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ZIP 20165

Part of Sterling, VA
Pop. 34,088·Loudoun County·41st most expensive ZIP in Virginia
Median rent (all units)
$2,600/mo
Year-over-Year
+13.8%
Month-over-Month
+3.8%
vs US Median
+$635
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ZIP 20165 · $2,600
More expensive than 82% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$2,280
1 BR
$2,350
2 BR
$2,620
3 BR
$3,310
4 BR+
$3,890
Research median
$2,620/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
$31,200/yr
At $2,600/mo median
Location
StateVA
CountyLoudoun County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 13.8% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+13.8% YoY, +3.8% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 20165 (Sterling, VA) is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income above the national average, 67.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
34,088
Median income
$183,076
Median age
38.4
Renters
22.4%
Age distribution
25.4%
19.9%
29%
12.8%
12.9%
Under 1825.4%
18–3419.9%
35–5429%
55–6412.8%
65+12.9%
Gender
51%
49%
Male51%
Female49%
Race & ethnicity
61.4%
15.3%
White61.4%
Black6.2%
Hispanic11.3%
Asian15.3%
Other5.8%
Education (25+)
17.7%
67.4%
No HS diploma3.1%
HS diploma11.7%
Some college17.7%
Bachelor's+67.4%
Housing tenure
77.6%
22.4%
Owner77.6%
Renter22.4%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 20165 in Sterling, VA has changed in 5 years

Income
$158,427 → $183,076
up 15.6%
Population
33,828 → 34,088
up 0.8%
Renter share
21.3% → 22.4%
+1.1 pts
Bachelor's+
66.6% → 67.4%
+0.8 pts
Median age
37.5 → 38.4
+0.9 yrs

Census figures show median household income at $183,076 today, compared with $158,427 five years earlier.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 20165 covers Sterling, VA. The median rent here is $2,600/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,350/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,620/mo.

At 17% of local median household income ($183,076/yr), ZIP 20165 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 13.8% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 20165?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 20165 (Sterling, VA) is $2,600. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 20165 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 20165's median rent of $2,600/mo is $635 (32%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 20165 compare to other ZIPs in Virginia?

ZIP 20165 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Virginia, ranking #41 out of 198 ZIPs tracked at $2,600/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 20165?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $104,000/year (~$50/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,600/mo in ZIP 20165. The local median household income is $183,076/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 20165?

Rent in ZIP 20165 has increased 13.8% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 20165 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 20165 is considered very affordable for renters. At $2,600/mo, rent takes approximately 17% of the local median household income ($183,076/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 20165 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 20165 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 22.4% of ZIP 20165 households are renters, while 77.6% are owner-occupied. ZIP 20165 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 20165 compare to the rest of Sterling?

ZIP 20165 is more affordable than Sterling overall. At $2,600/mo, it's $118 below the Sterling citywide median of $2,718/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 20165 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 20165 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
17%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $2,600/mo, rent takes ~17% of ZIP 20165's median household income ($183,076/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 20165 17%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2–5.75%
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