{
  "id": 566619,
  "title": "Map Shows America’s Most Popular ZIP Codes for Movers in 2026",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/11/map-shows-americas-most-popular-zip-codes-for-movers-in-2026",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-11T13:18:03.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Newsweek",
    "slug": "newsweek",
    "url": "https://www.newsweek.com/map-shows-americas-most-popular-zip-codes-for-movers-in-2026-12307496"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Despite soaring housing costs since the pandemic, Florida and Texas are dominating a list of the most popular U.S. destinations for Americans moving across state lines this year, according to new data. MovingPlace, an online moving platform, analyzed over 5 million moves from January to May of 2026 and identified the most popular ZIP code per capita as Inlet Beach, Florida. With 106.1 moves per capita, Inlet Beach on Florida's Emerald Coast tops the list. Other popular Florida ZIP codes included Port Saint Lucie, Bradenton, and San Antonio. Additionally, three of the top ten hottest ZIP codes were in Texas: Crandall, Lavon, and Maxwell.\n\nThe popularity of these destinations is a result of affordability, luxury coastal living, limited inventory, and access to major employment hubs. Inlet Beach, for instance, attracts retirees and second-home buyers looking for a high-quality lifestyle, despite its high home prices. In contrast, Port Saint Lucie, Bradenton, and San Antonio offer more affordable options. Texas' Crandall, Lavon, and Maxwell provide similar benefits, with affordability and proximity to major job markets.\n\nThe trend of moving to smaller, more affordable communities has grown since the pandemic, even as the exodus from big urban centers has slowed. According to Daniel Cobb, senior editor at MovingPlace, communities surrounding major metros like Dallas, Austin, Denver, and Tampa are attracting households seeking more space and value.",
  "summary": "Despite recent housing cost hikes, Florida and Texas still dominate a list of the most popular destinations for U.S. movers.",
  "key_points": [
    "Inlet Beach, Florida tops list with 106.1 moves per capita",
    "Texas ZIP codes Crandall, Lavon, and Maxwell rank high",
    "Trend of moving to affordable communities grows post-pandemic"
  ],
  "editors_take": "The surge in popularity of Florida and Texas destinations for interstate movers signals a shift towards smaller, more affordable communities with luxury amenities, reversing the trend of urban flight.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}