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ZIP 23059

Pop. 42,522·Hanover County·74th most expensive ZIP in Virginia
Median rent (all units)
$2,121/mo
Year-over-Year
+7.3%
Month-over-Month
+4.3%
vs US Median
+$191
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ZIP 23059 · $2,121
More expensive than 67% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,930/mo
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Studio
$1,920
1 BR
$2,000
2 BR
$2,200
3 BR
$2,750
4 BR+
$3,390
Research median
$2,200/mo

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

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Last updated: May 18, 2026

Annual cost
$25,452/yr
At $2,121/mo median
Location
StateVA
CountyHanover County
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 23059 (Glen Allen, VA) is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income above the national average, 69.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
42,522
Median income
$157,897
Median age
39.6
Renters
21.6%
Age distribution
26.9%
15.1%
33.6%
13.9%
Under 1826.9%
18–3415.1%
35–5433.6%
55–6410.4%
65+13.9%
Gender
47.8%
52.2%
Male47.8%
Female52.2%
Race & ethnicity
55.8%
27.1%
White55.8%
Black9.1%
Hispanic4.3%
Asian27.1%
Other3.7%
Education (25+)
16.2%
69.5%
No HS diploma3.3%
HS diploma11.1%
Some college16.2%
Bachelor's+69.5%
Housing tenure
78.4%
21.6%
Owner78.4%
Renter21.6%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 23059 in Glen Allen, VA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,569 → $2,121
up 35.2%
Income
$127,767 → $157,897
up 23.6%
Population
40,982 → 42,522
up 3.8%
Renter share
22.8% → 21.6%
-1.2 pts
Bachelor's+
68.3% → 69.5%
+1.2 pts
Median age
38.9 → 39.6
+0.7 yrs

Five years ago, renters in ZIP 23059 in Glen Allen, VA paid around $1,569 a month. That figure now sits near $2,121, up 35.2% from the 2021 baseline. Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $127,767 in 2021 to $157,897 more recently. Because rent grew faster than wages over the same span, the affordability picture has tightened relative to 2021. Census counts show ZIP 23059 in Glen Allen, VA adding about 1,540 residents over the five-year window, up 3.8% on net. These shifts give renters and would-be renters a longer baseline for sizing up today's listings against the ZIP 23059 in Glen Allen, VA market of 2021.

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Last updated: May 18, 2026

ZIP code 23059 covers Glen Allen, VA. The median rent here is $2,121/mo as of May 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,000/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,200/mo.

At 16% of local median household income ($157,897/yr), ZIP 23059 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 7.3% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 23059?

As of May 18, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 23059 (Glen Allen, VA) is $2,121. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 23059 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 23059's median rent of $2,121/mo is $191 (10%) above the US national median of $1,930/mo.

How does ZIP 23059 compare to other ZIPs in Virginia?

ZIP 23059 falls in the middle range for Virginia, ranking #74 out of 198 ZIPs at $2,121/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 23059?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $85,000/year (~$41/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,121/mo in ZIP 23059. The local median household income is $157,897/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 23059?

Rent in ZIP 23059 has increased 7.3% over the past year as of May 18, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 23059 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 23059 is considered very affordable for renters. At $2,121/mo, rent takes approximately 16% of the local median household income ($157,897/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 23059 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 23059 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 21.6% of ZIP 23059 households are renters, while 78.4% are owner-occupied. ZIP 23059 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 23059 compare to the rest of Glen Allen?

ZIP 23059 is pricier than Glen Allen as a whole. At $2,121/mo, it's $116 above the Glen Allen citywide median of $2,005/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 23059 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 23059 reflects May 18, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Affordability
16%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $2,121/mo, rent takes ~16% of ZIP 23059's median household income ($157,897/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 23059 16%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2–5.75%
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