming in at 7.4 moves per capita. The Gulch is Nashville’s densest luxury rental corridor, so its presence here alongside 37228 confirms that the city’s inbound migration isn’t concentrated in one pocket, it’s broad-based across the urban core. No other city places two ZIP codes in the national top 10 this month.
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