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ZIP 22202

Pop. 27,715·Arlington County·31st most expensive ZIP in Virginia
Median rent (all units)
$2,717/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
-0.8%
vs US Median
+$752
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 22202 · $2,717
More expensive than 85% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$2,188
1 BR
$2,255
2 BR
$2,516
3 BR
$3,173
4 BR+
$3,733
Research median
$2,516/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
$32,604/yr
At $2,717/mo median
Location
StateVA
CountyArlington County
Rent Market Meter
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 (-0.1% YoY, -0.8% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 22202 (Arlington, VA) is majority renter-occupied, skews toward younger working-age adults, has a median income above the national average, 84.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
27,715
Median income
$133,762
Median age
35.2
Renters
79%
Age distribution
40.1%
30.1%
Under 189.5%
18–3440.1%
35–5430.1%
55–648.3%
65+12%
Gender
49.6%
50.4%
Male49.6%
Female50.4%
Race & ethnicity
56.4%
12.8%
15.7%
White56.4%
Black12.8%
Hispanic11.7%
Asian15.7%
Other3.3%
Education (25+)
84.9%
No HS diploma2.1%
HS diploma4.2%
Some college8.9%
Bachelor's+84.9%
Housing tenure
21%
79%
Owner21%
Renter79%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 22202 in Arlington, VA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,992 → $2,717
up 36.4%
Income
$127,214 → $133,762
up 5.1%
Population
26,813 → 27,715
up 3.4%
Renter share
79% → 79%
+0.0 pts
Bachelor's+
85.1% → 84.9%
-0.2 pts

Across the past five years, the going rent in ZIP 22202 in Arlington, VA has shifted from $1,992 to $2,717, up 36.4% since 2021. Median household income climbed from $127,214 to $133,762 between 2021 and 2024, a 5.1% shift. Because rent grew faster than wages over the same span, the affordability picture has tightened relative to 2021. Census counts show ZIP 22202 in Arlington, VA adding about 902 residents over the five-year window, up 3.4% on net. Taken together, the five-year picture in ZIP 22202 in Arlington, VA reflects how housing costs and the people paying them have evolved through a stretch that included a pandemic, a hot rental market, and a recent cooling phase.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 22202 covers Arlington, VA. The median rent here is $2,717/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,255/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,516/mo.

At 24% of local median household income ($133,762/yr), ZIP 22202 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 0.1% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 22202?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 22202 (Arlington, VA) is $2,717. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 22202 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 22202's median rent of $2,717/mo is $752 (38%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 22202 compare to other ZIPs in Virginia?

ZIP 22202 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Virginia, ranking #31 out of 198 ZIPs tracked at $2,717/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 22202?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $109,000/year (~$52/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,717/mo in ZIP 22202. The local median household income is $133,762/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 22202?

Rent in ZIP 22202 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.1% change year over year as of July 20, 2026.

Is ZIP 22202 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 22202 is considered very affordable for renters. At $2,717/mo, rent takes approximately 24% of the local median household income ($133,762/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 22202 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 22202 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 79% of ZIP 22202 households are renters, while 21% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 22202 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 22202 compare to the rest of Arlington?

ZIP 22202 is more affordable than Arlington overall. At $2,717/mo, it's $5 below the Arlington citywide median of $2,722/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 22202 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 22202 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
24%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $2,717/mo, rent takes ~24% of ZIP 22202's median household income ($133,762/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 22202 24%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2–5.75%
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