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ZIP 22201

Pop. 37,473·Arlington County·26th most expensive ZIP in Virginia
Median rent (all units)
$2,819/mo
Year-over-Year
+4.3%
Month-over-Month
+0.6%
vs US Median
+$854
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ZIP 22201 · $2,819
More expensive than 87% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$2,270
1 BR
$2,339
2 BR
$2,611
3 BR
$3,292
4 BR+
$3,873
Research median
$2,611/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
$33,828/yr
At $2,819/mo median
Location
StateVA
CountyArlington County
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Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
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Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 22201 (Arlington, VA) is majority renter-occupied, skews toward younger working-age adults, has a median income above the national average, 86.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
37,473
Median income
$145,000
Median age
31.6
Renters
67.6%
Age distribution
12.6%
45%
25.8%
Under 1812.6%
18–3445%
35–5425.8%
55–647.7%
65+8.9%
Gender
50%
50%
Male50%
Female50%
Race & ethnicity
69.3%
White69.3%
Black4%
Hispanic11%
Asian12%
Other3.7%
Education (25+)
86.7%
No HS diploma3.1%
HS diploma4%
Some college6.2%
Bachelor's+86.7%
Housing tenure
32.4%
67.6%
Owner32.4%
Renter67.6%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 22201 in Arlington, VA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$2,124 → $2,819
up 32.7%
Income
$133,471 → $145,000
up 8.6%
Population
39,240 → 37,473
down 4.5%
Renter share
68.6% → 67.6%
-1.0 pts
Bachelor's+
84.9% → 86.7%
+1.8 pts

Compared with 2021, rent in ZIP 22201 in Arlington, VA has increased by $695 per month, settling near $2,819 after starting the period at $2,124. Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $133,471 in 2021 to $145,000 more recently. Rent outpaced income growth by roughly 24.1 percentage points, which means renters are spending a larger slice of each paycheck on housing than they did in 2021. Headcount in the area went from 39,240 to 37,473 between 2021 and 2024, a 4.5% change. These shifts give renters and would-be renters a longer baseline for sizing up today's listings against the ZIP 22201 in Arlington, VA market of 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 22201 covers Arlington, VA. The median rent here is $2,819/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,339/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,611/mo.

At 23% of local median household income ($145,000/yr), ZIP 22201 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 4.3% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 22201?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 22201 (Arlington, VA) is $2,819. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 22201 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 22201's median rent of $2,819/mo is $854 (43%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 22201 compare to other ZIPs in Virginia?

ZIP 22201 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Virginia, ranking #26 out of 198 ZIPs tracked at $2,819/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 22201?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $113,000/year (~$54/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,819/mo in ZIP 22201. The local median household income is $145,000/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 22201?

Rent in ZIP 22201 has increased 4.3% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 22201 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 22201 is considered very affordable for renters. At $2,819/mo, rent takes approximately 23% of the local median household income ($145,000/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 22201 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 22201 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 67.6% of ZIP 22201 households are renters, while 32.4% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 22201 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 22201 compare to the rest of Arlington?

ZIP 22201 is pricier than Arlington as a whole. At $2,819/mo, it's $97 above the Arlington citywide median of $2,722/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 22201 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 22201 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
23%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $2,819/mo, rent takes ~23% of ZIP 22201's median household income ($145,000/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 22201 23%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2–5.75%
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