ZIP Code · VA

ZIP 23453

Part of Virginia Beach, VA

Pop. 34,482·Virginia Beach City·94th most expensive ZIP in Virginia

Median rent (all units)

$2,039/mo

Year-over-Year

+7.9%

Month-over-Month

+0.8%

vs US Median

+$107

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ZIP 23453 · $2,039

More expensive than 63% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio

$1,730

1 BR

$1,760

2 BR

$1,990

3 BR

$2,760

4 BR+

$3,250

Research median

$1,990/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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12-month history

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

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What the numbers show

Compared with the peak

Rent in ZIP 23453 is at its highest level since Zillow's records here began in April 2022.

Past year vs. the rest of Virginia

Rent in ZIP 23453 changed +7.9% over the year to September 2026. Across the 169 Virginia ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +3.4%.

Recent direction

Rent has risen 4 months in a row, and rose in 10 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($93,838) is $2,346 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 2-bedroom ($1,990); a 3-bedroom is $2,760.

Rank in Virginia Beach

3rd cheapest of 8 ZIP codes in Virginia Beach.

Cheaper nearby

ZIP 23502, 9 miles away, rents for 13% less ($1,780/mo), about $3,100 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 23453. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$24,468/yr

At $2,039/mo median

Location

CityVirginia Beach

StateVA

CountyVirginia Beach City

Rent Market Meter

Strong Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are up 7.9% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.

Based on rent-price momentum (+7.9% YoY, +0.8% MoM), not inventory.

Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 23453 (Virginia Beach, VA) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 36% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

34,482

Median income

$93,838

Median age

36.2

Renters

31.2%

Age distribution

23.3%

24.8%

27.4%

12.3%

12.2%

Under 1823.3%

18–3424.8%

35–5427.4%

55–6412.3%

65+12.2%

Gender

49.2%

50.8%

Male49.2%

Female50.8%

Race & ethnicity

48%

21.6%

White48%

Black21.6%

Hispanic11%

Asian12%

Other7.4%

Education (25+)

23.3%

35.3%

36%

No HS diploma5.4%

HS diploma23.3%

Some college35.3%

Bachelor's+36%

Housing tenure

68.8%

31.2%

Owner68.8%

Renter31.2%

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

2022 vs 2026

How ZIP 23453 in Virginia Beach, VA has changed in 5 years

Rent

$1,615 → $2,039

up 26.3%

Income

$75,526 → $93,838

up 24.2%

Population

35,199 → 34,482

down 2.0%

Renter share

29.2% → 31.2%

+2.0 pts

Bachelor's+

31.8% → 36%

+4.2 pts

Median age

34.8 → 36.2

+1.4 yrs

Five years ago, renters in ZIP 23453 in Virginia Beach, VA paid around $1,615 a month. That figure now sits near $2,039, up 26.3% from the 2022 baseline. On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 23453 in Virginia Beach, VA now reports about $93,838, up from $75,526 in 2021. Census counts show ZIP 23453 in Virginia Beach, VA losing about 717 residents over the five-year window, down 2.0% on net. The renter share has risen from 29.2% to 31.2%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 31.8% to 36% across the same window. For context, the 2022 to 2026 window covers an unusually volatile run for US rents nationally, and ZIP 23453 in Virginia Beach, VA reflects that arc in its own way.

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 23453 covers Virginia Beach, VA. The median rent here is $2,039/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,760/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,990/mo.

At 26% of local median household income ($93,838/yr), ZIP 23453 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 7.9% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 23453?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $82,000/year (about $39/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,039/mo in ZIP 23453. The local median household income is $93,838/yr, so the typical household meets that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 23453?

Rent in ZIP 23453 has risen 7.9% over the past year as of September 2026. That is the highest level since Zillow's records here began in April 2022.

How does ZIP 23453 compare to other ZIPs in Virginia?

ZIP 23453 is in the middle among Virginia ZIP codes for rent, ranking #94 of 194 at $2,039/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 23453 changed +7.9%, against a typical +3.4% across the 169 Virginia ZIP codes Zillow tracks.