PlainZIP

Bristow, VA · standard

ZIP Code 20136

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

28,498
751/sq mi
$183,750
Median income
$615,600
Median home value
56.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Bristow pairs a top-decile household income with top-decile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 2%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 9%
home value, US ZIPs
751
people per sq mi
93%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 20136 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 20136 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Bristow, Prince William County, Virginia, with 28,498 residents across 37.9 square miles, a density of 751 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 20136 skews affluent, with a median household income of $183,750 (115% above the Virginia average), while per-capita income is $58,810. Local economic indicators show a 2.2% poverty rate alongside 4.1% unemployment. The typical home here is valued at $615,600 (84% above the state average); renters pay a median of $3,025 monthly, and 92.8% of units are owner-occupied.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 56.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.6, and the average commute is 39 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 20136, plus 6 more within Prince William 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 20136

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Bristow, VA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 20136.

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 20136, Bristow, 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

28,498

Population

37.9

Area (sq mi)

751

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 20136?

37.6

Median Age

49.8%

Male

50.2%

Female

18.5%

Foreign-Born

White 60.8%
African American 12.0%
Asian 10.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 12.8%
Hispanic or Latino 16.7%

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?

$183,750

Median Household Income

+115% vs state

$58,810

Per Capita Income

2.2%

Poverty Rate

4.1%

Unemployment Rate

39.3 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 20136 ranks nationally

Bristow, VA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$183,750 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 71.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 56.4%

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

What does housing look like?

9,619

Total Housing Units

9,405

Occupied Units

214

Vacant Units

3.42

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 92.8%
Renter 7.2%

$615,600

Median Home Value

+84% vs state

$3,025

Median Rent

2004

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

+6.0%

YoY Change (2024)

282

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+182%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 20136 have increased 6.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +182% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +3.1% 194
2021 +10.0% 214
2022 +11.0% 237
2023 +12.2% 266
2024 +6.0% 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 421 business establishments in ZIP 20136, employing approximately 3,618 people with a combined annual payroll of $215,803,000.

421

Businesses

3,618

Employees

$215.8M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Professional, scientific, and technical services 94 22.3%
Construction 71 16.9%
Health care and social assistance 38 9.0%
Other services (except public administration) 35 8.3%
Real estate and rental and leasing 31 7.4%
Retail trade 29 6.9%
Transportation and warehousing 27 6.4%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 25 5.9%
Accommodation and food services 22 5.2%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 10 2.4%
Information 9 2.1%
Educational services 9 2.1%
Finance and insurance 8 1.9%
Wholesale trade 7 1.7%
Manufacturing 4 0.9%

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

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 20136 vs 20181 →

ZIP 20136 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 20136 ranks #6 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 20136 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 20136 ranks #2 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
20181 Nokesville, VA 7,877 3.6 mi
20110 Manassas, VA 43,876 3.7 mi
20109 Manassas, VA 37,265 4.1 mi
20111 Manassas, VA 30,590 6.7 mi
20143 Catharpin, VA 1,216 8.5 mi
20155 Gainesville, VA 29,411 6.1 mi
20121 Centreville, VA 27,988 7.5 mi
20119 Catlett, VA 3,946 9.1 mi
20120 Centreville, VA 40,695 9.0 mi
20112 Manassas, VA 25,833 8.5 mi

More ZIP Codes in Prince William County

22193 standard
Woodbridge, VA
Pop: 73,047
22191 standard
Woodbridge, VA
Pop: 57,598
22192 standard
Woodbridge, VA
Pop: 53,394
20109 standard
Manassas, VA
Pop: 37,265
20111 standard
Manassas, VA
Pop: 30,590
20155 standard
Gainesville, VA
Pop: 29,411

Related Areas

Prince William County Bristow, VA Virginia

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 20136 in? ▼
ZIP code 20136 (Bristow) is located in Prince William County, Virginia. Prince William County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/prince-william-va.
What is the population of ZIP code 20136? ▼
ZIP code 20136 in Bristow, VA has a population of 28,498 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 20136? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 20136 is $183,750, which is 141% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 20136? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 20136 is $615,600, which is 121% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 20136? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 20136 is White at 60.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 16.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 20136? ▼
ZIP code 20136 has 421 business establishments employing approximately 3,618 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 20136? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 20136 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (94), Construction (71), Health care and social assistance (38). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 20136? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 20136 increased by 6.0% 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 20136? ▼
In ZIP code 20136, 71.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 56.4% 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 20136? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 20136 is 39.3 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 20136? ▼
In ZIP code 20136, approximately 92.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 7.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 20136? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 20136 is 2.2% 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.