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ZIP 22911

Pop. 19,107·Albemarle County·69th most expensive ZIP in Virginia
Median rent (all units)
$2,231/mo
Year-over-Year
-1.7%
Month-over-Month
-3.1%
vs US Median
+$266
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ZIP 22911 · $2,231
More expensive than 71% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,650
1 BR
$1,860
2 BR
$2,120
3 BR
$2,580
4 BR+
$3,170
Research median
$2,120/mo

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$26,772/yr
At $2,231/mo median
Location
StateVA
CountyAlbemarle County
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Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 1.7% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (-1.7% YoY, -3.1% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 22911 (Charlottesville, VA) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income above the national average, 62.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
19,107
Median income
$128,235
Median age
40.7
Renters
32.4%
Age distribution
21.1%
18.6%
27.5%
21.6%
Under 1821.1%
18–3418.6%
35–5427.5%
55–6411.2%
65+21.6%
Gender
48.8%
51.2%
Male48.8%
Female51.2%
Race & ethnicity
73.6%
White73.6%
Black6.9%
Hispanic6.9%
Asian7.9%
Other4.8%
Education (25+)
15.1%
19.7%
62.1%
No HS diploma3.1%
HS diploma15.1%
Some college19.7%
Bachelor's+62.1%
Housing tenure
67.6%
32.4%
Owner67.6%
Renter32.4%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 22911 in Charlottesville, VA has changed in 5 years

Income
$97,389 → $128,235
up 31.7%
Population
18,284 → 19,107
up 4.5%
Renter share
30.1% → 32.4%
+2.3 pts
Bachelor's+
59.4% → 62.1%
+2.7 pts
Median age
39.5 → 40.7
+1.2 yrs

Census figures show median household income at $128,235 today, compared with $97,389 five years earlier. Headcount in the area went from 18,284 to 19,107 between 2021 and 2024, a 4.5% change. About 32.4% of households rent today, against 30.1% in 2021. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 59.4% to 62.1%.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 22911 covers Charlottesville, VA. The median rent here is $2,231/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,860/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,120/mo.

At 21% of local median household income ($128,235/yr), ZIP 22911 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 1.7% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 22911?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 22911 (Charlottesville, VA) is $2,231. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 22911 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 22911's median rent of $2,231/mo is $266 (14%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 22911 compare to other ZIPs in Virginia?

ZIP 22911 falls in the middle range for Virginia, ranking #69 out of 198 ZIPs at $2,231/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 22911?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $89,000/year (~$43/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,231/mo in ZIP 22911. The local median household income is $128,235/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 22911?

Rent in ZIP 22911 has decreased 1.7% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 22911 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 22911 is considered very affordable for renters. At $2,231/mo, rent takes approximately 21% of the local median household income ($128,235/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 22911 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 22911 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 32.4% of ZIP 22911 households are renters, while 67.6% are owner-occupied. ZIP 22911 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 22911 compare to the rest of Charlottesville?

ZIP 22911 is pricier than Charlottesville as a whole. At $2,231/mo, it's $210 above the Charlottesville citywide median of $2,021/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 22911 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 22911 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
21%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $2,231/mo, rent takes ~21% of ZIP 22911's median household income ($128,235/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 22911 21%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2–5.75%
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