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U.S. ZIP Code · VA22101

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

Typical home value

$1,716,267[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+0.2%
5-year / yr
+5.3%
10-year / yr
+4.4%

Relative price

vs U.S.
+504.2%
vs metro
+192.3%
vs state
+422.8%
ZIP 22101 location in VA
Location of ZIP 22101 in VA

Price history

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

The typical home in 22101 is worth $1,716,267 — 192.3% above the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV median. Over the past year, values have risen 0.2%. Homes here rent for a typical $4,262 a month — a 3.0% gross rental yield. The effective property tax rate is 0.9%.

#Rent & investment

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

Monthly rent
$4,262[2]
Gross yield
3.0%[2]
Cap rate
1.8%[2]

#Property tax

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

Effective tax rate
0.9%[3]
Typical annual tax
$16,288[3]

#Climate risk

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

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

#Who lives here

Population
30,953[3]
Median household income
$250,001[3]

#Migration

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

Net migration
-4,809[5]
Moved in
39,715
Moved out
44,524

Schools

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

Public schools
7
Elementary
4
Middle
1
High
2
  • McLean High

    High · Grades 9–12 · Fairfax County Public Schools

    2,444 students

  • Langley High

    High · Grades 9–12 · Fairfax County Public Schools

    2,136 students

  • Cooper Middle

    Middle · Grades 7–8 · Fairfax County Public Schools

    1,071 students

  • Kent Gardens Elementary

    Elementary · Grades PK–6 · Fairfax County Public Schools

    1,006 students

  • Churchill Road Elementary

    Elementary · Grades PK–6 · Fairfax County Public Schools

    600 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 yield3.0%
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)1.8%
Annual rent$51,141

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$8,678
Loan principal$1,373,014
Down payment$343,253
Total interest paid$1,751,203

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 ratio2.69
Monthly cost to own$11,467
Monthly rent$4,262

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
87th percentile[1]
Rental yield
6th percentile[2]
Property tax
72nd percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 22101?
The typical home in 22101 is worth $1,716,267, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 22101?
Home values in 22101 are up 0.2% over the past year, and up 5.3% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 22101?
A typical home in 22101 rents for about $4,262 a month, a gross rental yield of 3.0%.
What is the property tax rate in 22101?
The effective property tax rate in 22101 is 0.9% — roughly $16,288 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 22101?
ZIP code 22101 has a population of 30,953 and a median household income of $250,001.

#Comparable ZIPs

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

  • Great Falls CDP, VA

    Typical home
    $1,717,398
    Gross yield
  • Arlington CDP, VA

    Typical home
    $1,408,190
    Gross yield
    2.6%
  • Washington, DC

    Typical home
    $1,401,939
    Gross yield
    2.1%
  • Glen Echo, MD

    Typical home
    $1,345,726
    Gross yield
  • Dunn Loring CDP, VA

    Typical home
    $1,329,652
    Gross yield
  • Bethesda CDP, MD

    Typical home
    $1,325,288
    Gross yield
    2.9%

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