ZIP Code · VA

ZIP 22152

Part of Springfield, VA

Pop. 28,814·Fairfax County·7th most expensive ZIP in Virginia

Median rent (all units)

$3,186/mo

Year-over-Year

+8.1%

Month-over-Month

+1.7%

vs US Median

+$1,254

Reported rents

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ZIP 22152 · $3,186

More expensive than 93% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio

$2,510

1 BR

$2,590

2 BR

$2,890

3 BR

$3,650

4 BR+

$4,290

Research median

$2,890/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 22152 changed +8.1% over the year to September 2026. Across the 169 Virginia ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +3.4%.

Recent direction

Rent has risen 8 months in a row, and rose in 10 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($165,906) is $4,148 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 3-bedroom ($3,650); a 4-bedroom is $4,290.

Cheaper nearby

ZIP 22150, 2 miles away, rents for 20% less ($2,564/mo), about $7,500 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 22152. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$38,232/yr

At $3,186/mo median

Location

CitySpringfield

StateVA

CountyFairfax County

Rent Market Meter

Strong Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are up 8.1% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.

Based on rent-price momentum (+8.1% YoY, +1.7% MoM), not inventory.

Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 22152 (Springfield, VA) is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income above the national average, 65% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

28,814

Median income

$165,906

Median age

39.3

Renters

14.2%

Age distribution

26.6%

16.9%

28.6%

12.4%

15.5%

Under 1826.6%

18–3416.9%

35–5428.6%

55–6412.4%

65+15.5%

Gender

50.2%

49.8%

Male50.2%

Female49.8%

Race & ethnicity

51.8%

18.4%

16.2%

White51.8%

Black11.2%

Hispanic18.4%

Asian16.2%

Other2.3%

Education (25+)

12.5%

16.5%

65%

No HS diploma6%

HS diploma12.5%

Some college16.5%

Bachelor's+65%

Housing tenure

85.8%

14.2%

Owner85.8%

Renter14.2%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 22152 in Springfield, VA has changed in 5 years

Income

$140,928 → $165,906

up 17.7%

Population

30,055 → 28,814

down 4.1%

Renter share

18.5% → 14.2%

-4.3 pts

Bachelor's+

60.7% → 65%

+4.3 pts

Median age

38.7 → 39.3

+0.6 yrs

Census figures show median household income at $165,906 today, compared with $140,928 five years earlier. Census counts show ZIP 22152 in Springfield, VA losing about 1,241 residents over the five-year window, down 4.1% on net. The renter share has eased from 18.5% to 14.2%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 60.7% to 65% across the same window.

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 22152 covers Springfield, VA. The median rent here is $3,186/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,590/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,890/mo.

At 23% of local median household income ($165,906/yr), ZIP 22152 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 8.1% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 22152?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $127,000/year (about $61/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $3,186/mo in ZIP 22152. The local median household income is $165,906/yr, so the typical household meets that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 22152?

Rent in ZIP 22152 has risen 8.1% over the past year.

How does ZIP 22152 compare to other ZIPs in Virginia?

ZIP 22152 is one of the pricier among Virginia ZIP codes for rent, ranking #7 of 194 at $3,186/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 22152 changed +8.1%, against a typical +3.4% across the 169 Virginia ZIP codes Zillow tracks.