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ZIP 23185

Pop. 55,270·Williamsburg City·103rd most expensive ZIP in Virginia
Median rent (all units)
$1,956/mo
Year-over-Year
+3.6%
Month-over-Month
+0.1%
vs US Median
+$26
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ZIP 23185 · $1,956
More expensive than 59% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,930/mo
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Studio
$1,570
1 BR
$1,590
2 BR
$1,800
3 BR
$2,500
4 BR+
$2,940
Research median
$1,800/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
$23,472/yr
At $1,956/mo median
Location
StateVA
CountyWilliamsburg City
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 23185 (Williamsburg, VA) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income above the national average, 51.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
55,270
Median income
$105,431
Median age
40.2
Renters
28.3%
Age distribution
17.8%
26.3%
21.8%
22.7%
Under 1817.8%
18–3426.3%
35–5421.8%
55–6411.4%
65+22.7%
Gender
48%
52%
Male48%
Female52%
Race & ethnicity
71%
12.9%
White71%
Black12.9%
Hispanic8.7%
Asian3.3%
Other4.2%
Education (25+)
17.1%
25.7%
51.6%
No HS diploma5.6%
HS diploma17.1%
Some college25.7%
Bachelor's+51.6%
Housing tenure
71.7%
28.3%
Owner71.7%
Renter28.3%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 23185 in Williamsburg, VA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,400 → $1,956
up 39.7%
Income
$91,855 → $105,431
up 14.8%
Population
52,313 → 55,270
up 5.7%
Renter share
28.7% → 28.3%
-0.4 pts
Bachelor's+
51.6% → 51.6%
+0.0 pts
Median age
41.3 → 40.2
-1.1 yrs

Compared with 2021, rent in ZIP 23185 in Williamsburg, VA has increased by $556 per month, settling near $1,956 after starting the period at $1,400. On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 23185 in Williamsburg, VA now reports about $105,431, up from $91,855 in 2021. Rent outpaced income growth by roughly 24.9 percentage points, which means renters are spending a larger slice of each paycheck on housing than they did in 2021. Headcount in the area went from 52,313 to 55,270 between 2021 and 2024, a 5.7% change. For context, the 2021 to 2026 window covers an unusually volatile run for US rents nationally, and ZIP 23185 in Williamsburg, VA reflects that arc in its own way.

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Last updated: May 18, 2026

ZIP code 23185 covers Williamsburg, VA. The median rent here is $1,956/mo as of May 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,590/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,800/mo.

At 22% of local median household income ($105,431/yr), ZIP 23185 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 3.6% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 23185?

As of May 18, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 23185 (Williamsburg, VA) is $1,956. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 23185 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 23185's median rent of $1,956/mo is $26 (1%) above the US national median of $1,930/mo.

How does ZIP 23185 compare to other ZIPs in Virginia?

ZIP 23185 falls in the middle range for Virginia, ranking #103 out of 198 ZIPs at $1,956/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 23185?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $78,000/year (~$38/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,956/mo in ZIP 23185. The local median household income is $105,431/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 23185?

Rent in ZIP 23185 has increased 3.6% over the past year as of May 18, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 23185 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 23185 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,956/mo, rent takes approximately 22% of the local median household income ($105,431/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 23185 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 23185 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 28.3% of ZIP 23185 households are renters, while 71.7% are owner-occupied. ZIP 23185 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 23185 compare to the rest of Williamsburg?

ZIP 23185 is more affordable than Williamsburg overall. At $1,956/mo, it's $12 below the Williamsburg citywide median of $1,968/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 23185 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 23185 reflects May 18, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Affordability
22%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,956/mo, rent takes ~22% of ZIP 23185's median household income ($105,431/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 23185 22%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2–5.75%
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