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U.S. ZIP Code · VA20186

Fauquier County · Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV

Typical home value

$609,307[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+2.6%
5-year / yr
+4.9%
10-year / yr
+5.2%

Relative price

vs U.S.
+114.5%
vs metro
+3.8%
vs state
+85.6%
ZIP 20186 location in VA
Location of ZIP 20186 in VA

Price history

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

The typical home in 20186 is worth $609,307 — 3.8% above the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV median. Over the past year, values have risen 2.6%. Homes here rent for a typical $2,006 a month — a 3.9% gross rental yield. 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
$2,006[2]
Gross yield
3.9%[2]
Cap rate
2.4%[2]

#Property tax

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

Effective tax rate
0.7%[3]
Typical annual tax
$4,266[3]

#Climate risk

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

Overall risk
Relatively Low[4]
Riverine flood
Relatively Low
Coastal flood
Not Applicable
Wildfire
Very Low
Drought
Relatively Low
Heat wave
Relatively Low
Hurricane
Relatively Low
Tornado
Very Low
Earthquake
Relatively Low
Winter weather
Relatively Low

#Who lives here

Population
15,703[3]
Median household income
$97,801[3]

#Migration

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

Net migration
+83[5]
Moved in
2,463
Moved out
2,380

Schools

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

Public schools
4
Elementary
2
Middle
1
High
1
  • Fauquier High

    High · Grades 9–12 · Fauquier County Public Schools

    1,161 students

  • W.C. Taylor Middle

    Middle · Grades 6–8 · Fauquier County Public Schools

    610 students

  • James G. Brumfield Elementary

    Elementary · Grades PK–5 · Fauquier County Public Schools

    514 students

  • C.M. Bradley Elementary

    Elementary · Grades PK–5 · Fauquier County Public Schools

    350 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 yield3.9%
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)2.4%
Annual rent$24,067

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$3,081
Loan principal$487,445
Down payment$121,861
Total interest paid$621,710

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 ratio1.97
Monthly cost to own$3,944
Monthly rent$2,006

Renting is meaningfully cheaper month-to-month.

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
79th percentile[1]
Rental yield
26th percentile[2]
Property tax
28th percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 20186?
The typical home in 20186 is worth $609,307, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 20186?
Home values in 20186 are up 2.6% over the past year, and up 4.9% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 20186?
A typical home in 20186 rents for about $2,006 a month, a gross rental yield of 3.9%.
What is the property tax rate in 20186?
The effective property tax rate in 20186 is 0.7% — roughly $4,266 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 20186?
ZIP code 20186 has a population of 15,703 and a median household income of $97,801.

#Comparable ZIPs

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

  • Flint Hill CDP, VA

    Typical home
    $610,560
    Gross yield
  • Linganore CDP, MD

    Typical home
    $606,404
    Gross yield
    4.7%
  • Midland CDP, VA

    Typical home
    $612,552
    Gross yield
  • Washington, DC

    Typical home
    $614,969
    Gross yield
    4.5%
  • Arlington CDP, VA

    Typical home
    $616,376
    Gross yield
    4.3%
  • Chester Gap CDP, VA

    Typical home
    $601,881
    Gross yield

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