Latest available · Census ACS 5-Year (2024)
What Is the Average Rent in ZCTA5 22842, Virginia?
ZIP code · Census ACS 5-Year estimates
The median gross rent in ZCTA5 22842, Virginia (ZIP 22842) is $997/month (±$114), based on Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024). The median home value is $222,500 (±$37,333), and the median household income is $60,134/year. The unemployment rate in Shenandoah County, Virginia was 3.5% as of April 2026 (preliminary). Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey, 2024 5-Year Estimates.
Housing Metrics for ZIP 22842
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median Gross Rent | $997 |
| Median Home Value | $222,500 |
| Median Household Income | $60,134 |
| Total Housing Units | 2,152 |
| Renter-Occupied Units | 462 |
| Renter-Occupied Share | 21% |
| Households Paying 50%+ Income | 66 households |
| Unemployment Rate(April 2026) | 3.5% |
How does ZIP 22842 compare?
Median gross rent ranked against all ZIP codes in Virginia.
Higher rent than 39% of ZIP codes in Virginia · 378th of 616
| # | ZIP code | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | ZCTA5 22101 | $3,501 |
| 1 | ZCTA5 22213 | $3,501 |
| 1 | ZCTA5 22039 | $3,501 |
| … 374 more … | ||
| 378 | ZCTA5 22842(you are here) | $997 |
| … 235 more … | ||
| 614 | ZCTA5 24245 | $434 |
| 615 | ZCTA5 24225 | $388 |
| 616 | ZCTA5 24484 | $369 |
Geography
ZIP 22842 is in Shenandoah County, Virginia.
It covers part of Basye CDP city, Virginia.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in ZCTA5 22842, Virginia?
The median gross rent in ZCTA5 22842, Virginia (ZIP 22842) is $997/month, based on Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024). Gross rent includes contract rent plus utilities. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024.
What is the average rent for a 2-bedroom in ZCTA5 22842, Virginia?
The median rent for a 2-bedroom in ZCTA5 22842, Virginia is not available based on Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024). Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024.
What is the median home value in ZCTA5 22842, Virginia?
The median home value in ZCTA5 22842, Virginia (ZIP 22842) is $222,500 according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024).
What percentage of renters in ZCTA5 22842 are rent-burdened?
In ZCTA5 22842, Virginia, 66 households pay 50% or more of their income for rent. A household is considered rent-burdened when it spends more than 30% of income on housing costs.
What is the median household income in ZCTA5 22842, Virginia?
The median household income in ZCTA5 22842, Virginia is $60,134/year according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024).
How reliable is Census ACS data for small areas?
The ACS 5-Year estimates combine 60 months of data for more reliable figures in smaller geographies. Each estimate has a margin of error (MOE). For example, the median rent of $997 has a margin of error of ±$114. In very small areas, MOEs can be large relative to the estimate.
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