ZIP Code · VA

ZIP 22153

Part of Springfield, VA

Pop. 32,664·Fairfax County·9th most expensive ZIP in Virginia

Median rent (all units)

$3,114/mo

Year-over-Year

+5.6%

Month-over-Month

+0.4%

vs US Median

+$1,182

Reported rents

Stable (Monthly)

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ZIP 22153 · $3,114

More expensive than 92% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio

$2,660

1 BR

$2,750

2 BR

$3,060

3 BR

$3,860

4 BR+

$4,540

Research median

$3,060/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 22153 changed +5.6% 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 5 months in a row, and rose in 9 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($174,228) is $4,356 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 3-bedroom ($3,860); a 4-bedroom is $4,540.

Cheaper nearby

ZIP 22150, 3 miles away, rents for 18% less ($2,564/mo), about $6,600 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 22153. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$37,368/yr

At $3,114/mo median

Location

CitySpringfield

StateVA

CountyFairfax County

Rent Market Meter

Strong Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are up 5.6% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.

Based on rent-price momentum (+5.6% YoY, +0.4% MoM), not inventory.

Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 22153 (Springfield, VA) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 67.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

32,664

Median income

$174,228

Median age

39.8

Renters

10.4%

Age distribution

23.6%

19.9%

27%

13.2%

16.3%

Under 1823.6%

18–3419.9%

35–5427%

55–6413.2%

65+16.3%

Gender

50.3%

49.7%

Male50.3%

Female49.7%

Race & ethnicity

55%

15.8%

15.4%

White55%

Black8.9%

Hispanic15.8%

Asian15.4%

Other4.9%

Education (25+)

18.9%

67.7%

No HS diploma3.9%

HS diploma9.5%

Some college18.9%

Bachelor's+67.7%

Housing tenure

89.6%

Owner89.6%

Renter10.4%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 22153 in Springfield, VA has changed in 5 years

Income

$150,701 → $174,228

up 15.6%

Population

32,366 → 32,664

up 0.9%

Renter share

9.3% → 10.4%

+1.1 pts

Bachelor's+

64.8% → 67.7%

+2.9 pts

Median age

39.1 → 39.8

+0.7 yrs

Census figures show median household income at $174,228 today, compared with $150,701 five years earlier. College-educated residents now make up 67.7% of adults here, versus 64.8% in 2021.

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 22153 covers Springfield, VA. The median rent here is $3,114/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,750/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $3,060/mo.

At 21% of local median household income ($174,228/yr), ZIP 22153 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 5.6% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 22153?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $125,000/year (about $60/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $3,114/mo in ZIP 22153. The local median household income is $174,228/yr, so the typical household meets that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 22153?

Rent in ZIP 22153 has risen 5.6% over the past year.

How does ZIP 22153 compare to other ZIPs in Virginia?

ZIP 22153 is one of the pricier among Virginia ZIP codes for rent, ranking #9 of 194 at $3,114/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 22153 changed +5.6%, against a typical +3.4% across the 169 Virginia ZIP codes Zillow tracks.