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ZIP Code · VA

ZIP 22030

Part of Fairfax, VA
Pop. 61,332·Fairfax County·51st most expensive ZIP in Virginia
Median rent (all units)
$2,466/mo
Year-over-Year
+4.3%
Month-over-Month
+1.4%
vs US Median
+$501
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ZIP 22030 · $2,466
More expensive than 78% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$2,300
1 BR
$2,370
2 BR
$2,640
3 BR
$3,330
4 BR+
$3,920
Research median
$2,640/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
$29,592/yr
At $2,466/mo median
Location
StateVA
CountyFairfax County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 4.3% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+4.3% YoY, +1.4% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 22030 (Fairfax, VA) is majority owner-occupied, skews toward younger working-age adults, has a median income above the national average, 66.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
61,332
Median income
$139,831
Median age
34.3
Renters
42.1%
Age distribution
20.4%
30.5%
26.2%
Under 1820.4%
18–3430.5%
35–5426.2%
55–6411.1%
65+11.9%
Gender
49.8%
50.2%
Male49.8%
Female50.2%
Race & ethnicity
49.6%
14.6%
21%
White49.6%
Black11.4%
Hispanic14.6%
Asian21%
Other3.4%
Education (25+)
16.5%
66.5%
No HS diploma6.3%
HS diploma10.7%
Some college16.5%
Bachelor's+66.5%
Housing tenure
57.9%
42.1%
Owner57.9%
Renter42.1%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 22030 in Fairfax, VA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,888 → $2,466
up 30.6%
Income
$125,139 → $139,831
up 11.7%
Population
60,915 → 61,332
up 0.7%
Renter share
43% → 42.1%
-0.9 pts
Bachelor's+
66.2% → 66.5%
+0.3 pts

Rent in ZIP 22030 in Fairfax, VA has climbed 30.6% since 2021, going from about $1,888 per month to roughly $2,466 today. On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 22030 in Fairfax, VA now reports about $139,831, up from $125,139 in 2021. Rent outpaced income growth by roughly 18.9 percentage points, which means renters are spending a larger slice of each paycheck on housing than they did in 2021. For context, the 2021 to 2026 window covers an unusually volatile run for US rents nationally, and ZIP 22030 in Fairfax, VA reflects that arc in its own way.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 22030 covers Fairfax, VA. The median rent here is $2,466/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,370/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,640/mo.

At 21% of local median household income ($139,831/yr), ZIP 22030 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 4.3% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 22030?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 22030 (Fairfax, VA) is $2,466. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 22030 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 22030's median rent of $2,466/mo is $501 (25%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 22030 compare to other ZIPs in Virginia?

ZIP 22030 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Virginia, ranking #51 out of 198 ZIPs tracked at $2,466/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 22030?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $99,000/year (~$48/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,466/mo in ZIP 22030. The local median household income is $139,831/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 22030?

Rent in ZIP 22030 has increased 4.3% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 22030 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 22030 is considered very affordable for renters. At $2,466/mo, rent takes approximately 21% of the local median household income ($139,831/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 22030 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 22030 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 42.1% of ZIP 22030 households are renters, while 57.9% are owner-occupied. ZIP 22030 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 22030 compare to the rest of Fairfax?

ZIP 22030 is pricier than Fairfax as a whole. At $2,466/mo, it's $8 above the Fairfax citywide median of $2,458/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 22030 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 22030 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
21%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $2,466/mo, rent takes ~21% of ZIP 22030's median household income ($139,831/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 22030 21%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2–5.75%
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