ZIP Code · VA

ZIP 22181

Part of Vienna, VA

Pop. 15,760·Fairfax County·15th most expensive ZIP in Virginia

Median rent (all units)

$2,983/mo

Year-over-Year

+2.3%

Month-over-Month

-0.6%

vs US Median

+$1,051

Reported rents

Falling (Monthly)

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ZIP 22181 · $2,983

More expensive than 90% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio

$2,620

1 BR

$2,700

2 BR

$3,010

3 BR

$3,800

4 BR+

$4,470

Research median

$3,010/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 22181 changed +2.3% over the year to September 2026. Across the 169 Virginia ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +3.4%.

Recent direction

Rent has fallen 2 months in a row, and rose in 7 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($211,911) is $5,298 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 4-bedroom ($4,470).

Rank in Vienna

2nd cheapest of 3 ZIP codes in Vienna.

Cheaper nearby

ZIP 20191, 4 miles away, rents for 15% less ($2,525/mo), about $5,500 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 22181. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$35,796/yr

At $2,983/mo median

Location

CityVienna

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 (+2.3% YoY, -0.6% MoM), not inventory.

Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 22181 (Vienna, VA) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 80.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

15,760

Median income

$211,911

Median age

41.5

Renters

17.7%

Age distribution

24.9%

17.7%

27.5%

18.6%

Under 1824.9%

18–3417.7%

35–5427.5%

55–6411.3%

65+18.6%

Gender

51.2%

48.8%

Male51.2%

Female48.8%

Race & ethnicity

69.2%

16.2%

White69.2%

Black2.9%

Hispanic8.2%

Asian16.2%

Other3.5%

Education (25+)

80.7%

No HS diploma0.9%

HS diploma6.4%

Some college12%

Bachelor's+80.7%

Housing tenure

82.3%

17.7%

Owner82.3%

Renter17.7%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 22181 in Vienna, VA has changed in 5 years

Income

$182,620 → $211,911

up 16.0%

Population

15,633 → 15,760

up 0.8%

Renter share

14.9% → 17.7%

+2.8 pts

Bachelor's+

80.3% → 80.7%

+0.4 pts

Median age

42.9 → 41.5

-1.4 yrs

Household income in the area moved from $182,620 to $211,911 across the same window, up 16.0% versus 2021. Renters now make up 17.7% of households, compared with 14.9% five years ago.

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 22181 covers Vienna, VA. The median rent here is $2,983/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,700/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $3,010/mo.

At 17% of local median household income ($211,911/yr), ZIP 22181 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 2.3% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 22181?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $119,000/year (about $57/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,983/mo in ZIP 22181. The local median household income is $211,911/yr, so the typical household meets that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 22181?

Rent in ZIP 22181 has risen 2.3% over the past year.

How does ZIP 22181 compare to other ZIPs in Virginia?

ZIP 22181 is one of the pricier among Virginia ZIP codes for rent, ranking #15 of 194 at $2,983/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 22181 changed +2.3%, against a typical +3.4% across the 169 Virginia ZIP codes Zillow tracks.