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ZIP 23836

Part of Chester, VA
Pop. 15,298·Chesterfield County·124th most expensive ZIP in Virginia
Median rent (all units)
$1,870/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
+3.7%
vs US Median
-$95
Rising (Monthly)
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ZIP 23836 · $1,870
More expensive than 53% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,680
1 BR
$1,760
2 BR
$1,930
3 BR
$2,420
4 BR+
$2,980
Research median
$1,930/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
$22,440/yr
At $1,870/mo median
Location
StateVA
CountyChesterfield County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 0.0% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, +3.7% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 23836 (Chester, VA) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 38.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
15,298
Median income
$100,921
Median age
38.8
Renters
24.5%
Age distribution
20.9%
24.4%
26.1%
15.3%
13.3%
Under 1820.9%
18–3424.4%
35–5426.1%
55–6415.3%
65+13.3%
Gender
52%
48%
Male52%
Female48%
Race & ethnicity
50.7%
28.7%
White50.7%
Black28.7%
Hispanic11.5%
Asian4.9%
Other4.1%
Education (25+)
27.6%
28.9%
38.1%
No HS diploma5.4%
HS diploma27.6%
Some college28.9%
Bachelor's+38.1%
Housing tenure
75.5%
24.5%
Owner75.5%
Renter24.5%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 23836 in Chester, VA has changed in 5 years

Income
$89,778 → $100,921
up 12.4%
Population
13,875 → 15,298
up 10.3%
Renter share
30.6% → 24.5%
-6.1 pts
Bachelor's+
39.7% → 38.1%
-1.6 pts
Median age
40.1 → 38.8
-1.3 yrs

Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $89,778 in 2021 to $100,921 more recently. The population has grown by 10.3% since 2021, moving from about 13,875 residents to roughly 15,298. Renters now make up 24.5% of households, compared with 30.6% five years ago.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 23836 covers Chester, VA. The median rent here is $1,870/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,760/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,930/mo.

At 22% of local median household income ($100,921/yr), ZIP 23836 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 23836?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 23836 (Chester, VA) is $1,870. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 23836 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 23836's median rent of $1,870/mo is $95 (5%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 23836 compare to other ZIPs in Virginia?

ZIP 23836 falls in the middle range for Virginia, ranking #124 out of 198 ZIPs at $1,870/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 23836?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $75,000/year (~$36/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,870/mo in ZIP 23836. The local median household income is $100,921/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 23836?

Rent in ZIP 23836 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of July 20, 2026.

Is ZIP 23836 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 23836 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,870/mo, rent takes approximately 22% of the local median household income ($100,921/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 23836 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 23836 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 24.5% of ZIP 23836 households are renters, while 75.5% are owner-occupied. ZIP 23836 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 23836 compare to the rest of Chester?

ZIP 23836 is pricier than Chester as a whole. At $1,870/mo, it's $35 above the Chester citywide median of $1,835/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 23836 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 23836 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
22%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,870/mo, rent takes ~22% of ZIP 23836's median household income ($100,921/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 23836 22%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2–5.75%
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