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ZIP 23139

Part of Powhatan, VA
Pop. 27,757·Powhatan County·135th most expensive ZIP in Virginia
Median rent (all units)
$1,791/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
+12.3%
vs US Median
-$174
Rising (Monthly)
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ZIP 23139 · $1,791
More affordable than 52% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,340
1 BR
$1,400
2 BR
$1,540
3 BR
$1,950
4 BR+
$2,410
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: June 22, 2026

Annual cost
$21,492/yr
At $1,791/mo median
Location
StateVA
CountyPowhatan County
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Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 0.0% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, +12.3% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 23139 (Powhatan, VA) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 35.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
27,757
Median income
$110,349
Median age
45.8
Renters
6.9%
Age distribution
19.3%
17.4%
27.4%
16.6%
19.3%
Under 1819.3%
18–3417.4%
35–5427.4%
55–6416.6%
65+19.3%
Gender
50%
50%
Male50%
Female50%
Race & ethnicity
86.4%
White86.4%
Black6%
Hispanic2.9%
Other4.6%
Education (25+)
27.6%
30%
35.4%
No HS diploma7%
HS diploma27.6%
Some college30%
Bachelor's+35.4%
Housing tenure
93.1%
Owner93.1%
Renter6.9%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 23139 in Powhatan, VA has changed in 5 years

Income
$99,512 → $110,349
up 10.9%
Population
26,084 → 27,757
up 6.4%
Renter share
9.4% → 6.9%
-2.5 pts
Bachelor's+
31.8% → 35.4%
+3.6 pts

Census figures show median household income at $110,349 today, compared with $99,512 five years earlier. Census counts show ZIP 23139 in Powhatan, VA adding about 1,673 residents over the five-year window, up 6.4% on net. The renter share has eased from 9.4% to 6.9%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 31.8% to 35.4% across the same window.

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Last updated: June 22, 2026

ZIP code 23139 covers Powhatan, VA. The median rent here is $1,791/mo as of June 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,400/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,540/mo.

At 19% of local median household income ($110,349/yr), ZIP 23139 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 23139?

As of June 22, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 23139 (Powhatan, VA) is $1,791. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 23139 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 23139's median rent of $1,791/mo is $174 (9%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 23139 compare to other ZIPs in Virginia?

ZIP 23139 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Virginia, ranking #135 out of 201 ZIPs at $1,791/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 23139?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $72,000/year (~$35/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,791/mo in ZIP 23139. The local median household income is $110,349/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 23139?

Rent in ZIP 23139 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of June 22, 2026.

Is ZIP 23139 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 23139 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,791/mo, rent takes approximately 19% of the local median household income ($110,349/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 23139 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 23139 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 6.9% of ZIP 23139 households are renters, while 93.1% are owner-occupied. ZIP 23139 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 23139 compare to the rest of Powhatan?

ZIP 23139 is more affordable than Powhatan overall. At $1,791/mo, it's $44 below the Powhatan citywide median of $1,835/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 23139 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 23139 reflects June 22, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
19%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,791/mo, rent takes ~19% of ZIP 23139's median household income ($110,349/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 23139 19%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2–5.75%
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