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U.S. ZIP Code · VA20181

Prince William County · Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV

Typical home value

$817,165[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+2.2%
5-year / yr
+4.9%
10-year / yr
+5.5%

Relative price

vs U.S.
+187.7%
vs metro
+39.2%
vs state
+148.9%
ZIP 20181 location in VA
Location of ZIP 20181 in VA

Price history

Zillow Home Value Index — monthly, smoothed and seasonally adjusted.

The typical home in 20181 is worth $817,165 — 39.2% above the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV median. Over the past year, values have risen 2.2%. The effective property tax rate is 0.7%.

#Rent & investment

Typical asking rent, and the returns it implies at the current home value.

Monthly rent
[2]
Gross yield
[2]
Cap rate
[2]

#Property tax

Effective rate — total real estate taxes paid relative to total home value.

Effective tax rate
0.7%[3]
Typical annual tax
$5,679[3]

#Climate risk

FEMA National Risk Index ratings for Prince William County. "Not Applicable" means the hazard does not threaten the county.

Overall risk
Relatively Moderate[4]
Riverine flood
Relatively Moderate
Coastal flood
Relatively Low
Wildfire
Very Low
Drought
Relatively Low
Heat wave
Relatively Moderate
Hurricane
Relatively Moderate
Tornado
Relatively Moderate
Earthquake
Relatively Low
Winter weather
Relatively High

#Who lives here

Population
10,774[3]
Median household income
$164,167[3]

#Migration

Household moves in and out of Prince William County over a year, from IRS tax-return data.

Net migration
-1,985[5]
Moved in
16,076
Moved out
18,061

Schools

Open public schools in this ZIP, from the NCES Common Core of Data.

Public schools
5
Elementary
2
Middle
0
High
3
  • Patriot High

    High · Grades 9–12 · Prince William County Public Schools

    2,067 students

  • Kettle Run High

    High · Grades 9–12 · Fauquier County Public Schools

    1,189 students

  • The Nokesville School

    Elementary · Grades K–8 · Prince William County Public Schools

    1,175 students

  • Brentsville District High

    High · Grades 9–12 · Prince William County Public Schools

    861 students

  • Greenville Elementary

    Elementary · Grades PK–5 · Fauquier County Public Schools

    459 students

Run the numbers

Interactive calculators pre-filled with this ZIP's typical home value, rent, and property-tax rate. Edit any field to recompute.

Gross yield
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)
Annual rent

Gross and net yield are estimates based on the inputs and the selected expense ratio. Actual income and expenses will vary by property and market. Not investment advice.

Monthly payment$4,132
Loan principal$653,732
Down payment$163,433
Total interest paid$833,799

Estimated monthly payments include principal and interest only. Actual costs will include property tax, insurance, possibly PMI, and HOA fees not modeled here. Loan terms shown are estimates; consult a licensed lender for current rates and qualification.

Own : rent ratio
Monthly cost to own$5,283
Monthly rent

This calculator projects multi-year scenarios based on assumptions about appreciation, rent growth, and investment returns — none of which are guaranteed. Actual outcomes depend on variables this tool cannot know. Not financial or real estate advice.

#Metro ranking

Where this ZIP sits among others in its metro area.

Appreciation
80th percentile[1]
Rental yield
[2]
Property tax
27th percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 20181?
The typical home in 20181 is worth $817,165, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 20181?
Home values in 20181 are up 2.2% over the past year, and up 4.9% a year over five years.
What is the property tax rate in 20181?
The effective property tax rate in 20181 is 0.7% — roughly $5,679 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 20181?
ZIP code 20181 has a population of 10,774 and a median household income of $164,167.

#Comparable ZIPs

Same metro, nearest typical home value. Each card shows the comparable ZIP's headline numbers so you can scan at a glance.

  • New Baltimore CDP, VA

    Typical home
    $822,415
    Gross yield
  • Olney CDP, MD

    Typical home
    $823,754
    Gross yield
  • Alexandria, VA

    Typical home
    $824,330
    Gross yield
    3.1%
  • South Kensington CDP, MD

    Typical home
    $824,472
    Gross yield
    5.1%
  • Ashton-Sandy Spring CDP, MD

    Typical home
    $824,488
    Gross yield
  • Franklin Farm CDP, VA

    Typical home
    $824,934
    Gross yield
    3.5%

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