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
$176,435
Median income
$646,400
Median home value
54.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

ZIP code 20187 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 125.8 square miles in Warrenton, Fauquier County, Virginia. The area is home to 15,252 residents, producing a population density of 121 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 20187 against Virginia and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 20187 sits at $176,435 (106% above the Virginia average), while per-capita income is $67,161. The poverty rate stands at 4.0% and the unemployment rate at 2.5%. On housing, the median home value is $646,400 (93% above the state average) with median rent at $1,895 per month, and 91.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 20187 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 54.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.5, and the average commute is 37 minutes. We also surface 6 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Fauquier County, so you can benchmark 20187 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 20187

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 20187.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

15,252

Population

125.8

Area (sq mi)

121

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 20187?

41.5

Median Age

50.1%

Male

49.9%

Female

6.7%

Foreign-Born

White 81.9%
African American 4.6%
Asian 3.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 8.2%
Hispanic or Latino 8.6%

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

$67,161

Per Capita Income

4.0%

Poverty Rate

2.5%

Unemployment Rate

36.8 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 20187 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$176,435 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%). This entry sits in this band. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $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 69.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 54.0%

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

What does housing look like?

6,851

Total Housing Units

6,588

Occupied Units

263

Vacant Units

2.88

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 91.8%
Renter 8.2%

$646,400

Median Home Value

+93% vs state

$1,895

Median Rent

1991

Median Year Built

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

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

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ZIP 20187 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 20187 ranks #2 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 20187 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 20187 ranks #2 of 6 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
20137 Broad Run, VA 1,510 6.2 mi
20139 Casanova, VA 217 5.2 mi
20186 Warrenton, VA 14,557 5.7 mi
22728 Midland, VA 3,310 9.7 mi
20155 Gainesville, VA 29,411 9.0 mi
20119 Catlett, VA 3,946 9.6 mi

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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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