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ZIP 23805

Pop. 21,408·Petersburg City·180th most expensive ZIP in Virginia
Median rent (all units)
$1,470/mo
Year-over-Year
+10.2%
Month-over-Month
-5.3%
vs US Median
-$495
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 23805 · $1,470
More affordable than 76% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,340
1 BR
$1,400
2 BR
$1,540
3 BR
$1,950
4 BR+
$2,410
Research median
$1,540/mo

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$17,640/yr
At $1,470/mo median
Location
StateVA
CountyPetersburg City
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Balanced Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are roughly steady, with neither renters nor landlords holding a strong edge right now.
Based on rent-price momentum (+10.2% YoY, -5.3% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 23805 (Petersburg, VA) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income below the national average, 21.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
21,408
Median income
$60,807
Median age
36.2
Renters
41.1%
Age distribution
23.6%
24.4%
20.3%
12.9%
18.9%
Under 1823.6%
18–3424.4%
35–5420.3%
55–6412.9%
65+18.9%
Gender
44.7%
55.3%
Male44.7%
Female55.3%
Race & ethnicity
31.6%
60.2%
White31.6%
Black60.2%
Hispanic4.9%
Asian1.9%
Other1.4%
Education (25+)
35.7%
33.3%
21.7%
No HS diploma9.2%
HS diploma35.7%
Some college33.3%
Bachelor's+21.7%
Housing tenure
58.9%
41.1%
Owner58.9%
Renter41.1%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 23805 in Petersburg, VA has changed in 5 years

Income
$58,709 → $60,807
up 3.6%
Population
21,507 → 21,408
down 0.5%
Renter share
45.3% → 41.1%
-4.2 pts
Bachelor's+
20.9% → 21.7%
+0.8 pts
Median age
38.8 → 36.2
-2.6 yrs

On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 23805 in Petersburg, VA now reports about $60,807, up from $58,709 in 2021. The renter share has eased from 45.3% to 41.1%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 23805 covers Petersburg, VA. The median rent here is $1,470/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,400/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,540/mo.

At 29% of local median household income ($60,807/yr), ZIP 23805 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 10.2% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 23805?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 23805 (Petersburg, VA) is $1,470. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 23805 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 23805's median rent of $1,470/mo is $495 (25%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 23805 compare to other ZIPs in Virginia?

ZIP 23805 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Virginia, ranking #180 out of 198 ZIPs at $1,470/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 23805?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $59,000/year (~$28/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,470/mo in ZIP 23805. The local median household income is $60,807/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 23805?

Rent in ZIP 23805 has increased 10.2% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 23805 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 23805 is considered affordable for renters. At $1,470/mo, rent takes approximately 29% of the local median household income ($60,807/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 23805 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 23805 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 41.1% of ZIP 23805 households are renters, while 58.9% are owner-occupied. ZIP 23805 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 23805 compare to the rest of Petersburg?

ZIP 23805 is pricier than Petersburg as a whole. At $1,470/mo, it's $133 above the Petersburg citywide median of $1,337/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 23805 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 23805 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
29%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,470/mo, rent takes ~29% of ZIP 23805's median household income ($60,807/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 23805 29%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2–5.75%
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