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ZIP 22181

Part of Vienna, VA
Pop. 15,760·Fairfax County·17th most expensive ZIP in Virginia
Median rent (all units)
$2,988/mo
Year-over-Year
+28.3%
Month-over-Month
+2.7%
vs US Median
+$1,023
Rising (Monthly)
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ZIP 22181 · $2,988
More expensive than 90% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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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).

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$35,856/yr
At $2,988/mo median
Location
CityVienna
StateVA
CountyFairfax County
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Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 28.3% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+28.3% YoY, +2.7% 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: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 22181 covers Vienna, VA. The median rent here is $2,988/mo as of July 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 28.3% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 22181?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 22181 (Vienna, VA) is $2,988. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 22181 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 22181's median rent of $2,988/mo is $1,023 (52%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 22181 compare to other ZIPs in Virginia?

ZIP 22181 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Virginia, ranking #17 out of 198 ZIPs tracked at $2,988/mo.

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 $120,000/year (~$58/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,988/mo in ZIP 22181. The local median household income is $211,911/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 22181?

Rent in ZIP 22181 has increased 28.3% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 22181 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 22181 is considered very affordable for renters. At $2,988/mo, rent takes approximately 17% of the local median household income ($211,911/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 22181 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 22181 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 17.7% of ZIP 22181 households are renters, while 82.3% are owner-occupied. ZIP 22181 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 22181 compare to the rest of Vienna?

ZIP 22181 is more affordable than Vienna overall. At $2,988/mo, it's $548 below the Vienna citywide median of $3,536/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 22181 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 22181 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
17%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $2,988/mo, rent takes ~17% of ZIP 22181's median household income ($211,911/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 22181 17%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2–5.75%
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