20171 ZIP Code
Herndon, Virginia
December 12, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 20171 |
| City/Town: | Herndon |
| County: | Fairfax |
| State: | Virginia |
| Population: | 51,081 |
| Median Household Income: | $155,357 |
| Per Capita Income: | $81,090 |
| Total Housing Units: | 18,718 |
| Median Home Value: | $731,500 |
| Land Area: | 11.6 sq miles
30.1 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.1 sq miles
0.2 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 38.9269, -77.3968 |
Population Information (20171 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 51,081 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 26,573 | 52.0% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 24,508 | 48.0% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 36.1 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 2,853 | 5.6% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 3,620 | 7.1% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 3,682 | 7.2% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 2,770 | 5.4% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 3,873 | 7.6% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 7,617 | 14.9% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 9,026 | 17.7% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 7,174 | 14.0% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 3,164 | 6.2% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 2,677 | 5.2% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 2,790 | 5.5% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,386 | 2.7% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 449 | 0.9% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (20171 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $731,500 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 6.1 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $2,205 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 18,718 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 18,268 | 97.6% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 450 | 2.4% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 10,354 | 56.7% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 7,914 | 43.3% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (20171 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 34,283 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 314 | 0.9% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 404 | 1.2% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 3,439 | 10.0% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 3,604 | 10.5% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,538 | 4.5% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 12,353 | 36.0% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 12,631 | 36.8% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 97.9% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 72.9% | 34.3% |
Income Information (20171 zip code)
| Value | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $155,357 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $197,135 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $191,190 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $81,090 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (20171 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 30,512 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 29,363 | 96.9% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 944 | 3.1% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 9,648 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 22,815 | 77.7% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 4,754 | 16.2% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 1,764 | 6.0% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 30 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (20171 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 24,358 | 47.7% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 4,033 | 7.9% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 42 | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 16,971 | 33.2% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 140 | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 940 | 1.8% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 4,597 | 9.0% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 3,235 | 6.3% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 4,640 | 9.1% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 793 | 1.6% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 314 | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 88 | 0.2% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 3,445 | 6.7% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (20171 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 210 | 1.1% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 146 | 0.8% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 412 | 2.3% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 370 | 2.0% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 923 | 5.1% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,398 | 7.7% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,690 | 9.3% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 3,644 | 19.9% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 2,566 | 14.0% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 6,909 | 37.8% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (20171 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 16,459 | 56.1% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,720 | 5.9% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 1,549 | 5.3% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 390 | 1.3% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 523 | 1.8% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 8,095 | 27.6% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 26.6 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (20171 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 1,011 | 3.4% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 995 | 3.4% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 245 | 0.8% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,751 | 6.0% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 1,370 | 4.7% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 1,123 | 3.8% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 2,577 | 8.8% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 10,086 | 34.3% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 4,618 | 15.7% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,819 | 6.2% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 1,280 | 4.4% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 2,488 | 8.5% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (20171 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 4.2% | 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 (20171 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 47,242 | 92.5% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 43,448 | 85.1% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 7,425 | 14.5% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 3,602 | 7.1% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (20171 zip code)
| Households with: | Number | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 16,821 | 92.1% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 2,620 | 14.3% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 3,137 | 17.2% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 301 | 1.6% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 202 | 1.1% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 482 | 2.6% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (20171 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 8,268 | 44.2% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 3,526 | 18.8% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 137 | 0.7% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 521 | 2.8% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 498 | 2.7% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 2,086 | 11.1% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 3,665 | 19.6% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 17 | 0.1% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (20171 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 145 | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 2,400 | 12.8% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 4,229 | 22.6% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 5,200 | 27.8% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 4,299 | 23.0% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 2,078 | 11.1% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 166 | 0.9% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 50 | 0.3% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 50 | 0.3% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 101 | 0.5% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (20171 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 224 | 1.2% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 2,786 | 14.9% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 3,741 | 20.0% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 4,246 | 22.7% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 5,425 | 29.0% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 2,296 | 12.3% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (20171 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 10,038 | 54.9% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 295 | 1.6% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 7,739 | 42.4% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 128 | 0.7% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 10 | 0.1% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 10 | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 48 | 0.3% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (20171 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 633 | 3.5% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 6,134 | 33.6% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 7,659 | 41.9% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 3,842 | 21.0% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (20171 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 82 | 0.8% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 26 | 0.3% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 20 | 0.2% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 25 | 0.2% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 142 | 1.4% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 1,210 | 11.7% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 7,452 | 72.0% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 1,397 | 13.5% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (20171 zip code)
| Value | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $3,369 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $1,074 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $2,205 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 3.02 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.49 | 2.38 |
Households (20171 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 18,268 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 11,171 | 61.2% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 6,073 | 33.2% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 3,012 | 16.5% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 3,015 | 16.5% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 7,076 | 38.7% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 3,156 | 17.3% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.79 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.29 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (20171 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 20,918 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 6,916 | 33.1% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 12,637 | 60.4% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 199 | 1.0% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 970 | 4.6% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 5,501 | 26.3% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (20171 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 13,331 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 1,055 | 7.9% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 789 | 5.9% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 5,392 | 40.4% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 2,714 | 20.4% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 3,381 | 25.4% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (20171 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 38,684 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 2,415 | 6.2% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 50,844 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 3,416 | 6.7% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 313 | 9.2% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,888 | 55.3% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,215 | 35.6% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (20171 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 42,300 | 82.8% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 8,321 | 16.3% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 4,257 | 51.2% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 3,561 | 42.8% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 2,290 | 27.5% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 503 | 6.0% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (20171 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 33,777 | 66.1% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 1,428 | 2.8% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 17,304 | 1211.8% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 17,304 | 1211.8% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 17,304 | 1211.8% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 974 | 68.2% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 1,517 | 106.2% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 40 | 2.8% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 2,002 | 140.2% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 178 | 12.5% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (20171 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 48,228 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 28,544 | 59.2% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 19,684 | 40.8% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 2,897 | 6.0% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 6,097 | 12.6% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 8,360 | 17.3% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 2,330 | 4.8% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (20171 zip code)
| Households | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 18,268 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 18,032 | 98.7% | 89.4% |
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