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ZIP 22101

Part of McLean, VA
Pop. 30,953·Fairfax County·3rd most expensive ZIP in Virginia
Median rent (all units)
$4,410/mo
Year-over-Year
+0.7%
Month-over-Month
+5.6%
vs US Median
+$2,445
Rising (Monthly)
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ZIP 22101 · $4,410
More expensive than 98% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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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).

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$52,920/yr
At $4,410/mo median
Location
CityMcLean
StateVA
CountyFairfax County
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Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 0.7% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.7% YoY, +5.6% 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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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 22101 covers McLean, VA. The median rent here is $4,410/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,780/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $3,130/mo.

At 21% of local median household income ($250,001/yr), ZIP 22101 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 0.7% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much is rent in ZIP code 22101?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 22101 (McLean, VA) is $4,410. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 22101 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 22101's median rent of $4,410/mo is $2,445 (124%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 22101 compare to other ZIPs in Virginia?

ZIP 22101 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Virginia, ranking #3 out of 198 ZIPs tracked at $4,410/mo.

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 $176,000/year (~$85/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $4,410/mo in ZIP 22101. The local median household income is $250,001/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 22101?

Rent in ZIP 22101 has increased 0.7% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 22101 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 22101 is considered very affordable for renters. At $4,410/mo, rent takes approximately 21% of the local median household income ($250,001/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 22101 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 22101 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 16.2% of ZIP 22101 households are renters, while 83.8% are owner-occupied. ZIP 22101 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 22101 compare to the rest of McLean?

ZIP 22101 is pricier than McLean as a whole. At $4,410/mo, it's $1,641 above the McLean citywide median of $2,769/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 22101 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 22101 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
21%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $4,410/mo, rent takes ~21% of ZIP 22101's median household income ($250,001/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 22101 21%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2–5.75%
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