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ZIP 20155

Pop. 37,486·Prince William County·18th most expensive ZIP in Virginia
Median rent (all units)
$2,947/mo
Year-over-Year
+4.1%
Month-over-Month
+1.0%
vs US Median
+$982
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ZIP 20155 · $2,947
More expensive than 89% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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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).

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$35,364/yr
At $2,947/mo median
Location
StateVA
CountyPrince William County
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Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
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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

2021 vs 2026

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

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

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.

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About renting in ZIP 20155

Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 20155 covers Gainesville, VA. The median rent here is $2,947/mo as of July 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 4.1% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 20155?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 20155 (Gainesville, VA) is $2,947. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 20155 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 20155's median rent of $2,947/mo is $982 (50%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 20155 compare to other ZIPs in Virginia?

ZIP 20155 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Virginia, ranking #18 out of 198 ZIPs tracked at $2,947/mo.

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 $118,000/year (~$57/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,947/mo in ZIP 20155. The local median household income is $164,279/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 20155?

Rent in ZIP 20155 has increased 4.1% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 20155 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 20155 is considered very affordable for renters. At $2,947/mo, rent takes approximately 22% of the local median household income ($164,279/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 20155 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 20155 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 14.1% of ZIP 20155 households are renters, while 85.9% are owner-occupied. ZIP 20155 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 20155 compare to the rest of Gainesville?

ZIP 20155 sits right at the Gainesville citywide median of $2,947/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 20155 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 20155 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
22%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $2,947/mo, rent takes ~22% of ZIP 20155's median household income ($164,279/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 20155 22%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2–5.75%
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