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ZIP Code · VA

ZIP 22102

Part of McLean, VA
Pop. 29,184·Fairfax County·38th most expensive ZIP in Virginia
Median rent (all units)
$2,644/mo
Year-over-Year
+0.7%
Month-over-Month
-0.1%
vs US Median
+$679
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ZIP 22102 · $2,644
More expensive than 83% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$2,640
1 BR
$2,730
2 BR
$3,040
3 BR
$3,840
4 BR+
$4,510
Research median
$3,040/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
$31,728/yr
At $2,644/mo median
Location
CityMcLean
StateVA
CountyFairfax County
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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 (+0.7% YoY, -0.1% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 22102 (McLean, VA) is roughly split between renters and owners, has a median income above the national average, 81.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
29,184
Median income
$153,949
Median age
38.4
Renters
51.8%
Age distribution
17.8%
27.7%
28.1%
15.7%
Under 1817.8%
18–3427.7%
35–5428.1%
55–6410.8%
65+15.7%
Gender
49.6%
50.4%
Male49.6%
Female50.4%
Race & ethnicity
54.2%
27.9%
White54.2%
Black4.7%
Hispanic9.9%
Asian27.9%
Other3.3%
Education (25+)
81.2%
No HS diploma1.5%
HS diploma6.9%
Some college10.4%
Bachelor's+81.2%
Housing tenure
48.2%
51.8%
Owner48.2%
Renter51.8%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 22102 in McLean, VA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$2,177 → $2,644
up 21.5%
Income
$140,839 → $153,949
up 9.3%
Population
27,722 → 29,184
up 5.3%
Renter share
51.6% → 51.8%
+0.2 pts
Bachelor's+
84.3% → 81.2%
-3.1 pts

Since 2021, the typical rent in ZIP 22102 in McLean, VA has increased from $2,177 to $2,644, a 21.5% change over five years. Median household income rose from $140,839 to $153,949 between 2021 and 2024, a 9.3% shift. That spread, with rent up faster than earnings, points to a tougher affordability environment than five years ago. The population has grown by 5.3% since 2021, moving from about 27,722 residents to roughly 29,184. College-educated residents now make up 81.2% of adults here, versus 84.3% in 2021. Taken together, the five-year picture in ZIP 22102 in McLean, 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 22102 covers McLean, VA. The median rent here is $2,644/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,730/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $3,040/mo.

At 21% of local median household income ($153,949/yr), ZIP 22102 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 0.7% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 22102?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 22102 (McLean, VA) is $2,644. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 22102 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 22102's median rent of $2,644/mo is $679 (35%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 22102 compare to other ZIPs in Virginia?

ZIP 22102 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Virginia, ranking #38 out of 198 ZIPs tracked at $2,644/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 22102?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $106,000/year (~$51/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,644/mo in ZIP 22102. The local median household income is $153,949/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 22102?

Rent in ZIP 22102 has increased 0.7% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 22102 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 22102 is considered very affordable for renters. At $2,644/mo, rent takes approximately 21% of the local median household income ($153,949/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 22102 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 22102 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 51.8% of ZIP 22102 households are renters, while 48.2% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 22102 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 22102 compare to the rest of McLean?

ZIP 22102 is more affordable than McLean overall. At $2,644/mo, it's $125 below the McLean citywide median of $2,769/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 22102 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 22102 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
21%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $2,644/mo, rent takes ~21% of ZIP 22102's median household income ($153,949/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 22102 21%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2–5.75%
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