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ZIP 22046

Pop. 18,169·Falls Church City·34th most expensive ZIP in Virginia
Median rent (all units)
$2,693/mo
Year-over-Year
-2.8%
Month-over-Month
+0.5%
vs US Median
+$728
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ZIP 22046 · $2,693
More expensive than 84% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$2,240
1 BR
$2,310
2 BR
$2,570
3 BR
$3,240
4 BR+
$3,810
Research median
$2,570/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
$32,316/yr
At $2,693/mo median
Location
StateVA
CountyFalls Church City
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Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are softening (down 2.8% YoY), so renters have negotiating leverage.
Based on rent-price momentum (-2.8% YoY, +0.5% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 22046 (Falls Church, VA) is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income above the national average, 77.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
18,169
Median income
$168,882
Median age
40.9
Renters
37.7%
Age distribution
25.4%
15.2%
31.4%
12.1%
16%
Under 1825.4%
18–3415.2%
35–5431.4%
55–6412.1%
65+16%
Gender
51.2%
48.8%
Male51.2%
Female48.8%
Race & ethnicity
70%
12.5%
White70%
Black2.9%
Hispanic12.5%
Asian9.3%
Other5.3%
Education (25+)
77.1%
No HS diploma5.4%
HS diploma7.2%
Some college10.4%
Bachelor's+77.1%
Housing tenure
62.3%
37.7%
Owner62.3%
Renter37.7%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 22046 in Falls Church, VA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$2,017 → $2,693
up 33.5%
Income
$166,882 → $168,882
up 1.2%
Population
18,426 → 18,169
down 1.4%
Renter share
32.3% → 37.7%
+5.4 pts
Bachelor's+
74.6% → 77.1%
+2.5 pts
Median age
40.3 → 40.9
+0.6 yrs

Since 2021, the typical rent in ZIP 22046 in Falls Church, VA has climbed from $2,017 to $2,693, a 33.5% change over five years. Median household income rose from $166,882 to $168,882 between 2021 and 2024, a 1.2% shift. That spread, with rent up faster than earnings, points to a tougher affordability environment than five years ago. The population has contracted by 1.4% since 2021, moving from about 18,426 residents to roughly 18,169. Renters now make up 37.7% of households, compared with 32.3% five years ago. College-educated residents now make up 77.1% of adults here, versus 74.6% in 2021. Taken together, the five-year picture in ZIP 22046 in Falls Church, 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 22046 covers Falls Church, VA. The median rent here is $2,693/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,310/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,570/mo.

At 19% of local median household income ($168,882/yr), ZIP 22046 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 2.8% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 22046?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 22046 (Falls Church, VA) is $2,693. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 22046 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 22046's median rent of $2,693/mo is $728 (37%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 22046 compare to other ZIPs in Virginia?

ZIP 22046 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Virginia, ranking #34 out of 198 ZIPs tracked at $2,693/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 22046?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $108,000/year (~$52/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,693/mo in ZIP 22046. The local median household income is $168,882/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 22046?

Rent in ZIP 22046 has decreased 2.8% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 22046 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 22046 is considered very affordable for renters. At $2,693/mo, rent takes approximately 19% of the local median household income ($168,882/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 22046 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 22046 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 37.7% of ZIP 22046 households are renters, while 62.3% are owner-occupied. ZIP 22046 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 22046 compare to the rest of Falls Church?

ZIP 22046 is pricier than Falls Church as a whole. At $2,693/mo, it's $156 above the Falls Church citywide median of $2,537/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 22046 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 22046 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
19%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $2,693/mo, rent takes ~19% of ZIP 22046's median household income ($168,882/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 22046 19%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2–5.75%
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