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ZIP 20166

Part of Sterling, VA
Pop. 14,949·Loudoun County·29th most expensive ZIP in Virginia
Median rent (all units)
$2,782/mo
Year-over-Year
+14.4%
Month-over-Month
+7.8%
vs US Median
+$817
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ZIP 20166 · $2,782
More expensive than 86% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$2,190
1 BR
$2,260
2 BR
$2,520
3 BR
$3,180
4 BR+
$3,740
Research median
$2,520/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
$33,384/yr
At $2,782/mo median
Location
StateVA
CountyLoudoun County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 14.4% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+14.4% YoY, +7.8% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 20166 (Sterling, VA) is roughly split between renters and owners, has a large share of families with children, has a median income above the national average, 65.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
14,949
Median income
$133,401
Median age
34
Renters
50.5%
Age distribution
25.9%
26%
31.9%
Under 1825.9%
18–3426%
35–5431.9%
55–6410%
65+6.2%
Gender
53.5%
46.5%
Male53.5%
Female46.5%
Race & ethnicity
31.5%
14.1%
17%
32%
White31.5%
Black14.1%
Hispanic17%
Asian32%
Other5.4%
Education (25+)
14.7%
13.6%
65.3%
No HS diploma6.4%
HS diploma14.7%
Some college13.6%
Bachelor's+65.3%
Housing tenure
49.5%
50.5%
Owner49.5%
Renter50.5%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 20166 in Sterling, VA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,812 → $2,782
up 53.5%
Income
$121,350 → $133,401
up 9.9%
Population
13,148 → 14,949
up 13.7%
Renter share
46.5% → 50.5%
+4.0 pts
Bachelor's+
61.3% → 65.3%
+4.0 pts
Median age
32.7 → 34
+1.3 yrs

Five years ago, renters in ZIP 20166 in Sterling, VA paid around $1,812 a month. That figure now sits near $2,782, up 53.5% from the 2021 baseline. Household income in the area moved from $121,350 to $133,401 across the same window, up 9.9% versus 2021. Because rent grew faster than wages over the same span, the affordability picture has tightened relative to 2021. Census counts show ZIP 20166 in Sterling, VA adding about 1,801 residents over the five-year window, up 13.7% on net. The renter share has risen from 46.5% to 50.5%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 61.3% to 65.3% across the same window. Reading these numbers side by side helps frame whether current listings in ZIP 20166 in Sterling, VA look reasonable against where the market sat half a decade ago.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 20166 covers Sterling, VA. The median rent here is $2,782/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,260/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,520/mo.

At 25% of local median household income ($133,401/yr), ZIP 20166 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 14.4% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 20166?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 20166 (Sterling, VA) is $2,782. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 20166 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 20166's median rent of $2,782/mo is $817 (42%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 20166 compare to other ZIPs in Virginia?

ZIP 20166 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Virginia, ranking #29 out of 198 ZIPs tracked at $2,782/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 20166?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $111,000/year (~$53/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,782/mo in ZIP 20166. The local median household income is $133,401/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 20166?

Rent in ZIP 20166 has increased 14.4% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 20166 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 20166 is considered affordable for renters. At $2,782/mo, rent takes approximately 25% of the local median household income ($133,401/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 20166 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 20166 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 50.5% of ZIP 20166 households are renters, while 49.5% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 20166 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 20166 compare to the rest of Sterling?

ZIP 20166 is pricier than Sterling as a whole. At $2,782/mo, it's $64 above the Sterling citywide median of $2,718/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 20166 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 20166 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
25%
AFFORDABLE

At $2,782/mo, rent takes ~25% of ZIP 20166's median household income ($133,401/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 20166 25%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2–5.75%
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