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ZIP 20164

Part of Sterling, VA
Pop. 43,436·Loudoun County·23rd most expensive ZIP in Virginia
Median rent (all units)
$2,871/mo
Year-over-Year
+23.8%
Month-over-Month
-1.9%
vs US Median
+$906
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ZIP 20164 · $2,871
More expensive than 88% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$2,110
1 BR
$2,180
2 BR
$2,430
3 BR
$3,070
4 BR+
$3,600
Research median
$2,430/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
$34,452/yr
At $2,871/mo median
Location
StateVA
CountyLoudoun County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 23.8% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+23.8% YoY, -1.9% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 20164 (Sterling, VA) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 37.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
43,436
Median income
$135,660
Median age
35.6
Renters
24.9%
Age distribution
23.3%
25.7%
27.8%
Under 1823.3%
18–3425.7%
35–5427.8%
55–6411.8%
65+11.4%
Gender
51.8%
48.2%
Male51.8%
Female48.2%
Race & ethnicity
33%
45%
14.6%
White33%
Black8.1%
Hispanic45%
Asian14.6%
Education (25+)
19.7%
21.5%
21.2%
37.6%
No HS diploma19.7%
HS diploma21.5%
Some college21.2%
Bachelor's+37.6%
Housing tenure
75.1%
24.9%
Owner75.1%
Renter24.9%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 20164 in Sterling, VA has changed in 5 years

Income
$118,919 → $135,660
up 14.1%
Population
42,630 → 43,436
up 1.9%
Renter share
24.4% → 24.9%
+0.5 pts
Bachelor's+
40.4% → 37.6%
-2.8 pts
Median age
34.5 → 35.6
+1.1 yrs

On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 20164 in Sterling, VA now reports about $135,660, up from $118,919 in 2021. The population has grown by 1.9% since 2021, moving from about 42,630 residents to roughly 43,436. College-educated residents now make up 37.6% of adults here, versus 40.4% in 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 20164 covers Sterling, VA. The median rent here is $2,871/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,180/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,430/mo.

At 25% of local median household income ($135,660/yr), ZIP 20164 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 23.8% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 20164?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 20164 (Sterling, VA) is $2,871. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 20164 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 20164's median rent of $2,871/mo is $906 (46%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 20164 compare to other ZIPs in Virginia?

ZIP 20164 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Virginia, ranking #23 out of 198 ZIPs tracked at $2,871/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 20164?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $115,000/year (~$55/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,871/mo in ZIP 20164. The local median household income is $135,660/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 20164?

Rent in ZIP 20164 has increased 23.8% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 20164 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 20164 is considered affordable for renters. At $2,871/mo, rent takes approximately 25% of the local median household income ($135,660/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 20164 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 20164 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 24.9% of ZIP 20164 households are renters, while 75.1% are owner-occupied. ZIP 20164 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 20164 compare to the rest of Sterling?

ZIP 20164 is pricier than Sterling as a whole. At $2,871/mo, it's $153 above the Sterling citywide median of $2,718/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 20164 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 20164 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
25%
AFFORDABLE

At $2,871/mo, rent takes ~25% of ZIP 20164's median household income ($135,660/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 20164 25%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2–5.75%
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