Warrenton, VA · standard
ZIP Code 20187
Fauquier County, Virginia - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 15,252
- 121/sq mi High-density area
- $176,435
- Median income Above-median income area
- $646,400
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 54.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Warrenton pairs a top-decile household income with top-decile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 2%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 8%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 121
- people per sq mi
- 92%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 20187 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 20187 (Warrenton, VA) rose +7.9% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 244.2 in 2023 to 263.5 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 20187 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Warrenton, Fauquier County, Virginia, home to 15,252 residents across 125.8 square miles, a density of 121 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 20187 skews affluent, with a median household income of $176,435 (106% above the average Virginia ZIP), while per-capita income is $67,161. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 4.0% and unemployment is 2.5%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $646,400 (93% above the average Virginia ZIP), while 91.8% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,895.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 54.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.5, and the average commute is 37 minutes. The page also surfaces 6 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Fauquier County, so 20187 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 20187
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Warrenton, VA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 20187.
- Construction
Construction
99 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
67 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 36
Other services (except public administration)
36 establishments
- Retail trade 31
Retail trade
31 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 29
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
29 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 20187, Warrenton, 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
15,252
Population
125.8
Area (sq mi)
121
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 20187?
41.5
Median Age
50.1%
Male
49.9%
Female
6.7%
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?
$176,435
Median Household Income
+106% vs state ZIP avg
$67,161
Per Capita Income
4.0%
Poverty Rate
2.5%
Unemployment Rate
36.8 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 20187 ranks among Virginia ZIPs
Warrenton, VA household income vs. every Virginia ZIP code
Median household income among 804 reporting Virginia ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$176,435 Top 5% higher than 95% of 804 Virginia 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
6,851housing units
6,851
Total Housing Units
6,588
Occupied Units
263
Vacant Units
2.88
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$646,400
Median Home Value
+93% vs state ZIP avg
$1,895
Median Rent
1991
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
+7.9%
YoY Change (2024)
264
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+164%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 20187 have increased 7.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +164% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +2.9% | 186 |
| 2021 | +12.0% | 208 |
| 2022 | +12.0% | 233 |
| 2023 | +4.8% | 244 |
| 2024 | +7.9% | 264 |
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 388 business establishments in ZIP 20187, employing approximately 4,286 people with a combined annual payroll of $292,924,000.
388
Businesses
4,286
Employees
$292.9M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 99 | 25.5% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 67 | 17.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 36 | 9.3% |
| Retail trade | 31 | 8.0% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 29 | 7.5% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 20 | 5.2% |
| Accommodation and food services | 20 | 5.2% |
| Wholesale trade | 17 | 4.4% |
| Manufacturing | 13 | 3.4% |
| Educational services | 12 | 3.1% |
| Health care and social assistance | 12 | 3.1% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 8 | 2.1% |
| Finance and insurance | 8 | 2.1% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 6 | 1.6% |
| Information | 4 | 1.0% |
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 20187 vs 20137 →
ZIP 20187 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 20155
Gainesville (20155)
29,411 residents
- 20187
Warrenton (20187)
15,252 residents
- 20186
Warrenton (20186)
14,557 residents
- 20119 3,946
Catlett (20119)
3,946 residents
- 22728 3,310
Midland (22728)
3,310 residents
- 20137 1,510
Broad Run (20137)
1,510 residents
- 20139 217
Casanova (20139)
217 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 20187 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 20187 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 20137
Broad Run (20137)
$191,974 median income
- 20187
Warrenton (20187)
$176,435 median income
- 20155
Gainesville (20155)
$164,279 median income
- 22728
Midland (22728)
$120,789 median income
- 20119
Catlett (20119)
$115,757 median income
- 20186
Warrenton (20186)
$97,801 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 20187 ranks #2 of 6 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 20187, 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 (15,252 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 20187 in?
ZIP code 20187 (Warrenton) is located in Fauquier County, Virginia. Fauquier County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/fauquier-va.
What is the population of ZIP code 20187?
ZIP code 20187 in Warrenton, VA has a population of 15,252 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 20187?
The median household income in ZIP 20187 is $176,435, which is 131% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 20187?
The median home value in ZIP 20187 is $646,400, which is 132% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 20187?
The largest racial group in ZIP 20187 is White at 81.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 8.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 20187?
ZIP code 20187 has 388 business establishments employing approximately 4,286 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 20187?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 20187 are: Construction (99), Professional, scientific, and technical services (67), Other services (except public administration) (36). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 20187?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 20187 increased by 7.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 164%. 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 20187?
In ZIP code 20187, 69.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 54.0% 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 20187?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 20187 is 36.8 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 20187?
In ZIP code 20187, approximately 91.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 8.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 20187?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 20187 is 4.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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