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Leesburg, VA
Town in Loudoun County, Virginia. ZIP codes: 20175, 20176.
Population
49,171
Land area
12.6sq mi
People per sq mi
3,909
ZIP codes
2
Leesburg and its ZIP codes
Leesburg at a glance
- Leesburg is about 18 times as dense as Virginia as a whole.
- It is the 19th most populous of 681 cities and towns in Virginia.
- Households here earn a median of $145,205 a year, 56% more than the Virginia figure of $93,170.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $667,800 (74% above Virginia) and median rent is $2,105 a month.
Local data for Leesburg, VA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Leesburg, VA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$145,205
Poverty rate
6.6%
Median home value
$667,800
Median rent
$2,105/mo
Homeownership
68.9%
Bachelor's or higher
56.7%
Median age
36.1
Average commute
25.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (6,066), Irish Americans (5,968), Salvadoran Americans (3,658).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Loudoun County. PPP loans are for Leesburg.
Unemployment rate
3.3%
Aug 2026, 0.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$87,064
204,941 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$106,510
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$5.61B
FY 2026, $13,326 per person
How people get to work
Leesburg, VA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone63.5%
- Carpooled5.0%
- Public transit0.9%
- Walked1.8%
- Bicycle0.1%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.0%
- Worked from home27.7%
Average one-way commute: 25.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Leesburg, VA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: heat wave
Storm events since 1996
1,320
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
544
0.9% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
86° / 25°F
43.8 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone4 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Leesburg, VA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
31.5%
U.S. 33.3% -1.8 pts
Diabetes
9.3%
U.S. 12.1% -2.8 pts
Smoking
9.8%
U.S. 12.8% -3.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.0%
U.S. 11.1% -2.1 pts
ZIP codes in Leesburg
2 in or overlapping Leesburg. Population shown
Cities near Leesburg
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| LansdowneCensus-designated place | 4.2 mi | 4 |
| BelmontCensus-designated place | 4.3 mi | 2.7 |
| Goose Creek VillageCensus-designated place | 4.4 mi | 0.4 |
| BroadlandsCensus-designated place | 6.1 mi | 3.2 |
| HamiltonTown | 6.3 mi | 0.2 |
| WaterfordCensus-designated place | 6.4 mi | 0.4 |
| One LoudounCensus-designated place | 6.5 mi | 0.6 |
| University CenterCensus-designated place | 6.6 mi | 0.9 |
| AshburnCensus-designated place | 6.7 mi | 15.3 |
| MoorefieldCensus-designated place | 7.9 mi | 1.1 |
| KincoraCensus-designated place | 8 mi | 0.5 |
| BrambletonCensus-designated place | 8.2 mi | 5.8 |
| PurcellvilleTown | 8.5 mi | 3.4 |
| Poolesville, MDTown | 8.6 mi | 3.9 |
| CountrysideCensus-designated place | 8.7 mi | 2.6 |
| Loudoun Valley EstatesCensus-designated place | 9.2 mi | 2.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Leesburg, VA in?
- Leesburg is in Loudoun County, Virginia.
- What ZIP codes are in Leesburg, VA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Leesburg include 20175, 20176.
- What is the population of Leesburg, VA?
- About 49,171 people live in Leesburg, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Leesburg?
- Nearby places include Lansdowne (4.2 mi), Belmont (4.3 mi), Goose Creek Village (4.4 mi), Broadlands (6.1 mi), Hamilton (6.3 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023