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ZIP 22044

Pop. 13,996·Fairfax County·107th most expensive ZIP in Virginia
Median rent (all units)
$2,002/mo
Year-over-Year
+4.0%
Month-over-Month
+2.9%
vs US Median
+$40
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ZIP 22044 · $2,002
More expensive than 61% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,962/mo
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Studio
$1,810
1 BR
$1,870
2 BR
$2,080
3 BR
$2,630
4 BR+
$3,090
Research median
$2,080/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: August 17, 2026

Annual cost
$24,024/yr
At $2,002/mo median
Location
StateVA
CountyFairfax County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 4.0% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+4.0% YoY, +2.9% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 22044 (Falls Church, VA) is roughly split between renters and owners, has a median income above the national average, 49.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
13,996
Median income
$101,034
Median age
35.6
Renters
50.1%
Age distribution
23.2%
26.4%
23.2%
17.6%
Under 1823.2%
18–3426.4%
35–5423.2%
55–649.7%
65+17.6%
Gender
50%
50%
Male50%
Female50%
Race & ethnicity
51.6%
29.3%
14.5%
White51.6%
Black6.9%
Hispanic29.3%
Asian14.5%
Education (25+)
15.5%
15.7%
19%
49.8%
No HS diploma15.5%
HS diploma15.7%
Some college19%
Bachelor's+49.8%
Housing tenure
49.9%
50.1%
Owner49.9%
Renter50.1%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 22044 in Falls Church, VA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,518 → $2,002
up 31.9%
Income
$83,968 → $101,034
up 20.3%
Population
13,896 → 13,996
up 0.7%
Renter share
52.7% → 50.1%
-2.6 pts
Bachelor's+
54.2% → 49.8%
-4.4 pts

Five years ago, renters in ZIP 22044 in Falls Church, VA paid around $1,518 a month. That figure now sits near $2,002, up 31.9% from the 2021 baseline. Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $83,968 in 2021 to $101,034 more recently. Because rent grew faster than wages over the same span, the affordability picture has tightened relative to 2021. The renter share has eased from 52.7% to 50.1%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 54.2% to 49.8% across the same window. These shifts give renters and would-be renters a longer baseline for sizing up today's listings against the ZIP 22044 in Falls Church, VA market of 2021.

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Last updated: August 17, 2026

ZIP code 22044 covers Falls Church, VA. The median rent here is $2,002/mo as of August 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,870/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,080/mo.

At 24% of local median household income ($101,034/yr), ZIP 22044 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 4.0% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 22044?

As of August 17, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 22044 (Falls Church, VA) is $2,002. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 22044 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 22044's median rent of $2,002/mo is $40 (2%) above the US national median of $1,962/mo.

How does ZIP 22044 compare to other ZIPs in Virginia?

ZIP 22044 falls in the middle range for Virginia, ranking #107 out of 201 ZIPs at $2,002/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 22044?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $80,000/year (~$38/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,002/mo in ZIP 22044. The local median household income is $101,034/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 22044?

Rent in ZIP 22044 has increased 4.0% over the past year as of August 17, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 22044 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 22044 is considered very affordable for renters. At $2,002/mo, rent takes approximately 24% of the local median household income ($101,034/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 22044 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 22044 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 50.1% of ZIP 22044 households are renters, while 49.9% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 22044 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 22044 compare to the rest of Falls Church?

ZIP 22044 is more affordable than Falls Church overall. At $2,002/mo, it's $560 below the Falls Church citywide median of $2,562/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 22044 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 22044 reflects August 17, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
24%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $2,002/mo, rent takes ~24% of ZIP 22044's median household income ($101,034/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 22044 24%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2–5.75%
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