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U.S. ZIP Code · VA20187

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

Typical home value

$744,054[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+2.4%
5-year / yr
+5.3%
10-year / yr
+5.3%

Relative price

vs U.S.
+161.9%
vs metro
+26.7%
vs state
+126.6%
ZIP 20187 location in VA
Location of ZIP 20187 in VA

Price history

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

The typical home in 20187 is worth $744,054 — 26.7% above the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV median. Over the past year, values have risen 2.4%. 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
$5,142[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
18,980[3]
Median household income
$176,435[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
0
  • Auburn Middle

    Middle · Grades 6–8 · Fauquier County Public Schools

    582 students

  • C. Hunter Ritchie Elementary

    Elementary · Grades PK–5 · Fauquier County Public Schools

    526 students

  • P.B. Smith Elementary

    Elementary · Grades PK–5 · Fauquier County Public Schools

    405 students

  • Mountain Vista Governor's School for Math Science and Tech

    Not applicable · Mountain Vista Governor's School

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$3,762
Loan principal$595,244
Down payment$148,811
Total interest paid$759,200

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$4,810
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
86th percentile[1]
Rental yield
[2]
Property tax
26th percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 20187?
The typical home in 20187 is worth $744,054, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 20187?
Home values in 20187 are up 2.4% over the past year, and up 5.3% a year over five years.
What is the property tax rate in 20187?
The effective property tax rate in 20187 is 0.7% — roughly $5,142 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 20187?
ZIP code 20187 has a population of 18,980 and a median household income of $176,435.

#Comparable ZIPs

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

  • Burke CDP, VA

    Typical home
    $740,776
    Gross yield
    4.8%
  • Buckhall CDP, VA

    Typical home
    $748,786
    Gross yield
    5.0%
  • Cascades CDP, VA

    Typical home
    $749,008
    Gross yield
    3.9%
  • Poolesville, MD

    Typical home
    $737,979
    Gross yield
  • MD

    Typical home
    $750,271
    Gross yield
  • Linton Hall CDP, VA

    Typical home
    $750,427
    Gross yield
    4.9%

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