Reston, VA · standard

ZIP Code 20190

Fairfax County, Virginia — Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

17,529
1,502/sq mi
$134,746
Median income
$581,400
Median home value
73.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Reston pairs a top-decile household income with top-decile home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.

Top 6%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 10%
home value, US ZIPs
1,502
people per sq mi
48%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 20190 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 20190 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 11.7 square miles in Reston, Fairfax County, Virginia. The area is home to 17,529 residents, producing a population density of 1,502 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 20190 against Virginia and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 20190 sits at $134,746 (57% above the Virginia average), while per-capita income is $86,420. The poverty rate stands at 7.2% and the unemployment rate at 3.9%. On housing, the median home value is $581,400 (74% above the state average) with median rent at $2,307 per month, and 48.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 20190 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 73.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.5, and the average commute is 27 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Fairfax County, so you can benchmark 20190 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 20190

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 20190.

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 20190, Reston, 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

17,529

Population

11.7

Area (sq mi)

1,502

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 20190?

40.5

Median Age

47.9%

Male

52.1%

Female

24.7%

Foreign-Born

White 59.2%
African American 9.4%
Asian 11.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 15.2%
Hispanic or Latino 14.3%

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?

$134,746

Median Household Income

+57% vs state

$86,420

Per Capita Income

7.2%

Poverty Rate

3.9%

Unemployment Rate

27.0 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 20190 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$134,746 Top 6% higher than 94% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $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 81.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 73.5%

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

What does housing look like?

12,036

Total Housing Units

11,206

Occupied Units

830

Vacant Units

1.96

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 48.3%
Renter 51.7%

$581,400

Median Home Value

+74% vs state

$2,307

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

+12.2%

YoY Change (2021)

269

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+169%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 20190 have increased 12.2% over the past year (2021). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +169% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2015 241
2019 246
2020 -2.6% 240
2021 +12.2% 269

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 2021. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 1,323 business establishments in ZIP 20190, employing approximately 54,036 people with a combined annual payroll of $7,829,609,000.

1,323

Businesses

54,036

Employees

$7.8B

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Professional, scientific, and technical services 424 32.0%
Health care and social assistance 219 16.6%
Finance and insurance 99 7.5%
Accommodation and food services 98 7.4%
Information 79 6.0%
Real estate and rental and leasing 67 5.1%
Other services (except public administration) 65 4.9%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 61 4.6%
Retail trade 50 3.8%
Management of companies and enterprises 37 2.8%
Construction 33 2.5%
Educational services 29 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 23 1.7%
Wholesale trade 16 1.2%
Transportation and warehousing 12 0.9%
Manufacturing 8 0.6%

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 20190 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 20190 ranks #8 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 20190 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 20190 ranks #null of 9 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
20194 Reston, VA 13,165 1.5 mi
20191 Reston, VA 29,128 1.9 mi
20170 Herndon, VA 41,236 2.8 mi
22124 Oakton, VA 17,558 4.8 mi
22066 Great Falls, VA 18,099 3.9 mi
22182 Vienna, VA 24,863 3.9 mi
22181 Vienna, VA 14,879 4.3 mi
20171 Herndon, VA 45,887 4.1 mi
20164 Sterling, VA 37,747 4.8 mi
22185 Vienna, VA 0 6.1 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 20190 in?
ZIP code 20190 (Reston) 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 20190?
ZIP code 20190 in Reston, VA has a population of 17,529 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 20190?
The median household income in ZIP 20190 is $134,746, which is 77% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 20190?
The median home value in ZIP 20190 is $581,400, which is 109% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 20190?
The largest racial group in ZIP 20190 is White at 59.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 14.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 20190?
ZIP code 20190 has 1,323 business establishments employing approximately 54,036 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 20190?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 20190 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (424), Health care and social assistance (219), Finance and insurance (99). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 20190?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 20190 increased by 12.2% in 2021. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 169%. 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 20190?
In ZIP code 20190, 81.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 73.5% 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 20190?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 20190 is 27.0 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 20190?
In ZIP code 20190, approximately 48.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 51.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 20190?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 20190 is 7.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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