ZIP Code · VA

ZIP 24401

Part of Staunton, VA

Pop. 38,756·Staunton City·170th most expensive ZIP in Virginia

Median rent (all units)

$1,479/mo

Year-over-Year

+4.0%

Month-over-Month

+1.4%

vs US Median

-$453

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ZIP 24401 · $1,479

More affordable than 75% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio

$1,110

1 BR

$1,120

2 BR

$1,290

3 BR

$1,770

4 BR+

$1,990

Research median

$1,290/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

Compared with the peak

Rent in ZIP 24401 is at its highest level since Zillow's records here began in May 2023.

Past year vs. the rest of Virginia

Rent in ZIP 24401 changed +4.0% 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 ($66,300) is $1,658 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 2-bedroom ($1,290); a 3-bedroom is $1,770.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 24401. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$17,748/yr

At $1,479/mo median

Location

CityStaunton

StateVA

CountyStaunton City

Rent Market Meter

Strong Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are up 4.0% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.

Based on rent-price momentum (+4.0% YoY, +1.4% MoM), not inventory.

Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 24401 (Staunton, VA) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, 34.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

38,756

Median income

$66,300

Median age

43.6

Renters

34.7%

Age distribution

18%

21.2%

23.5%

13.2%

24.1%

Under 1818%

18–3421.2%

35–5423.5%

55–6413.2%

65+24.1%

Gender

46.8%

53.2%

Male46.8%

Female53.2%

Race & ethnicity

82.3%

White82.3%

Black9.2%

Hispanic4.2%

Asian0.9%

Other3.4%

Education (25+)

30.2%

28.7%

34.4%

No HS diploma6.6%

HS diploma30.2%

Some college28.7%

Bachelor's+34.4%

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 24401 in Staunton, VA has changed in 5 years

Income

$54,348 → $66,300

up 22.0%

Population

36,632 → 38,756

up 5.8%

Renter share

37.3% → 34.7%

-2.6 pts

Bachelor's+

28.3% → 34.4%

+6.1 pts

Median age

46 → 43.6

-2.4 yrs

Median household income climbed from $54,348 to $66,300 between 2021 and 2024, a 22.0% shift. Census counts show ZIP 24401 in Staunton, VA adding about 2,124 residents over the five-year window, up 5.8% on net. The renter share has eased from 37.3% to 34.7%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 28.3% to 34.4% across the same window.

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 24401 covers Staunton, VA. The median rent here is $1,479/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,120/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,290/mo.

At 27% of local median household income ($66,300/yr), ZIP 24401 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 4.0% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 24401?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $59,000/year (about $28/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,479/mo in ZIP 24401. The local median household income is $66,300/yr, so the typical household meets that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 24401?

Rent in ZIP 24401 has risen 4.0% over the past year as of September 2026. That is the highest level since Zillow's records here began in May 2023.

How does ZIP 24401 compare to other ZIPs in Virginia?

ZIP 24401 is one of the more affordable among Virginia ZIP codes for rent, ranking #170 of 194 at $1,479/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 24401 changed +4.0%, against a typical +3.4% across the 169 Virginia ZIP codes Zillow tracks.