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ZIP 20120

Pop. 42,896·Fairfax County·56th most expensive ZIP in Virginia
Median rent (all units)
$2,392/mo
Year-over-Year
+4.5%
Month-over-Month
+0.8%
vs US Median
+$427
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ZIP 20120 · $2,392
More expensive than 76% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$2,120
1 BR
$2,190
2 BR
$2,440
3 BR
$3,080
4 BR+
$3,620
Research median
$2,440/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
$28,704/yr
At $2,392/mo median
Location
StateVA
CountyFairfax County
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Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
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Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 20120 (Centreville, VA) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 60.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
42,896
Median income
$152,563
Median age
38.4
Renters
24.6%
Age distribution
22.2%
23.1%
28.8%
13.5%
12.4%
Under 1822.2%
18–3423.1%
35–5428.8%
55–6413.5%
65+12.4%
Gender
50.4%
49.6%
Male50.4%
Female49.6%
Race & ethnicity
44.7%
17.4%
28.1%
White44.7%
Black6.1%
Hispanic17.4%
Asian28.1%
Other3.7%
Education (25+)
16.1%
18.3%
60.4%
No HS diploma5.2%
HS diploma16.1%
Some college18.3%
Bachelor's+60.4%
Housing tenure
75.4%
24.6%
Owner75.4%
Renter24.6%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 20120 in Centreville, VA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,735 → $2,392
up 37.9%
Income
$138,630 → $152,563
up 10.1%
Population
43,649 → 42,896
down 1.7%
Renter share
24.9% → 24.6%
-0.3 pts
Bachelor's+
60.5% → 60.4%
-0.1 pts
Median age
37 → 38.4
+1.4 yrs

The median rent in ZIP 20120 in Centreville, VA stood at $1,735 in 2021 and currently runs about $2,392, reflecting a 37.9% increase over the period. Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $138,630 in 2021 to $152,563 more recently. That spread, with rent up faster than earnings, points to a tougher affordability environment than five years ago. The population has contracted by 1.7% since 2021, moving from about 43,649 residents to roughly 42,896. These shifts give renters and would-be renters a longer baseline for sizing up today's listings against the ZIP 20120 in Centreville, VA market of 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 20120 covers Centreville, VA. The median rent here is $2,392/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,190/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,440/mo.

At 19% of local median household income ($152,563/yr), ZIP 20120 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 4.5% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 20120?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 20120 (Centreville, VA) is $2,392. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 20120 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 20120's median rent of $2,392/mo is $427 (22%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 20120 compare to other ZIPs in Virginia?

ZIP 20120 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Virginia, ranking #56 out of 198 ZIPs tracked at $2,392/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 20120?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $96,000/year (~$46/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,392/mo in ZIP 20120. The local median household income is $152,563/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 20120?

Rent in ZIP 20120 has increased 4.5% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 20120 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 20120 is considered very affordable for renters. At $2,392/mo, rent takes approximately 19% of the local median household income ($152,563/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 20120 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 20120 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 24.6% of ZIP 20120 households are renters, while 75.4% are owner-occupied. ZIP 20120 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 20120 compare to the rest of Centreville?

ZIP 20120 is more affordable than Centreville overall. At $2,392/mo, it's $32 below the Centreville citywide median of $2,424/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 20120 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 20120 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
19%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $2,392/mo, rent takes ~19% of ZIP 20120's median household income ($152,563/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 20120 19%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2–5.75%
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