Virginia · FIPS 51097 · HUD FY 2027
King and Queen County, Virginia Fair Market Rent
HUD’s FY 2027 Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in King and Queen County is $1,170 a month (rent plus utilities), 35% below the Virginia average of $1,792 and 34% below the U.S. average of $1,761. That is down $80 (6.4%) from FY 2026. At 30% of income, a household needs about $46,800 a year to afford it.
- $1,1702-bedroom FMR−$80 (−6.4%) vs FY 2026
- $1,0751-bedroom FMRVirginia: $1,596 · U.S.: $1,478
- $46,800Income for a 2-bedroom$22/hour full-time
- 76 of 1332BR rank in Virginia1 = highest rent
| Unit | King and Queen County FY 2027 | FY 2026 | Change | Virginia avg | U.S. avg | Income needed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,032 | $1,089 | −$57 (−5.2%) | $1,536 | $1,379 | $41,280 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,075 | $1,139 | −$64 (−5.6%) | $1,596 | $1,478 | $43,000 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,170 | $1,250 | −$80 (−6.4%) | $1,792 | $1,761 | $46,800 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,435 | $1,536 | −$101 (−6.6%) | $2,326 | $2,266 | $57,400 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,771 | $1,929 | −$158 (−8.2%) | $2,752 | $2,607 | $70,840 |
How King and Queen County compares
- HUD sets this rent for the King and Queen County, VA metro FMR area, which covers 6,695 residents in 1 county.
- Across Virginia, 2-bedroom FMRs run from $943 (Wythe County) to $2,438 (Alexandria city).
- Studio to 4-bedroom: $1,032, $1,075, $1,170, $1,435, $1,771. HUD derives the other sizes from the 2-bedroom figure with fixed ratios, adjusted where local data warrant.
- HUD also publishes ZIP-level Small Area FMRs. For the 11 ZIP codes mostly in King and Queen County (by land area), the 2-bedroom figure ranges from $1,130 to $1,490.
Small Area FMRs by ZIP code in King and Queen County
| ZIP | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR | 2BR vs FY 2026 | 2BR vs area FMR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22437 | $990 | $1,030 | $1,160 | $1,400 | $1,740 | −$40 (−3.3%) | 1% below |
| 23023 | $990 | $1,030 | $1,150 | $1,400 | $1,740 | −$50 (−4.2%) | 2% below |
| 23085 | $1,030 | $1,070 | $1,170 | $1,430 | $1,770 | −$80 (−6.4%) | same |
| 23091 | $1,030 | $1,070 | $1,170 | $1,430 | $1,770 | −$80 (−6.4%) | same |
| 23108 | $1,030 | $1,070 | $1,170 | $1,430 | $1,770 | −$80 (−6.4%) | same |
| 23110 | $1,030 | $1,070 | $1,170 | $1,430 | $1,770 | −$80 (−6.4%) | same |
| 23126 | $990 | $1,030 | $1,160 | $1,480 | $1,800 | −$60 (−4.9%) | 1% below |
| 23148 | $1,050 | $1,090 | $1,190 | $1,460 | $1,830 | −$130 (−9.8%) | 2% above |
| 23156 | $990 | $1,030 | $1,130 | $1,390 | $1,740 | −$120 (−9.6%) | 3% below |
| 23161 | $1,030 | $1,070 | $1,170 | $1,430 | $1,770 | −$80 (−6.4%) | same |
| 23177 | $1,300 | $1,360 | $1,490 | $1,870 | $2,300 | −$50 (−3.2%) | 27% above |
Sources
- U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, HUD User Fair Market Rents: FY 2027 FMRs (file dated August 26, 2026) and FY 2026 FMRs (file dated April 21, 2026).
- HUD User Small Area Fair Market Rents: FY 2027 SAFMRs (file dated August 31, 2026) and FY 2026 SAFMRs (file dated April 21, 2026).
- ZIP-to-county assignment: Census Bureau 2020 ZCTA-to-county relationship file (file dated December 9, 2021), largest land-area overlap.
Fair Market Rents are HUD’s estimate of gross rent (rent plus utilities) for a modest unit, set at the 40th percentile of recent-mover rents. FY 2027 is HUD’s fiscal year beginning October 1, 2026. Housing authorities set voucher payment standards from these figures; check yours.