MANCHESTER, NH – As Americans relocate in 2026, certain ZIP codes are standing out as the fastest-growing and most in-demand, among them 03101.
The June 2026 edition of The Hottest ZIP Codes Report by MovingPlace examines May migration data by analyzing almost 600,000 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 hot ZIP codes.
| Top 10 ZIP Codes per Capita in May 2026 | ||||
| Rank | ZIP Code | City | State | Moves per Capita (May) |
| 1 | 34987 | Port Saint Lucie | FL | 12.06 |
| 2 | 80019 | Aurora | CO | 12.05 |
| 3 | 75114 | Crandall | TX | 11.0 |
| 4 | 37228 | Nashville | TN | 10.2 |
| 5 | 78701 | Austin | TX | 9.4 |
| 6 | 75166 | Lavon | TX | 9.3 |
| 7 | 03101 | Manchester | NH | 9.2 |
| =8 | 33576 | San Antonio | FL | 9.0 |
| =8 | 85387 | Surprise | AZ | 9.0 |
| 10 | 65079 | Sunrise Beach | MO | 8.5 |
Based on MovingPlace’s analysis of 590,147 moves in the month of May, the hottest ZIP codes in America by moves per capita are:
1. Port Saint Lucie, FL (34987) – 12.06 Moves per Capita
Port Saint Lucie’s Tradition neighborhood remained one of Florida’s busiest moving destinations in May, continuing a run that has seen this community consistently outperform larger Florida markets on a per-capita basis. The area’s combination of resort-style living, new construction inventory, and prices well below South Florida’s coastal markets keeps demand strong among retirees and remote workers alike. Here, median household income is $90,201, with median home price sitting at $430,100.
2. Aurora, CO (80019) – 12.05 Moves per Capita
The eastern Aurora growth corridor continued its strong momentum in May, cementing its position as one of the Denver metro’s most active markets. The combination of new construction, proximity to Denver International Airport, and access to the Anschutz Medical Campus employment hub makes it a compelling destination for households priced out of the metro’s more established neighborhoods, with a median household income of $129,154 and median home price of $529,300.
3. Crandall, TX (75114) – 11.0 Moves per Capita
Crandall’s continued appearance in the national top 10 reflects the sustained demand for affordable land in Kaufman County as buyers push further east of the Dallas core. New subdivisions along US-175 are offering entry-level prices rare in the broader DFW market, and the area’s relative proximity to the city (under 30 miles from downtown Dallas) makes it viable for commuters. In Crandall, median home prices are $275,100 while median household income sits at $88,013.
4. Nashville, TN (37228) – 10.2 Moves per Capita
The 37228 ZIP covers a stretch of industrial and mixed-use land north of downtown Nashville that is undergoing rapid conversion to residential uses. Its direct proximity to Nashville’s booming downtown employment base and entertainment district makes it a natural extension of the major metro without the higher COL. Here, median household income sits at just $60,378, while median home prices are much higher at $494,000.
5. Austin, TX (78701) – 9.4 Moves per Capita
Downtown Austin retained its place in the national per-capita top 10 in May, a testament to the ZIP’s continued appeal among high-earning transplants drawn to the city’s technology industry and urban lifestyle offerings. Even as Austin’s overall market has cooled from its pandemic-era peaks, the urban core remains a high-velocity moving destination. The location has a healthy median household income of $162,168 and a median home price of $653,600.
6. Lavon, TX (75166) – 9.3 Moves per Capita
Lavon’s repeat appearance in the national top 10 underscores the durability of Collin County’s appeal, with lake-adjacent living and DFW metro access continuing to draw buyers from across the region. The community’s rapidly expanding housing stock and improving local amenities have made it one of the more surprising recurring entries on this list. In Lavon, median household income is $132,101 and the median home price sits at $385,000.
7. Manchester, NH (03101) – 9.2 Moves per Capita
The 03101 ZIP encompasses Manchester’s downtown core, a small but dense urban center that has benefited from New England’s broader housing shortage and a wave of remote workers relocating from the Boston metro seeking lower costs and more space. Manchester offers competitive rents and home prices compared to the greater Boston area, while remaining within commuting distance for those who need periodic access to the city. Here, homes go for a median price of $418,400 while median household income sits at $84,434.
=8. (Tie) San Antonio, FL (33576) – 9.0 Moves per Capita
San Antonio, Florida—not to be confused with its Texas namesake–-sits in the fast-growing corridor between Tampa and Ocala. New residential development has accelerated here as Tampa Bay’s suburban growth pressure extends northward along the US-301 and I-75 corridors, bringing buyers seeking land and affordability within range of the larger metro’s job hubs. In this ZIP code, median household income is $76,388 and median home prices are $330,500.
=8. (TIE) Surprise, AZ (85387) – 9.0 Moves per Capita
Surprise maintained its presence in the national per-capita rankings in May, though at a lower rate than in April, reflecting normal seasonal cooling after spring’s peak activity. The northwest Valley’s long-term growth fundamentals still remain, including land availability, master-planned communities, and relative affordability within the Phoenix metro. Households can expect a median income of $98,757 while median home prices are $453,800.
10. Sunrise Beach, MO (65079) – 8.5 Moves per Capita
Sunrise Beach is a Lake of the Ozarks community that has seen a notable uptick in permanent relocations. Remote work has enabled more buyers to treat lakefront markets like this one as primary rather than vacation destinations. The area offers waterfront living at price points that remain accessible compared to coastal lake markets, drawing retirees and remote workers from Kansas City, St. Louis, and beyond. Here, median home prices are $349,100 while median household income sits at $70,024.
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Methodology:
The Hottest ZIP Codes rankings are based on proprietary data from millions of residential moves across the U.S. each year. By analyzing origin and destination ZIP codes, we calculate which areas are attracting the most new residents, both nationwide and within each state. This consistently updated dataset serves as a cornerstone resource for understanding migration trends, highlighting patterns in population growth, suburban expansion, and regional hotspots. The data was taken in May 2026 and analyzed in June 2026.