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ZIP 22205

Pop. 17,738·Arlington County·2nd most expensive ZIP in Virginia
Median rent (all units)
$4,601/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
+14.2%
vs US Median
+$2,636
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ZIP 22205 · $4,601
More expensive than 99% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,850
1 BR
$1,910
2 BR
$2,130
3 BR
$2,690
4 BR+
$3,160
Research median
$2,130/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
$55,212/yr
At $4,601/mo median
Location
StateVA
CountyArlington County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 0.0% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, +14.2% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 22205 (Arlington, VA) is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income above the national average, 81.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
17,738
Median income
$201,094
Median age
42.8
Renters
21.9%
Age distribution
26%
31.4%
13.5%
17.4%
Under 1826%
18–3411.7%
35–5431.4%
55–6413.5%
65+17.4%
Gender
52.2%
47.8%
Male52.2%
Female47.8%
Race & ethnicity
77.5%
White77.5%
Black1.9%
Hispanic9.9%
Asian6.1%
Other4.6%
Education (25+)
81.4%
No HS diploma1.8%
HS diploma5.8%
Some college10.9%
Bachelor's+81.4%
Housing tenure
78.1%
21.9%
Owner78.1%
Renter21.9%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 22205 in Arlington, VA has changed in 5 years

Income
$186,261 → $201,094
up 8.0%
Population
18,754 → 17,738
down 5.4%
Renter share
20% → 21.9%
+1.9 pts
Bachelor's+
77.2% → 81.4%
+4.2 pts
Median age
41 → 42.8
+1.8 yrs

Median household income climbed from $186,261 to $201,094 between 2021 and 2024, a 8.0% shift. Census counts show ZIP 22205 in Arlington, VA losing about 1,016 residents over the five-year window, down 5.4% on net. The renter share has risen from 20% to 21.9%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 77.2% to 81.4% across the same window.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 22205 covers Arlington, VA. The median rent here is $4,601/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,910/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,130/mo.

At 27% of local median household income ($201,094/yr), ZIP 22205 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 22205?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 22205 (Arlington, VA) is $4,601. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 22205 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 22205's median rent of $4,601/mo is $2,636 (134%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 22205 compare to other ZIPs in Virginia?

ZIP 22205 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Virginia, ranking #2 out of 198 ZIPs tracked at $4,601/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 22205?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $184,000/year (~$88/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $4,601/mo in ZIP 22205. The local median household income is $201,094/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 22205?

Rent in ZIP 22205 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of July 20, 2026.

Is ZIP 22205 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 22205 is considered affordable for renters. At $4,601/mo, rent takes approximately 27% of the local median household income ($201,094/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 22205 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 22205 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 21.9% of ZIP 22205 households are renters, while 78.1% are owner-occupied. ZIP 22205 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 22205 compare to the rest of Arlington?

ZIP 22205 is pricier than Arlington as a whole. At $4,601/mo, it's $1,879 above the Arlington citywide median of $2,722/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 22205 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 22205 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
27%
AFFORDABLE

At $4,601/mo, rent takes ~27% of ZIP 22205's median household income ($201,094/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 22205 27%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2–5.75%
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