ZIP Code · VA

ZIP 20109

Part of Manassas, VA
Pop. 45,444·Prince William County·84th most expensive ZIP in Virginia
Median rent (all units)
$2,153/mo
Year-over-Year
+6.6%
Month-over-Month
+1.9%
vs US Median
+$188
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ZIP 20109 · $2,153
More expensive than 68% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,910
1 BR
$1,970
2 BR
$2,200
3 BR
$2,780
4 BR+
$3,260
Research median
$2,200/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$25,836/yr
At $2,153/mo median
Location
StateVA
CountyPrince William County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 6.6% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+6.6% YoY, +1.9% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 20109 (Manassas, VA) is majority renter-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income above the national average, 34% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
45,444
Median income
$89,962
Median age
33.2
Renters
56.2%
Age distribution
26.9%
25.8%
29.2%
Under 1826.9%
18–3425.8%
35–5429.2%
55–649.4%
65+8.7%
Gender
52.4%
47.6%
Male52.4%
Female47.6%
Race & ethnicity
35.6%
16.6%
47.6%
White35.6%
Black16.6%
Hispanic47.6%
Asian10.3%
Education (25+)
19.4%
25.5%
21.1%
34%
No HS diploma19.4%
HS diploma25.5%
Some college21.1%
Bachelor's+34%
Housing tenure
43.8%
56.2%
Owner43.8%
Renter56.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 20109 in Manassas, VA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,515 → $2,153
up 42.1%
Income
$83,961 → $89,962
up 7.1%
Population
44,512 → 45,444
up 2.1%
Renter share
56.6% → 56.2%
-0.4 pts
Bachelor's+
32.1% → 34%
+1.9 pts

Since 2021, the typical rent in ZIP 20109 in Manassas, VA has climbed from $1,515 to $2,153, a 42.1% change over five years. Median household income rose from $83,961 to $89,962 between 2021 and 2024, a 7.1% shift. That spread, with rent up faster than earnings, points to a tougher affordability environment than five years ago. The population has grown by 2.1% since 2021, moving from about 44,512 residents to roughly 45,444. Taken together, the five-year picture in ZIP 20109 in Manassas, VA reflects how housing costs and the people paying them have evolved through a stretch that included a pandemic, a hot rental market, and a recent cooling phase.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 20109 covers Manassas, VA. The median rent here is $2,153/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,970/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,200/mo.

At 29% of local median household income ($89,962/yr), ZIP 20109 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 6.6% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 20109?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 20109 (Manassas, VA) is $2,153. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 20109 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 20109's median rent of $2,153/mo is $188 (10%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 20109 compare to other ZIPs in Virginia?

ZIP 20109 falls in the middle range for Virginia, ranking #84 out of 198 ZIPs at $2,153/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 20109?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $86,000/year (~$41/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,153/mo in ZIP 20109. The local median household income is $89,962/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 20109?

Rent in ZIP 20109 has increased 6.6% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 20109 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 20109 is considered affordable for renters. At $2,153/mo, rent takes approximately 29% of the local median household income ($89,962/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 20109 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 20109 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 56.2% of ZIP 20109 households are renters, while 43.8% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 20109 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 20109 compare to the rest of Manassas?

ZIP 20109 is more affordable than Manassas overall. At $2,153/mo, it's $47 below the Manassas citywide median of $2,200/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 20109 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 20109 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
29%
AFFORDABLE

At $2,153/mo, rent takes ~29% of ZIP 20109's median household income ($89,962/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 20109 29%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2–5.75%
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