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ZIP 20170

Part of Herndon, VA
Pop. 43,866·Fairfax County·54th most expensive ZIP in Virginia
Median rent (all units)
$2,413/mo
Year-over-Year
+1.4%
Month-over-Month
+3.5%
vs US Median
+$448
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ZIP 20170 · $2,413
More expensive than 77% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$2,140
1 BR
$2,210
2 BR
$2,460
3 BR
$3,100
4 BR+
$3,650
Research median
$2,460/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
$28,956/yr
At $2,413/mo median
Location
StateVA
CountyFairfax County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 1.4% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+1.4% YoY, +3.5% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 20170 (Herndon, VA) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 57.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
43,866
Median income
$159,466
Median age
35.2
Renters
31.7%
Age distribution
24.3%
25.3%
28.4%
Under 1824.3%
18–3425.3%
35–5428.4%
55–6411.3%
65+10.7%
Gender
51.8%
48.2%
Male51.8%
Female48.2%
Race & ethnicity
43.3%
30%
15.3%
White43.3%
Black7.8%
Hispanic30%
Asian15.3%
Other3.5%
Education (25+)
12.6%
12.5%
17.6%
57.3%
No HS diploma12.6%
HS diploma12.5%
Some college17.6%
Bachelor's+57.3%
Housing tenure
68.3%
31.7%
Owner68.3%
Renter31.7%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 20170 in Herndon, VA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,718 → $2,413
up 40.5%
Income
$132,059 → $159,466
up 20.8%
Population
43,028 → 43,866
up 1.9%
Renter share
29% → 31.7%
+2.7 pts
Bachelor's+
56.8% → 57.3%
+0.5 pts
Median age
36 → 35.2
-0.8 yrs

Across the past five years, the going rent in ZIP 20170 in Herndon, VA has shifted from $1,718 to $2,413, up 40.5% since 2021. Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $132,059 in 2021 to $159,466 more recently. Because rent grew faster than wages over the same span, the affordability picture has tightened relative to 2021. Census counts show ZIP 20170 in Herndon, VA adding about 838 residents over the five-year window, up 1.9% on net. The renter share has risen from 29% to 31.7%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. These shifts give renters and would-be renters a longer baseline for sizing up today's listings against the ZIP 20170 in Herndon, VA market of 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 20170 covers Herndon, VA. The median rent here is $2,413/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,210/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,460/mo.

At 18% of local median household income ($159,466/yr), ZIP 20170 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 1.4% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 20170?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 20170 (Herndon, VA) is $2,413. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 20170 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 20170's median rent of $2,413/mo is $448 (23%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 20170 compare to other ZIPs in Virginia?

ZIP 20170 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Virginia, ranking #54 out of 198 ZIPs tracked at $2,413/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 20170?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $97,000/year (~$47/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,413/mo in ZIP 20170. The local median household income is $159,466/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 20170?

Rent in ZIP 20170 has increased 1.4% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 20170 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 20170 is considered very affordable for renters. At $2,413/mo, rent takes approximately 18% of the local median household income ($159,466/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 20170 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 20170 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 31.7% of ZIP 20170 households are renters, while 68.3% are owner-occupied. ZIP 20170 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 20170 compare to the rest of Herndon?

ZIP 20170 is more affordable than Herndon overall. At $2,413/mo, it's $54 below the Herndon citywide median of $2,467/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 20170 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 20170 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
18%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $2,413/mo, rent takes ~18% of ZIP 20170's median household income ($159,466/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 20170 18%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2–5.75%
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