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ZIP Code · VA

ZIP 22031

Part of Fairfax, VA
Pop. 37,276·Fairfax County·52nd most expensive ZIP in Virginia
Median rent (all units)
$2,460/mo
Year-over-Year
+2.5%
Month-over-Month
+2.7%
vs US Median
+$495
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ZIP 22031 · $2,460
More expensive than 78% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$2,370
1 BR
$2,440
2 BR
$2,720
3 BR
$3,430
4 BR+
$4,040
Research median
$2,720/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
$29,520/yr
At $2,460/mo median
Location
StateVA
CountyFairfax County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 2.5% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+2.5% YoY, +2.7% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 22031 (Fairfax, VA) is roughly split between renters and owners, has a median income above the national average, 73.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
37,276
Median income
$134,577
Median age
35.3
Renters
51.6%
Age distribution
21.5%
27.8%
28.7%
Under 1821.5%
18–3427.8%
35–5428.7%
55–6410.5%
65+11.5%
Gender
50.7%
49.3%
Male50.7%
Female49.3%
Race & ethnicity
48.2%
30.7%
White48.2%
Black6.4%
Hispanic10.5%
Asian30.7%
Other4.3%
Education (25+)
14%
73.6%
No HS diploma4.4%
HS diploma8%
Some college14%
Bachelor's+73.6%
Housing tenure
48.4%
51.6%
Owner48.4%
Renter51.6%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 22031 in Fairfax, VA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,882 → $2,460
up 30.7%
Income
$124,925 → $134,577
up 7.7%
Population
35,494 → 37,276
up 5.0%
Renter share
49.9% → 51.6%
+1.7 pts
Bachelor's+
71.8% → 73.6%
+1.8 pts

Compared with 2021, rent in ZIP 22031 in Fairfax, VA has climbed by $578 per month, settling near $2,460 after starting the period at $1,882. Median household income grew from $124,925 to $134,577 between 2021 and 2024, a 7.7% shift. Rent outpaced income growth by roughly 23.0 percentage points, which means renters are spending a larger slice of each paycheck on housing than they did in 2021. Headcount in the area went from 35,494 to 37,276 between 2021 and 2024, a 5.0% change. About 51.6% of households rent today, against 49.9% in 2021. Taken together, the five-year picture in ZIP 22031 in Fairfax, 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 22031 covers Fairfax, VA. The median rent here is $2,460/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,440/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,720/mo.

At 22% of local median household income ($134,577/yr), ZIP 22031 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 2.5% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 22031?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 22031 (Fairfax, VA) is $2,460. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 22031 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 22031's median rent of $2,460/mo is $495 (25%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 22031 compare to other ZIPs in Virginia?

ZIP 22031 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Virginia, ranking #52 out of 198 ZIPs tracked at $2,460/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 22031?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $98,000/year (~$47/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,460/mo in ZIP 22031. The local median household income is $134,577/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 22031?

Rent in ZIP 22031 has increased 2.5% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 22031 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 22031 is considered very affordable for renters. At $2,460/mo, rent takes approximately 22% of the local median household income ($134,577/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 22031 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 22031 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 51.6% of ZIP 22031 households are renters, while 48.4% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 22031 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 22031 compare to the rest of Fairfax?

ZIP 22031 is pricier than Fairfax as a whole. At $2,460/mo, it's $2 above the Fairfax citywide median of $2,458/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 22031 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 22031 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
22%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $2,460/mo, rent takes ~22% of ZIP 22031's median household income ($134,577/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 22031 22%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2–5.75%
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