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ZIP 22042

Pop. 35,483·Fairfax County·21st most expensive ZIP in Virginia
Median rent (all units)
$2,900/mo
Year-over-Year
+13.4%
Month-over-Month
+6.3%
vs US Median
+$935
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ZIP 22042 · $2,900
More expensive than 88% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$2,120
1 BR
$2,190
2 BR
$2,440
3 BR
$3,080
4 BR+
$3,620
Research median
$2,440/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
$34,800/yr
At $2,900/mo median
Location
StateVA
CountyFairfax County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 13.4% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+13.4% YoY, +6.3% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 22042 (Falls Church, VA) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 53.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
35,483
Median income
$138,255
Median age
36.8
Renters
33%
Age distribution
21.7%
25.3%
28.8%
14.3%
Under 1821.7%
18–3425.3%
35–5428.8%
55–649.9%
65+14.3%
Gender
49.4%
50.6%
Male49.4%
Female50.6%
Race & ethnicity
43%
34.9%
16.9%
White43%
Black4.1%
Hispanic34.9%
Asian16.9%
Other1.2%
Education (25+)
13.8%
17.3%
15.2%
53.7%
No HS diploma13.8%
HS diploma17.3%
Some college15.2%
Bachelor's+53.7%
Housing tenure
67%
33%
Owner67%
Renter33%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 22042 in Falls Church, VA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,847 → $2,900
up 57.0%
Income
$121,088 → $138,255
up 14.2%
Population
34,935 → 35,483
up 1.6%
Renter share
35.9% → 33%
-2.9 pts
Bachelor's+
52.1% → 53.7%
+1.6 pts
Median age
38 → 36.8
-1.2 yrs

Compared with 2021, rent in ZIP 22042 in Falls Church, VA has increased by $1,053 per month, settling near $2,900 after starting the period at $1,847. On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 22042 in Falls Church, VA now reports about $138,255, up from $121,088 in 2021. Rent outpaced income growth by roughly 42.8 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 34,935 to 35,483 between 2021 and 2024, a 1.6% change. About 33% of households rent today, against 35.9% in 2021. For context, the 2021 to 2026 window covers an unusually volatile run for US rents nationally, and ZIP 22042 in Falls Church, VA reflects that arc in its own way.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 22042 covers Falls Church, VA. The median rent here is $2,900/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,190/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,440/mo.

At 25% of local median household income ($138,255/yr), ZIP 22042 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 13.4% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 22042?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 22042 (Falls Church, VA) is $2,900. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 22042 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 22042's median rent of $2,900/mo is $935 (48%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 22042 compare to other ZIPs in Virginia?

ZIP 22042 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Virginia, ranking #21 out of 198 ZIPs tracked at $2,900/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 22042?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $116,000/year (~$56/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,900/mo in ZIP 22042. The local median household income is $138,255/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 22042?

Rent in ZIP 22042 has increased 13.4% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 22042 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 22042 is considered affordable for renters. At $2,900/mo, rent takes approximately 25% of the local median household income ($138,255/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 22042 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 22042 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 33% of ZIP 22042 households are renters, while 67% are owner-occupied. ZIP 22042 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 22042 compare to the rest of Falls Church?

ZIP 22042 is pricier than Falls Church as a whole. At $2,900/mo, it's $363 above the Falls Church citywide median of $2,537/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 22042 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 22042 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
25%
AFFORDABLE

At $2,900/mo, rent takes ~25% of ZIP 22042's median household income ($138,255/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 22042 25%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2–5.75%
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