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ZIP 20186

Pop. 15,703·Fauquier County·77th most expensive ZIP in Virginia
Median rent (all units)
$2,174/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
+6.3%
vs US Median
+$209
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ZIP 20186 · $2,174
More expensive than 69% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,510
1 BR
$1,560
2 BR
$1,740
3 BR
$2,200
4 BR+
$2,580
Research median
$1,740/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
$26,088/yr
At $2,174/mo median
Location
StateVA
CountyFauquier County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 0.0% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, +6.3% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 20186 (Warrenton, VA) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 46.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
15,703
Median income
$97,801
Median age
41.6
Renters
31.2%
Age distribution
21.6%
20.2%
24.3%
15.5%
18.5%
Under 1821.6%
18–3420.2%
35–5424.3%
55–6415.5%
65+18.5%
Gender
46.9%
53.1%
Male46.9%
Female53.1%
Race & ethnicity
75.4%
White75.4%
Black9.6%
Hispanic9.2%
Asian1.9%
Other3.9%
Education (25+)
20.2%
25.5%
46.7%
No HS diploma7.6%
HS diploma20.2%
Some college25.5%
Bachelor's+46.7%
Housing tenure
68.8%
31.2%
Owner68.8%
Renter31.2%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 20186 in Warrenton, VA has changed in 5 years

Income
$94,464 → $97,801
up 3.5%
Population
15,396 → 15,703
up 2.0%
Renter share
33.3% → 31.2%
-2.1 pts
Bachelor's+
39.1% → 46.7%
+7.6 pts

Census figures show median household income at $97,801 today, compared with $94,464 five years earlier. Headcount in the area went from 15,396 to 15,703 between 2021 and 2024, a 2.0% change. About 31.2% of households rent today, against 33.3% in 2021. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 39.1% to 46.7%.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 20186 covers Warrenton, VA. The median rent here is $2,174/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,560/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,740/mo.

At 27% of local median household income ($97,801/yr), ZIP 20186 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 20186?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 20186 (Warrenton, VA) is $2,174. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 20186 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 20186's median rent of $2,174/mo is $209 (11%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 20186 compare to other ZIPs in Virginia?

ZIP 20186 falls in the middle range for Virginia, ranking #77 out of 198 ZIPs at $2,174/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 20186?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $87,000/year (~$42/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,174/mo in ZIP 20186. The local median household income is $97,801/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 20186?

Rent in ZIP 20186 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of July 20, 2026.

Is ZIP 20186 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 20186 is considered affordable for renters. At $2,174/mo, rent takes approximately 27% of the local median household income ($97,801/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 20186 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 20186 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 31.2% of ZIP 20186 households are renters, while 68.8% are owner-occupied. ZIP 20186 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 20186 compare to the rest of Warrenton?

ZIP 20186 is more affordable than Warrenton overall. At $2,174/mo, it's $122 below the Warrenton citywide median of $2,296/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 20186 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 20186 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
27%
AFFORDABLE

At $2,174/mo, rent takes ~27% of ZIP 20186's median household income ($97,801/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 20186 27%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2–5.75%
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