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ZIP 23238

Part of Tuckahoe, VA
Pop. 26,050·Henrico County·125th most expensive ZIP in Virginia
Median rent (all units)
$1,863/mo
Year-over-Year
+12.2%
Month-over-Month
+0.1%
vs US Median
-$102
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ZIP 23238 · $1,863
More expensive than 52% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,670
1 BR
$1,750
2 BR
$1,920
3 BR
$2,400
4 BR+
$2,960
Research median
$1,920/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
$22,356/yr
At $1,863/mo median
Location
StateVA
CountyHenrico County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 12.2% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+12.2% YoY, +0.1% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 23238 (Tuckahoe, VA) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income above the national average, 55.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
26,050
Median income
$101,523
Median age
43.4
Renters
40.9%
Age distribution
20.9%
17.7%
24.9%
24.6%
Under 1820.9%
18–3417.7%
35–5424.9%
55–6411.9%
65+24.6%
Gender
46.2%
53.8%
Male46.2%
Female53.8%
Race & ethnicity
68.8%
17.9%
White68.8%
Black17.9%
Hispanic6.7%
Asian2.3%
Other4.3%
Education (25+)
16.2%
23.6%
55.8%
No HS diploma4.4%
HS diploma16.2%
Some college23.6%
Bachelor's+55.8%
Housing tenure
59.1%
40.9%
Owner59.1%
Renter40.9%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 23238 in Tuckahoe, VA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,424 → $1,863
up 30.8%
Income
$83,982 → $101,523
up 20.9%
Population
26,964 → 26,050
down 3.4%
Renter share
38.4% → 40.9%
+2.5 pts
Bachelor's+
55.1% → 55.8%
+0.7 pts

Across the past five years, the going rent in ZIP 23238 in Tuckahoe, VA has shifted from $1,424 to $1,863, up 30.8% since 2021. Household income in the area moved from $83,982 to $101,523 across the same window, up 20.9% versus 2021. Because rent grew faster than wages over the same span, the affordability picture has tightened relative to 2021. Census counts show ZIP 23238 in Tuckahoe, VA losing about 914 residents over the five-year window, down 3.4% on net. The renter share has risen from 38.4% to 40.9%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. Reading these numbers side by side helps frame whether current listings in ZIP 23238 in Tuckahoe, VA look reasonable against where the market sat half a decade ago.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 23238 covers Tuckahoe, VA. The median rent here is $1,863/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,750/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,920/mo.

At 22% of local median household income ($101,523/yr), ZIP 23238 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 12.2% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 23238?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 23238 (Tuckahoe, VA) is $1,863. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 23238 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 23238's median rent of $1,863/mo is $102 (5%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 23238 compare to other ZIPs in Virginia?

ZIP 23238 falls in the middle range for Virginia, ranking #125 out of 198 ZIPs at $1,863/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 23238?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $75,000/year (~$36/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,863/mo in ZIP 23238. The local median household income is $101,523/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 23238?

Rent in ZIP 23238 has increased 12.2% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 23238 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 23238 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,863/mo, rent takes approximately 22% of the local median household income ($101,523/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 23238 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 23238 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 40.9% of ZIP 23238 households are renters, while 59.1% are owner-occupied. ZIP 23238 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

When was rent data for ZIP 23238 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 23238 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
22%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,863/mo, rent takes ~22% of ZIP 23238's median household income ($101,523/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 23238 22%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2–5.75%
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