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ZIP 22802

Pop. 30,374·Harrisonburg City·152nd most expensive ZIP in Virginia
Median rent (all units)
$1,657/mo
Year-over-Year
+14.0%
Month-over-Month
-1.7%
vs US Median
-$308
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 22802 · $1,657
More affordable than 62% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,010
1 BR
$1,020
2 BR
$1,270
3 BR
$1,730
4 BR+
$2,090
Research median
$1,270/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
$19,884/yr
At $1,657/mo median
Location
StateVA
CountyHarrisonburg City
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 14.0% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+14.0% YoY, -1.7% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 22802 (Harrisonburg, VA) is roughly split between renters and owners, 30.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
30,374
Median income
$66,423
Median age
37.4
Renters
45%
Age distribution
24.5%
23.2%
26.5%
15.4%
Under 1824.5%
18–3423.2%
35–5426.5%
55–6410.5%
65+15.4%
Gender
50.6%
49.4%
Male50.6%
Female49.4%
Race & ethnicity
65.7%
25.3%
White65.7%
Black7.1%
Hispanic25.3%
Asian2.3%
Education (25+)
18.9%
29.8%
20.6%
30.7%
No HS diploma18.9%
HS diploma29.8%
Some college20.6%
Bachelor's+30.7%
Housing tenure
55%
45%
Owner55%
Renter45%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 22802 in Harrisonburg, VA has changed in 5 years

Income
$53,438 → $66,423
up 24.3%
Population
30,149 → 30,374
up 0.7%
Renter share
47.2% → 45%
-2.2 pts
Bachelor's+
26.4% → 30.7%
+4.3 pts
Median age
36.4 → 37.4
+1.0 yrs

Household income in the area moved from $53,438 to $66,423 across the same window, up 24.3% versus 2021. The renter share has eased from 47.2% to 45%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 26.4% to 30.7% across the same window.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 22802 covers Harrisonburg, VA. The median rent here is $1,657/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,020/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,270/mo.

At 30% of local median household income ($66,423/yr), ZIP 22802 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 14.0% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 22802?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 22802 (Harrisonburg, VA) is $1,657. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 22802 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 22802's median rent of $1,657/mo is $308 (16%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 22802 compare to other ZIPs in Virginia?

ZIP 22802 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Virginia, ranking #152 out of 198 ZIPs at $1,657/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 22802?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $66,000/year (~$32/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,657/mo in ZIP 22802. The local median household income is $66,423/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 22802?

Rent in ZIP 22802 has increased 14.0% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 22802 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 22802 is considered moderate for renters. At $1,657/mo, rent takes approximately 30% of the local median household income ($66,423/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 22802 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 22802 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 45% of ZIP 22802 households are renters, while 55% are owner-occupied. ZIP 22802 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 22802 compare to the rest of Harrisonburg?

ZIP 22802 is more affordable than Harrisonburg overall. At $1,657/mo, it's $191 below the Harrisonburg citywide median of $1,848/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 22802 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 22802 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
30%
MODERATE

At $1,657/mo, rent takes ~30% of ZIP 22802's median household income ($66,423/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 22802 30%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2–5.75%
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