ZIP Code · VA

ZIP 22101

Part of McLean, VA

Pop. 30,953·Fairfax County·2nd most expensive ZIP in Virginia

Median rent (all units)

$3,734/mo

Year-over-Year

+3.1%

Month-over-Month

-1.8%

vs US Median

+$1,802

Reported rents

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ZIP 22101 · $3,734

More expensive than 96% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio

$2,720

1 BR

$2,780

2 BR

$3,130

3 BR

$3,910

4 BR+

$4,610

Research median

$3,130/mo

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

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

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What the numbers show

Past year vs. the rest of Virginia

Rent in ZIP 22101 changed +3.1% over the year to September 2026. Across the 169 Virginia ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +3.4%.

Recent direction

Rent rose in 8 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($250,001) is $6,250 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 4-bedroom ($4,610).

Cheaper nearby

ZIP 22207, 3 miles away, rents for 12% less ($3,301/mo), about $5,200 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 22101. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$44,808/yr

At $3,734/mo median

Location

CityMcLean

StateVA

CountyFairfax County

Rent Market Meter

Balanced Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are roughly steady, with neither renters nor landlords holding a strong edge right now.

Based on rent-price momentum (+3.1% YoY, -1.8% MoM), not inventory.

Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 22101 (McLean, VA) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income above the national average, 84.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

30,953

Median income

$250,001

Median age

47.5

Renters

16.2%

Age distribution

25.3%

28.2%

15.7%

20.9%

Under 1825.3%

18–349.9%

35–5428.2%

55–6415.7%

65+20.9%

Gender

47.4%

52.6%

Male47.4%

Female52.6%

Race & ethnicity

67.5%

19.3%

White67.5%

Black1.3%

Hispanic6.1%

Asian19.3%

Other5.8%

Education (25+)

84.8%

No HS diploma3.4%

HS diploma4.1%

Some college7.6%

Bachelor's+84.8%

Housing tenure

83.8%

16.2%

Owner83.8%

Renter16.2%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 22101 in McLean, VA has changed in 5 years

Income

$240,398 → $250,001

up 4.0%

Population

30,788 → 30,953

up 0.5%

Renter share

15.1% → 16.2%

+1.1 pts

Bachelor's+

84.9% → 84.8%

-0.1 pts

Median age

46.4 → 47.5

+1.1 yrs

Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $240,398 in 2021 to $250,001 more recently.

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About renting in ZIP 22101

Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 22101 covers McLean, VA. The median rent here is $3,734/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,780/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $3,130/mo.

At 18% of local median household income ($250,001/yr), ZIP 22101 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 3.1% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 22101?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $149,000/year (about $72/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $3,734/mo in ZIP 22101. The local median household income is $250,001/yr, so the typical household meets that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 22101?

Rent in ZIP 22101 has risen 3.1% over the past year.

How does ZIP 22101 compare to other ZIPs in Virginia?

ZIP 22101 is one of the pricier among Virginia ZIP codes for rent, ranking #2 of 194 at $3,734/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 22101 changed +3.1%, against a typical +3.4% across the 169 Virginia ZIP codes Zillow tracks.