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Middleburg, VA · standard

ZIP Code 20117

Loudoun County, Virginia - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

2,693
23/sq mi
$146,120
Median income
$937,100
Median home value
58.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Middleburg pairs a top-decile household income with top-decile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 4%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 3%
home value, US ZIPs
23
people per sq mi
73%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 20117 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 20117 covers 116.1 square miles in Middleburg, Loudoun County, Virginia (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,693 residents on file, a density of 23 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 20117 skews affluent, with a median household income of $146,120 (71% above the Virginia average), while per-capita income is $109,558. Local economic indicators show a 14.9% poverty rate alongside 3.2% unemployment. Median home value sits at $937,100 (180% above the state average), median rent at $1,843 a month, and owner-occupancy at 73.4%.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 58.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 53.4, and the average commute is 33 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 9 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 20117, plus 6 more within Loudoun County, give a clearer read than the national average alone.

Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →

Top industries in ZIP 20117

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Middleburg, VA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 20117.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 20117, Middleburg, VA · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

2,693

Population

116.1

Area (sq mi)

23

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 20117?

53.4

Median Age

47.1%

Male

52.9%

Female

5.8%

Foreign-Born

White 83.4%
African American 5.2%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.0%
Hispanic or Latino 10.1%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$146,120

Median Household Income

+71% vs state

$109,558

Per Capita Income

14.9%

Poverty Rate

3.2%

Unemployment Rate

32.8 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 20117 ranks nationally

Middleburg, VA household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$146,120 Top 4% higher than 96% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Below this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Below this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). This entry sits in this band. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 67.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 58.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

1,416

Total Housing Units

1,263

Occupied Units

153

Vacant Units

2.19

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 73.4%
Renter 26.6%

$937,100

Median Home Value

+180% vs state

$1,843

Median Rent

1981

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+1.6%

YoY Change (2024)

262

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+162%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 20117 have increased 1.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +162% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +4.1% 183
2021 +15.1% 210
2022 +12.0% 236
2023 +9.5% 258
2024 +1.6% 262

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 194 business establishments in ZIP 20117, employing approximately 1,633 people with a combined annual payroll of $102,734,000.

194

Businesses

1,633

Employees

$102.7M

Annual Payroll

13

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Professional, scientific, and technical services 35 18.0%
Retail trade 27 13.9%
Finance and insurance 21 10.8%
Health care and social assistance 18 9.3%
Other services (except public administration) 18 9.3%
Real estate and rental and leasing 17 8.8%
Accommodation and food services 14 7.2%
Construction 11 5.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 9 4.6%
Manufacturing 6 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 6 3.1%
Information 4 2.1%
Educational services 3 1.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 20117 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 20117 ranks #7 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 20117 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 20117 ranks #6 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
20118 Middleburg, VA 7 1.7 mi
20198 The Plains, VA 2,492 7.8 mi
20184 Upperville, VA 839 7.5 mi
20105 Aldie, VA 11,315 7.4 mi
20141 Round Hill, VA 6,131 8.7 mi
20175 Leesburg, VA 27,169 9.0 mi
20169 Haymarket, VA 19,801 9.7 mi
20135 Bluemont, VA 2,834 9.9 mi
20158 Hamilton, VA 4,288 11.2 mi

More ZIP Codes in Loudoun County

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Ashburn, VA
Pop: 54,086
20176 standard
Leesburg, VA
Pop: 46,506
20164 standard
Sterling, VA
Pop: 37,747
20165 standard
Sterling, VA
Pop: 32,383
20148 standard
Ashburn, VA
Pop: 28,310
20175 standard
Leesburg, VA
Pop: 27,169

Related Areas

Loudoun County Middleburg, VA Virginia

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 20117 in? ▼
ZIP code 20117 (Middleburg) is located in Loudoun County, Virginia. Loudoun County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/loudoun-va.
What is the population of ZIP code 20117? ▼
ZIP code 20117 in Middleburg, VA has a population of 2,693 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 20117? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 20117 is $146,120, which is 92% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 20117? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 20117 is $937,100, which is 237% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 20117? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 20117 is White at 83.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 10.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 20117? ▼
ZIP code 20117 has 194 business establishments employing approximately 1,633 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 20117? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 20117 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (35), Retail trade (27), Finance and insurance (21). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 20117? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 20117 increased by 1.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 162%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 20117? ▼
In ZIP code 20117, 67.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 58.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 20117? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 20117 is 32.8 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 20117? ▼
In ZIP code 20117, approximately 73.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 26.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 20117? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 20117 is 14.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.