ZIP Code · VA

ZIP 23219

Part of Richmond, VA

Pop. 4,062·Richmond City·164th most expensive ZIP in Virginia

Median rent (all units)

$1,530/mo

Year-over-Year

+2.4%

Month-over-Month

+0.5%

vs US Median

-$402

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ZIP 23219 · $1,530

More affordable than 71% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

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Studio

$1,490

1 BR

$1,560

2 BR

$1,710

3 BR

$2,140

4 BR+

$2,640

Research median

$1,710/mo

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

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

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What the numbers show

Cheapest month to sign

October. Asking rents in ZIP 23219 usually run 1% below trend in October and 1.4% above it in July, about $37 a month apart at today's median. Based on 7 years of data.

Compared with the peak

Rent in ZIP 23219 is at its highest level since Zillow's records here began in January 2019.

Past year vs. the rest of Virginia

Rent in ZIP 23219 changed +2.4% over the year to September 2026. Across the 169 Virginia ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +3.4%.

Rent vs. income since 2019

From 2019 to 2024, rent in ZIP 23219 rose 20.3% while median household income rose 55.9% ($36,890 to $57,507). Income kept ahead of rent.

Since before the pandemic

Rent in ZIP 23219 is 26.1% higher than in March 2020. Across the US, rent is up 37.3% over the same stretch.

Recent direction

Rent has risen 2 months in a row, and rose in 10 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($57,507) is $1,438 a month. That is less than HUD's Fair Market Rent for a studio ($1,490).

Rank in Richmond

3rd cheapest of 10 ZIP codes in Richmond.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 23219. The seasonal pattern compares Zillow’s seasonally adjusted and unadjusted series. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$18,360/yr

At $1,530/mo median

Location

CityRichmond

StateVA

CountyRichmond City

Rent Market Meter

Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are climbing (2.4% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.

Based on rent-price momentum (+2.4% YoY, +0.5% MoM), not inventory.

Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 23219 (Richmond, VA) is majority renter-occupied, skews toward younger working-age adults, has a median income below the national average, 59.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

4,062

Median income

$57,507

Median age

32.4

Renters

91.5%

Age distribution

48.1%

23.1%

13.4%

Under 187.1%

18–3448.1%

35–5423.1%

55–6413.4%

65+8.3%

Gender

50%

Male50%

Female50%

Race & ethnicity

57%

26.7%

White57%

Black26.7%

Hispanic5.7%

Asian6.3%

Other4.4%

Education (25+)

12.2%

24.3%

59.3%

No HS diploma4.2%

HS diploma12.2%

Some college24.3%

Bachelor's+59.3%

Housing tenure

91.5%

Owner8.5%

Renter91.5%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 23219 in Richmond, VA has changed in 5 years

Rent

$1,236 → $1,530

up 23.8%

Income

$54,828 → $57,507

up 4.9%

Population

4,202 → 4,062

down 3.3%

Renter share

92.6% → 91.5%

-1.1 pts

Bachelor's+

61.8% → 59.3%

-2.5 pts

Median age

31.1 → 32.4

+1.3 yrs

Since 2021, the typical rent in ZIP 23219 in Richmond, VA has climbed from $1,236 to $1,530, a 23.8% change over five years. On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 23219 in Richmond, VA now reports about $57,507, up from $54,828 in 2021. That spread, with rent up faster than earnings, points to a tougher affordability environment than five years ago. The population has contracted by 3.3% since 2021, moving from about 4,202 residents to roughly 4,062. College-educated residents now make up 59.3% of adults here, versus 61.8% in 2021. For context, the 2021 to 2026 window covers an unusually volatile run for US rents nationally, and ZIP 23219 in Richmond, VA reflects that arc in its own way.

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 23219 covers Richmond, VA. The median rent here is $1,530/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,560/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,710/mo.

At 32% of local median household income ($57,507/yr), ZIP 23219 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 2.4% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 23219?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $61,000/year (about $29/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,530/mo in ZIP 23219. The local median household income is $57,507/yr, so the typical household falls short of that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 23219?

Rent in ZIP 23219 has risen 2.4% over the past year as of September 2026. That is the highest level since Zillow's records here began in January 2019.

When is the cheapest time to rent in ZIP 23219?

Asking rents in ZIP 23219 are usually lowest in October, about 1% below their yearly trend, and highest in July, about 1.4% above it. At today's median that is a gap of roughly $37 a month. This pattern comes from 7 years of Zillow rent data.

Has rent outpaced income in ZIP 23219?

No. From 2019 to 2024, rent in ZIP 23219 rose 20.3% while median household income rose 55.9%, from $36,890 to $57,507. Rent is Zillow's yearly average; income is the Census 5-year estimate for the same years.

How does ZIP 23219 compare to other ZIPs in Virginia?

ZIP 23219 is one of the more affordable among Virginia ZIP codes for rent, ranking #164 of 194 at $1,530/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 23219 changed +2.4%, against a typical +3.4% across the 169 Virginia ZIP codes Zillow tracks.