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ZIP 23834

Pop. 26,628·Chesterfield County·161st most expensive ZIP in Virginia
Median rent (all units)
$1,608/mo
Year-over-Year
+11.9%
Month-over-Month
+1.2%
vs US Median
-$357
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ZIP 23834 · $1,608
More affordable than 66% 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

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
$19,296/yr
At $1,608/mo median
Location
StateVA
CountyChesterfield County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 11.9% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+11.9% YoY, +1.2% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 23834 (Colonial Heights, VA) is majority owner-occupied, 29.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
26,628
Median income
$84,338
Median age
40
Renters
26.4%
Age distribution
23.5%
19.9%
24.1%
14.6%
17.8%
Under 1823.5%
18–3419.9%
35–5424.1%
55–6414.6%
65+17.8%
Gender
48.1%
51.9%
Male48.1%
Female51.9%
Race & ethnicity
60.5%
24.3%
White60.5%
Black24.3%
Hispanic9.9%
Asian3.4%
Other1.8%
Education (25+)
30.4%
31.7%
29.5%
No HS diploma8.5%
HS diploma30.4%
Some college31.7%
Bachelor's+29.5%
Housing tenure
73.6%
26.4%
Owner73.6%
Renter26.4%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 23834 in Colonial Heights, VA has changed in 5 years

Income
$69,454 → $84,338
up 21.4%
Population
27,480 → 26,628
down 3.1%
Renter share
31% → 26.4%
-4.6 pts
Bachelor's+
25% → 29.5%
+4.5 pts
Median age
38.8 → 40
+1.2 yrs

Census figures show median household income at $84,338 today, compared with $69,454 five years earlier. Headcount in the area went from 27,480 to 26,628 between 2021 and 2024, a 3.1% change. About 26.4% of households rent today, against 31% in 2021. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 25% to 29.5%.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 23834 covers Colonial Heights, VA. The median rent here is $1,608/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 23% of local median household income ($84,338/yr), ZIP 23834 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 11.9% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 23834?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 23834 (Colonial Heights, VA) is $1,608. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 23834 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 23834's median rent of $1,608/mo is $357 (18%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 23834 compare to other ZIPs in Virginia?

ZIP 23834 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Virginia, ranking #161 out of 198 ZIPs at $1,608/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 23834?

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 $1,608/mo in ZIP 23834. The local median household income is $84,338/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 23834?

Rent in ZIP 23834 has increased 11.9% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 23834 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 23834 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,608/mo, rent takes approximately 23% of the local median household income ($84,338/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 23834 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 23834 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 26.4% of ZIP 23834 households are renters, while 73.6% are owner-occupied. ZIP 23834 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 23834 compare to the rest of Colonial Heights?

ZIP 23834 is more affordable than Colonial Heights overall. At $1,608/mo, it's $82 below the Colonial Heights citywide median of $1,690/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 23834 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 23834 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
23%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,608/mo, rent takes ~23% of ZIP 23834's median household income ($84,338/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 23834 23%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2–5.75%
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