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ZIP 22043

Pop. 25,750·Fairfax County·40th most expensive ZIP in Virginia
Median rent (all units)
$2,609/mo
Year-over-Year
+10.7%
Month-over-Month
+2.3%
vs US Median
+$644
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ZIP 22043 · $2,609
More expensive than 82% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$2,130
1 BR
$2,200
2 BR
$2,450
3 BR
$3,090
4 BR+
$3,630
Research median
$2,450/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
$31,308/yr
At $2,609/mo median
Location
StateVA
CountyFairfax County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 10.7% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+10.7% YoY, +2.3% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 22043 (Falls Church, VA) is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income above the national average, 69.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
25,750
Median income
$145,881
Median age
38.7
Renters
38.6%
Age distribution
25.4%
19%
32.4%
13%
Under 1825.4%
18–3419%
35–5432.4%
55–6410.3%
65+13%
Gender
49.4%
50.6%
Male49.4%
Female50.6%
Race & ethnicity
51.6%
14.4%
24.8%
White51.6%
Black5.5%
Hispanic14.4%
Asian24.8%
Other3.7%
Education (25+)
12.6%
69.1%
No HS diploma7.4%
HS diploma11%
Some college12.6%
Bachelor's+69.1%
Housing tenure
61.4%
38.6%
Owner61.4%
Renter38.6%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 22043 in Falls Church, VA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,818 → $2,609
up 43.5%
Income
$127,261 → $145,881
up 14.6%
Population
24,877 → 25,750
up 3.5%
Renter share
36.9% → 38.6%
+1.7 pts
Bachelor's+
67.4% → 69.1%
+1.7 pts
Median age
37.8 → 38.7
+0.9 yrs

The median rent in ZIP 22043 in Falls Church, VA stood at $1,818 in 2021 and currently runs about $2,609, reflecting a 43.5% increase over the period. Census figures show median household income at $145,881 today, compared with $127,261 five years earlier. That spread, with rent up faster than earnings, points to a tougher affordability environment than five years ago. The population has grown by 3.5% since 2021, moving from about 24,877 residents to roughly 25,750. Renters now make up 38.6% of households, compared with 36.9% five years ago. The combined trend lines point to a market that has changed measurably from where it stood in early 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 22043 covers Falls Church, VA. The median rent here is $2,609/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,200/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,450/mo.

At 21% of local median household income ($145,881/yr), ZIP 22043 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 10.7% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 22043?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 22043 (Falls Church, VA) is $2,609. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 22043 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 22043's median rent of $2,609/mo is $644 (33%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 22043 compare to other ZIPs in Virginia?

ZIP 22043 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Virginia, ranking #40 out of 198 ZIPs tracked at $2,609/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 22043?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $104,000/year (~$50/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,609/mo in ZIP 22043. The local median household income is $145,881/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 22043?

Rent in ZIP 22043 has increased 10.7% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 22043 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 22043 is considered very affordable for renters. At $2,609/mo, rent takes approximately 21% of the local median household income ($145,881/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 22043 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 22043 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 38.6% of ZIP 22043 households are renters, while 61.4% are owner-occupied. ZIP 22043 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 22043 compare to the rest of Falls Church?

ZIP 22043 is pricier than Falls Church as a whole. At $2,609/mo, it's $72 above the Falls Church citywide median of $2,537/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 22043 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 22043 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
21%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $2,609/mo, rent takes ~21% of ZIP 22043's median household income ($145,881/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 22043 21%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2–5.75%
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