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Reston, VA
Census-designated place in Fairfax County, Virginia. ZIP codes: 20190, 20191, 20194.
Population
64,414
Land area
15.3sq mi
People per sq mi
4,198
ZIP codes
3
Reston and its ZIP codes
Reston at a glance
- Reston is about 19 times as dense as Virginia as a whole.
- It is the 15th most populous of 681 cities and towns in Virginia.
- Households here earn a median of $148,710 a year, 60% more than the Virginia figure of $93,170.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $642,000 (67% above Virginia) and median rent is $2,231 a month.
Local data for Reston, VA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Reston, VA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$148,710
Poverty rate
5.7%
Median home value
$642,000
Median rent
$2,231/mo
Homeownership
60.6%
Bachelor's or higher
72.0%
Median age
40.1
Average commute
26.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (8,392), Irish Americans (7,119), Italian Americans (4,465).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Fairfax County. PPP loans are for Reston.
Unemployment rate
3.3%
Aug 2026, -0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$115,004
634,638 jobs, 2025
Federal spending
$45.6B
FY 2026, $39,671 per person
PPP loans
$505M
2,329 loans, 38,107 jobs reported
How people get to work
Reston, VA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone52.1%
- Carpooled5.3%
- Public transit5.6%
- Walked1.5%
- Bicycle0.5%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.5%
- Worked from home33.5%
Average one-way commute: 26.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Reston, VA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
1,831
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
3,582
1.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
84° / 23°F
43.6 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Reston, VA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
24.5%
U.S. 33.3% -8.8 pts
Diabetes
9.4%
U.S. 12.1% -2.7 pts
Smoking
7.6%
U.S. 12.8% -5.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.7%
U.S. 11.1% -4.4 pts
ZIP codes in Reston
3 in or overlapping Reston. Population shown
Cities near Reston
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Great Falls CrossingCensus-designated place | 2.3 mi | 0.6 |
| HerndonTown | 2.6 mi | 4.3 |
| Difficult RunCensus-designated place | 3.1 mi | 8.4 |
| DranesvilleCensus-designated place | 3.1 mi | 3.8 |
| McNairCensus-designated place | 3.4 mi | 2 |
| FlorisCensus-designated place | 3.6 mi | 2.8 |
| Wolf TrapCensus-designated place | 3.6 mi | 9.8 |
| HutchisonCensus-designated place | 3.7 mi | 0.5 |
| Franklin FarmCensus-designated place | 3.8 mi | 4.7 |
| Oak GroveCensus-designated place | 4.5 mi | 1.2 |
| Great FallsCensus-designated place | 4.6 mi | 25.4 |
| OaktonCensus-designated place | 4.7 mi | 9.8 |
| SterlingCensus-designated place | 4.8 mi | 5.5 |
| Sully SquareCensus-designated place | 4.9 mi | 0.8 |
| NavyCensus-designated place | 5.1 mi | 1.4 |
| Sugarland RunCensus-designated place | 5.5 mi | 2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Reston, VA in?
- Reston is in Fairfax County, Virginia.
- What ZIP codes are in Reston, VA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Reston include 20190, 20191, 20194.
- What is the population of Reston, VA?
- About 64,414 people live in Reston, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Reston?
- Nearby places include Great Falls Crossing (2.3 mi), Herndon (2.6 mi), Difficult Run (3.1 mi), Dranesville (3.1 mi), McNair (3.4 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023