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ZIP 22902

Pop. 23,486·Albemarle County·94th most expensive ZIP in Virginia
Median rent (all units)
$2,089/mo
Year-over-Year
+4.5%
Month-over-Month
-1.2%
vs US Median
+$124
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 22902 · $2,089
More expensive than 65% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,600
1 BR
$1,800
2 BR
$2,050
3 BR
$2,490
4 BR+
$3,070
Research median
$2,050/mo

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$25,068/yr
At $2,089/mo median
Location
StateVA
CountyAlbemarle County
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Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
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Based on rent-price momentum (+4.5% YoY, -1.2% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 22902 (Charlottesville, VA) is roughly split between renters and owners, has a median income above the national average, 59.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
23,486
Median income
$93,463
Median age
39.7
Renters
46.8%
Age distribution
19.1%
21.3%
30.3%
13.5%
15.9%
Under 1819.1%
18–3421.3%
35–5430.3%
55–6413.5%
65+15.9%
Gender
48.1%
51.9%
Male48.1%
Female51.9%
Race & ethnicity
72.7%
White72.7%
Black10.6%
Hispanic9.8%
Asian5.3%
Other1.6%
Education (25+)
15.9%
17.8%
59.4%
No HS diploma6.8%
HS diploma15.9%
Some college17.8%
Bachelor's+59.4%
Housing tenure
53.2%
46.8%
Owner53.2%
Renter46.8%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 22902 in Charlottesville, VA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,551 → $2,089
up 34.7%
Income
$79,447 → $93,463
up 17.6%
Population
25,318 → 23,486
down 7.2%
Renter share
48.6% → 46.8%
-1.8 pts
Bachelor's+
53.8% → 59.4%
+5.6 pts
Median age
38.4 → 39.7
+1.3 yrs

Across the past five years, the going rent in ZIP 22902 in Charlottesville, VA has shifted from $1,551 to $2,089, up 34.7% since 2021. Census figures show median household income at $93,463 today, compared with $79,447 five years earlier. Because rent grew faster than wages over the same span, the affordability picture has tightened relative to 2021. Census counts show ZIP 22902 in Charlottesville, VA losing about 1,832 residents over the five-year window, down 7.2% on net. The renter share has eased from 48.6% to 46.8%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 53.8% to 59.4% across the same window. The combined trend lines point to a market that has changed measurably from where it stood in early 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 22902 covers Charlottesville, VA. The median rent here is $2,089/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,800/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,050/mo.

At 27% of local median household income ($93,463/yr), ZIP 22902 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 4.5% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 22902?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 22902 (Charlottesville, VA) is $2,089. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 22902 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 22902's median rent of $2,089/mo is $124 (6%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 22902 compare to other ZIPs in Virginia?

ZIP 22902 falls in the middle range for Virginia, ranking #94 out of 198 ZIPs at $2,089/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 22902?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $84,000/year (~$40/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,089/mo in ZIP 22902. The local median household income is $93,463/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 22902?

Rent in ZIP 22902 has increased 4.5% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 22902 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 22902 is considered affordable for renters. At $2,089/mo, rent takes approximately 27% of the local median household income ($93,463/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 22902 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 22902 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 46.8% of ZIP 22902 households are renters, while 53.2% are owner-occupied. ZIP 22902 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 22902 compare to the rest of Charlottesville?

ZIP 22902 is pricier than Charlottesville as a whole. At $2,089/mo, it's $68 above the Charlottesville citywide median of $2,021/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 22902 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 22902 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
27%
AFFORDABLE

At $2,089/mo, rent takes ~27% of ZIP 22902's median household income ($93,463/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 22902 27%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2–5.75%
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