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ZIP 20191

Part of Reston, VA
Pop. 31,011·Fairfax County·44th most expensive ZIP in Virginia
Median rent (all units)
$2,537/mo
Year-over-Year
+4.8%
Month-over-Month
+1.4%
vs US Median
+$572
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ZIP 20191 · $2,537
More expensive than 80% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$2,010
1 BR
$2,070
2 BR
$2,310
3 BR
$2,920
4 BR+
$3,430
Research median
$2,310/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
$30,444/yr
At $2,537/mo median
Location
CityReston
StateVA
CountyFairfax County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 4.8% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+4.8% YoY, +1.4% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 20191 (Reston, VA) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 67.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
31,011
Median income
$151,185
Median age
39.3
Renters
32%
Age distribution
21.3%
23.3%
27%
12.2%
16.3%
Under 1821.3%
18–3423.3%
35–5427%
55–6412.2%
65+16.3%
Gender
48.7%
51.3%
Male48.7%
Female51.3%
Race & ethnicity
55.3%
19.7%
White55.3%
Black7.9%
Hispanic19.7%
Asian11.7%
Other5.5%
Education (25+)
12%
14.8%
67.5%
No HS diploma5.6%
HS diploma12%
Some college14.8%
Bachelor's+67.5%
Housing tenure
68%
32%
Owner68%
Renter32%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 20191 in Reston, VA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,887 → $2,537
up 34.4%
Income
$128,076 → $151,185
up 18.0%
Population
30,185 → 31,011
up 2.7%
Renter share
29.2% → 32%
+2.8 pts
Bachelor's+
64.1% → 67.5%
+3.4 pts

The median rent in ZIP 20191 in Reston, VA stood at $1,887 in 2021 and currently runs about $2,537, reflecting a 34.4% increase over the period. Median household income rose from $128,076 to $151,185 between 2021 and 2024, a 18.0% shift. That spread, with rent up faster than earnings, points to a tougher affordability environment than five years ago. The population has grown by 2.7% since 2021, moving from about 30,185 residents to roughly 31,011. Renters now make up 32% of households, compared with 29.2% five years ago. College-educated residents now make up 67.5% of adults here, versus 64.1% in 2021. Taken together, the five-year picture in ZIP 20191 in Reston, VA reflects how housing costs and the people paying them have evolved through a stretch that included a pandemic, a hot rental market, and a recent cooling phase.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 20191 covers Reston, VA. The median rent here is $2,537/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,070/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,310/mo.

At 20% of local median household income ($151,185/yr), ZIP 20191 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 4.8% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 20191?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 20191 (Reston, VA) is $2,537. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 20191 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 20191's median rent of $2,537/mo is $572 (29%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 20191 compare to other ZIPs in Virginia?

ZIP 20191 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Virginia, ranking #44 out of 198 ZIPs tracked at $2,537/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 20191?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $101,000/year (~$49/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,537/mo in ZIP 20191. The local median household income is $151,185/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 20191?

Rent in ZIP 20191 has increased 4.8% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 20191 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 20191 is considered very affordable for renters. At $2,537/mo, rent takes approximately 20% of the local median household income ($151,185/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 20191 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 20191 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 32% of ZIP 20191 households are renters, while 68% are owner-occupied. ZIP 20191 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 20191 compare to the rest of Reston?

ZIP 20191 is more affordable than Reston overall. At $2,537/mo, it's $61 below the Reston citywide median of $2,598/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 20191 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 20191 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
20%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $2,537/mo, rent takes ~20% of ZIP 20191's median household income ($151,185/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 20191 20%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2–5.75%
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