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ZIP 20194

Part of Reston, VA
Pop. 12,275·Fairfax County·42nd most expensive ZIP in Virginia
Median rent (all units)
$2,555/mo
Year-over-Year
+2.6%
Month-over-Month
+2.8%
vs US Median
+$590
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ZIP 20194 · $2,555
More expensive than 81% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$2,260
1 BR
$2,330
2 BR
$2,600
3 BR
$3,280
4 BR+
$3,860
Research median
$2,600/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
$30,660/yr
At $2,555/mo median
Location
CityReston
StateVA
CountyFairfax County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 2.6% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+2.6% YoY, +2.8% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 20194 (Reston, VA) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 80.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
12,275
Median income
$170,988
Median age
44.6
Renters
28.6%
Age distribution
17.3%
22.6%
26%
17%
17%
Under 1817.3%
18–3422.6%
35–5426%
55–6417%
65+17%
Gender
50%
50%
Male50%
Female50%
Race & ethnicity
68.8%
White68.8%
Black5.8%
Hispanic11.8%
Asian8.2%
Other5.5%
Education (25+)
14.6%
80.3%
HS diploma4.7%
Some college14.6%
Bachelor's+80.3%
Housing tenure
71.4%
28.6%
Owner71.4%
Renter28.6%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 20194 in Reston, VA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,830 → $2,555
up 39.6%
Income
$143,301 → $170,988
up 19.3%
Population
12,313 → 12,275
down 0.3%
Renter share
29% → 28.6%
-0.4 pts
Bachelor's+
82.6% → 80.3%
-2.3 pts
Median age
42.4 → 44.6
+2.2 yrs

Five years ago, renters in ZIP 20194 in Reston, VA paid around $1,830 a month. That figure now sits near $2,555, up 39.6% from the 2021 baseline. Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $143,301 in 2021 to $170,988 more recently. Because rent grew faster than wages over the same span, the affordability picture has tightened relative to 2021. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 82.6% to 80.3% across the same window. These shifts give renters and would-be renters a longer baseline for sizing up today's listings against the ZIP 20194 in Reston, VA market of 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 20194 covers Reston, VA. The median rent here is $2,555/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,330/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,600/mo.

At 18% of local median household income ($170,988/yr), ZIP 20194 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 2.6% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 20194?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 20194 (Reston, VA) is $2,555. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 20194 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 20194's median rent of $2,555/mo is $590 (30%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 20194 compare to other ZIPs in Virginia?

ZIP 20194 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Virginia, ranking #42 out of 198 ZIPs tracked at $2,555/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 20194?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $102,000/year (~$49/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,555/mo in ZIP 20194. The local median household income is $170,988/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 20194?

Rent in ZIP 20194 has increased 2.6% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 20194 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 20194 is considered very affordable for renters. At $2,555/mo, rent takes approximately 18% of the local median household income ($170,988/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 20194 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 20194 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 28.6% of ZIP 20194 households are renters, while 71.4% are owner-occupied. ZIP 20194 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 20194 compare to the rest of Reston?

ZIP 20194 is more affordable than Reston overall. At $2,555/mo, it's $43 below the Reston citywide median of $2,598/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 20194 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 20194 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
18%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $2,555/mo, rent takes ~18% of ZIP 20194's median household income ($170,988/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 20194 18%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2–5.75%
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