| ZIP Code | 20186 |
|---|---|
| City | Warrenton |
| State | Virginia (VA) |
| County | Fauquier County |
| Area Code | 540/826 |
| Elevation | 603 ft |
| Latitude | 38.687799 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -77.839607 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 51061 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 40.4 yrs ↓ 2% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.60 |
| Below Poverty | 6.4% ▼ 36% below avg |
| College Grads | 50.8% ▲ 31% above avg |
| Unemployment | 2.1% ▼ 58% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 45 (0.4%) |
| HS Graduate | 2,251 (22.2%) |
| Some College | 1,303 (12.9%) |
| Associates | 1,385 (13.7%) |
| Bachelors | 568 (5.6%) |
| Graduate Degree | 4,573 (45.2%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $100,813 ▲ 32% above avg ↑ 14% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $485,000 ▲ 74% above avg ↑ 24% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 4.8x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,541/mo ↑ 16% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 6,114 |
| Vacant Units | 290 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.60 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 6,114 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 290 |
| Owner Occupied | 66.3% |
| Renter Occupied | 33.7% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.60 |
ZIP code 20186 is located in Warrenton, Virginia, within Fauquier County. With a population of 15,433, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 40.4 years. Economically, 20186 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $100,813 is above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 20186 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $485,000 is significantly above the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,541 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 66.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 24% since 2019.
The population of 20186 is primarily White (73.22%). Residents are well-educated — 50.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 6.4%. Household income has grown by 14% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 20186 stands at 2.1%, which is well below the national average. About 12% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 73%.
Overall, ZIP code 20186 in Warrenton, VA is characterized as upper-middle-income, well-educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 15,433 residents, a median household income of $100,813, and a median home value of $485,000, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Virginia.