| ZIP Code | 20165 |
|---|---|
| City | Sterling |
| State | Virginia (VA) |
| County | Loudoun County |
| Area Code | 571/703 |
| Elevation | 286 ft |
| Latitude | 39.057538 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -77.392009 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 51107 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 38.4 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.87 |
| Below Poverty | 2.7% ▼ 73% below avg |
| College Grads | 72.8% ▲ 88% above avg |
| Unemployment | 3.8% ▼ 22% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 189 (0.9%) |
| HS Graduate | 2,394 (11%) |
| Some College | 1,196 (5.5%) |
| Associates | 2,144 (9.9%) |
| Bachelors | 1,171 (5.4%) |
| Graduate Degree | 14,638 (67.4%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $185,594 ▲ 143% above avg ↑ 23% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $661,300 ▲ 137% above avg ↑ 29% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.6x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $2,480/mo ↑ 28% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 12,283 |
| Vacant Units | 380 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.87 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 12,283 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 380 |
| Owner Occupied | 77.6% |
| Renter Occupied | 22.4% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.87 |
ZIP code 20165 is located in Sterling, Virginia, within Loudoun County. With a population of 34,210, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 38.4 years. Economically, 20165 is a affluent ZIP code: the median household income of $185,594 is more than double the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 20165 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $661,300 is more than double the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $2,480 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 77.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 29% since 2019.
The population of 20165 is majority White (60.45%). Residents are highly educated — 72.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is significantly above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 2.7%. Household income has grown by 23% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 20165 stands at 3.8%, which is below the national average. A notably high share of workers — 27% — work from home, reflecting the professional makeup of the area. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 63%.
Overall, ZIP code 20165 in Sterling, VA is characterized as affluent, highly educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 34,210 residents, a median household income of $185,594, and a median home value of $661,300, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Virginia.