ZIP Code · VA

ZIP 23236

Part of Richmond, VA

Pop. 27,903·Chesterfield County·139th most expensive ZIP in Virginia

Median rent (all units)

$1,723/mo

Year-over-Year

+2.6%

Month-over-Month

+0.6%

vs US Median

-$209

Reported rents

Rising (Monthly)

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ZIP 23236 · $1,723

More affordable than 56% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio

$1,720

1 BR

$1,790

2 BR

$1,970

3 BR

$2,470

4 BR+

$3,040

Research median

$1,970/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

Past year vs. the rest of Virginia

Rent in ZIP 23236 changed +2.6% over the year to September 2026. Across the 169 Virginia ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +3.4%.

Recent direction

Rent rose in 7 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($110,499) is $2,762 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 3-bedroom ($2,470); a 4-bedroom is $3,040.

Rank in Richmond

6th cheapest of 10 ZIP codes in Richmond.

Cheaper nearby

ZIP 23225, 5 miles away, rents for 12% less ($1,518/mo), about $2,500 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 23236. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$20,676/yr

At $1,723/mo median

Location

CityRichmond

StateVA

CountyChesterfield County

Rent Market Meter

Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are climbing (2.6% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.

Based on rent-price momentum (+2.6% YoY, +0.6% MoM), not inventory.

Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 23236 (Richmond, VA) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income above the national average, 47.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

27,903

Median income

$110,499

Median age

40.7

Renters

15.8%

Age distribution

20.5%

19.8%

26.5%

12.6%

20.5%

Under 1820.5%

18–3419.8%

35–5426.5%

55–6412.6%

65+20.5%

Gender

47.5%

52.5%

Male47.5%

Female52.5%

Race & ethnicity

65.2%

21%

White65.2%

Black21%

Hispanic7.5%

Asian2.5%

Other3.9%

Education (25+)

21.5%

24.6%

47.3%

No HS diploma6.6%

HS diploma21.5%

Some college24.6%

Bachelor's+47.3%

Housing tenure

84.2%

15.8%

Owner84.2%

Renter15.8%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 23236 in Richmond, VA has changed in 5 years

Income

$88,609 → $110,499

up 24.7%

Population

25,924 → 27,903

up 7.6%

Renter share

12.5% → 15.8%

+3.3 pts

Bachelor's+

42.4% → 47.3%

+4.9 pts

Median age

41.2 → 40.7

-0.5 yrs

Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $88,609 in 2021 to $110,499 more recently. Census counts show ZIP 23236 in Richmond, VA adding about 1,979 residents over the five-year window, up 7.6% on net. The renter share has risen from 12.5% to 15.8%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 42.4% to 47.3% across the same window.

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 23236 covers Richmond, VA. The median rent here is $1,723/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,790/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,970/mo.

At 19% of local median household income ($110,499/yr), ZIP 23236 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 2.6% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 23236?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $69,000/year (about $33/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,723/mo in ZIP 23236. The local median household income is $110,499/yr, so the typical household meets that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 23236?

Rent in ZIP 23236 has risen 2.6% over the past year.

How does ZIP 23236 compare to other ZIPs in Virginia?

ZIP 23236 is one of the more affordable among Virginia ZIP codes for rent, ranking #139 of 194 at $1,723/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 23236 changed +2.6%, against a typical +3.4% across the 169 Virginia ZIP codes Zillow tracks.