PlainZIP

Purcellville, VA · standard

ZIP Code 20132

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

15,900
74/sq mi
$181,875
Median income
$776,300
Median home value
61.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 2%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 5%
home value, US ZIPs
74
people per sq mi
93%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 20132 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 20132 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Purcellville, Loudoun County, Virginia, home to 15,900 residents across 214.9 square miles, a density of 74 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 20132 skews affluent, with a median household income of $181,875 (113% above the Virginia average), while per-capita income is $74,568. The poverty rate stands at 3.6% and the unemployment rate at 2.7%. Housing costs here run $776,300 for a typical home value (132% above the state average), with rent averaging $2,253 a month; 92.9% of homes are owner-occupied.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 61.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.6, and the average commute is 35 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 20132, 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 20132

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Purcellville, VA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 20132.

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 20132, Purcellville, 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

15,900

Population

214.9

Area (sq mi)

74

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 20132?

40.6

Median Age

48.5%

Male

51.5%

Female

8.9%

Foreign-Born

White 78.1%
African American 4.5%
Asian 2.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 13.6%
Hispanic or Latino 10.7%

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?

$181,875

Median Household Income

+113% vs state

$74,568

Per Capita Income

3.6%

Poverty Rate

2.7%

Unemployment Rate

34.9 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 20132 ranks nationally

Purcellville, VA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$181,875 Top 2% higher than 98% 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%). Below this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Below this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). This entry sits in this band. $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 71.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 61.3%

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

What does housing look like?

6,636

Total Housing Units

6,381

Occupied Units

255

Vacant Units

3.06

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 92.9%
Renter 7.1%

$776,300

Median Home Value

+132% vs state

$2,253

Median Rent

1999

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

+5.0%

YoY Change (2024)

282

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+182%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 20132 have increased 5.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +182% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +3.6% 192
2021 +10.3% 212
2022 +16.5% 247
2023 +9.0% 269
2024 +5.0% 282

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 567 business establishments in ZIP 20132, employing approximately 6,043 people with a combined annual payroll of $322,213,000.

567

Businesses

6,043

Employees

$322.2M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Professional, scientific, and technical services 103 18.2%
Construction 83 14.6%
Other services (except public administration) 65 11.5%
Retail trade 55 9.7%
Health care and social assistance 54 9.5%
Accommodation and food services 49 8.6%
Real estate and rental and leasing 27 4.8%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 25 4.4%
Finance and insurance 23 4.1%
Manufacturing 22 3.9%
Educational services 15 2.6%
Information 14 2.5%
Transportation and warehousing 12 2.1%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 12 2.1%
Wholesale trade 7 1.2%

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 20132 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 20132 ranks #3 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 20132 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 20132 ranks #5 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
20158 Hamilton, VA 4,288 4.4 mi
20141 Round Hill, VA 6,131 5.0 mi
20197 Waterford, VA 1,840 5.7 mi
20129 Paeonian Springs, VA 618 6.7 mi
25425 Harpers Ferry, WV 12,835 9.4 mi
20180 Lovettsville, VA 6,549 8.4 mi
25432 Millville, WV 121 10.0 mi
20135 Bluemont, VA 2,834 9.2 mi
25414 Charles Town, WV 17,024 9.5 mi
20175 Leesburg, VA 27,169 10.1 mi

More ZIP Codes in Loudoun County

20147 standard
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 Purcellville, VA Virginia

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 20132 in? ▼
ZIP code 20132 (Purcellville) 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 20132? ▼
ZIP code 20132 in Purcellville, VA has a population of 15,900 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 20132? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 20132 is $181,875, which is 138% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 20132? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 20132 is $776,300, which is 179% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 20132? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 20132 is White at 78.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 10.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 20132? ▼
ZIP code 20132 has 567 business establishments employing approximately 6,043 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 20132? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 20132 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (103), Construction (83), Other services (except public administration) (65). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 20132? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 20132 increased by 5.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 182%. 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 20132? ▼
In ZIP code 20132, 71.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 61.3% 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 20132? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 20132 is 34.9 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 20132? ▼
In ZIP code 20132, approximately 92.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 7.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 20132? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 20132 is 3.6% 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.