ZIP Code · VA

ZIP 20171

Part of Herndon, VA

Pop. 51,286·Fairfax County·53rd most expensive ZIP in Virginia

Median rent (all units)

$2,384/mo

Year-over-Year

+1.7%

Month-over-Month

+0.3%

vs US Median

+$452

Reported rents

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ZIP 20171 · $2,384

More expensive than 76% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

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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).

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

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What the numbers show

Cheapest month to sign

December. Asking rents in ZIP 20171 usually run 1.2% below trend in December and 1.5% above it in July, about $64 a month apart at today's median. Based on 11 years of data.

Compared with the peak

Rent in ZIP 20171 is at its highest level since Zillow's records here began in January 2015.

Past year vs. the rest of Virginia

Rent in ZIP 20171 changed +1.7% over the year to September 2026. Across the 169 Virginia ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +3.4%.

Rent vs. income since 2019

From 2019 to 2024, rent in ZIP 20171 rose 25.4% while median household income rose 18.7% ($144,425 to $171,372). Rent outpaced income.

Since before the pandemic

Rent in ZIP 20171 is 31.6% higher than in March 2020. Across the US, rent is up 37.3% over the same stretch.

Recent direction

Rent has risen 6 months in a row, and rose in 7 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($171,372) is $4,284 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 4-bedroom ($3,950).

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 20171. The seasonal pattern compares Zillow’s seasonally adjusted and unadjusted series. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$28,608/yr

At $2,384/mo median

Location

CityHerndon

StateVA

CountyFairfax County

Rent Market Meter

Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are climbing (1.7% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.

Based on rent-price momentum (+1.7% YoY, +0.3% 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

$1,785 → $2,384

up 33.6%

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 $599 per month, settling near $2,384 after starting the period at $1,785. Census figures show median household income at $171,372 today, compared with $150,066 five years earlier. Rent outpaced income growth by roughly 19.4 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: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 20171 covers Herndon, VA. The median rent here is $2,384/mo as of October 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 1.7% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

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 $95,000/year (about $46/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,384/mo in ZIP 20171. The local median household income is $171,372/yr, so the typical household meets that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 20171?

Rent in ZIP 20171 has risen 1.7% over the past year as of September 2026. That is the highest level since Zillow's records here began in January 2015.

When is the cheapest time to rent in ZIP 20171?

Asking rents in ZIP 20171 are usually lowest in December, about 1.2% below their yearly trend, and highest in July, about 1.5% above it. At today's median that is a gap of roughly $64 a month. This pattern comes from 11 years of Zillow rent data.

Has rent outpaced income in ZIP 20171?

Yes. From 2019 to 2024, rent in ZIP 20171 rose 25.4% while median household income rose 18.7%, from $144,425 to $171,372. Rent is Zillow's yearly average; income is the Census 5-year estimate for the same years.

How does ZIP 20171 compare to other ZIPs in Virginia?

ZIP 20171 is one of the pricier among Virginia ZIP codes for rent, ranking #53 of 194 at $2,384/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 20171 changed +1.7%, against a typical +3.4% across the 169 Virginia ZIP codes Zillow tracks.