ZIP Code · VA

ZIP 22026

Part of Dumfries, VA

Pop. 22,897·Prince William County·10th most expensive ZIP in Virginia

Median rent (all units)

$3,111/mo

Year-over-Year

+0.6%

Month-over-Month

-0.9%

vs US Median

+$1,179

Reported rents

Falling (Monthly)

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ZIP 22026 · $3,111

More expensive than 92% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio

$1,740

1 BR

$1,790

2 BR

$2,000

3 BR

$2,520

4 BR+

$2,970

Research median

$2,000/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

Past year vs. the rest of Virginia

Rent in ZIP 22026 changed +0.5% over the year to September 2026. Across the 169 Virginia ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +3.4%.

Recent direction

Rent rose in 8 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($124,318) is $3,108 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 4-bedroom ($2,970).

Cheaper nearby

ZIP 22025, 3 miles away, rents for 15% less ($2,636/mo), about $5,700 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 22026. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$37,332/yr

At $3,111/mo median

Location

CityDumfries

StateVA

CountyPrince William 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 (+0.6% YoY, -0.9% MoM), not inventory.

Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 22026 (Dumfries, VA) is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income above the national average, 40.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

22,897

Median income

$124,318

Median age

32.9

Renters

28.3%

Age distribution

31.4%

20.8%

30.4%

Under 1831.4%

18–3420.8%

35–5430.4%

55–6411.3%

65+6.1%

Gender

48.8%

51.2%

Male48.8%

Female51.2%

Race & ethnicity

28%

42.4%

17.8%

White28%

Black42.4%

Hispanic17.8%

Asian10.6%

Other1.2%

Education (25+)

20.5%

30.4%

40.8%

No HS diploma8.3%

HS diploma20.5%

Some college30.4%

Bachelor's+40.8%

Housing tenure

71.7%

28.3%

Owner71.7%

Renter28.3%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 22026 in Dumfries, VA has changed in 5 years

Income

$98,575 → $124,318

up 26.1%

Population

18,878 → 22,897

up 21.3%

Renter share

28.7% → 28.3%

-0.4 pts

Bachelor's+

40% → 40.8%

+0.8 pts

Median age

30.8 → 32.9

+2.1 yrs

On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 22026 in Dumfries, VA now reports about $124,318, up from $98,575 in 2021. Headcount in the area went from 18,878 to 22,897 between 2021 and 2024, a 21.3% change.

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 22026 covers Dumfries, VA. The median rent here is $3,111/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,790/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,000/mo.

At 30% of local median household income ($124,318/yr), ZIP 22026 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 0.6% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 22026?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $124,000/year (about $60/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $3,111/mo in ZIP 22026. The local median household income is $124,318/yr, so the typical household meets that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 22026?

Rent in ZIP 22026 has risen 0.6% over the past year.

How does ZIP 22026 compare to other ZIPs in Virginia?

ZIP 22026 is one of the pricier among Virginia ZIP codes for rent, ranking #10 of 194 at $3,111/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 22026 changed +0.5%, against a typical +3.4% across the 169 Virginia ZIP codes Zillow tracks.