Virginia · City Profile
Reston, VA
Reston sits in Fairfax, Virginia, and is covered by 6 ZIP code tabulation areas. Across those ZIPs, an estimated 63,455 people live, work, and commute. Demographic and housing figures come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (2018–2022).
Each ZIP code in Reston has its own character. Some are dense and walkable; others are exurban or rural, with single-digit households per square mile. The list below lets you compare the basic shape of each one — population, income, and home value — before clicking through to the full neighborhood profile.
Across the city overall, the typical owner-occupied home is valued near $629,300 and median asking rent runs around $2,120 per month. Median household income hovers around $140,636. These are averages of ZIP-level medians and will read differently depending on which neighborhood you actually settle in — which is precisely what the per-ZIP pages are for.
ZIP codes in Reston
| ZIP | County | Population | Median income | Median home value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20190 | Fairfax | 21,121 | $120,337 | $562,900 |
| 20191 | Fairfax | 29,758 | $139,932 | $582,400 |
| 20194 | Fairfax | 12,576 | $161,639 | $742,600 |
| 20195 | Fairfax | 0 | — | — |
| 20196 | Fairfax | 0 | — | — |
| 22096 | Fairfax | 0 | — | — |
Thinking about relocating to Reston?
A few practical considerations as you evaluate the move:
- Pick the ZIP, not just the city. Median income, school assignments, walkability and crime patterns can vary dramatically between neighboring ZIPs in the same city. Use the per-ZIP pages to compare.
- Compare housing math honestly. The median home value here is $629,300, and median rent is $2,120. At current mortgage rates, that often makes renting the more flexible option for the first 12–24 months while you learn the neighborhoods.
- Verify the commute. Drive your prospective work or school route at peak time — Google Maps optimistic estimates rarely match what locals actually experience.
- Check the boring stuff. Property tax rates, HOA dues, flood-zone designation, and homeowner's insurance availability are easier to research before you sign than after.