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ZIP 22153

Pop. 32,664·Fairfax County·8th most expensive ZIP in Virginia
Median rent (all units)
$3,312/mo
Year-over-Year
+18.8%
Month-over-Month
+2.8%
vs US Median
+$1,347
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ZIP 22153 · $3,312
More expensive than 94% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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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).

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$39,744/yr
At $3,312/mo median
Location
StateVA
CountyFairfax County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 18.8% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+18.8% YoY, +2.8% 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: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 22153 covers Springfield, VA. The median rent here is $3,312/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,750/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $3,060/mo.

At 23% of local median household income ($174,228/yr), ZIP 22153 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 18.8% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 22153?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 22153 (Springfield, VA) is $3,312. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 22153 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 22153's median rent of $3,312/mo is $1,347 (69%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 22153 compare to other ZIPs in Virginia?

ZIP 22153 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Virginia, ranking #8 out of 198 ZIPs tracked at $3,312/mo.

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 $132,000/year (~$63/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $3,312/mo in ZIP 22153. The local median household income is $174,228/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 22153?

Rent in ZIP 22153 has increased 18.8% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 22153 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 22153 is considered very affordable for renters. At $3,312/mo, rent takes approximately 23% of the local median household income ($174,228/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 22153 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 22153 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 10.4% of ZIP 22153 households are renters, while 89.6% are owner-occupied. ZIP 22153 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 22153 compare to the rest of Springfield?

ZIP 22153 is pricier than Springfield as a whole. At $3,312/mo, it's $170 above the Springfield citywide median of $3,142/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 22153 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 22153 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
23%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $3,312/mo, rent takes ~23% of ZIP 22153's median household income ($174,228/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 22153 23%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2–5.75%
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