20165 ZIP Code
Sterling, Virginia
December 12, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 20165 |
| City/Town: | Sterling |
| County: | Loudoun |
| State: | Virginia |
| Population: | 34,222 |
| Median Household Income: | $173,015 |
| Per Capita Income: | $82,083 |
| Total Housing Units: | 12,302 |
| Median Home Value: | $617,500 |
| Land Area: | 9.8 sq miles
25.5 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.2 sq miles
0.6 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 39.0575, -77.3920 |
Population Information (20165 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 34,222 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 16,937 | 49.5% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 17,285 | 50.5% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 38.0 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 2,630 | 7.7% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 2,396 | 7.0% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 2,456 | 7.2% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 2,560 | 7.5% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,765 | 5.2% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 3,891 | 11.4% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 5,175 | 15.1% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 5,122 | 15.0% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 2,195 | 6.4% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 2,091 | 6.1% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 2,424 | 7.1% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,056 | 3.1% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 461 | 1.3% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (20165 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $617,500 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 7.2 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $2,378 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 12,302 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 11,981 | 97.4% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 321 | 2.6% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 9,284 | 77.5% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 2,697 | 22.5% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (20165 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 22,415 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 385 | 1.7% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 424 | 1.9% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 2,421 | 10.8% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 3,219 | 14.4% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,350 | 6.0% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 8,685 | 38.7% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 5,931 | 26.5% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 96.4% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 65.2% | 34.3% |
Income Information (20165 zip code)
| Value | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $173,015 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $214,890 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $195,603 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $82,083 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (20165 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 19,949 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 19,294 | 96.8% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 640 | 3.2% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 6,414 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 14,945 | 77.5% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 3,485 | 18.1% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 814 | 4.2% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 50 | 0.3% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (20165 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 21,943 | 64.1% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 2,374 | 6.9% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 37 | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 4,627 | 13.5% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 41 | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 1,678 | 4.9% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 3,522 | 10.3% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 3,482 | 10.2% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 4,272 | 12.5% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 562 | 1.6% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 711 | 2.1% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 120 | 0.4% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 2,879 | 8.4% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (20165 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 152 | 1.3% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 67 | 0.6% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 183 | 1.5% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 259 | 2.2% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 356 | 3.0% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 883 | 7.4% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,029 | 8.6% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 2,099 | 17.5% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 2,342 | 19.5% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 4,611 | 38.5% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (20165 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 12,683 | 65.7% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 913 | 4.7% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 507 | 2.6% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 118 | 0.6% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 271 | 1.4% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 4,557 | 23.6% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 29.8 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (20165 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 39 | 0.2% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 814 | 4.2% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 683 | 3.5% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 213 | 1.1% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,549 | 8.0% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 773 | 4.0% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 861 | 4.5% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 1,720 | 8.9% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 5,745 | 29.8% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 3,285 | 17.0% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,009 | 5.2% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 897 | 4.6% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 1,706 | 8.8% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (20165 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 1.8% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (20165 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 32,991 | 96.4% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 30,503 | 89.1% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 5,493 | 16.1% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 1,146 | 3.3% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (20165 zip code)
| Households with: | Number | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 10,769 | 89.9% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 2,348 | 19.6% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 2,403 | 20.1% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 298 | 2.5% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 184 | 1.5% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 323 | 2.7% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (20165 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 5,791 | 47.1% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 4,218 | 34.3% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 31 | 0.3% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 53 | 0.4% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 441 | 3.6% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 835 | 6.8% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 782 | 6.4% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 131 | 1.1% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 20 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (20165 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 28 | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 612 | 5.0% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 1,887 | 15.3% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 6,052 | 49.2% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 2,971 | 24.2% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 346 | 2.8% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 193 | 1.6% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 132 | 1.1% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 16 | 0.1% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 65 | 0.5% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (20165 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 253 | 2.1% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 614 | 5.0% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 1,886 | 15.3% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 4,503 | 36.6% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 3,560 | 28.9% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 1,486 | 12.1% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (20165 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 6,857 | 57.2% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 221 | 1.8% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 4,667 | 39.0% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 149 | 1.2% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 30 | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 57 | 0.5% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (20165 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 451 | 3.8% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 2,834 | 23.7% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 5,681 | 47.4% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 3,015 | 25.2% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (20165 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 155 | 1.7% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 47 | 0.5% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 28 | 0.3% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 13 | 0.1% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 214 | 2.3% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 2,287 | 24.6% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 6,030 | 65.0% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 510 | 5.5% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (20165 zip code)
| Value | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $2,974 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $857 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $2,378 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.98 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.39 | 2.38 |
Households (20165 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 11,981 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 7,196 | 60.1% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 3,570 | 29.8% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,579 | 13.2% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 2,746 | 22.9% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 4,851 | 40.5% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 2,893 | 24.1% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.85 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.35 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (20165 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 13,163 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 4,095 | 31.1% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 7,851 | 59.6% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 172 | 1.3% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 869 | 6.6% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 3,450 | 26.2% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (20165 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 9,112 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 551 | 6.0% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 436 | 4.8% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 3,837 | 42.1% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,986 | 21.8% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 2,302 | 25.3% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (20165 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 25,025 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,741 | 7.0% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 34,137 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 2,355 | 6.9% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 158 | 6.7% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,310 | 55.6% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 887 | 37.7% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (20165 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 29,355 | 85.8% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 4,271 | 12.5% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 1,615 | 37.8% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 2,432 | 56.9% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 777 | 18.2% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 224 | 5.2% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (20165 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 26,285 | 76.8% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 831 | 2.4% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 7,937 | 955.1% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 7,937 | 955.1% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 7,937 | 955.1% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 749 | 90.1% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 669 | 80.5% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 17 | 2.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 1,695 | 204.0% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 44 | 5.3% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (20165 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 31,592 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 21,483 | 68.0% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 10,109 | 32.0% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 2,768 | 8.8% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 4,132 | 13.1% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 1,854 | 5.9% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 1,355 | 4.3% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (20165 zip code)
| Households | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 11,981 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 11,815 | 98.6% | 89.4% |
Sterling, VA20165