20186 ZIP Code — Warrenton, VA
Fauquier County, Virginia
ZIP code 20186 is located in Warrenton, Virginia, within Fauquier County. It covers approximately 58.68 square miles and serves a population of 15,495 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 540.
About ZIP code 20186
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $464,200. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 68%.
The gap between median ($101,083) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. The poverty rate of 5% is below the national average. 32% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 34 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 43% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
15,495
population
58.68
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
20186 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 20186
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 20186. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Warrenton | Acceptable |
| Warrenton | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
20187 Warrenton (5.9 mi)
22724 Jeffersonton (6.1 mi)
20106 Amissville (8.1 mi)
20115 Marshall (9.5 mi)
20137 Broad Run (9.7 mi)
22737 Rixeyville (11.7 mi)
22639 Hume (11.8 mi)
22712 Bealeton (12 mi)
22734 Remington (12.4 mi)
22728 Midland (12.8 mi)
22714 Brandy Station (13 mi)
20198 The Plains (13.1 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 15,495 |
| Population density | 264 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 51 |
| County FIPS | 061 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 58.68 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.35 sq mi |
| Latitude | 38.7059 |
| Longitude | -77.8495 |
| Timezone | Eastern (ET) |
| Area code | 540 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 25.2% | 20.1% | 32.9% |
| $50k – $100k | 30.1% | 27.6% | 29.2% |
| $100k – $200k | 32.3% | 34.7% | 26.3% |
| Over $200k | 12.4% | 17.6% | 11.6% |
Demographics & statistics
15,495
Population
264
People per sq mi
40.0
Median age
$101,083
Median household income
$49,949
Per capita income
$464,200
Median home value
$1,533
Median monthly rent
68.3%
Home ownership
5.2%
Poverty rate
2.2%
Unemployment
4,293
Housing units
42.9%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
526
Under 5
579
482
5–9
531
425
10–14
468
461
15–19
508
420
20–24
463
704
25–34
775
937
35–44
1,031
974
45–54
1,072
589
55–59
648
578
60–64
637
623
65–74
687
451
75–84
496
205
85+
225
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 3,510 | 22.7% |
| 18 and over | 11,985 | 77.3% |
| 65 and over | 2,687 | 17.3% |
| Median age | 40.0 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
73.2%
Two or more races
9%
Black or African American
8.9%
Hispanic or Latino
5.5%
Asian
1.9%
Other race
1%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.4%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 12,006 | 73.2% |
| Two or more races | 1,481 | 9% |
| Black or African American | 1,463 | 8.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 904 | 5.5% |
| Asian | 314 | 1.9% |
| Other race | 167 | 1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 64 | 0.4% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 25.2% | 20.1% | 32.9% |
| $50k – $100k | 30.1% | 27.6% | 29.2% |
| $100k – $200k | 32.3% | 34.7% | 26.3% |
| Over $200k | 12.4% | 17.6% | 11.6% |
Under $10k
1.5%
$10k–$15k
3.9%
$15k–$25k
4.8%
$25k–$35k
4.5%
$35k–$50k
7.1%
$50k–$75k
15.5%
$75k–$100k
12.3%
$100k–$150k
18.3%
$150k–$200k
14.5%
$200k+
17.6%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 1.5% |
| $10k–$15k | 3.9% |
| $15k–$25k | 4.8% |
| $25k–$35k | 4.5% |
| $35k–$50k | 7.1% |
| $50k–$75k | 15.5% |
| $75k–$100k | 12.3% |
| $100k–$150k | 18.3% |
| $150k–$200k | 14.5% |
| $200k+ | 17.6% |
| Median income | $101,083 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
0.9%
$50k–$100k
0.2%
$100k–$150k
5.9%
$150k–$200k
0.4%
$200k–$300k
12.2%
$300k–$500k
38.2%
$500k–$1M
39.2%
$1M+
2.9%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $464,200 |
| Median rent / month | $1,533 |
| Owner occupied | 68.3% |
| Renter occupied | 31.7% |
| Vacant | 5.2% |
| Single-family detached | 69.9% |
| Large apartment buildings | 5.9% |
| Mobile homes | 2.3% |
| Median rooms | 6.4 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.80 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.5% |
| 2010–2019 | 5.0% |
| 2000–2009 | 23.6% |
| 1990–1999 | 14.1% |
| 1980–1989 | 20.1% |
| 1970–1979 | 10.1% |
| 1960–1969 | 2.2% |
| 1950–1959 | 7.4% |
| 1940–1949 | 3.5% |
| 1939 or earlier | 13.4% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 2.7% |
| 1 bedroom | 6.3% |
| 2 bedrooms | 17.6% |
| 3 bedrooms | 37.1% |
| 4 bedrooms | 28.0% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 8.2% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.7% |
| 1 vehicle | 29.3% |
| 2 vehicles | 39.4% |
| 3 or more | 26.5% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 40.6% |
| Electricity | 39.6% |
| Propane / LP gas | 10.3% |
| Fuel oil | 6.1% |
| Wood | 1.8% |
| Solar | 0.1% |
| No fuel used | 0.5% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 2,729 | 46.9% |
| Cohabiting couple | 355 | 6.1% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 1,051 | 18.1% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 1,682 | 28.9% |
| Households with children under 18 | 1,762 | 30.3% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 1,879 | 32.3% |
| Average household size | 2.61 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 33.3% | 26.9% |
| Married | 48.2% | 44.2% |
| Separated | 0.8% | 2.7% |
| Widowed | 6.3% | 10.3% |
| Divorced | 11.3% | 15.8% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
1.6%
Some HS, no diploma
5.3%
HS graduate
20.9%
Some college, no degree
23.7%
Associate's degree
5.5%
Bachelor's degree
26.3%
Graduate / professional
16.7%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 93.1% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 42.9% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 381 | 11.1% |
| Kindergarten | 239 | 7.0% |
| Elementary school | 1,349 | 39.4% |
| High school | 713 | 20.8% |
| College / grad school | 744 | 21.7% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
22.3%
Professional & management
19.5%
Finance & real estate
8.8%
Retail trade
8.7%
Arts, food & hospitality
8.7%
Public administration
7.2%
Construction
6.7%
Transportation & utilities
5.8%
Other services
5.2%
Manufacturing
3.7%
Information
1.3%
Agriculture & mining
1.1%
Wholesale trade
0.9%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 52.0% |
| Service | 15.9% |
| Sales & office | 17.5% |
| Natural resources & construction | 8.8% |
| Production & transportation | 5.7% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 74.7% |
| Government | 18.9% |
| Self-employed | 6.4% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 73.1% |
| Carpool | 11.2% |
| Public transit | 0.4% |
| Walk | 2.6% |
| Work from home | 11.1% |
| Other means | 1.5% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 34.3 |
Poverty
All people
5.2%
Under 18 years
1.5%
18 and over
6.2%
Married-couple families
0.7%
Female-led households
7.7%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 32.1% |
| Retirement income | 23.4% |
| Supplemental Security | 3.2% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.8% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 5.1% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 30.4% |
| High blood pressure | 34.5% |
| High cholesterol | 34.1% |
| Diabetes | 9.9% |
| Heart disease | 5.8% |
| Stroke | 2.8% |
| Asthma | 9.1% |
| Arthritis | 25.3% |
| Kidney disease | 2.7% |
| Pulmonary disease | 5.9% |
| Cancer | 7.2% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 14.7% |
| Binge drinking | 15.9% |
| No physical activity | 20.1% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 33.6% |
| Depression | 19.1% |
| Fair or poor health | 12.4% |
| Poor mental health | 12.7% |
| Poor physical health | 8.7% |
| No health insurance | 10.8% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 77.0% |
| Visited dentist | 71.5% |
| Cholesterol screening | 92.3% |
| Teeth loss | 9.5% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,018 | 8.5% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 10.6% |
| Under 18 | 5.1% |
| 18–64 years | 6.5% |
| 65 and over | 33.8% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 79.3% |
| Public insurance | 27.9% |
| No insurance | 7.7% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 5.4% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 14,390 | 92.9% |
| Spanish | 490 | 3.4% |
| Other Indo-European | 256 | 1.8% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 131 | 0.9% |
| Other languages | 67 | 0.5% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 14,576 | 94.1% |
| Born in same state | 14,259 | 92.0% |
| Born in different state | 7,829 | 50.5% |
| Foreign born | 317 | 2.0% |
| Naturalized citizen | 919 | 5.9% |
| Not a US citizen | 582 | 63.3% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 2,671 | 17.2% |
| Italian | 1,725 | 11.1% |
| Arab | 740 | 4.8% |
| English | 325 | 2.1% |
| Polish | 304 | 2% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| German | 61 | 0.4% |
| Irish | 32 | 0.2% |
| Norwegian | 21 | 0.1% |
| Dutch | 17 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 37.5% |
| Internet access | 92.6% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 20186
What city is ZIP code 20186 in?
ZIP code 20186 is primarily assigned to Warrenton, Virginia.
What county is ZIP code 20186 in?
ZIP code 20186 falls within Fauquier County, Virginia.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 20186?
The median home value in ZIP code 20186 is $464,200.
What is the population of ZIP code 20186?
ZIP code 20186 has an estimated population of 15,495 residents, with a density of 264 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 20186?
The median household income in ZIP code 20186 is $101,083, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 20186 in?
ZIP code 20186 observes the EST timezone.