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ZIP 20121

Pop. 27,788·Fairfax County·53rd most expensive ZIP in Virginia
Median rent (all units)
$2,425/mo
Year-over-Year
-2.8%
Month-over-Month
-0.2%
vs US Median
+$460
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ZIP 20121 · $2,425
More expensive than 77% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$2,130
1 BR
$2,200
2 BR
$2,450
3 BR
$3,090
4 BR+
$3,630
Research median
$2,450/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
$29,100/yr
At $2,425/mo median
Location
StateVA
CountyFairfax County
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Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are softening (down 2.8% YoY), so renters have negotiating leverage.
Based on rent-price momentum (-2.8% YoY, -0.2% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 20121 (Centreville, VA) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 53.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
27,788
Median income
$129,947
Median age
36.1
Renters
30%
Age distribution
21.2%
26.9%
30.9%
12.4%
Under 1821.2%
18–3426.9%
35–5430.9%
55–6412.4%
65+8.5%
Gender
52.1%
47.9%
Male52.1%
Female47.9%
Race & ethnicity
37.6%
25.7%
26.9%
White37.6%
Black9.9%
Hispanic25.7%
Asian26.9%
Education (25+)
16.9%
22.2%
53.8%
No HS diploma7%
HS diploma16.9%
Some college22.2%
Bachelor's+53.8%
Housing tenure
70%
30%
Owner70%
Renter30%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 20121 in Centreville, VA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,812 → $2,425
up 33.8%
Income
$117,065 → $129,947
up 11.0%
Population
27,432 → 27,788
up 1.3%
Renter share
30.1% → 30%
-0.1 pts
Bachelor's+
53.3% → 53.8%
+0.5 pts
Median age
34.9 → 36.1
+1.2 yrs

Compared with 2021, rent in ZIP 20121 in Centreville, VA has increased by $613 per month, settling near $2,425 after starting the period at $1,812. Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $117,065 in 2021 to $129,947 more recently. Rent outpaced income growth by roughly 22.8 percentage points, which means renters are spending a larger slice of each paycheck on housing than they did in 2021. Headcount in the area went from 27,432 to 27,788 between 2021 and 2024, a 1.3% change. These shifts give renters and would-be renters a longer baseline for sizing up today's listings against the ZIP 20121 in Centreville, VA market of 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 20121 covers Centreville, VA. The median rent here is $2,425/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,200/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,450/mo.

At 22% of local median household income ($129,947/yr), ZIP 20121 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 2.8% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much is rent in ZIP code 20121?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 20121 (Centreville, VA) is $2,425. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 20121 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 20121's median rent of $2,425/mo is $460 (23%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 20121 compare to other ZIPs in Virginia?

ZIP 20121 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Virginia, ranking #53 out of 198 ZIPs tracked at $2,425/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 20121?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $97,000/year (~$47/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,425/mo in ZIP 20121. The local median household income is $129,947/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 20121?

Rent in ZIP 20121 has decreased 2.8% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 20121 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 20121 is considered very affordable for renters. At $2,425/mo, rent takes approximately 22% of the local median household income ($129,947/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 20121 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 20121 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 30% of ZIP 20121 households are renters, while 70% are owner-occupied. ZIP 20121 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 20121 compare to the rest of Centreville?

ZIP 20121 is pricier than Centreville as a whole. At $2,425/mo, it's $1 above the Centreville citywide median of $2,424/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 20121 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 20121 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
22%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $2,425/mo, rent takes ~22% of ZIP 20121's median household income ($129,947/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 20121 22%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2–5.75%
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