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ZIP Code · VA

ZIP 23222

Part of Richmond, VA
Pop. 26,322·Richmond City·147th most expensive ZIP in Virginia
Median rent (all units)
$1,687/mo
Year-over-Year
+7.0%
Month-over-Month
-6.8%
vs US Median
-$278
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ZIP 23222 · $1,687
More affordable than 60% 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

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$20,244/yr
At $1,687/mo median
Location
StateVA
CountyRichmond City
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 7.0% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+7.0% YoY, -6.8% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 23222 (Richmond, VA) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income below the national average, 35.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
26,322
Median income
$61,345
Median age
34.1
Renters
42.3%
Age distribution
24.7%
27.2%
22.5%
15.6%
Under 1824.7%
18–3427.2%
35–5422.5%
55–6410%
65+15.6%
Gender
43.7%
56.3%
Male43.7%
Female56.3%
Race & ethnicity
20.1%
70.5%
White20.1%
Black70.5%
Hispanic2.4%
Asian2.7%
Other4.2%
Education (25+)
28.1%
27.9%
35.6%
No HS diploma8.5%
HS diploma28.1%
Some college27.9%
Bachelor's+35.6%
Housing tenure
57.7%
42.3%
Owner57.7%
Renter42.3%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 23222 in Richmond, VA has changed in 5 years

Income
$49,805 → $61,345
up 23.2%
Population
28,375 → 26,322
down 7.2%
Renter share
47.4% → 42.3%
-5.1 pts
Bachelor's+
24.2% → 35.6%
+11.4 pts

On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 23222 in Richmond, VA now reports about $61,345, up from $49,805 in 2021. Census counts show ZIP 23222 in Richmond, VA losing about 2,053 residents over the five-year window, down 7.2% on net. The renter share has eased from 47.4% to 42.3%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 24.2% to 35.6% across the same window.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 23222 covers Richmond, VA. The median rent here is $1,687/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,400/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,540/mo.

At 33% of local median household income ($61,345/yr), ZIP 23222 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 7.0% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 23222?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 23222 (Richmond, VA) is $1,687. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 23222 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 23222's median rent of $1,687/mo is $278 (14%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 23222 compare to other ZIPs in Virginia?

ZIP 23222 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Virginia, ranking #147 out of 198 ZIPs at $1,687/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 23222?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $67,000/year (~$32/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,687/mo in ZIP 23222. The local median household income is $61,345/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 23222?

Rent in ZIP 23222 has increased 7.0% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 23222 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 23222 is considered moderate for renters. At $1,687/mo, rent takes approximately 33% of the local median household income ($61,345/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 23222 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 23222 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 42.3% of ZIP 23222 households are renters, while 57.7% are owner-occupied. ZIP 23222 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 23222 compare to the rest of Richmond?

ZIP 23222 is pricier than Richmond as a whole. At $1,687/mo, it's $5 above the Richmond citywide median of $1,682/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 23222 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 23222 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
33%
MODERATE

At $1,687/mo, rent takes ~33% of ZIP 23222's median household income ($61,345/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 23222 33%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2–5.75%
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