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ZIP 22209

Pop. 14,154·Arlington County·28th most expensive ZIP in Virginia
Median rent (all units)
$2,804/mo
Year-over-Year
+2.4%
Month-over-Month
-1.0%
vs US Median
+$839
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ZIP 22209 · $2,804
More expensive than 87% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$2,390
1 BR
$2,470
2 BR
$2,750
3 BR
$3,470
4 BR+
$4,080
Research median
$2,750/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
$33,648/yr
At $2,804/mo median
Location
StateVA
CountyArlington 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 (+2.4% YoY, -1.0% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 22209 (Arlington, VA) is majority renter-occupied, skews toward younger working-age adults, has a median income above the national average, 83.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
14,154
Median income
$120,515
Median age
32.8
Renters
71.4%
Age distribution
48.1%
23.2%
12.1%
Under 188%
18–3448.1%
35–5423.2%
55–648.5%
65+12.1%
Gender
51.6%
48.4%
Male51.6%
Female48.4%
Race & ethnicity
57.8%
14.2%
15.6%
White57.8%
Black6.5%
Hispanic14.2%
Asian15.6%
Other5.8%
Education (25+)
83.8%
No HS diploma1.9%
HS diploma4.9%
Some college9.5%
Bachelor's+83.8%
Housing tenure
28.6%
71.4%
Owner28.6%
Renter71.4%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 22209 in Arlington, VA has changed in 5 years

Rent
$2,239 → $2,804
up 25.2%
Income
$112,347 → $120,515
up 7.3%
Population
12,627 → 14,154
up 12.1%
Renter share
68.3% → 71.4%
+3.1 pts
Bachelor's+
85.5% → 83.8%
-1.7 pts
Median age
33.3 → 32.8
-0.5 yrs

Since 2021, the typical rent in ZIP 22209 in Arlington, VA has climbed from $2,239 to $2,804, a 25.2% change over five years. Census figures show median household income at $120,515 today, compared with $112,347 five years earlier. That spread, with rent up faster than earnings, points to a tougher affordability environment than five years ago. The population has grown by 12.1% since 2021, moving from about 12,627 residents to roughly 14,154. Renters now make up 71.4% of households, compared with 68.3% five years ago. The combined trend lines point to a market that has changed measurably from where it stood in early 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 22209 covers Arlington, VA. The median rent here is $2,804/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $2,470/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $2,750/mo.

At 28% of local median household income ($120,515/yr), ZIP 22209 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 2.4% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 22209?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 22209 (Arlington, VA) is $2,804. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 22209 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 22209's median rent of $2,804/mo is $839 (43%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 22209 compare to other ZIPs in Virginia?

ZIP 22209 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Virginia, ranking #28 out of 198 ZIPs tracked at $2,804/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 22209?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $112,000/year (~$54/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,804/mo in ZIP 22209. The local median household income is $120,515/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 22209?

Rent in ZIP 22209 has increased 2.4% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 22209 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 22209 is considered affordable for renters. At $2,804/mo, rent takes approximately 28% of the local median household income ($120,515/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 22209 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 22209 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 71.4% of ZIP 22209 households are renters, while 28.6% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 22209 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 22209 compare to the rest of Arlington?

ZIP 22209 is pricier than Arlington as a whole. At $2,804/mo, it's $82 above the Arlington citywide median of $2,722/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 22209 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 22209 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
28%
AFFORDABLE

At $2,804/mo, rent takes ~28% of ZIP 22209's median household income ($120,515/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 22209 28%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2–5.75%
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