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ZIP 22936

Pop. 6,983·Albemarle County·106th most expensive ZIP in Virginia
Median rent (all units)
$1,970/mo
Year-over-Year
+0.5%
Month-over-Month
+0.5%
vs US Median
+$5
Rising (Monthly)
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ZIP 22936 · $1,970
More expensive than 61% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,530
1 BR
$1,730
2 BR
$1,970
3 BR
$2,400
4 BR+
$2,950
Research median
$1,970/mo

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Last updated: April 19, 2026

Annual cost
$23,640/yr
At $1,970/mo median
Location
StateVA
CountyAlbemarle County
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Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are roughly steady, with neither renters nor landlords holding a strong edge right now.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.5% YoY, +0.5% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 22936 (Earlysville, VA) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income above the national average, 62.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
6,983
Median income
$142,338
Median age
45.9
Renters
9.4%
Age distribution
22.5%
15.7%
24.6%
14%
23.2%
Under 1822.5%
18–3415.7%
35–5424.6%
55–6414%
65+23.2%
Gender
52.5%
47.5%
Male52.5%
Female47.5%
Race & ethnicity
79.5%
White79.5%
Black7%
Hispanic9%
Asian1.5%
Other3%
Education (25+)
16.9%
16.4%
62.9%
No HS diploma3.8%
HS diploma16.9%
Some college16.4%
Bachelor's+62.9%
Housing tenure
90.6%
Owner90.6%
Renter9.4%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 22936 in Earlysville, VA has changed in 5 years

Income
$122,083 → $142,338
up 16.6%
Population
6,318 → 6,983
up 10.5%
Renter share
10.2% → 9.4%
-0.8 pts
Bachelor's+
64.3% → 62.9%
-1.4 pts
Median age
44.7 → 45.9
+1.2 yrs

Household income in the area moved from $122,083 to $142,338 across the same window, up 16.6% versus 2021. The population has grown by 10.5% since 2021, moving from about 6,318 residents to roughly 6,983.

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Last updated: April 19, 2026

ZIP code 22936 covers Earlysville, VA. The median rent here is $1,970/mo as of April 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,730/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,970/mo.

At 17% of local median household income ($142,338/yr), ZIP 22936 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 0.5% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 22936?

As of April 19, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 22936 (Earlysville, VA) is $1,970. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 22936 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 22936's median rent of $1,970/mo is $5 (0%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 22936 compare to other ZIPs in Virginia?

ZIP 22936 falls in the middle range for Virginia, ranking #106 out of 207 ZIPs at $1,970/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 22936?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $79,000/year (~$38/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,970/mo in ZIP 22936. The local median household income is $142,338/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 22936?

Rent in ZIP 22936 has increased 0.5% over the past year as of April 19, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 22936 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 22936 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,970/mo, rent takes approximately 17% of the local median household income ($142,338/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 22936 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 22936 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 9.4% of ZIP 22936 households are renters, while 90.6% are owner-occupied. ZIP 22936 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

When was rent data for ZIP 22936 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 22936 reflects April 19, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
17%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,970/mo, rent takes ~17% of ZIP 22936's median household income ($142,338/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 22936 17%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2–5.75%
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