ZIP Code · VA

ZIP 20155

Part of Gainesville, VA

Pop. 37,486·Prince William County·13th most expensive ZIP in Virginia

Median rent (all units)

$3,007/mo

Year-over-Year

+4.5%

Month-over-Month

+1.4%

vs US Median

+$1,075

Reported rents

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ZIP 20155 · $3,007

More expensive than 91% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio

$2,610

1 BR

$2,690

2 BR

$3,000

3 BR

$3,790

4 BR+

$4,450

Research median

$3,000/mo

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

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

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What the numbers show

Compared with the peak

Rent in ZIP 20155 is at its highest level since Zillow's records here began in March 2022.

Past year vs. the rest of Virginia

Rent in ZIP 20155 changed +4.4% over the year to September 2026. Across the 169 Virginia ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +3.4%.

Recent direction

Rent has risen 3 months in a row, and rose in 10 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($164,279) is $4,107 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 3-bedroom ($3,790); a 4-bedroom is $4,450.

Cheaper nearby

ZIP 20109, 5 miles away, rents for 30% less ($2,098/mo), about $10,900 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 20155. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$36,084/yr

At $3,007/mo median

Location

CityGainesville

StateVA

CountyPrince William County

Rent Market Meter

Strong Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are up 4.5% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.

Based on rent-price momentum (+4.5% YoY, +1.4% MoM), not inventory.

Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 20155 (Gainesville, VA) is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income above the national average, 57.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

37,486

Median income

$164,279

Median age

40.4

Renters

14.1%

Age distribution

25.5%

18.2%

28.5%

16.9%

Under 1825.5%

18–3418.2%

35–5428.5%

55–6410.9%

65+16.9%

Gender

49.4%

50.6%

Male49.4%

Female50.6%

Race & ethnicity

56.9%

12.9%

14.6%

White56.9%

Black12.9%

Hispanic10.9%

Asian14.6%

Other4.7%

Education (25+)

16.1%

23.4%

57.2%

No HS diploma3.3%

HS diploma16.1%

Some college23.4%

Bachelor's+57.2%

Housing tenure

85.9%

14.1%

Owner85.9%

Renter14.1%

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

2022 vs 2026

How ZIP 20155 in Gainesville, VA has changed in 5 years

Rent

$2,438 → $3,007

up 23.3%

Income

$131,704 → $164,279

up 24.7%

Population

36,989 → 37,486

up 1.3%

Renter share

14.5% → 14.1%

-0.4 pts

Bachelor's+

53.4% → 57.2%

+3.8 pts

Median age

37.8 → 40.4

+2.6 yrs

Across the past five years, the going rent in ZIP 20155 in Gainesville, VA has shifted from $2,438 to $3,007, up 23.3% since 2022. Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $131,704 in 2021 to $164,279 more recently. Census counts show ZIP 20155 in Gainesville, VA adding about 497 residents over the five-year window, up 1.3% on net. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 53.4% to 57.2% across the same window. These shifts give renters and would-be renters a longer baseline for sizing up today's listings against the ZIP 20155 in Gainesville, VA market of 2022.

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 20155 covers Gainesville, VA. The median rent here is $3,007/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,690/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $3,000/mo.

At 22% of local median household income ($164,279/yr), ZIP 20155 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 4.5% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 20155?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $120,000/year (about $58/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $3,007/mo in ZIP 20155. The local median household income is $164,279/yr, so the typical household meets that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 20155?

Rent in ZIP 20155 has risen 4.5% over the past year as of September 2026. That is the highest level since Zillow's records here began in March 2022.

How does ZIP 20155 compare to other ZIPs in Virginia?

ZIP 20155 is one of the pricier among Virginia ZIP codes for rent, ranking #13 of 194 at $3,007/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 20155 changed +4.4%, against a typical +3.4% across the 169 Virginia ZIP codes Zillow tracks.