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ZIP 23453

Pop. 34,482·Virginia Beach City·116th most expensive ZIP in Virginia
Median rent (all units)
$1,921/mo
Year-over-Year
+11.2%
Month-over-Month
-0.3%
vs US Median
-$44
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ZIP 23453 · $1,921
More expensive than 56% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,730
1 BR
$1,760
2 BR
$1,990
3 BR
$2,760
4 BR+
$3,250
Research median
$1,990/mo

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$23,052/yr
At $1,921/mo median
Location
StateVA
CountyVirginia Beach City
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Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 11.2% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+11.2% YoY, -0.3% 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

2021 vs 2026

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

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

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.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 23453 covers Virginia Beach, VA. The median rent here is $1,921/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,760/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,990/mo.

At 25% of local median household income ($93,838/yr), ZIP 23453 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 11.2% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 23453?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 23453 (Virginia Beach, VA) is $1,921. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 23453 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 23453's median rent of $1,921/mo is $44 (2%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 23453 compare to other ZIPs in Virginia?

ZIP 23453 falls in the middle range for Virginia, ranking #116 out of 198 ZIPs at $1,921/mo.

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 $77,000/year (~$37/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,921/mo in ZIP 23453. The local median household income is $93,838/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 23453?

Rent in ZIP 23453 has increased 11.2% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 23453 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 23453 is considered affordable for renters. At $1,921/mo, rent takes approximately 25% of the local median household income ($93,838/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 23453 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 23453 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 31.2% of ZIP 23453 households are renters, while 68.8% are owner-occupied. ZIP 23453 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 23453 compare to the rest of Virginia Beach?

ZIP 23453 is more affordable than Virginia Beach overall. At $1,921/mo, it's $144 below the Virginia Beach citywide median of $2,065/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 23453 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 23453 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
25%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,921/mo, rent takes ~25% of ZIP 23453's median household income ($93,838/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 23453 25%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2–5.75%
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