Virginia · FIPS 51133 · HUD FY 2027
Northumberland County, Virginia Fair Market Rent
HUD’s FY 2027 Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Northumberland County is $1,382 a month (rent plus utilities), 23% below the Virginia average of $1,792 and 22% below the U.S. average of $1,761. That is up $73 (5.6%) from FY 2026. At 30% of income, a household needs about $55,280 a year to afford it.
- $1,3822-bedroom FMR+$73 (+5.6%) vs FY 2026
- $1,1421-bedroom FMRVirginia: $1,596 · U.S.: $1,478
- $55,280Income for a 2-bedroom$27/hour full-time
- 61 of 1332BR rank in Virginia1 = highest rent
| Unit | Northumberland County FY 2027 | FY 2026 | Change | Virginia avg | U.S. avg | Income needed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,135 | $1,066 | +$69 (+6.5%) | $1,536 | $1,379 | $45,400 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,142 | $1,073 | +$69 (+6.4%) | $1,596 | $1,478 | $45,680 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,382 | $1,309 | +$73 (+5.6%) | $1,792 | $1,761 | $55,280 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,647 | $1,569 | +$78 (+5.0%) | $2,326 | $2,266 | $65,880 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,139 | $2,047 | +$92 (+4.5%) | $2,752 | $2,607 | $85,560 |
How Northumberland County compares
- Northumberland County is a non-metro county, so HUD sets one Fair Market Rent for the whole county.
- Across Virginia, 2-bedroom FMRs run from $943 (Wythe County) to $2,438 (Alexandria city).
- Studio to 4-bedroom: $1,135, $1,142, $1,382, $1,647, $2,139. 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 6 ZIP codes mostly in Northumberland County (by land area), the 2-bedroom figure ranges from $1,180 to $1,180.
Small Area FMRs by ZIP code in Northumberland County
| ZIP | Studio | 1BR | 2BR | 3BR | 4BR | 2BR vs FY 2026 | 2BR vs area FMR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22432 | $960 | $970 | $1,180 | $1,420 | $1,850 | +$120 (+11.3%) | 15% below |
| 22435 | $960 | $970 | $1,180 | $1,500 | $1,850 | −$70 (−5.6%) | 15% below |
| 22473 | $960 | $970 | $1,180 | $1,420 | $1,850 | +$120 (+11.3%) | 15% below |
| 22482 | $960 | $970 | $1,180 | $1,450 | $1,850 | +$50 (+4.4%) | 15% below |
| 22511 | $960 | $970 | $1,180 | $1,420 | $1,850 | +$120 (+11.3%) | 15% below |
| 22539 | $960 | $970 | $1,180 | $1,420 | $1,850 | +$120 (+11.3%) | 15% below |
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.