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ZIP 23901

Pop. 15,173·Prince Edward County·193rd most expensive ZIP in Virginia
Median rent (all units)
$1,257/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
-16.0%
vs US Median
-$708
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 23901 · $1,257
More affordable than 89% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$940
1 BR
$950
2 BR
$1,130
3 BR
$1,360
4 BR+
$1,600
Research median
$1,130/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: June 22, 2026

Annual cost
$15,084/yr
At $1,257/mo median
Location
StateVA
CountyPrince Edward County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 0.0% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, -16.0% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 23901 (Farmville, VA) is majority owner-occupied, skews toward younger working-age adults, has a median income below the national average, 32% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
15,173
Median income
$55,886
Median age
34.4
Renters
43.6%
Age distribution
16.1%
34.7%
19.2%
19.1%
Under 1816.1%
18–3434.7%
35–5419.2%
55–6410.9%
65+19.1%
Gender
50.8%
49.2%
Male50.8%
Female49.2%
Race & ethnicity
62%
29.2%
White62%
Black29.2%
Hispanic4.3%
Asian0.8%
Other3.6%
Education (25+)
13.3%
31.7%
23%
32%
No HS diploma13.3%
HS diploma31.7%
Some college23%
Bachelor's+32%
Housing tenure
56.4%
43.6%
Owner56.4%
Renter43.6%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 23901 in Farmville, VA has changed in 5 years

Income
$49,531 → $55,886
up 12.8%
Population
15,761 → 15,173
down 3.7%
Renter share
38.6% → 43.6%
+5.0 pts
Bachelor's+
30.3% → 32%
+1.7 pts

On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 23901 in Farmville, VA now reports about $55,886, up from $49,531 in 2021. Census counts show ZIP 23901 in Farmville, VA losing about 588 residents over the five-year window, down 3.7% on net. The renter share has risen from 38.6% to 43.6%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder.

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About renting in ZIP 23901

Last updated: June 22, 2026

ZIP code 23901 covers Farmville, VA. The median rent here is $1,257/mo as of June 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $950/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,130/mo.

At 27% of local median household income ($55,886/yr), ZIP 23901 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 23901?

As of June 22, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 23901 (Farmville, VA) is $1,257. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 23901 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 23901's median rent of $1,257/mo is $708 (36%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 23901 compare to other ZIPs in Virginia?

ZIP 23901 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Virginia, ranking #193 out of 201 ZIPs at $1,257/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 23901?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $50,000/year (~$24/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,257/mo in ZIP 23901. The local median household income is $55,886/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 23901?

Rent in ZIP 23901 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of June 22, 2026.

Is ZIP 23901 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 23901 is considered affordable for renters. At $1,257/mo, rent takes approximately 27% of the local median household income ($55,886/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 23901 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 23901 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 43.6% of ZIP 23901 households are renters, while 56.4% are owner-occupied. ZIP 23901 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 23901 compare to the rest of Farmville?

ZIP 23901 is more affordable than Farmville overall. At $1,257/mo, it's $34 below the Farmville citywide median of $1,291/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 23901 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 23901 reflects June 22, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
27%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,257/mo, rent takes ~27% of ZIP 23901's median household income ($55,886/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 23901 27%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2–5.75%
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