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ZIP 23661

Part of Hampton, VA
Pop. 14,005·Hampton City·165th most expensive ZIP in Virginia
Median rent (all units)
$1,596/mo
Year-over-Year
+11.3%
Month-over-Month
+3.4%
vs US Median
-$369
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ZIP 23661 · $1,596
More affordable than 67% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,290
1 BR
$1,310
2 BR
$1,480
3 BR
$2,050
4 BR+
$2,420
Research median
$1,480/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
$19,152/yr
At $1,596/mo median
Location
StateVA
CountyHampton City
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Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 11.3% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+11.3% YoY, +3.4% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 23661 (Hampton, VA) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income below the national average, 26.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
14,005
Median income
$65,446
Median age
42.6
Renters
30.4%
Age distribution
19%
23.5%
20.7%
15.4%
21.4%
Under 1819%
18–3423.5%
35–5420.7%
55–6415.4%
65+21.4%
Gender
49.8%
50.2%
Male49.8%
Female50.2%
Race & ethnicity
34.4%
56.4%
White34.4%
Black56.4%
Hispanic6.7%
Other2.2%
Education (25+)
27.4%
38.4%
26.4%
No HS diploma7.8%
HS diploma27.4%
Some college38.4%
Bachelor's+26.4%
Housing tenure
69.6%
30.4%
Owner69.6%
Renter30.4%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 23661 in Hampton, VA has changed in 5 years

Income
$60,683 → $65,446
up 7.8%
Population
13,813 → 14,005
up 1.4%
Renter share
30.9% → 30.4%
-0.5 pts
Bachelor's+
24% → 26.4%
+2.4 pts
Median age
41.9 → 42.6
+0.7 yrs

Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $60,683 in 2021 to $65,446 more recently. Census counts show ZIP 23661 in Hampton, VA adding about 192 residents over the five-year window, up 1.4% on net. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 24% to 26.4% across the same window.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 23661 covers Hampton, VA. The median rent here is $1,596/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,310/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,480/mo.

At 29% of local median household income ($65,446/yr), ZIP 23661 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 11.3% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 23661?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 23661 (Hampton, VA) is $1,596. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 23661 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 23661's median rent of $1,596/mo is $369 (19%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 23661 compare to other ZIPs in Virginia?

ZIP 23661 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Virginia, ranking #165 out of 198 ZIPs at $1,596/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 23661?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $64,000/year (~$31/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,596/mo in ZIP 23661. The local median household income is $65,446/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 23661?

Rent in ZIP 23661 has increased 11.3% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 23661 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 23661 is considered affordable for renters. At $1,596/mo, rent takes approximately 29% of the local median household income ($65,446/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 23661 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 23661 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 30.4% of ZIP 23661 households are renters, while 69.6% are owner-occupied. ZIP 23661 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 23661 compare to the rest of Hampton?

ZIP 23661 is more affordable than Hampton overall. At $1,596/mo, it's $97 below the Hampton citywide median of $1,693/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 23661 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 23661 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
29%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,596/mo, rent takes ~29% of ZIP 23661's median household income ($65,446/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 23661 29%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2–5.75%
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