ZIP Code · VA

ZIP 20190

Part of Reston, VA
Pop. 22,012·Fairfax County·32nd most expensive ZIP in Virginia
Median rent (all units)
$2,657/mo
Year-over-Year
+1.8%
Month-over-Month
Stable
vs US Median
+$725
Reported rents
Stable (Monthly)
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ZIP 20190 · $2,657
More expensive than 83% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo
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Studio
$2,180
1 BR
$2,250
2 BR
$2,510
3 BR
$3,170
4 BR+
$3,720
Research median
$2,510/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

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What the numbers show

Cheapest month to sign

January. Asking rents in ZIP 20190 usually run 1.4% below trend in January and 1.4% above it in July, about $74 a month apart at today's median. Based on 11 years of data.

Compared with the peak

Rent in ZIP 20190 is 0% below its high of $2,658 in August 2026, at $2,657 as of September 2026.

Past year vs. the rest of Virginia

Rent in ZIP 20190 changed +1.8% 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 20190 rose 21.2% while median household income rose 22.4% ($110,096 to $134,746). Income kept ahead of rent.

Since before the pandemic

Rent in ZIP 20190 is 28.2% 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 ($134,746) is $3,369 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 3-bedroom ($3,170); a 4-bedroom is $3,720.

Rank in Reston

3rd cheapest of 3 ZIP codes in Reston.

Cheaper nearby

ZIP 20170, 3 miles away, rents for 10% less ($2,388/mo), about $3,200 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 20190. 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
$31,884/yr
At $2,657/mo median
Location
CityReston
StateVA
CountyFairfax County
Rent Market Meter
Balanced Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are roughly steady, with neither renters nor landlords holding a strong edge right now.
Based on rent-price momentum (+1.8% YoY, -0.0% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 20190 (Reston, VA) is roughly split between renters and owners, has a median income above the national average, 73.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
22,012
Median income
$134,746
Median age
40.5
Renters
51.7%
Age distribution
15.6%
27.7%
26.6%
15%
15.1%
Under 1815.6%
18–3427.7%
35–5426.6%
55–6415%
65+15.1%
Gender
47.9%
52.1%
Male47.9%
Female52.1%
Race & ethnicity
59.2%
14.3%
White59.2%
Black9.4%
Hispanic14.3%
Asian11.6%
Other5.5%
Education (25+)
15.4%
73.5%
No HS diploma3.2%
HS diploma7.8%
Some college15.4%
Bachelor's+73.5%
Housing tenure
48.3%
51.7%
Owner48.3%
Renter51.7%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 20190 in Reston, VA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$2,050 → $2,657
up 29.6%
Income
$115,486 → $134,746
up 16.7%
Population
21,219 → 22,012
up 3.7%
Renter share
52% → 51.7%
-0.3 pts
Bachelor's+
75.5% → 73.5%
-2.0 pts
Median age
39.4 → 40.5
+1.1 yrs

Five years ago, renters in ZIP 20190 in Reston, VA paid around $2,050 a month. That figure now sits near $2,657, up 29.6% from the 2021 baseline. On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 20190 in Reston, VA now reports about $134,746, up from $115,486 in 2021. Because rent grew faster than wages over the same span, the affordability picture has tightened relative to 2021. Census counts show ZIP 20190 in Reston, VA adding about 793 residents over the five-year window, up 3.7% on net. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 75.5% to 73.5% across the same window. For context, the 2021 to 2026 window covers an unusually volatile run for US rents nationally, and ZIP 20190 in Reston, VA reflects that arc in its own way.

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 20190 covers Reston, VA. The median rent here is $2,657/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,250/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,510/mo.

At 24% of local median household income ($134,746/yr), ZIP 20190 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 1.8% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 20190?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $106,000/year (about $51/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,657/mo in ZIP 20190. The local median household income is $134,746/yr, so the typical household meets that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 20190?

Rent in ZIP 20190 has risen 1.8% over the past year as of September 2026. It sits 0% below its high of $2,658 in August 2026.

When is the cheapest time to rent in ZIP 20190?

Asking rents in ZIP 20190 are usually lowest in January, about 1.4% below their yearly trend, and highest in July, about 1.4% above it. At today's median that is a gap of roughly $74 a month. This pattern comes from 11 years of Zillow rent data.

Has rent outpaced income in ZIP 20190?

No. From 2019 to 2024, rent in ZIP 20190 rose 21.2% while median household income rose 22.4%, from $110,096 to $134,746. Rent is Zillow's yearly average; income is the Census 5-year estimate for the same years.

How does ZIP 20190 compare to other ZIPs in Virginia?

ZIP 20190 is one of the pricier among Virginia ZIP codes for rent, ranking #32 of 194 at $2,657/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 20190 changed +1.8%, against a typical +3.4% across the 169 Virginia ZIP codes Zillow tracks.

How does ZIP 20190 compare to the rest of Reston?

At $2,657/mo, ZIP 20190 is $68 above the Reston citywide median of $2,589/mo. It is the 3rd cheapest of 3 ZIP codes in Reston.
Income Affordability
24%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $2,657/mo, rent takes ~24% of ZIP 20190's median household income ($134,746/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 20190 24%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2–5.75%
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