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ZIP 22801

Pop. 39,983·Harrisonburg City·113th most expensive ZIP in Virginia
Median rent (all units)
$1,947/mo
Year-over-Year
+10.3%
Month-over-Month
+1.3%
vs US Median
-$18
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ZIP 22801 · $1,947
More expensive than 57% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,250
1 BR
$1,260
2 BR
$1,580
3 BR
$2,150
4 BR+
$2,540
Research median
$1,580/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$23,364/yr
At $1,947/mo median
Location
StateVA
CountyHarrisonburg City
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 10.3% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+10.3% YoY, +1.3% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 22801 (Harrisonburg, VA) is roughly split between renters and owners, skews toward younger working-age adults, 42.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
39,983
Median income
$72,067
Median age
28.5
Renters
53.9%
Age distribution
17.3%
40.2%
20.2%
13.1%
Under 1817.3%
18–3440.2%
35–5420.2%
55–649.2%
65+13.1%
Gender
49.8%
50.2%
Male49.8%
Female50.2%
Race & ethnicity
71.5%
17.7%
White71.5%
Black5.1%
Hispanic17.7%
Asian2.8%
Other2.8%
Education (25+)
24.3%
22.8%
42.7%
No HS diploma10.2%
HS diploma24.3%
Some college22.8%
Bachelor's+42.7%
Housing tenure
46.1%
53.9%
Owner46.1%
Renter53.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 22801 in Harrisonburg, VA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,200 → $1,947
up 62.3%
Income
$60,540 → $72,067
up 19.0%
Population
37,653 → 39,983
up 6.2%
Renter share
53.5% → 53.9%
+0.4 pts
Bachelor's+
43.1% → 42.7%
-0.4 pts

Since 2021, the typical rent in ZIP 22801 in Harrisonburg, VA has increased from $1,200 to $1,947, a 62.3% change over five years. Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $60,540 in 2021 to $72,067 more recently. That spread, with rent up faster than earnings, points to a tougher affordability environment than five years ago. The population has grown by 6.2% since 2021, moving from about 37,653 residents to roughly 39,983. These shifts give renters and would-be renters a longer baseline for sizing up today's listings against the ZIP 22801 in Harrisonburg, VA market of 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 22801 covers Harrisonburg, VA. The median rent here is $1,947/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,260/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,580/mo.

At 32% of local median household income ($72,067/yr), ZIP 22801 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 10.3% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 22801?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 22801 (Harrisonburg, VA) is $1,947. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 22801 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 22801's median rent of $1,947/mo is $18 (1%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 22801 compare to other ZIPs in Virginia?

ZIP 22801 falls in the middle range for Virginia, ranking #113 out of 198 ZIPs at $1,947/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 22801?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $78,000/year (~$38/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,947/mo in ZIP 22801. The local median household income is $72,067/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 22801?

Rent in ZIP 22801 has increased 10.3% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 22801 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 22801 is considered moderate for renters. At $1,947/mo, rent takes approximately 32% of the local median household income ($72,067/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 22801 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 22801 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 53.9% of ZIP 22801 households are renters, while 46.1% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 22801 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 22801 compare to the rest of Harrisonburg?

ZIP 22801 is pricier than Harrisonburg as a whole. At $1,947/mo, it's $99 above the Harrisonburg citywide median of $1,848/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 22801 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 22801 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
32%
MODERATE

At $1,947/mo, rent takes ~32% of ZIP 22801's median household income ($72,067/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 22801 32%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2–5.75%
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