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ZIP 23226

Part of Richmond, VA
Pop. 15,477·Richmond City·79th most expensive ZIP in Virginia
Median rent (all units)
$2,169/mo
Year-over-Year
+14.2%
Month-over-Month
-1.8%
vs US Median
+$204
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ZIP 23226 · $2,169
More expensive than 68% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,840
1 BR
$1,920
2 BR
$2,110
3 BR
$2,640
4 BR+
$3,260
Research median
$2,110/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
$26,028/yr
At $2,169/mo median
Location
StateVA
CountyRichmond City
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 14.2% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+14.2% YoY, -1.8% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 23226 (Richmond, VA) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income above the national average, 74.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
15,477
Median income
$126,655
Median age
41.8
Renters
25.8%
Age distribution
18.5%
20.1%
29.1%
20.4%
Under 1818.5%
18–3420.1%
35–5429.1%
55–6412%
65+20.4%
Gender
46.8%
53.2%
Male46.8%
Female53.2%
Race & ethnicity
85.1%
White85.1%
Black5.9%
Hispanic4.4%
Asian2.1%
Other2.5%
Education (25+)
12.5%
74.7%
No HS diploma4.5%
HS diploma8.3%
Some college12.5%
Bachelor's+74.7%
Housing tenure
74.2%
25.8%
Owner74.2%
Renter25.8%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 23226 in Richmond, VA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,468 → $2,169
up 47.8%
Income
$116,382 → $126,655
up 8.8%
Population
15,925 → 15,477
down 2.8%
Renter share
21.5% → 25.8%
+4.3 pts
Bachelor's+
75.8% → 74.7%
-1.1 pts
Median age
40.3 → 41.8
+1.5 yrs

Five years ago, renters in ZIP 23226 in Richmond, VA paid around $1,468 a month. That figure now sits near $2,169, up 47.8% from the 2021 baseline. Median household income climbed from $116,382 to $126,655 between 2021 and 2024, a 8.8% shift. Because rent grew faster than wages over the same span, the affordability picture has tightened relative to 2021. Census counts show ZIP 23226 in Richmond, VA losing about 448 residents over the five-year window, down 2.8% on net. The renter share has risen from 21.5% to 25.8%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. Taken together, the five-year picture in ZIP 23226 in Richmond, VA reflects how housing costs and the people paying them have evolved through a stretch that included a pandemic, a hot rental market, and a recent cooling phase.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 23226 covers Richmond, VA. The median rent here is $2,169/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,920/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,110/mo.

At 21% of local median household income ($126,655/yr), ZIP 23226 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 14.2% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 23226?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 23226 (Richmond, VA) is $2,169. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 23226 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 23226's median rent of $2,169/mo is $204 (10%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 23226 compare to other ZIPs in Virginia?

ZIP 23226 falls in the middle range for Virginia, ranking #79 out of 198 ZIPs at $2,169/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 23226?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $87,000/year (~$42/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,169/mo in ZIP 23226. The local median household income is $126,655/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 23226?

Rent in ZIP 23226 has increased 14.2% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 23226 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 23226 is considered very affordable for renters. At $2,169/mo, rent takes approximately 21% of the local median household income ($126,655/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 23226 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 23226 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 25.8% of ZIP 23226 households are renters, while 74.2% are owner-occupied. ZIP 23226 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 23226 compare to the rest of Richmond?

ZIP 23226 is pricier than Richmond as a whole. At $2,169/mo, it's $487 above the Richmond citywide median of $1,682/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 23226 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 23226 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
21%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $2,169/mo, rent takes ~21% of ZIP 23226's median household income ($126,655/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 23226 21%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2–5.75%
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