ZIP Code 20166 in Sterling, VA

Data Last Updated: October 1, 2025
City:Sterling, Virginia
City Alias:Arcola, Dulles
County:Loudoun County
Timezone:Eastern (GMT -05:00)
Local Time:12:12:53 AM
Population:14,164 [See All]
Area Codes:703 / 571
Classification:Standard [Normal Street Delivery]
Coordinates:38.9692, -77.4632
Land Area:27.188 sq mi
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Population & Demographics


ZIP Code 20166 has 14,164 residents and 5,068 households (average 2.79 persons per household). The median age is 33.8 years, younger than the state (38.7) and younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 49.7% male and 50.3% female, which is about the same as the state male share (48.9%). Largest groups are White (32.4%, much lower than the state average of 60.3% and well below the national average of 61.6%) and Asian (30.9%, much higher than the state average of 7.1% and well above the national average of 6.0%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 19.9%, which is much higher than the state average (10.5%), and Asian share is much higher than both the state (7.1%) and national averages (6.0%).

Explore More: Population Over Time By Age & Gender By Race By Gender Nativity & Citizenship

Source: U.S. Census 2020 Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC) and U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.
2020 Population:14,164Source: Census DHC
2023 ACS Population Estimate:13,854Source: Census ACS
2025 ZC Population Estimate:17,878Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:521.0 people per sq mile
Average Income:$135,246Source: Census ACS
Households:5,068Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:$576,400Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:2.79Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:2.94Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)


Group20102011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Census ACS Population Estimate--9,3769,4659,8579,94510,1509,96110,03211,30412,23612,57213,14813,47913,854
Decennial Census9,521------------------14,164------
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP05. DEMOGRAPHIC AND HOUSING ESTIMATES

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)


Median Age: 33.8

Male Median Age: 33.4

Female Median Age: 34

Group< 55-910-1415-1920-2425-2930-3435-3940-4445-4950-5455-5960-6465-6970-7475-7980-8485+
Male56947048243146562774771152954443439928116089523124
Female575445458381475662708662598550432364305225122844726
Total1,1449159408129401,2891,4551,3731,1271,0948667635863852111367850
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Population by Race


White:4,59029.97%
Black:1,91412.50%
Hispanic:*2,81218.36%
Asian:4,37128.54%
American Indian:840.55%
Hawaiian:130.08%
Other:1,53110.00%
Total:15,315100%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)
* NOTE: Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. This means individuals who identify as Hispanic will also be included in one of the race categories (such as White or Black). As a result, the totals shown here may exceed 100% when Hispanic is displayed alongside racial groups.

Gender Breakdown


GenderCount%Median Age
Males:7,04549.74%33.4 years
Females:7,11950.26%34.0 years
Total:14,164100%33.8 years
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship


Native, born in the United States:7,73155.80%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:4002.89%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:3,40724.59%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:2,31641.31%
Total Population:13,854100%
Total Native Population:8,13158.69%
Total Foreign-born Population:5,72341.31%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS
Note: Nativity and Citizenship derived from American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Total Population listed here will not match official ZIP Code population totals, which are based on the Decennial Census.

Income & Employment


In 2023, the Median household income is $135,246, which is considerably higher than the national median ($78,538), is up $26,718 (24.6%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $22,196. Family households earn a median of $139,848 versus $100,755 for nonfamily households (a difference of $39,093). By gender, male median income is $105,279 and female is $75,912, which is markedly greater than the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $29,367 that has widened from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 81.3%, which is far greater than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 3.0%, which is markedly below the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (64.0%).

Explore More: Income Over Time Household Income Employment Status By Occupation

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02, DP03, DP04 and DP05.

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)


Income Type2011201220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Household Income$108,528$100,668$106,797$99,713$99,438$99,643$98,979$105,248$113,050$112,889$121,350$133,085$135,246
Median Family Income$115,843$97,274$107,550$94,438$97,991$101,875$113,031$118,704$124,572$123,333$132,113$142,417$139,848
Median NonFamily Income$94,936$96,159$99,301$98,933$92,875$81,461$82,732$85,035$88,750$89,286$92,500$96,703$100,755
Median Male Income$70,208$63,681$67,545$66,971$71,382$70,321$76,409$84,444$87,767$90,387$95,254$91,492$105,279
Median Female Income$53,384$54,316$59,403$53,666$49,640$52,083$55,488$54,079$56,820$59,593$64,696$72,065$75,912
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income


Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment Status


Employed:8,57278.38%
Unemployed:2702.47%
Not In Labor Force:2,09519.16%
Total:10,937100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)


Management, business, science, and arts:5,48764.01%
Service:91210.64%
Sales and Office:1,24314.50%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:4224.92%
Production, transportation, and material moving:5085.93%
Total Civilian Employed Population:8,572100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Housing & Affordability


In 2023, the median home value is $576,400, which is considerably higher than the national median ($303,400), is up $224,400 (63.75%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $155,200. The median gross rent is $2,227, which is markedly greater than the national median ($1,348), is up $572 (34.56%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $378. Of occupied housing, owners make up 51.75% (78.17% with a mortgage, 21.83% free-and-clear) and renters 48.25% - making this ZIP Code less home ownership than the state and higher than national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 1.62%, which is markedly below the national rate (10.43%).

Explore More: Compare Home Value Home Value Over Time Rent & Over Time Housing Occupancy

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Table DP03, SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Median Home Value (Comparison)


Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Home Value Over Time


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Home Value$352,000$330,700$320,100$324,300$347,100$362,200$378,400$392,600$421,200$435,600$459,100$534,400$576,400
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid


Less than $500:451.79%
$500 to $999:1254.97%
$1,000 to $1,499:210.83%
$1,500 to $1,999:61624.48%
$2,000 to $2,499:97138.59%
$2,500 to $2,999:58423.21%
$3,000 or more:1345.33%
No Rent:200.79%
Total:2,516100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Gross Rent Over Time


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Rent$1,655$1,697$1,783$1,732$1,743$1,721$1,759$1,826$1,849$1,959$2,040$2,176$2,227
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy


Owner Occupied (with mortgage):2,10940.45%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):58911.30%
Renter Occupied:2,51648.25%
Total Occupied Housing Units:5,214100%

Occupied Housing Units:5,21498.38%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):861.62%
Total Housing Units:5,300100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Type (Single-Family, Multi-Family, Other)


Single-Family Units:3,02757.11%
Multi-Family Units:2,27342.89%
Other Units:00.00%
Total Housing Units:5,300100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community


In 2023, 66.40% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far higher than the national rate (35.00%), well above both the state and national averages. High school or higher is 93.40%, which is well above the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 7.20%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.60%). Private coverage is 84.60%, which is well above the national rate (67.30%). Public coverage is 13.40%, which is far lower than the national rate (36.30%). The share of people in poverty is 2.20%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.70%), down 2.40 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 4.10 percentage points. This suggests a positive shift in the local economic and social landscape - higher incomes, steadier consumer demand, and a strengthening tax base. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (39.48%). College enrollment is 32.20%, which is comparable to the national rate (26.70%), meaning the community mirrors broader higher-education participation.

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02 and DP03.

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)


Less than 9th grade:3293.51%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:2873.06%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):1,29313.80%
Some college, no degree:9229.84%
Associate's degree:3163.37%
Bachelor's degree:3,96242.27%
Graduate or professional degree:2,26324.15%
Total:9,372100%
High school or higher:8,75693.43%
Bachelor's degree or higher:6,22566.42%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)


Private Insurance:11,67080.39%
Public Insurance:1,85212.76%
No Insurance:9956.85%
Total:14,517100%
Has Health Insurance:13,52293.15%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2023)


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
% of People in Poverty4.6%5.4%7.6%7.5%8.1%7.6%5.5%6.3%6.3%5.2%6.8%8.9%2.2%
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)


Nursery School, Preschool:2446.71%
Kindergarten:752.06%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):1,43639.48%
High school (grades 9-12):71119.55%
College or graduate school:1,17132.20%
Total:3,637100%
Early Childhood:3198.77%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):2,22261.09%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 20166 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2023), there are 1,902 business establishments, employing about 67,063 people with an annual payroll of $5,263,414,000. USPS data shows 6,408 residential mailboxes and 2,544 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.

# Residential Mailboxes:6,408Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:2,544Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:12,581Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:637Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:1,692Source: USPS
# of Businesses:1,902Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$1,327,831,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$5,263,414,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:67,063Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 20166 is located in Loudoun County, Virginia, within the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 47900) and Virginia's 10th Congressional District. This Metro area has a population of 6,263,796 people, about 0.23% of whom live in ZIP Code 20166, and is subdivided into the Arlington-Alexandria-Reston, VA-WV division. It covers 27.188 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.34 sq mi.

CBSA Name:Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WVSource: Census
CBSA Number:47900Source: Census
CBSA Type:MetroSource: Census
CBSA Division:Arlington-Alexandria-Reston, VA-WV (CBSA Div 11694)Source: Census
CBSA Population:6,263,796Source: Census
MSA:Washington-Baltimore, DC-MD-VA-WV CMSASource: Census
Land Area:27.188 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:0.34 sq miSource: Census
Congressional District:10Source: USPS
Congressional Land Area:1372.24 sq miSource: Census
PMSA:Washington, DC-MD-VA-WV PMSASource: Census
Intro Date:< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:5175376Source: Census
Place Name:Sterling CDP; VirginiaSource: Census

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes


20167 | | 20165

Schools in ZIP Code 20166


ZIP Code 20166 is in the Loudoun County Public Schools, which serves grades Pre-Kindergarten thru 12th. There are 1 public schools and 3 private school(s) in this ZIP Code. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.

Elaine E. Thompson Elem 24200 Pissaro Drive
Sterling, VA 20166
District: Loudoun County Public Schools
The Newton School 45965 Nokes Blvd Ste 120
Sterling, VA 20166
District: Private School
Montessori Of Chantilly - Casa Dei Bambini 42200 Glascock Field Dr
Dulles, VA 20166
District: Private School
Verizon Media Child Development Center 44825 Prentice Dr
Dulles, VA 20166
District: Private School

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 20166


Divine Mercy University 45154 Underwood Lane
Sterling, VA 20166
Type: Post Secondary
Strayer University-Loudoun Campus 45150 Russell Branch Pky Ste 200
Ashburn, VA 20147
Type: Post Secondary
Dermal Science International Aesthetics And Nail Academy 11425 Isaac Newton Square, Suite 200
Reston, VA 20190
Type: Post Secondary
Jolie Hair Academy 10134 Colvin Run Road
Great Falls, VA 22066-1841
Type: Post Secondary
Avi Career Training 10130-A Colvin Run Rd
Great Falls, VA 22066
Type: Post Secondary
Columbia College 5940 Centreville Crest Lane
Centreville, VA 20121
Type: Post Secondary

Sources & References


Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on October 1, 2025.

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