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ZIP 23237

Pop. 27,126·Chesterfield County·137th most expensive ZIP in Virginia
Median rent (all units)
$1,731/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
+4.0%
vs US Median
-$234
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ZIP 23237 · $1,731
More affordable than 56% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,430
1 BR
$1,490
2 BR
$1,640
3 BR
$2,050
4 BR+
$2,530
Research median
$1,640/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
$20,772/yr
At $1,731/mo median
Location
StateVA
CountyChesterfield County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 0.0% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, +4.0% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 23237 (Chesterfield, VA) is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, 23% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
27,126
Median income
$79,606
Median age
36.8
Renters
29.7%
Age distribution
25.9%
22%
25.3%
15%
Under 1825.9%
18–3422%
35–5425.3%
55–6411.8%
65+15%
Gender
49.5%
50.5%
Male49.5%
Female50.5%
Race & ethnicity
42.3%
27.1%
25.8%
White42.3%
Black27.1%
Hispanic25.8%
Asian2.5%
Other2.3%
Education (25+)
15.4%
32.3%
29.3%
23%
No HS diploma15.4%
HS diploma32.3%
Some college29.3%
Bachelor's+23%
Housing tenure
70.3%
29.7%
Owner70.3%
Renter29.7%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 23237 in Chesterfield, VA has changed in 5 years

Income
$69,174 → $79,606
up 15.1%
Population
27,942 → 27,126
down 2.9%
Renter share
34.1% → 29.7%
-4.4 pts
Bachelor's+
20.2% → 23%
+2.8 pts
Median age
33.8 → 36.8
+3.0 yrs

Census figures show median household income at $79,606 today, compared with $69,174 five years earlier. The population has contracted by 2.9% since 2021, moving from about 27,942 residents to roughly 27,126. Renters now make up 29.7% of households, compared with 34.1% five years ago. College-educated residents now make up 23% of adults here, versus 20.2% in 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 23237 covers Chesterfield, VA. The median rent here is $1,731/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,490/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,640/mo.

At 26% of local median household income ($79,606/yr), ZIP 23237 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 23237?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 23237 (Chesterfield, VA) is $1,731. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 23237 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 23237's median rent of $1,731/mo is $234 (12%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 23237 compare to other ZIPs in Virginia?

ZIP 23237 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Virginia, ranking #137 out of 198 ZIPs at $1,731/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 23237?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $69,000/year (~$33/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,731/mo in ZIP 23237. The local median household income is $79,606/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 23237?

Rent in ZIP 23237 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of July 20, 2026.

Is ZIP 23237 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 23237 is considered affordable for renters. At $1,731/mo, rent takes approximately 26% of the local median household income ($79,606/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 23237 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 23237 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 29.7% of ZIP 23237 households are renters, while 70.3% are owner-occupied. ZIP 23237 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 23237 compare to the rest of Chesterfield?

ZIP 23237 is more affordable than Chesterfield overall. At $1,731/mo, it's $558 below the Chesterfield citywide median of $2,289/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 23237 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 23237 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
26%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,731/mo, rent takes ~26% of ZIP 23237's median household income ($79,606/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 23237 26%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2–5.75%
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