Herndon, VA · standard
ZIP Code 20170
Fairfax County, Virginia - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 41,236
- 1,815/sq mi High-density area
- $159,466
- Median income Above-median income area
- $647,200
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 57.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Herndon pairs a top-decile household income with top-decile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 3%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 8%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 1,815
- people per sq mi
- 68%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 20170 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 20170 (Herndon, VA) rose +6.1% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 277.6 in 2023 to 294.5 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 20170 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Herndon, Fairfax County, Virginia, with 41,236 residents across 22.7 square miles, a density of 1,815 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 20170 skews affluent, with a median household income of $159,466 (86% above the average Virginia ZIP), while per-capita income is $59,837. The poverty rate is 7.7%, with unemployment at 4.0%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $647,200 (94% above the average Virginia ZIP), while 68.3% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $2,331.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 57.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 35.2, and the average commute is 27 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Fairfax County, so 20170 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 20170
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Herndon, VA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 20170.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
379 establishments
- Health care and social assistance 149
Health care and social assistance
149 establishments
- Accommodation and food services 127
Accommodation and food services
127 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 125
Other services (except public administration)
125 establishments
- Construction 87
Construction
87 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 20170, Herndon, 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
41,236
Population
22.7
Area (sq mi)
1,815
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 20170?
35.2
Median Age
51.8%
Male
48.2%
Female
37.4%
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?
$159,466
Median Household Income
+86% vs state ZIP avg
$59,837
Per Capita Income
7.7%
Poverty Rate
4.0%
Unemployment Rate
27.4 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 20170 ranks nationally
Herndon, VA household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$159,466 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
14,056housing units
14,056
Total Housing Units
13,583
Occupied Units
473
Vacant Units
3.23
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$647,200
Median Home Value
+94% vs state ZIP avg
$2,331
Median Rent
1984
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
+6.1%
YoY Change (2024)
294
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+194%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 20170 have increased 6.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +194% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +4.8% | 216 |
| 2021 | +8.3% | 234 |
| 2022 | +10.4% | 258 |
| 2023 | +7.4% | 278 |
| 2024 | +6.1% | 294 |
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 1,348 business establishments in ZIP 20170, employing approximately 26,652 people with a combined annual payroll of $2,770,174,000.
1,348
Businesses
26,652
Employees
$2.8B
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 379 | 28.1% |
| Health care and social assistance | 149 | 11.1% |
| Accommodation and food services | 127 | 9.4% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 125 | 9.3% |
| Construction | 87 | 6.5% |
| Retail trade | 85 | 6.3% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 81 | 6.0% |
| Finance and insurance | 64 | 4.8% |
| Information | 63 | 4.7% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 61 | 4.5% |
| Educational services | 31 | 2.3% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 30 | 2.2% |
| Wholesale trade | 21 | 1.6% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 18 | 1.3% |
| Manufacturing | 13 | 1.0% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 10 | 0.7% |
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 20170 vs 20194 →
ZIP 20170 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 20171
Herndon (20171)
45,887 residents
- 20170
Herndon (20170)
41,236 residents
- 20164
Sterling (20164)
37,747 residents
- 22033
Fairfax (22033)
37,691 residents
- 20165
Sterling (20165)
32,383 residents
- 20191
Reston (20191)
29,128 residents
- 22066 18,099
Great Falls (22066)
18,099 residents
- 22124 17,558
Oakton (22124)
17,558 residents
- 20190 17,529
Reston (20190)
17,529 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 20170 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 20170 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 22066
Great Falls (22066)
$250,000 median income
- 22124
Oakton (22124)
$218,380 median income
- 20165
Sterling (20165)
$183,076 median income
- 20171
Herndon (20171)
$171,372 median income
- 20194
Reston (20194)
$170,988 median income
- 20170
Herndon (20170)
$159,466 median income
- 20191
Reston (20191)
$151,185 median income
- 22033
Fairfax (22033)
$143,454 median income
- 20164
Sterling (20164)
$135,660 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 20170 ranks #6 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20194 | Reston, VA | 13,165 | 2.0 mi |
| 20164 | Sterling, VA | 37,747 | 2.4 mi |
| 20190 | Reston, VA | 17,529 | 2.8 mi |
| 20171 | Herndon, VA | 45,887 | 4.1 mi |
| 20191 | Reston, VA | 29,128 | 3.6 mi |
| 20165 | Sterling, VA | 32,383 | 4.8 mi |
| 20166 | Sterling, VA | 9,521 | 4.0 mi |
| 22066 | Great Falls, VA | 18,099 | 4.7 mi |
| 22033 | Fairfax, VA | 37,691 | 7.3 mi |
| 22124 | Oakton, VA | 17,558 | 6.8 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 20170, 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 (41,236 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 20170 in?
ZIP code 20170 (Herndon) is located in Fairfax County, Virginia. Fairfax County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/fairfax-va.
What is the population of ZIP code 20170?
ZIP code 20170 in Herndon, VA has a population of 41,236 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 20170?
The median household income in ZIP 20170 is $159,466, which is 109% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 20170?
The median home value in ZIP 20170 is $647,200, which is 133% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 20170?
The largest racial group in ZIP 20170 is White at 43.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 30.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 20170?
ZIP code 20170 has 1,348 business establishments employing approximately 26,652 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 20170?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 20170 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (379), Health care and social assistance (149), Accommodation and food services (127). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 20170?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 20170 increased by 6.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 194%. 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 20170?
In ZIP code 20170, 69.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 57.3% 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 20170?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 20170 is 27.4 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 20170?
In ZIP code 20170, approximately 68.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 31.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 20170?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 20170 is 7.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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