3-digit ZIP regional index
Home appreciation in ZIP codes 221xxVienna, VA area
FHFA HPI® data shows the regional home price index for ZIP codes beginning with 221 changed +3.8% over the year to Q2 2026, compared with +3.8% for Virginia and +3.0% for the United States.
The region covers ZIP codes 22101–22193. Most of its 2010 population lived in Fairfax County (54%), Prince William County (45%). Communities in the region include Dale City, Lake Ridge, McLean, Marumsco, Springfield. This is a regional index, not a ZIP5, street, or individual-home estimate.
- 1-year change
- +3.8%
- 5-year change
- +33.5%
- Since Q1 1995
- +325%
- National rank (1 year)
- 430th
Year to Q2 2026
vs U.S. +41.3%
vs U.S. +292%
of 882 ZIP3 regions
ZIP3 221 vs Virginia and the U.S.
FHFA HPI® all-transactions index, rebased so Q1 1995 = 100, through Q2 2026
- ZIP3 221: 425.5
- 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 221 | VA | U.S. | Gap vs VA | Gap vs U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | +3.8% | +3.8% | +3.0% | +0.0 pts | +0.7 pts |
| 3 years | +11.4% | +15.9% | +12.9% | −4.5 pts | −1.4 pts |
| 5 years | +33.5% | +44.1% | +41.3% | −10.6 pts | −7.8 pts |
| 10 years | +66.1% | +83.4% | +93.3% | −17.3 pts | −27.2 pts |
| Since Q1 1995 | +325% | +304% | +292% | +21.7 pts | +33.9 pts |
If you bought in ZIP3 221 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 | +319% | $1,255,938 |
| Q2 2000 | +253% | $1,060,405 |
| Q2 2005 | +62.4% | $487,142 |
| Q2 2010 | +97.2% | $591,533 |
| Q2 2015 | +69.8% | $509,281 |
| Q2 2020 | +47.9% | $443,706 |
| Q2 2021 | +33.5% | $400,380 |
| Q2 2023 | +11.4% | $334,279 |
| Q2 2025 | +3.8% | $311,266 |
How ZIP3 221 ranks
Over the past year ZIP3 221 ranks 430th of 882 3-digit ZIP regions nationally and 15th of 28 in Virginia. Its one-year change is +0.7 pts versus the nation and +0.0 pts versus Virginia. Rank 1 is the strongest appreciation.
| Window | National rank | Rank in Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| 1 year | 430th of 882 | 15th of 28 |
| 3 years | 659th of 882 | 26th of 28 |
| 5 years | 750th of 882 | 25th of 28 |
| 10 years | 780th of 882 | 25th of 28 |
| Since Q1 1995 | 215th of 879 | 4th of 28 |
Boom, bust, and recovery in ZIP3 221
ZIP3 221's index peaked in Q2 2006, fell 28.1% to its low in Q3 2009, and regained its peak in Q4 2020, about 14.5 years after the top. Today it sits +46.1% 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 221 | Q2 2006 | Q3 2009 | -28.1% | Q4 2020 (14.5 yrs) | +46.1% |
| 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 221's index has changed +92.2% in real terms since Q1 1995. Home prices vs inflation
| Window | Inflation (CPI-U) | ZIP3 221 after inflation | VA after inflation | Metro after inflation | U.S. after inflation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | +3.9% | -0.1% | -0.1% | -1.2% | -0.8% |
| 3 years | +9.8% | +1.5% | +5.6% | +3.4% | +2.8% |
| 5 years | +24.0% | +7.6% | +16.2% | +8.0% | +13.9% |
| 10 years | +39.1% | +19.4% | +31.9% | +20.3% | +39.0% |
| Since Q1 1995 | +121% | +92.2% | +82.4% | +89.9% | +76.8% |
Estimate appreciation for a home in ZIP3 221
Regional estimate
$498,325
- Estimated gain
- $198,325
- Index change
- +66.11%
- Start index
- 256.14
- End index
- 425.47
ZIP3 221 (Vienna, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 220 · Fairfax, VA area | VA | +1.5% | +30.6% | +325% |
| 223 · Alexandria, VA area | VA | +2.7% | +26.2% | +340% |
| 222 · Arlington, VA area | VA | -2.5% | +16.8% | +386% |
| 201 · Leesburg, VA area | VA | +1.6% | +36.1% | +297% |
| 200 · Washington, DC area | DC | -0.6% | +4.2% | +464% |
| 209 · Takoma Park, MD area | MD | -0.7% | +23.1% | +272% |
Recent quarterly index values
| Period | Index |
|---|---|
| Q2 2026 | 425.47 |
| Q1 2026 | 412.24 |
| Q4 2025 | 413.44 |
| Q3 2025 | 413.91 |
| Q2 2025 | 410.07 |
| Q1 2025 | 404.62 |
| Q4 2024 | 398.98 |
| Q3 2024 | 400.91 |
| Q2 2024 | 404.02 |
| Q1 2024 | 389.51 |
| Q4 2023 | 372.63 |
| Q3 2023 | 375.52 |
Frequently asked questions
- How much have home prices risen in ZIP codes starting with 221?
- Based on FHFA HPI® data for 3-digit ZIP region 221, the regional index changed +3.8% over the year to Q2 2026, +33.5% over five years, +66.1% over ten years, and +325% since Q1 1995.
- Is ZIP3 221 appreciating faster than Virginia and the U.S.?
- Over the past year the region's index +3.8% compares with +3.8% for Virginia and +3.0% for the U.S., a gap of +0.7 pts versus the nation. Over five years the gap versus the nation is −7.8 pts.
- Which ZIP codes are in 3-digit ZIP region 221?
- All ZIP codes that begin with 221. Census 2010 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas in this region run from 22101 to 22193 (17 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.