20164 ZIP Code — Sterling, VA
Loudoun County, Virginia
ZIP code 20164 is located in Sterling, Virginia, within Loudoun County. It covers approximately 7.61 square miles and serves a population of 42,310 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 703.
About ZIP code 20164
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $475,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 76%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $125,302. The poverty rate of 7% is below the national average.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with professional and management as the leading industry. The average commute of 27 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 39% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
15% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.
Notable community characteristics include Spanish spoken in 28% of households.
42,310
population
7.61
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
20164 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 20164
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 20164. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Sterling | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
20170 Herndon (2.3 mi)
20165 Sterling (2.4 mi)
22095 Herndon (3.2 mi)
20194 Reston (3.8 mi)
20166 Sterling (4.4 mi)
20166 Sterling (4.4 mi)
20147 Ashburn (4.7 mi)
20190 Reston (4.8 mi)
20196 Reston (4.9 mi)
22096 Reston (4.9 mi)
20102 Dulles (4.9 mi)
22066 Great Falls (5 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 42,310 |
| Population density | 5,560 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 51 |
| County FIPS | 107 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 7.61 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.05 sq mi |
| Latitude | 39.0141 |
| Longitude | -77.3999 |
| Timezone | Eastern (ET) |
| Area code | 703 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 19.9% | 12.4% | 32.9% |
| $50k – $100k | 26.7% | 18.8% | 29.2% |
| $100k – $200k | 35.5% | 37.1% | 26.3% |
| Over $200k | 17.9% | 31.8% | 11.6% |
Demographics & statistics
42,310
Population
5,560
People per sq mi
35.5
Median age
$125,302
Median household income
$44,415
Per capita income
$475,300
Median home value
$2,049
Median monthly rent
75.9%
Home ownership
6.9%
Poverty rate
5.1%
Unemployment
9,928
Housing units
39.3%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1,416
Under 5
1,389
1,401
5–9
1,373
1,366
10–14
1,339
1,633
15–19
1,601
1,746
20–24
1,712
2,918
25–34
2,861
3,589
35–44
3,519
2,634
45–54
2,583
1,188
55–59
1,164
1,180
60–64
1,157
1,450
65–74
1,421
639
75–84
627
204
85+
200
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 10,107 | 23.9% |
| 18 and over | 32,203 | 76.1% |
| 65 and over | 4,541 | 10.7% |
| Median age | 35.5 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
33%
Hispanic or Latino
24.1%
Other race
14.6%
Two or more races
11.4%
Asian
11.1%
Black or African American
5.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 18,418 | 33% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13,454 | 24.1% |
| Other race | 8,154 | 14.6% |
| Two or more races | 6,346 | 11.4% |
| Asian | 6,212 | 11.1% |
| Black or African American | 2,938 | 5.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 174 | 0.3% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 68 | 0.1% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 19.9% | 12.4% | 32.9% |
| $50k – $100k | 26.7% | 18.8% | 29.2% |
| $100k – $200k | 35.5% | 37.1% | 26.3% |
| Over $200k | 17.9% | 31.8% | 11.6% |
Under $10k
3.1%
$10k–$15k
0.5%
$15k–$25k
3.3%
$25k–$35k
4.7%
$35k–$50k
8.6%
$50k–$75k
8.5%
$75k–$100k
10.7%
$100k–$150k
21.5%
$150k–$200k
16.4%
$200k+
22.8%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 3.1% |
| $10k–$15k | 0.5% |
| $15k–$25k | 3.3% |
| $25k–$35k | 4.7% |
| $35k–$50k | 8.6% |
| $50k–$75k | 8.5% |
| $75k–$100k | 10.7% |
| $100k–$150k | 21.5% |
| $150k–$200k | 16.4% |
| $200k+ | 22.8% |
| Median income | $125,302 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
1.4%
$50k–$100k
0.6%
$100k–$150k
0.6%
$150k–$200k
1.0%
$200k–$300k
9.0%
$300k–$500k
44.6%
$500k–$1M
41.1%
$1M+
1.8%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $475,300 |
| Median rent / month | $2,049 |
| Owner occupied | 75.9% |
| Renter occupied | 24.1% |
| Vacant | 2.4% |
| Single-family detached | 56.4% |
| Large apartment buildings | 5.2% |
| Mobile homes | 0.2% |
| Median rooms | 6.6 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 3.32 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.4% |
| 2010–2019 | 2.9% |
| 2000–2009 | 6.1% |
| 1990–1999 | 15.0% |
| 1980–1989 | 27.3% |
| 1970–1979 | 30.0% |
| 1960–1969 | 16.0% |
| 1950–1959 | 1.4% |
| 1940–1949 | 0.2% |
| 1939 or earlier | 0.8% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 5.7% |
| 2 bedrooms | 12.9% |
| 3 bedrooms | 38.1% |
| 4 bedrooms | 31.6% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 10.7% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.2% |
| 1 vehicle | 23.8% |
| 2 vehicles | 37.2% |
| 3 or more | 34.7% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 42.4% |
| Electricity | 54.9% |
| Propane / LP gas | 1.1% |
| Fuel oil | 0.7% |
| Wood | 0.4% |
| No fuel used | 0.4% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 7,627 | 60.2% |
| Cohabiting couple | 620 | 4.9% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 1,749 | 13.8% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 2,675 | 21.1% |
| Households with children under 18 | 5,331 | 42.1% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 3,331 | 26.3% |
| Average household size | 3.33 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 38.4% | 31.6% |
| Married | 52.1% | 50.2% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 2.7% |
| Widowed | 2.2% | 5.5% |
| Divorced | 5.7% | 9.9% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
10.2%
Some HS, no diploma
8.8%
HS graduate
18.3%
Some college, no degree
16.4%
Associate's degree
7.0%
Bachelor's degree
25.8%
Graduate / professional
13.5%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 81.0% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 39.3% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 291 | 2.6% |
| Kindergarten | 416 | 3.8% |
| Elementary school | 4,522 | 40.8% |
| High school | 2,562 | 23.1% |
| College / grad school | 3,288 | 29.7% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Professional & management
22.4%
Education & healthcare
12.8%
Construction
11.6%
Arts, food & hospitality
10.2%
Retail trade
8.8%
Transportation & utilities
7.2%
Public administration
6.6%
Other services
6.4%
Manufacturing
6.3%
Finance & real estate
3.9%
Information
2.8%
Wholesale trade
1.0%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 40.9% |
| Service | 19.9% |
| Sales & office | 18.4% |
| Natural resources & construction | 10.9% |
| Production & transportation | 9.8% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 79.9% |
| Government | 14.0% |
| Self-employed | 6.0% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.2% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 66.8% |
| Carpool | 15.6% |
| Public transit | 1.4% |
| Walk | 1.0% |
| Work from home | 12.7% |
| Other means | 2.4% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 27.3 |
Poverty
All people
6.9%
Under 18 years
7.3%
18 and over
6.7%
Married-couple families
3.6%
Female-led households
18.8%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 20.6% |
| Retirement income | 18.9% |
| Supplemental Security | 2.1% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.5% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 7.0% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 31.6% |
| High blood pressure | 26.3% |
| High cholesterol | 28.3% |
| Diabetes | 8.7% |
| Heart disease | 4.0% |
| Stroke | 2.0% |
| Asthma | 8.7% |
| Arthritis | 18.5% |
| Kidney disease | 2.0% |
| Pulmonary disease | 4.3% |
| Cancer | 4.4% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 13.9% |
| Binge drinking | 15.7% |
| No physical activity | 20.6% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 34.0% |
| Depression | 17.1% |
| Fair or poor health | 12.5% |
| Poor mental health | 12.7% |
| Poor physical health | 7.7% |
| No health insurance | 17.0% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 71.1% |
| Visited dentist | 66.6% |
| Cholesterol screening | 89.8% |
| Teeth loss | 9.7% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,971 | 6.2% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 7.2% |
| Under 18 | 4.9% |
| 18–64 years | 4.8% |
| 65 and over | 26.9% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 70.0% |
| Public insurance | 22.9% |
| No insurance | 15.4% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 10.8% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 39,505 | 93.4% |
| Spanish | 11,015 | 27.9% |
| Other Indo-European | 7,998 | 20.2% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 1,331 | 3.4% |
| Other languages | 1,381 | 3.5% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 23,961 | 56.6% |
| Born in same state | 23,249 | 54.9% |
| Born in different state | 13,297 | 31.4% |
| Foreign born | 712 | 1.7% |
| Naturalized citizen | 18,349 | 43.4% |
| Not a US citizen | 8,642 | 47.1% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 2,351 | 5.6% |
| French | 2,241 | 5.3% |
| Arab | 1,705 | 4% |
| Polish | 151 | 0.4% |
| Irish | 120 | 0.3% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English | 99 | 0.2% |
| Norwegian | 64 | 0.2% |
| Dutch | 46 | 0.1% |
| German | 35 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 29.9% |
| Internet access | 97.7% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 20164
What city is ZIP code 20164 in?
ZIP code 20164 is primarily assigned to Sterling, Virginia.
What county is ZIP code 20164 in?
ZIP code 20164 falls within Loudoun County, Virginia.
Is Spanish widely spoken in ZIP code 20164?
Approximately 28% of households in ZIP code 20164 speak Spanish as a primary language.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 20164?
The median household income in ZIP code 20164 is $125,302, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 20164?
The median home value in ZIP code 20164 is $475,300.
What is the population of ZIP code 20164?
ZIP code 20164 has an estimated population of 42,310 residents, with a density of 5,562 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 20164 in?
ZIP code 20164 observes the EST timezone.