ZIP Code · VA

ZIP 20148

Part of Ashburn, VA
Pop. 64,021·Loudoun County·11th most expensive ZIP in Virginia
Median rent (all units)
$3,268/mo
Year-over-Year
+12.7%
Month-over-Month
+2.8%
vs US Median
+$1,303
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ZIP 20148 · $3,268
More expensive than 93% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$2,520
1 BR
$2,600
2 BR
$2,900
3 BR
$3,660
4 BR+
$4,300
Research median
$2,900/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
$39,216/yr
At $3,268/mo median
Location
StateVA
CountyLoudoun County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 12.7% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+12.7% YoY, +2.8% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 20148 (Ashburn, VA) is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income above the national average, 77.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
64,021
Median income
$233,494
Median age
38.7
Renters
18.1%
Age distribution
30.5%
14.2%
39.8%
Under 1830.5%
18–3414.2%
35–5439.8%
55–648.5%
65+7%
Gender
50.8%
49.2%
Male50.8%
Female49.2%
Race & ethnicity
42.7%
38.7%
White42.7%
Black7.6%
Hispanic6.8%
Asian38.7%
Other4.1%
Education (25+)
12.3%
77.7%
No HS diploma2.8%
HS diploma7.2%
Some college12.3%
Bachelor's+77.7%
Housing tenure
81.9%
18.1%
Owner81.9%
Renter18.1%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 20148 in Ashburn, VA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$2,239 → $3,268
up 46.0%
Income
$199,955 → $233,494
up 16.8%
Population
59,843 → 64,021
up 7.0%
Renter share
19% → 18.1%
-0.9 pts
Bachelor's+
75% → 77.7%
+2.7 pts
Median age
36.2 → 38.7
+2.5 yrs

Rent in ZIP 20148 in Ashburn, VA has increased 46.0% since 2021, going from about $2,239 per month to roughly $3,268 today. Census figures show median household income at $233,494 today, compared with $199,955 five years earlier. Rent outpaced income growth by roughly 29.2 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 59,843 to 64,021 between 2021 and 2024, a 7.0% change. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 75% to 77.7%. The combined trend lines point to a market that has changed measurably from where it stood in early 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 20148 covers Ashburn, VA. The median rent here is $3,268/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,600/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,900/mo.

At 17% of local median household income ($233,494/yr), ZIP 20148 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 12.7% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 20148?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 20148 (Ashburn, VA) is $3,268. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 20148 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 20148's median rent of $3,268/mo is $1,303 (66%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 20148 compare to other ZIPs in Virginia?

ZIP 20148 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Virginia, ranking #11 out of 198 ZIPs tracked at $3,268/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 20148?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $131,000/year (~$63/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $3,268/mo in ZIP 20148. The local median household income is $233,494/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 20148?

Rent in ZIP 20148 has increased 12.7% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 20148 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 20148 is considered very affordable for renters. At $3,268/mo, rent takes approximately 17% of the local median household income ($233,494/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 20148 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 20148 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 18.1% of ZIP 20148 households are renters, while 81.9% are owner-occupied. ZIP 20148 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 20148 compare to the rest of Ashburn?

ZIP 20148 is pricier than Ashburn as a whole. At $3,268/mo, it's $273 above the Ashburn citywide median of $2,995/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 20148 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 20148 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
17%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $3,268/mo, rent takes ~17% of ZIP 20148's median household income ($233,494/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 20148 17%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2–5.75%
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