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ZIP 20171

Part of Herndon, VA
Pop. 51,286·Fairfax County·48th most expensive ZIP in Virginia
Median rent (all units)
$2,485/mo
Year-over-Year
+8.6%
Month-over-Month
+1.4%
vs US Median
+$520
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ZIP 20171 · $2,485
More expensive than 79% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$2,310
1 BR
$2,390
2 BR
$2,660
3 BR
$3,360
4 BR+
$3,950
Research median
$2,660/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
$29,820/yr
At $2,485/mo median
Location
StateVA
CountyFairfax County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 8.6% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+8.6% YoY, +1.4% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 20171 (Herndon, VA) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 75% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
51,286
Median income
$171,372
Median age
36.2
Renters
43.1%
Age distribution
23.1%
24.4%
30.6%
Under 1823.1%
18–3424.4%
35–5430.6%
55–6411.2%
65+10.6%
Gender
51.5%
48.5%
Male51.5%
Female48.5%
Race & ethnicity
45.5%
32.9%
White45.5%
Black8.3%
Hispanic8.3%
Asian32.9%
Other5.1%
Education (25+)
14%
75%
No HS diploma3.2%
HS diploma7.9%
Some college14%
Bachelor's+75%
Housing tenure
56.9%
43.1%
Owner56.9%
Renter43.1%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 20171 in Herndon, VA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,827 → $2,485
up 36.0%
Income
$150,066 → $171,372
up 14.2%
Population
50,005 → 51,286
up 2.6%
Renter share
42% → 43.1%
+1.1 pts
Bachelor's+
74.2% → 75%
+0.8 pts

Compared with 2021, rent in ZIP 20171 in Herndon, VA has increased by $658 per month, settling near $2,485 after starting the period at $1,827. Census figures show median household income at $171,372 today, compared with $150,066 five years earlier. Rent outpaced income growth by roughly 21.8 percentage points, which means renters are spending a larger slice of each paycheck on housing than they did in 2021. Headcount in the area went from 50,005 to 51,286 between 2021 and 2024, a 2.6% change. The combined trend lines point to a market that has changed measurably from where it stood in early 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 20171 covers Herndon, VA. The median rent here is $2,485/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,390/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,660/mo.

At 17% of local median household income ($171,372/yr), ZIP 20171 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 8.6% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 20171?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 20171 (Herndon, VA) is $2,485. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 20171 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 20171's median rent of $2,485/mo is $520 (26%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 20171 compare to other ZIPs in Virginia?

ZIP 20171 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Virginia, ranking #48 out of 198 ZIPs tracked at $2,485/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 20171?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $99,000/year (~$48/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,485/mo in ZIP 20171. The local median household income is $171,372/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 20171?

Rent in ZIP 20171 has increased 8.6% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 20171 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 20171 is considered very affordable for renters. At $2,485/mo, rent takes approximately 17% of the local median household income ($171,372/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 20171 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 20171 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 43.1% of ZIP 20171 households are renters, while 56.9% are owner-occupied. ZIP 20171 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 20171 compare to the rest of Herndon?

ZIP 20171 is pricier than Herndon as a whole. At $2,485/mo, it's $18 above the Herndon citywide median of $2,467/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 20171 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 20171 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
17%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $2,485/mo, rent takes ~17% of ZIP 20171's median household income ($171,372/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 20171 17%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2–5.75%
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