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ZIP 23225

Part of Richmond, VA
Pop. 42,771·Richmond City·173rd most expensive ZIP in Virginia
Median rent (all units)
$1,541/mo
Year-over-Year
+10.0%
Month-over-Month
Stable
vs US Median
-$424
Stable (Monthly)
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ZIP 23225 · $1,541
More affordable than 71% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,440
1 BR
$1,500
2 BR
$1,650
3 BR
$2,070
4 BR+
$2,550
Research median
$1,650/mo

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

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$18,492/yr
At $1,541/mo median
Location
StateVA
CountyRichmond City
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 10.0% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+10.0% YoY, +0.0% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 23225 (Richmond, VA) is roughly split between renters and owners, has a median income below the national average, 41.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
42,771
Median income
$62,949
Median age
36.4
Renters
52.2%
Age distribution
20.4%
26.9%
25.6%
16.4%
Under 1820.4%
18–3426.9%
35–5425.6%
55–6410.7%
65+16.4%
Gender
47.1%
52.9%
Male47.1%
Female52.9%
Race & ethnicity
42.1%
41.3%
15.7%
White42.1%
Black41.3%
Hispanic15.7%
Asian1.7%
Education (25+)
23.5%
24.8%
41.3%
No HS diploma10.3%
HS diploma23.5%
Some college24.8%
Bachelor's+41.3%
Housing tenure
47.8%
52.2%
Owner47.8%
Renter52.2%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 23225 in Richmond, VA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,104 → $1,541
up 39.6%
Income
$56,734 → $62,949
up 11.0%
Population
41,862 → 42,771
up 2.2%
Renter share
50.9% → 52.2%
+1.3 pts
Bachelor's+
41.2% → 41.3%
+0.1 pts
Median age
36.9 → 36.4
-0.5 yrs

Rent in ZIP 23225 in Richmond, VA has climbed 39.6% since 2021, going from about $1,104 per month to roughly $1,541 today. On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 23225 in Richmond, VA now reports about $62,949, up from $56,734 in 2021. Rent outpaced income growth by roughly 28.6 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 41,862 to 42,771 between 2021 and 2024, a 2.2% change. For context, the 2021 to 2026 window covers an unusually volatile run for US rents nationally, and ZIP 23225 in Richmond, VA reflects that arc in its own way.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 23225 covers Richmond, VA. The median rent here is $1,541/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,500/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,650/mo.

At 29% of local median household income ($62,949/yr), ZIP 23225 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 10.0% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 23225?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 23225 (Richmond, VA) is $1,541. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 23225 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 23225's median rent of $1,541/mo is $424 (22%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 23225 compare to other ZIPs in Virginia?

ZIP 23225 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Virginia, ranking #173 out of 198 ZIPs at $1,541/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 23225?

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 $1,541/mo in ZIP 23225. The local median household income is $62,949/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 23225?

Rent in ZIP 23225 has increased 10.0% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 23225 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 23225 is considered affordable for renters. At $1,541/mo, rent takes approximately 29% of the local median household income ($62,949/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 23225 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 23225 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 52.2% of ZIP 23225 households are renters, while 47.8% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 23225 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 23225 compare to the rest of Richmond?

ZIP 23225 is more affordable than Richmond overall. At $1,541/mo, it's $141 below the Richmond citywide median of $1,682/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 23225 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 23225 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
29%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,541/mo, rent takes ~29% of ZIP 23225's median household income ($62,949/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 23225 29%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2–5.75%
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