Leesburg, VA · standard
ZIP Code 20176
Loudoun County, Virginia - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 46,506
- 315/sq mi High-density area
- $168,299
- Median income Above-median income area
- $747,100
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 57.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Leesburg 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 5%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 315
- people per sq mi
- 78%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 20176 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 20176 (Leesburg, VA) rose +4.3% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 280.1 in 2023 to 292.3 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 20176 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Leesburg, Loudoun County, Virginia, with 46,506 residents across 147.6 square miles, a density of 315 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 20176 skews affluent, with a median household income of $168,299 (97% above the average Virginia ZIP), while per-capita income is $69,382. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 5.8% and unemployment is 2.3%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $747,100 (123% above the average Virginia ZIP), while 78.3% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $2,223.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 57.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.7, 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 20176 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 20176
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Leesburg, VA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 20176.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
387 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
292 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
219 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 108
Other services (except public administration)
108 establishments
- Accommodation and food services 107
Accommodation and food services
107 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 20176, Leesburg, 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
46,506
Population
147.6
Area (sq mi)
315
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 20176?
38.7
Median Age
49.4%
Male
50.6%
Female
22.5%
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?
$168,299
Median Household Income
+97% vs state ZIP avg
$69,382
Per Capita Income
5.8%
Poverty Rate
2.3%
Unemployment Rate
28.4 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 20176 ranks nationally
Leesburg, VA household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$168,299 Top 2% higher than 98% 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
17,459housing units
17,459
Total Housing Units
16,720
Occupied Units
739
Vacant Units
3.06
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$747,100
Median Home Value
+123% vs state ZIP avg
$2,223
Median Rent
2002
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
+4.3%
YoY Change (2024)
292
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+192%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 20176 have increased 4.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +192% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +3.1% | 203 |
| 2021 | +10.6% | 224 |
| 2022 | +12.4% | 252 |
| 2023 | +11.2% | 280 |
| 2024 | +4.3% | 292 |
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 1,538 business establishments in ZIP 20176, employing approximately 20,128 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,249,993,000.
1,538
Businesses
20,128
Employees
$1.2B
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 387 | 25.2% |
| Health care and social assistance | 292 | 19.0% |
| Retail trade | 219 | 14.2% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 108 | 7.0% |
| Accommodation and food services | 107 | 7.0% |
| Construction | 82 | 5.3% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 73 | 4.8% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 67 | 4.4% |
| Finance and insurance | 66 | 4.3% |
| Educational services | 33 | 2.1% |
| Information | 27 | 1.8% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 24 | 1.6% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 18 | 1.2% |
| Wholesale trade | 17 | 1.1% |
| Manufacturing | 12 | 0.8% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 20176 vs 20129 →
ZIP 20176 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
- 20175
Leesburg (20175)
27,169 residents
- 20180 6,549
Lovettsville (20180)
6,549 residents
- 20158 4,288
Hamilton (20158)
4,288 residents
- 20197 1,840
Waterford (20197)
1,840 residents
- 20842 1,824
Dickerson (20842)
1,824 residents
- 21777 1,470
Point Of Rocks (21777)
1,470 residents
- 20129 618
Paeonian Springs (20129)
618 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 20176 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 20176 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 20129
Paeonian Springs (20129)
$250,000 median income
- 20158
Hamilton (20158)
$211,522 median income
- 20842
Dickerson (20842)
$204,013 median income
- 20197
Waterford (20197)
$190,703 median income
- 20175
Leesburg (20175)
$174,854 median income
- 20176
Leesburg (20176)
$168,299 median income
- 20147
Ashburn (20147)
$163,904 median income
- 20839
Beallsville (20839)
$160,329 median income
- 21777
Point Of Rocks (21777)
$159,708 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 20176 ranks #6 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20129 | Paeonian Springs, VA | 618 | 3.8 mi |
| 21777 | Point Of Rocks, MD | 1,470 | 6.0 mi |
| 20197 | Waterford, VA | 1,840 | 4.9 mi |
| 20839 | Beallsville, MD | 214 | 6.1 mi |
| 21790 | Tuscarora, MD | 100 | 6.0 mi |
| 20842 | Dickerson, MD | 1,824 | 6.2 mi |
| 20158 | Hamilton, VA | 4,288 | 7.0 mi |
| 20175 | Leesburg, VA | 27,169 | 9.2 mi |
| 20180 | Lovettsville, VA | 6,549 | 8.1 mi |
| 20147 | Ashburn, VA | 54,086 | 10.2 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 20176, 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 (46,506 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 20176 in?
ZIP code 20176 (Leesburg) 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 20176?
ZIP code 20176 in Leesburg, VA has a population of 46,506 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 20176?
The median household income in ZIP 20176 is $168,299, which is 121% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 20176?
The median home value in ZIP 20176 is $747,100, which is 169% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 20176?
The largest racial group in ZIP 20176 is White at 59.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 16.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 20176?
ZIP code 20176 has 1,538 business establishments employing approximately 20,128 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 20176?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 20176 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (387), Health care and social assistance (292), Retail trade (219). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 20176?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 20176 increased by 4.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 192%. 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 20176?
In ZIP code 20176, 71.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 57.9% 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 20176?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 20176 is 28.4 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 20176?
In ZIP code 20176, approximately 78.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 21.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 20176?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 20176 is 5.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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