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U.S. ZIP Code · VA22172

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

Typical home value

$538,727[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
-0.5%
5-year / yr
+4.0%
10-year / yr
+4.7%

Relative price

vs U.S.
+89.6%
vs metro
-8.2%
vs state
+64.1%
ZIP 22172 location in VA
Location of ZIP 22172 in VA

Price history

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

The typical home in 22172 is worth $538,727 — 8.2% below the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV median. Over the past year, values have fallen 0.5%. Homes here rent for a typical $2,315 a month — a 5.2% gross rental yield. The effective property tax rate is 0.8%.

#Rent & investment

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

Monthly rent
$2,315[2]
Gross yield
5.2%[2]
Cap rate
3.1%[2]

#Property tax

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

Effective tax rate
0.8%[3]
Typical annual tax
$4,428[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
11,490[3]
Median household income
$109,956[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
2
Elementary
1
Middle
1
High
0
  • Triangle Elementary

    Elementary · Grades PK–5 · Prince William County Public Schools

    827 students

  • Graham Park Middle

    Middle · Grades 6–8 · Prince William County Public Schools

    683 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 yield5.2%
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)3.1%
Annual rent$27,781

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$2,724
Loan principal$430,982
Down payment$107,745
Total interest paid$549,694

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 ratio1.53
Monthly cost to own$3,541
Monthly rent$2,315

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
58th percentile[1]
Rental yield
62nd percentile[2]
Property tax
42nd percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 22172?
The typical home in 22172 is worth $538,727, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 22172?
Home values in 22172 are down 0.5% over the past year, and up 4.0% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 22172?
A typical home in 22172 rents for about $2,315 a month, a gross rental yield of 5.2%.
What is the property tax rate in 22172?
The effective property tax rate in 22172 is 0.8% — roughly $4,428 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 22172?
ZIP code 22172 has a population of 11,490 and a median household income of $109,956.

#Comparable ZIPs

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

  • Washington, DC

    Typical home
    $538,874
    Gross yield
    5.0%
  • VA

    Typical home
    $538,458
    Gross yield
  • VA

    Typical home
    $539,509
    Gross yield
    6.1%
  • Washington, DC

    Typical home
    $537,007
    Gross yield
    7.2%
  • North Bethesda CDP, MD

    Typical home
    $535,567
    Gross yield
    5.1%
  • Wheaton CDP, MD

    Typical home
    $546,216
    Gross yield
    4.2%

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