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ZIP 24401

Part of Staunton, VA
Pop. 38,756·Staunton City·166th most expensive ZIP in Virginia
Median rent (all units)
$1,589/mo
Year-over-Year
+20.8%
Month-over-Month
+1.4%
vs US Median
-$376
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ZIP 24401 · $1,589
More affordable than 67% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,110
1 BR
$1,120
2 BR
$1,290
3 BR
$1,770
4 BR+
$1,990
Research median
$1,290/mo

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$19,068/yr
At $1,589/mo median
Location
StateVA
CountyStaunton City
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 20.8% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+20.8% 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: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 24401 covers Staunton, VA. The median rent here is $1,589/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,120/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,290/mo.

At 29% of local median household income ($66,300/yr), ZIP 24401 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 20.8% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 24401?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 24401 (Staunton, VA) is $1,589. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 24401 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 24401's median rent of $1,589/mo is $376 (19%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 24401 compare to other ZIPs in Virginia?

ZIP 24401 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Virginia, ranking #166 out of 198 ZIPs at $1,589/mo.

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 $64,000/year (~$31/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,589/mo in ZIP 24401. The local median household income is $66,300/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 24401?

Rent in ZIP 24401 has increased 20.8% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 24401 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 24401 is considered affordable for renters. At $1,589/mo, rent takes approximately 29% of the local median household income ($66,300/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 24401 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 24401 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 34.7% of ZIP 24401 households are renters, while 65.3% are owner-occupied. ZIP 24401 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 24401 compare to the rest of Staunton?

ZIP 24401 is pricier than Staunton as a whole. At $1,589/mo, it's $8 above the Staunton citywide median of $1,581/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 24401 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 24401 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
29%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,589/mo, rent takes ~29% of ZIP 24401's median household income ($66,300/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 24401 29%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2–5.75%
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