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ZIP 22079

Part of Lorton, VA
Pop. 35,284·Fairfax County·43rd most expensive ZIP in Virginia
Median rent (all units)
$2,552/mo
Year-over-Year
+5.9%
Month-over-Month
+5.4%
vs US Median
+$587
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ZIP 22079 · $2,552
More expensive than 80% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$2,380
1 BR
$2,460
2 BR
$2,740
3 BR
$3,460
4 BR+
$4,060
Research median
$2,740/mo

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$30,624/yr
At $2,552/mo median
Location
CityLorton
StateVA
CountyFairfax County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 5.9% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+5.9% YoY, +5.4% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 22079 (Lorton, VA) is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income above the national average, 60.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
35,284
Median income
$148,134
Median age
38.1
Renters
24.1%
Age distribution
25.4%
20.8%
30.7%
12.9%
Under 1825.4%
18–3420.8%
35–5430.7%
55–6412.9%
65+10.3%
Gender
49.5%
50.5%
Male49.5%
Female50.5%
Race & ethnicity
35.5%
26.5%
15.2%
16.1%
White35.5%
Black26.5%
Hispanic15.2%
Asian16.1%
Other6.8%
Education (25+)
14.5%
19.6%
60.2%
No HS diploma5.7%
HS diploma14.5%
Some college19.6%
Bachelor's+60.2%
Housing tenure
75.9%
24.1%
Owner75.9%
Renter24.1%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 22079 in Lorton, VA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,822 → $2,552
up 40.1%
Income
$123,525 → $148,134
up 19.9%
Population
37,686 → 35,284
down 6.4%
Renter share
25% → 24.1%
-0.9 pts
Bachelor's+
53.3% → 60.2%
+6.9 pts

Rent in ZIP 22079 in Lorton, VA has increased 40.1% since 2021, going from about $1,822 per month to roughly $2,552 today. Median household income grew from $123,525 to $148,134 between 2021 and 2024, a 19.9% shift. Rent outpaced income growth by roughly 20.2 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 37,686 to 35,284 between 2021 and 2024, a 6.4% change. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 53.3% to 60.2%. Taken together, the five-year picture in ZIP 22079 in Lorton, 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 22079 covers Lorton, VA. The median rent here is $2,552/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,460/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,740/mo.

At 21% of local median household income ($148,134/yr), ZIP 22079 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 5.9% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 22079?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 22079 (Lorton, VA) is $2,552. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 22079 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 22079's median rent of $2,552/mo is $587 (30%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 22079 compare to other ZIPs in Virginia?

ZIP 22079 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Virginia, ranking #43 out of 198 ZIPs tracked at $2,552/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 22079?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $102,000/year (~$49/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,552/mo in ZIP 22079. The local median household income is $148,134/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 22079?

Rent in ZIP 22079 has increased 5.9% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 22079 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 22079 is considered very affordable for renters. At $2,552/mo, rent takes approximately 21% of the local median household income ($148,134/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 22079 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 22079 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 24.1% of ZIP 22079 households are renters, while 75.9% are owner-occupied. ZIP 22079 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 22079 compare to the rest of Lorton?

ZIP 22079 is more affordable than Lorton overall. At $2,552/mo, it's $15 below the Lorton citywide median of $2,567/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 22079 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 22079 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
21%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $2,552/mo, rent takes ~21% of ZIP 22079's median household income ($148,134/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 22079 21%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2–5.75%
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