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Reston, VA · standard

ZIP Code 20191

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

29,128
1,367/sq mi
$151,185
Median income
$641,800
Median home value
67.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 4%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 8%
home value, US ZIPs
1,367
people per sq mi
68%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 20191 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 20191 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Reston, Fairfax County, Virginia, with 29,128 residents across 21.3 square miles, a density of 1,367 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 20191 skews affluent, with a median household income of $151,185 (77% above the Virginia average), while per-capita income is $69,229. Poverty here runs at 5.4%, with unemployment measured at 6.2%. On housing, the median home value is $641,800 (92% above the state average) with median rent at $2,016 per month, and 68.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 67.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.3, and the average commute is 25 minutes. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Fairfax County, letting you compare 20191 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

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 20191

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Reston, VA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 20191.

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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 20191, 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

29,128

Population

21.3

Area (sq mi)

1,367

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 20191?

39.3

Median Age

48.7%

Male

51.3%

Female

27.8%

Foreign-Born

White 55.3%
African American 7.9%
Asian 11.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 17.0%
Hispanic or Latino 19.7%

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?

$151,185

Median Household Income

+77% vs state

$69,229

Per Capita Income

5.4%

Poverty Rate

6.2%

Unemployment Rate

25.3 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 20191 ranks nationally

Reston, VA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$151,185 Top 4% higher than 96% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 79.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 67.5%

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

What does housing look like?

13,006

Total Housing Units

12,163

Occupied Units

843

Vacant Units

2.55

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 68.0%
Renter 32.0%

$641,800

Median Home Value

+92% vs state

$2,016

Median Rent

1978

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

+21.9%

YoY Change (2024)

354

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+254%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 20191 have increased 21.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +254% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +6.9% 241
2021 +5.9% 255
2022 +2.4% 261
2023 +11.2% 290
2024 +21.9% 354

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 974 business establishments in ZIP 20191, employing approximately 35,121 people with a combined annual payroll of $4,036,392,000.

974

Businesses

35,121

Employees

$4.0B

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Professional, scientific, and technical services 393 40.4%
Health care and social assistance 99 10.2%
Finance and insurance 67 6.9%
Information 65 6.7%
Other services (except public administration) 64 6.6%
Real estate and rental and leasing 58 6.0%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 51 5.2%
Construction 39 4.0%
Accommodation and food services 36 3.7%
Retail trade 25 2.6%
Wholesale trade 23 2.4%
Educational services 15 1.5%
Transportation and warehousing 13 1.3%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 12 1.2%
Management of companies and enterprises 8 0.8%
Manufacturing 4 0.4%

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 20191 vs 20190 →

ZIP 20191 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 20191 ranks #5 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 20191 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 20191 ranks #7 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
20190 Reston, VA 17,529 1.9 mi
20194 Reston, VA 13,165 3.2 mi
20171 Herndon, VA 45,887 2.6 mi
22124 Oakton, VA 17,558 3.2 mi
20170 Herndon, VA 41,236 3.6 mi
22182 Vienna, VA 24,863 4.2 mi
22181 Vienna, VA 14,879 3.6 mi
22035 Fairfax, VA 0 5.4 mi
22033 Fairfax, VA 37,691 4.4 mi
22030 Fairfax, VA 55,066 6.5 mi

More ZIP Codes in Fairfax County

22003 standard
Annandale, VA
Pop: 55,990
22030 standard
Fairfax, VA
Pop: 55,066
20171 standard
Herndon, VA
Pop: 45,887
22015 standard
Burke, VA
Pop: 43,102
20170 standard
Herndon, VA
Pop: 41,236
20120 standard
Centreville, VA
Pop: 40,695

Related Areas

Fairfax County Reston, VA Virginia

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 20191 in? ▼
ZIP code 20191 (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 20191? ▼
ZIP code 20191 in Reston, VA has a population of 29,128 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 20191? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 20191 is $151,185, which is 98% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 20191? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 20191 is $641,800, which is 131% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 20191? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 20191 is White at 55.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 19.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 20191? ▼
ZIP code 20191 has 974 business establishments employing approximately 35,121 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 20191? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 20191 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (393), Health care and social assistance (99), Finance and insurance (67). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 20191? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 20191 increased by 21.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 254%. 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 20191? ▼
In ZIP code 20191, 79.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 67.5% 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 20191? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 20191 is 25.3 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 20191? ▼
In ZIP code 20191, approximately 68.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 32.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 20191? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 20191 is 5.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.