ZIP Code · VA

ZIP 23836

Part of Chester, VA

Pop. 15,298·Chesterfield County·129th most expensive ZIP in Virginia

Median rent (all units)

$1,803/mo

Year-over-Year

+4.2%

Month-over-Month

+0.7%

vs US Median

-$129

Reported rents

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ZIP 23836 · $1,803

More affordable than 51% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

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).

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

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What the numbers show

Past year vs. the rest of Virginia

Rent in ZIP 23836 changed +4.2% over the year to September 2026. Across the 169 Virginia ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +3.4%.

Recent direction

Rent has risen 2 months in a row, and rose in 7 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($100,921) is $2,523 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 3-bedroom ($2,420); a 4-bedroom is $2,980.

Cheaper nearby

ZIP 23860, 8 miles away, rents for 33% less ($1,200/mo), about $7,200 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 23836. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$21,636/yr

At $1,803/mo median

Location

CityChester

StateVA

CountyChesterfield County

Rent Market Meter

Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are climbing (4.2% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.

Based on rent-price momentum (+4.2% YoY, +0.7% 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: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 23836 covers Chester, VA. The median rent here is $1,803/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,760/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,930/mo.

At 21% of local median household income ($100,921/yr), ZIP 23836 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 4.2% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

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 $72,000/year (about $35/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,803/mo in ZIP 23836. The local median household income is $100,921/yr, so the typical household meets that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 23836?

Rent in ZIP 23836 has risen 4.2% over the past year.

How does ZIP 23836 compare to other ZIPs in Virginia?

ZIP 23836 is in the middle among Virginia ZIP codes for rent, ranking #129 of 194 at $1,803/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 23836 changed +4.2%, against a typical +3.4% across the 169 Virginia ZIP codes Zillow tracks.