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ZIP 23228

Part of Lakeside, VA
Pop. 36,527·Henrico County·142nd most expensive ZIP in Virginia
Median rent (all units)
$1,711/mo
Year-over-Year
+8.3%
Month-over-Month
+1.1%
vs US Median
-$254
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ZIP 23228 · $1,711
More affordable than 58% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,590
1 BR
$1,660
2 BR
$1,820
3 BR
$2,280
4 BR+
$2,810
Research median
$1,820/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
$20,532/yr
At $1,711/mo median
Location
StateVA
CountyHenrico County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 8.3% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+8.3% YoY, +1.1% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 23228 (Lakeside, VA) is roughly split between renters and owners, 33.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
36,527
Median income
$70,260
Median age
36.6
Renters
48.2%
Age distribution
17.6%
29.9%
24.8%
12.7%
15%
Under 1817.6%
18–3429.9%
35–5424.8%
55–6412.7%
65+15%
Gender
50.3%
49.7%
Male50.3%
Female49.7%
Race & ethnicity
50.2%
24.8%
14.4%
White50.2%
Black24.8%
Hispanic14.4%
Asian6.4%
Other4.2%
Education (25+)
27%
29.3%
33.3%
No HS diploma10.4%
HS diploma27%
Some college29.3%
Bachelor's+33.3%
Housing tenure
51.8%
48.2%
Owner51.8%
Renter48.2%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 23228 in Lakeside, VA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,337 → $1,711
up 28.0%
Income
$58,814 → $70,260
up 19.5%
Population
35,744 → 36,527
up 2.2%
Renter share
47.5% → 48.2%
+0.7 pts
Bachelor's+
31.8% → 33.3%
+1.5 pts
Median age
37.4 → 36.6
-0.8 yrs

Five years ago, renters in ZIP 23228 in Lakeside, VA paid around $1,337 a month. That figure now sits near $1,711, up 28.0% from the 2021 baseline. Census figures show median household income at $70,260 today, compared with $58,814 five years earlier. Because rent grew faster than wages over the same span, the affordability picture has tightened relative to 2021. Census counts show ZIP 23228 in Lakeside, VA adding about 783 residents over the five-year window, up 2.2% on net. The combined trend lines point to a market that has changed measurably from where it stood in early 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 23228 covers Lakeside, VA. The median rent here is $1,711/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,660/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,820/mo.

At 29% of local median household income ($70,260/yr), ZIP 23228 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 8.3% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 23228?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 23228 (Lakeside, VA) is $1,711. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 23228 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 23228's median rent of $1,711/mo is $254 (13%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 23228 compare to other ZIPs in Virginia?

ZIP 23228 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Virginia, ranking #142 out of 198 ZIPs at $1,711/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 23228?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $68,000/year (~$33/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,711/mo in ZIP 23228. The local median household income is $70,260/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 23228?

Rent in ZIP 23228 has increased 8.3% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 23228 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 23228 is considered affordable for renters. At $1,711/mo, rent takes approximately 29% of the local median household income ($70,260/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 23228 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 23228 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 48.2% of ZIP 23228 households are renters, while 51.8% are owner-occupied. ZIP 23228 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 23228 compare to the rest of Lakeside?

ZIP 23228 is more affordable than Lakeside overall. At $1,711/mo, it's $322 below the Lakeside citywide median of $2,033/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 23228 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 23228 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
29%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,711/mo, rent takes ~29% of ZIP 23228's median household income ($70,260/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 23228 29%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2–5.75%
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