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 High-density area
- $134,746
- Median income Above-median income area
- $581,400
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 73.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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 a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Reston, Fairfax County, Virginia, home to 17,529 residents across 11.7 square miles, a density of 1,502 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 20190 skews affluent, with a median household income of $134,746 (57% above the average Virginia ZIP), while per-capita income is $86,420. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 7.2% and unemployment is 3.9%. Housing costs run above the statewide ZIP benchmark while renting is common: median home value is $581,400 (74% above the average Virginia ZIP), with only 48.3% owner-occupied homes and median rent of $2,307.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 73.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.5, 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 20190 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 20190
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Reston, VA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 20190.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
424 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
219 establishments
- Finance and insurance 99
Finance and insurance
99 establishments
- Accommodation and food services 98
Accommodation and food services
98 establishments
- Information 79
Information
79 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 20190, Reston, 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
17,529
Population
11.7
Area (sq mi)
1,502
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 20190?
40.5
Median Age
47.9%
Male
52.1%
Female
24.7%
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?
$134,746
Median Household Income
+57% vs state ZIP avg
$86,420
Per Capita Income
7.2%
Poverty Rate
3.9%
Unemployment Rate
27.0 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 20190 ranks among Virginia ZIPs
Reston, 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)
$134,746 Top 12% higher than 88% 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
12,036housing units
12,036
Total Housing Units
11,206
Occupied Units
830
Vacant Units
1.96
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$581,400
Median Home Value
+74% vs state ZIP avg
$2,307
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
+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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 20190 vs 20194 →
ZIP 20190 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
- 20191
Reston (20191)
29,128 residents
- 22182
Vienna (22182)
24,863 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
- 22181 14,879
Vienna (22181)
14,879 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 20190 ranks #8 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 20190 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
- 22181
Vienna (22181)
$211,911 median income
- 22182
Vienna (22182)
$205,108 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
- 20164
Sterling (20164)
$135,660 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 20190, 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 (17,529 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 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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