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ZIP 22033

Part of Fairfax, VA
Pop. 39,526·Fairfax County·60th most expensive ZIP in Virginia
Median rent (all units)
$2,361/mo
Year-over-Year
+3.1%
Month-over-Month
-0.5%
vs US Median
+$396
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ZIP 22033 · $2,361
More expensive than 75% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$2,360
1 BR
$2,430
2 BR
$2,710
3 BR
$3,420
4 BR+
$4,020
Research median
$2,710/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
$28,332/yr
At $2,361/mo median
Location
StateVA
CountyFairfax County
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Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
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Based on rent-price momentum (+3.1% YoY, -0.5% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 22033 (Fairfax, 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
39,526
Median income
$143,454
Median age
38.5
Renters
36.3%
Age distribution
20.3%
24.7%
30.5%
13%
Under 1820.3%
18–3424.7%
35–5430.5%
55–6411.5%
65+13%
Gender
49.7%
50.3%
Male49.7%
Female50.3%
Race & ethnicity
44.8%
31.6%
White44.8%
Black8.5%
Hispanic10.8%
Asian31.6%
Other4.3%
Education (25+)
16.9%
67.5%
No HS diploma5.1%
HS diploma10.4%
Some college16.9%
Bachelor's+67.5%
Housing tenure
63.7%
36.3%
Owner63.7%
Renter36.3%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 22033 in Fairfax, VA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,785 → $2,361
up 32.3%
Income
$122,829 → $143,454
up 16.8%
Population
38,692 → 39,526
up 2.2%
Renter share
37.2% → 36.3%
-0.9 pts
Bachelor's+
67.8% → 67.5%
-0.3 pts
Median age
37.8 → 38.5
+0.7 yrs

Compared with 2021, rent in ZIP 22033 in Fairfax, VA has increased by $576 per month, settling near $2,361 after starting the period at $1,785. Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $122,829 in 2021 to $143,454 more recently. Rent outpaced income growth by roughly 15.5 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 38,692 to 39,526 between 2021 and 2024, a 2.2% change. These shifts give renters and would-be renters a longer baseline for sizing up today's listings against the ZIP 22033 in Fairfax, VA market of 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 22033 covers Fairfax, VA. The median rent here is $2,361/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,430/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,710/mo.

At 20% of local median household income ($143,454/yr), ZIP 22033 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 3.1% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much is rent in ZIP code 22033?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 22033 (Fairfax, VA) is $2,361. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 22033 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 22033's median rent of $2,361/mo is $396 (20%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 22033 compare to other ZIPs in Virginia?

ZIP 22033 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Virginia, ranking #60 out of 198 ZIPs tracked at $2,361/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 22033?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $94,000/year (~$45/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,361/mo in ZIP 22033. The local median household income is $143,454/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 22033?

Rent in ZIP 22033 has increased 3.1% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 22033 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 22033 is considered very affordable for renters. At $2,361/mo, rent takes approximately 20% of the local median household income ($143,454/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 22033 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 22033 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 36.3% of ZIP 22033 households are renters, while 63.7% are owner-occupied. ZIP 22033 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 22033 compare to the rest of Fairfax?

ZIP 22033 is more affordable than Fairfax overall. At $2,361/mo, it's $97 below the Fairfax citywide median of $2,458/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 22033 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 22033 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
20%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $2,361/mo, rent takes ~20% of ZIP 22033's median household income ($143,454/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 22033 20%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2–5.75%
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