ZIP Code · VA

ZIP 20147

Part of Ashburn, VA
Pop. 67,692·Loudoun County·24th most expensive ZIP in Virginia
Median rent (all units)
$2,844/mo
Year-over-Year
+7.7%
Month-over-Month
+4.9%
vs US Median
+$879
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ZIP 20147 · $2,844
More expensive than 87% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$2,190
1 BR
$2,260
2 BR
$2,520
3 BR
$3,180
4 BR+
$3,740
Research median
$2,520/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
$34,128/yr
At $2,844/mo median
Location
StateVA
CountyLoudoun County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 7.7% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+7.7% YoY, +4.9% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 20147 (Ashburn, VA) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 68% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
67,692
Median income
$163,904
Median age
39.6
Renters
32.1%
Age distribution
23.1%
19.6%
30.5%
12.4%
14.3%
Under 1823.1%
18–3419.6%
35–5430.5%
55–6412.4%
65+14.3%
Gender
48.7%
51.3%
Male48.7%
Female51.3%
Race & ethnicity
55.1%
23.1%
White55.1%
Black8%
Hispanic10.1%
Asian23.1%
Other3.7%
Education (25+)
17.9%
68%
No HS diploma4.3%
HS diploma9.8%
Some college17.9%
Bachelor's+68%
Housing tenure
67.9%
32.1%
Owner67.9%
Renter32.1%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 20147 in Ashburn, VA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,983 → $2,844
up 43.4%
Income
$146,317 → $163,904
up 12.0%
Population
65,927 → 67,692
up 2.7%
Renter share
30.4% → 32.1%
+1.7 pts
Bachelor's+
66.3% → 68%
+1.7 pts
Median age
37.8 → 39.6
+1.8 yrs

Compared with 2021, rent in ZIP 20147 in Ashburn, VA has climbed by $861 per month, settling near $2,844 after starting the period at $1,983. Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $146,317 in 2021 to $163,904 more recently. Rent outpaced income growth by roughly 31.4 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 65,927 to 67,692 between 2021 and 2024, a 2.7% change. About 32.1% of households rent today, against 30.4% in 2021. These shifts give renters and would-be renters a longer baseline for sizing up today's listings against the ZIP 20147 in Ashburn, VA market of 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 20147 covers Ashburn, VA. The median rent here is $2,844/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,260/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,520/mo.

At 21% of local median household income ($163,904/yr), ZIP 20147 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 7.7% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 20147?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 20147 (Ashburn, VA) is $2,844. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 20147 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 20147's median rent of $2,844/mo is $879 (45%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 20147 compare to other ZIPs in Virginia?

ZIP 20147 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Virginia, ranking #24 out of 198 ZIPs tracked at $2,844/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 20147?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $114,000/year (~$55/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,844/mo in ZIP 20147. The local median household income is $163,904/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 20147?

Rent in ZIP 20147 has increased 7.7% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 20147 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 20147 is considered very affordable for renters. At $2,844/mo, rent takes approximately 21% of the local median household income ($163,904/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 20147 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 20147 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 32.1% of ZIP 20147 households are renters, while 67.9% are owner-occupied. ZIP 20147 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 20147 compare to the rest of Ashburn?

ZIP 20147 is more affordable than Ashburn overall. At $2,844/mo, it's $151 below the Ashburn citywide median of $2,995/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 20147 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 20147 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
21%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $2,844/mo, rent takes ~21% of ZIP 20147's median household income ($163,904/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 20147 21%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2–5.75%
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