Ashburn, VA · standard
ZIP Code 20147
Loudoun County, Virginia - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 54,086
- 1,050/sq mi High-density area
- $163,904
- Median income Above-median income area
- $718,500
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 68.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Ashburn pairs a top-decile household income with top-decile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated and unusually populous area.
- Top 3%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 6%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 1,050
- people per sq mi
- 68%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 20147 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 20147 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Ashburn, Loudoun County, Virginia, with 54,086 residents across 51.5 square miles, a density of 1,050 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 20147 skews affluent, with a median household income of $163,904 (92% above the average Virginia ZIP), while per-capita income is $74,947. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 4.3% and unemployment is 2.8%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $718,500 (115% above the average Virginia ZIP), while 67.9% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $2,416.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 68.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.6, and the average commute is 28 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Loudoun County, so 20147 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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 20147
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Ashburn, VA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 20147.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
596 establishments
- Health care and social assistance 232
Health care and social assistance
232 establishments
- Accommodation and food services 157
Accommodation and food services
157 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 140
Other services (except public administration)
140 establishments
- Retail trade 112
Retail trade
112 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, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 20147, Ashburn, 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
54,086
Population
51.5
Area (sq mi)
1,050
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 20147?
39.6
Median Age
48.7%
Male
51.3%
Female
27.8%
Foreign-Born
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?
$163,904
Median Household Income
+92% vs state ZIP avg
$74,947
Per Capita Income
4.3%
Poverty Rate
2.8%
Unemployment Rate
28.0 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 20147 ranks nationally
Ashburn, VA household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$163,904 Top 3% higher than 97% of 30,318 US ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
26,008housing units
26,008
Total Housing Units
25,178
Occupied Units
830
Vacant Units
2.68
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$718,500
Median Home Value
+115% vs state ZIP avg
$2,416
Median Rent
2003
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
+14.4%
YoY Change (2024)
336
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+236%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 20147 have increased 14.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +236% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | -2.5% | 200 |
| 2020 | +6.3% | 212 |
| 2021 | +10.4% | 234 |
| 2022 | +14.4% | 268 |
| 2024 | – | 336 |
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 1,880 business establishments in ZIP 20147, employing approximately 44,125 people with a combined annual payroll of $3,902,654,000.
1,880
Businesses
44,125
Employees
$3.9B
Annual Payroll
17
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 596 | 31.7% |
| Health care and social assistance | 232 | 12.3% |
| Accommodation and food services | 157 | 8.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 140 | 7.5% |
| Retail trade | 112 | 6.0% |
| Information | 102 | 5.4% |
| Construction | 94 | 5.0% |
| Finance and insurance | 93 | 5.0% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 91 | 4.8% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 65 | 3.5% |
| Educational services | 58 | 3.1% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 34 | 1.8% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 34 | 1.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 32 | 1.7% |
| Manufacturing | 22 | 1.2% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 13 | 0.7% |
| Industries not classified | 3 | 0.2% |
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 20147 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 20147
Ashburn (20147)
54,086 residents
- 20176
Leesburg (20176)
46,506 residents
- 20170
Herndon (20170)
41,236 residents
- 20164
Sterling (20164)
37,747 residents
- 20165
Sterling (20165)
32,383 residents
- 20148
Ashburn (20148)
28,310 residents
- 20175
Leesburg (20175)
27,169 residents
- 20152
Chantilly (20152)
24,946 residents
- 20151 21,374
Chantilly (20151)
21,374 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 20147 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 20147 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 20148
Ashburn (20148)
$233,494 median income
- 20152
Chantilly (20152)
$197,156 median income
- 20165
Sterling (20165)
$183,076 median income
- 20175
Leesburg (20175)
$174,854 median income
- 20837
Poolesville (20837)
$174,063 median income
- 20176
Leesburg (20176)
$168,299 median income
- 20147
Ashburn (20147)
$163,904 median income
- 20170
Herndon (20170)
$159,466 median income
- 20151
Chantilly (20151)
$158,271 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 20147 ranks #7 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20166 | Sterling, VA | 9,521 | 4.1 mi |
| 20148 | Ashburn, VA | 28,310 | 4.1 mi |
| 20165 | Sterling, VA | 32,383 | 4.9 mi |
| 20164 | Sterling, VA | 37,747 | 4.9 mi |
| 20175 | Leesburg, VA | 27,169 | 6.6 mi |
| 20837 | Poolesville, MD | 5,789 | 6.3 mi |
| 20152 | Chantilly, VA | 24,946 | 8.7 mi |
| 20170 | Herndon, VA | 41,236 | 6.8 mi |
| 20151 | Chantilly, VA | 21,374 | 10.2 mi |
| 20176 | Leesburg, VA | 46,506 | 10.2 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 20147, both outside VA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (54,086 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 20147 in?
ZIP code 20147 (Ashburn) 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 20147?
ZIP code 20147 in Ashburn, VA has a population of 54,086 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 20147?
The median household income in ZIP 20147 is $163,904, which is 115% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 20147?
The median home value in ZIP 20147 is $718,500, which is 158% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 20147?
The largest racial group in ZIP 20147 is White at 55.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 10.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 20147?
ZIP code 20147 has 1,880 business establishments employing approximately 44,125 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 20147?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 20147 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (596), Health care and social assistance (232), Accommodation and food services (157). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 20147?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 20147 increased by 14.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 236%. 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 20147?
In ZIP code 20147, 77.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 68.0% 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 20147?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 20147 is 28.0 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 20147?
In ZIP code 20147, approximately 67.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 32.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 20147?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 20147 is 4.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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