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ZIP 22309

Pop. 34,316·Fairfax County·30th most expensive ZIP in Virginia
Median rent (all units)
$2,775/mo
Year-over-Year
+23.8%
Month-over-Month
-0.1%
vs US Median
+$810
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ZIP 22309 · $2,775
More expensive than 86% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,730
1 BR
$1,790
2 BR
$1,990
3 BR
$2,510
4 BR+
$2,950
Research median
$1,990/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
$33,300/yr
At $2,775/mo median
Location
StateVA
CountyFairfax County
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Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 23.8% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+23.8% YoY, -0.1% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 22309 (Mount Vernon, VA) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 44.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
34,316
Median income
$107,376
Median age
39.9
Renters
35.6%
Age distribution
24%
19.3%
27.2%
13.5%
16%
Under 1824%
18–3419.3%
35–5427.2%
55–6413.5%
65+16%
Gender
48%
52%
Male48%
Female52%
Race & ethnicity
33.4%
24%
36.2%
White33.4%
Black24%
Hispanic36.2%
Asian7.3%
Education (25+)
13.3%
20.5%
21.4%
44.8%
No HS diploma13.3%
HS diploma20.5%
Some college21.4%
Bachelor's+44.8%
Housing tenure
64.4%
35.6%
Owner64.4%
Renter35.6%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 22309 in Mount Vernon, VA has changed in 5 years

Income
$96,635 → $107,376
up 11.1%
Population
36,297 → 34,316
down 5.5%
Renter share
32.3% → 35.6%
+3.3 pts
Bachelor's+
42.4% → 44.8%
+2.4 pts
Median age
37.2 → 39.9
+2.7 yrs

Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $96,635 in 2021 to $107,376 more recently. Headcount in the area went from 36,297 to 34,316 between 2021 and 2024, a 5.5% change. About 35.6% of households rent today, against 32.3% in 2021. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 42.4% to 44.8%.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 22309 covers Mount Vernon, VA. The median rent here is $2,775/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,790/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,990/mo.

At 31% of local median household income ($107,376/yr), ZIP 22309 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 23.8% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 22309?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 22309 (Mount Vernon, VA) is $2,775. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 22309 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 22309's median rent of $2,775/mo is $810 (41%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 22309 compare to other ZIPs in Virginia?

ZIP 22309 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Virginia, ranking #30 out of 198 ZIPs tracked at $2,775/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 22309?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $111,000/year (~$53/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,775/mo in ZIP 22309. The local median household income is $107,376/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 22309?

Rent in ZIP 22309 has increased 23.8% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 22309 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 22309 is considered moderate for renters. At $2,775/mo, rent takes approximately 31% of the local median household income ($107,376/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 22309 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 22309 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 35.6% of ZIP 22309 households are renters, while 64.4% are owner-occupied. ZIP 22309 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 22309 compare to the rest of Mount Vernon?

ZIP 22309 sits right at the Mount Vernon citywide median of $2,775/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 22309 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 22309 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
31%
MODERATE

At $2,775/mo, rent takes ~31% of ZIP 22309's median household income ($107,376/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 22309 31%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2–5.75%
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