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U.S. ZIP Code · VA22046

Falls Church city · Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV

Typical home value

$1,067,145[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+1.2%
5-year / yr
+3.9%
10-year / yr
+4.2%

Relative price

vs U.S.
+275.7%
vs metro
+81.8%
vs state
+225.0%
ZIP 22046 location in VA
Location of ZIP 22046 in VA

Price history

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

The typical home in 22046 is worth $1,067,145 — 81.8% above the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV median. Over the past year, values have risen 1.2%. Homes here rent for a typical $2,717 a month — a 3.1% gross rental yield. The effective property tax rate is 1.1%.

#Rent & investment

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

Monthly rent
$2,717[2]
Gross yield
3.1%[2]
Cap rate
1.8%[2]

#Property tax

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

Effective tax rate
1.1%[3]
Typical annual tax
$11,549[3]

#Climate risk

FEMA National Risk Index ratings for Falls Church city. "Not Applicable" means the hazard does not threaten the county.

Overall risk
Very Low[4]
Riverine flood
Very Low
Coastal flood
Not Applicable
Wildfire
Very Low
Drought
No Rating
Heat wave
Very Low
Hurricane
Very Low
Tornado
Very Low
Earthquake
Very Low
Winter weather
Very Low

#Who lives here

Population
18,169[3]
Median household income
$168,882[3]

#Migration

Household moves in and out of Falls Church city over a year, from IRS tax-return data.

Net migration
+16[5]
Moved in
1,074
Moved out
1,058

Schools

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

Public schools
4
Elementary
3
Middle
0
High
0
  • Timber Lane Elementary

    Elementary · Grades PK–6 · Fairfax County Public Schools

    645 students

  • Oak Street Elementary

    Elementary · Grades 3–5 · Falls Church City Public Schools

    556 students

  • Mount Daniel Elementary

    Elementary · Grades PK–2 · Falls Church City Public Schools

    481 students

  • Jessie Thackrey Preschool

    Prekindergarten · Grades PK · Falls Church City Public Schools

    75 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 yield3.1%
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)1.8%
Annual rent$32,607

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$5,396
Loan principal$853,716
Down payment$213,429
Total interest paid$1,088,868

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 ratio2.67
Monthly cost to own$7,246
Monthly rent$2,717

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
57th percentile[1]
Rental yield
7th percentile[2]
Property tax
92nd percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 22046?
The typical home in 22046 is worth $1,067,145, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 22046?
Home values in 22046 are up 1.2% over the past year, and up 3.9% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 22046?
A typical home in 22046 rents for about $2,717 a month, a gross rental yield of 3.1%.
What is the property tax rate in 22046?
The effective property tax rate in 22046 is 1.1% — roughly $11,549 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 22046?
ZIP code 22046 has a population of 18,169 and a median household income of $168,882.

#Comparable ZIPs

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

  • Alexandria, VA

    Typical home
    $1,075,036
    Gross yield
    3.0%
  • Vienna, VA

    Typical home
    $1,077,872
    Gross yield
    2.9%
  • Garrett Park, MD

    Typical home
    $1,092,434
    Gross yield
  • Union Mill CDP, VA

    Typical home
    $1,029,839
    Gross yield
  • Difficult Run CDP, VA

    Typical home
    $1,105,529
    Gross yield
    4.0%
  • Stone Ridge CDP, VA

    Typical home
    $1,108,191
    Gross yield
    3.4%

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