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ZIP 24073

Pop. 29,677·Montgomery County·145th most expensive ZIP in Virginia
Median rent (all units)
$1,693/mo
Year-over-Year
-0.2%
Month-over-Month
-2.0%
vs US Median
-$272
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 24073 · $1,693
More affordable than 59% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$880
1 BR
$960
2 BR
$1,230
3 BR
$1,650
4 BR+
$2,060
Research median
$1,230/mo

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$20,316/yr
At $1,693/mo median
Location
StateVA
CountyMontgomery County
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Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are softening (down 0.2% YoY), so renters have negotiating leverage.
Based on rent-price momentum (-0.2% YoY, -2.0% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 24073 (Christiansburg, VA) is majority owner-occupied, 41.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
29,677
Median income
$76,800
Median age
41
Renters
34.7%
Age distribution
18.6%
22.5%
26.4%
12.4%
20%
Under 1818.6%
18–3422.5%
35–5426.4%
55–6412.4%
65+20%
Gender
49.9%
50.1%
Male49.9%
Female50.1%
Race & ethnicity
84.2%
White84.2%
Black4.9%
Hispanic3.8%
Asian3%
Other4.1%
Education (25+)
26.6%
26.2%
41.4%
No HS diploma5.8%
HS diploma26.6%
Some college26.2%
Bachelor's+41.4%
Housing tenure
65.3%
34.7%
Owner65.3%
Renter34.7%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 24073 in Christiansburg, VA has changed in 5 years

Income
$62,904 → $76,800
up 22.1%
Population
30,043 → 29,677
down 1.2%
Renter share
35.4% → 34.7%
-0.7 pts
Bachelor's+
38.4% → 41.4%
+3.0 pts
Median age
40.5 → 41
+0.5 yrs

Census figures show median household income at $76,800 today, compared with $62,904 five years earlier. The population has contracted by 1.2% since 2021, moving from about 30,043 residents to roughly 29,677. College-educated residents now make up 41.4% of adults here, versus 38.4% in 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 24073 covers Christiansburg, VA. The median rent here is $1,693/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $960/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,230/mo.

At 26% of local median household income ($76,800/yr), ZIP 24073 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 0.2% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 24073?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 24073 (Christiansburg, VA) is $1,693. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 24073 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 24073's median rent of $1,693/mo is $272 (14%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 24073 compare to other ZIPs in Virginia?

ZIP 24073 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Virginia, ranking #145 out of 198 ZIPs at $1,693/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 24073?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $68,000/year (~$33/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,693/mo in ZIP 24073. The local median household income is $76,800/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 24073?

Rent in ZIP 24073 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.2% change year over year as of July 20, 2026.

Is ZIP 24073 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 24073 is considered affordable for renters. At $1,693/mo, rent takes approximately 26% of the local median household income ($76,800/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 24073 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 24073 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 34.7% of ZIP 24073 households are renters, while 65.3% are owner-occupied. ZIP 24073 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 24073 compare to the rest of Christiansburg?

ZIP 24073 sits right at the Christiansburg citywide median of $1,693/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 24073 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 24073 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
26%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,693/mo, rent takes ~26% of ZIP 24073's median household income ($76,800/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 24073 26%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2–5.75%
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