3-digit ZIP regional index
Home appreciation in ZIP codes 220xxFairfax, VA area
FHFA HPI® data shows the regional home price index for ZIP codes beginning with 220 changed +1.5% over the year to Q2 2026, compared with +3.8% for Virginia and +3.0% for the United States.
The region covers ZIP codes 22003–22079. Most of its 2010 population lived in Fairfax County (86%), Prince William County (7%). Communities in the region include Annandale, Fair Oaks, West Falls Church, Burke, Bailey's Crossroads. This is a regional index, not a ZIP5, street, or individual-home estimate.
- 1-year change
- +1.5%
- 5-year change
- +30.6%
- Since Q1 1995
- +325%
- National rank (1 year)
- 720th
Year to Q2 2026
vs U.S. +41.3%
vs U.S. +292%
of 882 ZIP3 regions
ZIP3 220 vs Virginia and the U.S.
FHFA HPI® all-transactions index, rebased so Q1 1995 = 100, through Q2 2026
- ZIP3 220: 425.3
- Virginia: 403.8
- Arlington-Alexandria-Reston, VA-WV metro: 420.4
- United States: 391.6
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Appreciation by time window
| Window | ZIP3 220 | VA | U.S. | Gap vs VA | Gap vs U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | +1.5% | +3.8% | +3.0% | −2.3 pts | −1.6 pts |
| 3 years | +12.2% | +15.9% | +12.9% | −3.7 pts | −0.6 pts |
| 5 years | +30.6% | +44.1% | +41.3% | −13.5 pts | −10.7 pts |
| 10 years | +58.0% | +83.4% | +93.3% | −25.4 pts | −35.4 pts |
| Since Q1 1995 | +325% | +304% | +292% | +21.5 pts | +33.8 pts |
If you bought in ZIP3 220 in…
Applying the regional index change from the same quarter of each year to Q2 2026 to an example $300,000 purchase price. Individual homes can differ widely from the regional average.
| Bought in | Index change | $300,000 then, at the regional rate |
|---|---|---|
| Q2 1995 | +323% | $1,268,921 |
| Q2 2000 | +248% | $1,044,364 |
| Q2 2005 | +68.2% | $504,488 |
| Q2 2010 | +90.6% | $571,819 |
| Q2 2015 | +60.9% | $482,692 |
| Q2 2020 | +41.5% | $424,352 |
| Q2 2021 | +30.6% | $391,717 |
| Q2 2023 | +12.2% | $336,720 |
| Q2 2025 | +1.5% | $304,380 |
How ZIP3 220 ranks
Over the past year ZIP3 220 ranks 720th of 882 3-digit ZIP regions nationally and 26th of 28 in Virginia. Its one-year change is −1.6 pts versus the nation and −2.3 pts versus Virginia. Rank 1 is the strongest appreciation.
| Window | National rank | Rank in Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| 1 year | 720th of 882 | 26th of 28 |
| 3 years | 629th of 882 | 25th of 28 |
| 5 years | 787th of 882 | 26th of 28 |
| 10 years | 824th of 882 | 26th of 28 |
| Since Q1 1995 | 217th of 879 | 5th of 28 |
Boom, bust, and recovery in ZIP3 220
ZIP3 220's index peaked in Q1 2006, fell 21.7% to its low in Q3 2009, and regained its peak in Q3 2018, about 12.5 years after the top. Today it sits +52.4% versus that 2000s peak. How every state and ZIP region fared
| Area | 2000s peak | Low point | Peak to low | Back to peak | Today vs peak |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP3 220 | Q1 2006 | Q3 2009 | -21.7% | Q3 2018 (12.5 yrs) | +52.4% |
| VA | Q2 2007 | Q2 2012 | -17.4% | Q2 2019 (12 yrs) | +66.9% |
| Metro | Q2 2006 | Q3 2009 | -25.6% | Q2 2020 (14 yrs) | +48.2% |
| U.S. | Q1 2007 | Q2 2012 | -19.0% | Q4 2016 (9.8 yrs) | +89.3% |
Appreciation after inflation
Adjusting for consumer price inflation, ZIP3 220's index has changed +92.1% in real terms since Q1 1995. Home prices vs inflation
| Window | Inflation (CPI-U) | ZIP3 220 after inflation | VA after inflation | Metro after inflation | U.S. after inflation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | +3.9% | -2.3% | -0.1% | -1.2% | -0.8% |
| 3 years | +9.8% | +2.2% | +5.6% | +3.4% | +2.8% |
| 5 years | +24.0% | +5.3% | +16.2% | +8.0% | +13.9% |
| 10 years | +39.1% | +13.6% | +31.9% | +20.3% | +39.0% |
| Since Q1 1995 | +121% | +92.1% | +82.4% | +89.9% | +76.8% |
Estimate appreciation for a home in ZIP3 220
Regional estimate
$473,854
- Estimated gain
- $173,854
- Index change
- +57.95%
- Start index
- 269.26
- End index
- 425.30
ZIP3 220 (Fairfax, VA area), Q2 2016 to Q2 2026. Index type: Native 3-Digit ZIP index.
Nearby 3-digit ZIP regions
| 3-digit ZIP region | State | 1 year | 5 years | Since Q1 1995 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 221 · Vienna, VA area | VA | +3.8% | +33.5% | +325% |
| 223 · Alexandria, VA area | VA | +2.7% | +26.2% | +340% |
| 222 · Arlington, VA area | VA | -2.5% | +16.8% | +386% |
| 200 · Washington, DC area | DC | -0.6% | +4.2% | +464% |
| 201 · Leesburg, VA area | VA | +1.6% | +36.1% | +297% |
| 208 · Rockville, MD area | MD | +1.8% | +29.4% | +263% |
Recent quarterly index values
| Period | Index |
|---|---|
| Q2 2026 | 425.30 |
| Q1 2026 | 420.28 |
| Q4 2025 | 418.34 |
| Q3 2025 | 412.07 |
| Q2 2025 | 419.18 |
| Q1 2025 | 412.35 |
| Q4 2024 | 405.35 |
| Q3 2024 | 406.59 |
| Q2 2024 | 398.46 |
| Q1 2024 | 388.33 |
| Q4 2023 | 378.43 |
| Q3 2023 | 379.92 |
Frequently asked questions
- How much have home prices risen in ZIP codes starting with 220?
- Based on FHFA HPI® data for 3-digit ZIP region 220, the regional index changed +1.5% over the year to Q2 2026, +30.6% over five years, +58.0% over ten years, and +325% since Q1 1995.
- Is ZIP3 220 appreciating faster than Virginia and the U.S.?
- Over the past year the region's index +1.5% compares with +3.8% for Virginia and +3.0% for the U.S., a gap of −1.6 pts versus the nation. Over five years the gap versus the nation is −10.7 pts.
- Which ZIP codes are in 3-digit ZIP region 220?
- All ZIP codes that begin with 220. Census 2010 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas in this region run from 22003 to 22079 (19 areas). FHFA publishes one index for the whole 3-digit region, not for each 5-digit ZIP code.
- Can I use this to value my home?
- No. The FHFA HPI® is a broad regional index of average price movement. It is not an appraisal, tax assessment, or automated valuation of any individual property. Use it as general context alongside local sales and a professional opinion.