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ZIP 23061

Pop. 23,308·Gloucester County·157th most expensive ZIP in Virginia
Median rent (all units)
$1,540/mo
Year-over-Year
-6.1%
Month-over-Month
-6.1%
vs US Median
-$390
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ZIP 23061 · $1,540
More affordable than 64% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,930/mo
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Studio
$1,340
1 BR
$1,360
2 BR
$1,540
3 BR
$2,140
4 BR+
$2,510
Research median
$1,540/mo

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

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Last updated: April 19, 2026

Annual cost
$18,480/yr
At $1,540/mo median
Location
StateVA
CountyGloucester County
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 23061 (Gloucester, VA) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income above the national average, 26.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
23,308
Median income
$91,626
Median age
45.9
Renters
12.9%
Age distribution
20%
16.3%
23.5%
18.6%
21.6%
Under 1820%
18–3416.3%
35–5423.5%
55–6418.6%
65+21.6%
Gender
50.6%
49.4%
Male50.6%
Female49.4%
Race & ethnicity
87.1%
White87.1%
Black5%
Hispanic4.1%
Asian0.7%
Other3.2%
Education (25+)
34.7%
32.1%
26.8%
No HS diploma6.5%
HS diploma34.7%
Some college32.1%
Bachelor's+26.8%
Housing tenure
87.1%
12.9%
Owner87.1%
Renter12.9%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 23061 in Gloucester, VA has changed in 5 years

Income
$84,779 → $91,626
up 8.1%
Population
22,445 → 23,308
up 3.8%
Renter share
15.6% → 12.9%
-2.7 pts
Bachelor's+
26% → 26.8%
+0.8 pts
Median age
44.5 → 45.9
+1.4 yrs

Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $84,779 in 2021 to $91,626 more recently. Headcount in the area went from 22,445 to 23,308 between 2021 and 2024, a 3.8% change. About 12.9% of households rent today, against 15.6% in 2021.

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Last updated: April 19, 2026

ZIP code 23061 covers Gloucester, VA. The median rent here is $1,540/mo as of April 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,360/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,540/mo.

At 20% of local median household income ($91,626/yr), ZIP 23061 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 6.1% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 23061?

As of April 19, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 23061 (Gloucester, VA) is $1,540. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 23061 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 23061's median rent of $1,540/mo is $390 (20%) below the US national median of $1,930/mo.

How does ZIP 23061 compare to other ZIPs in Virginia?

ZIP 23061 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Virginia, ranking #157 out of 207 ZIPs at $1,540/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 23061?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $62,000/year (~$30/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,540/mo in ZIP 23061. The local median household income is $91,626/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 23061?

Rent in ZIP 23061 has decreased 6.1% over the past year as of April 19, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 23061 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 23061 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,540/mo, rent takes approximately 20% of the local median household income ($91,626/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 23061 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 23061 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 12.9% of ZIP 23061 households are renters, while 87.1% are owner-occupied. ZIP 23061 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

When was rent data for ZIP 23061 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 23061 reflects April 19, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Affordability
20%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,540/mo, rent takes ~20% of ZIP 23061's median household income ($91,626/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 23061 20%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2–5.75%
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