ZIP Code · VA

ZIP 20175

Part of Leesburg, VA

Pop. 34,733·Loudoun County·42nd most expensive ZIP in Virginia

Median rent (all units)

$2,485/mo

Year-over-Year

+4.2%

Month-over-Month

-0.3%

vs US Median

+$553

Reported rents

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ZIP 20175 · $2,485

More expensive than 79% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio

$1,970

1 BR

$2,030

2 BR

$2,260

3 BR

$2,850

4 BR+

$3,350

Research median

$2,260/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 20175 usually run 2.2% below trend in December and 1.5% above it in June, about $92 a month apart at today's median. Based on 9 years of data.

Compared with the peak

Rent in ZIP 20175 is 0.3% below its high of $2,493 in August 2026, at $2,485 as of September 2026.

Past year vs. the rest of Virginia

Rent in ZIP 20175 changed +4.2% 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 20175 rose 35.6% while median household income rose 29.1% ($135,449 to $174,854). Rent outpaced income.

Since before the pandemic

Rent in ZIP 20175 is 44.2% higher than in March 2020. Across the US, rent is up 37.3% over the same stretch.

Recent direction

Rent rose in 8 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($174,854) is $4,371 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 4-bedroom ($3,350).

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 20175. 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

$29,820/yr

At $2,485/mo median

Location

CityLeesburg

StateVA

CountyLoudoun County

Rent Market Meter

Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are climbing (4.2% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.

Based on rent-price momentum (+4.2% YoY, -0.3% MoM), not inventory.

Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 20175 (Leesburg, VA) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 64.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

34,733

Median income

$174,854

Median age

38.1

Renters

25.2%

Age distribution

24.9%

21.4%

30.2%

12.9%

Under 1824.9%

18–3421.4%

35–5430.2%

55–6412.9%

65+10.5%

Gender

49.8%

50.2%

Male49.8%

Female50.2%

Race & ethnicity

66.7%

14.7%

White66.7%

Black7.4%

Hispanic14.7%

Asian7.7%

Other3.6%

Education (25+)

15%

15.3%

64.4%

No HS diploma5.3%

HS diploma15%

Some college15.3%

Bachelor's+64.4%

Housing tenure

74.8%

25.2%

Owner74.8%

Renter25.2%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 20175 in Leesburg, VA has changed in 5 years

Rent

$1,817 → $2,485

up 36.8%

Income

$148,632 → $174,854

up 17.6%

Population

33,343 → 34,733

up 4.2%

Renter share

24.3% → 25.2%

+0.9 pts

Bachelor's+

62.1% → 64.4%

+2.3 pts

The median rent in ZIP 20175 in Leesburg, VA stood at $1,817 in 2021 and currently runs about $2,485, reflecting a 36.8% increase over the period. On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 20175 in Leesburg, VA now reports about $174,854, up from $148,632 in 2021. That spread, with rent up faster than earnings, points to a tougher affordability environment than five years ago. The population has grown by 4.2% since 2021, moving from about 33,343 residents to roughly 34,733. College-educated residents now make up 64.4% of adults here, versus 62.1% in 2021. For context, the 2021 to 2026 window covers an unusually volatile run for US rents nationally, and ZIP 20175 in Leesburg, VA reflects that arc in its own way.

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 20175 covers Leesburg, VA. The median rent here is $2,485/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,030/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,260/mo.

At 17% of local median household income ($174,854/yr), ZIP 20175 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 4.2% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 20175?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $99,000/year (about $48/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,485/mo in ZIP 20175. The local median household income is $174,854/yr, so the typical household meets that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 20175?

Rent in ZIP 20175 has risen 4.2% over the past year as of September 2026. It sits 0.3% below its high of $2,493 in August 2026.

When is the cheapest time to rent in ZIP 20175?

Asking rents in ZIP 20175 are usually lowest in December, about 2.2% below their yearly trend, and highest in June, about 1.5% above it. At today's median that is a gap of roughly $92 a month. This pattern comes from 9 years of Zillow rent data.

Has rent outpaced income in ZIP 20175?

Yes. From 2019 to 2024, rent in ZIP 20175 rose 35.6% while median household income rose 29.1%, from $135,449 to $174,854. Rent is Zillow's yearly average; income is the Census 5-year estimate for the same years.

How does ZIP 20175 compare to other ZIPs in Virginia?

ZIP 20175 is one of the pricier among Virginia ZIP codes for rent, ranking #42 of 194 at $2,485/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 20175 changed +4.2%, against a typical +3.4% across the 169 Virginia ZIP codes Zillow tracks.