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ZIP 20165: Sterling, VA at a Glance

Loudoun County

People & Housing

Suburban

Population

34,222

Total people living in this ZIP. Bigger or smaller isn't better. Just how busy the area is.

Mixed

Median Age

38 yrs

Half the residents are older than this, half younger. A quick snapshot of who lives here.

Nat'l avg: 38.9 yrs

Affluent

Median Household Income

$173,015

What the typical household earns per year. Higher usually means a more affluent area.

Nat'l avg: $74,580

Expensive

Median Home Value

$617,500

What the typical owner-occupied home is worth. Use it to gauge if home prices fit your budget.

Nat'l avg: $281,900

Pricey

Median Rent

$2,378 /mo

Average monthly rent. Lower means more affordable for renters.

Nat'l avg: $1,402 /mo

Owner Heavy

Owner-Occupied

77.5%

Share of homes lived in by their owners. Higher often signals a more settled, established neighborhood.

Nat'l avg: 64.7%

Highly Educated

Bachelor's or Higher

65.2%

Share of adults 25+ who finished college. Often tracks with stronger job markets and schools.

Nat'l avg: 35.4%

Normal Commute

Mean Commute

30 min

How long the typical worker travels to their job each day. Shorter means less time in the car or on transit.

Nat'l avg: 26 min

Crime & Safety

Low

Violent Crime Rate

1.1 / 1k

Homicide, robbery, aggravated assault, and sexual assault per 1,000 residents per year.

Low

Property Crime Rate

7.3 / 1k

Burglary, larceny, motor vehicle theft, and arson per 1,000 residents per year.

Low

Overall Crime Rate

14.6 / 1k

All reported incidents per 1,000 residents per year, including non-violent and non-property offenses.

Source: Loudoun County Sheriff's Office. Last 12 months (2025-07-01 to 2026-06-30). Rates per 1,000 residents using ACS population. Dataset.

Restaurants & Cafés Nearby

20+restaurants20+caféswithin 5 miles

Must Visit

Sweetwater Tavern

4.6(3,603 reviews)· $$

American

45980 Waterview Plaza, Sterling, VA 20166, USA

Topgolf Loudoun

4.4(3,544 reviews)· $$

American

20356 Commonwealth Center Dr, Ashburn, VA 20147, USA

Alamo Drafthouse Cinema One Loudoun

4.4(3,514 reviews)· $$

Restaurant

20575 Easthampton Plaza, Ashburn, VA 20147, USA

The Cheesecake Factory

4.1(3,256 reviews)· $$

American

21076 Dulles Town Cir, Dulles, VA 20166, USA

The Bungalow Lakehouse

4.4(2,584 reviews)· $$

American

46116 Lake Center Plaza, Sterling, VA 20165, USA

McDonald's

3.5(1,229 reviews)· $

American

45540 Dulles Eastern Plaza, Sterling, VA 20166, USA

Schools Nearby

25elementary9middle5highwithin 5 miles · 29 public · 13 private

Horizon Elementary

Public

Elementary· 0.1 mi away

Grades PK to 05

46665 Broadmore Dr, Sterling, VA, 20165

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OUR LADY OF HOPE CATHOLIC SCHOOL

Private

Elementary· 0.3 mi away

· Catholic· 217 students

46633 ALGONKIAN PKWY, POTOMAC FALLS, VA, 20165

Potomac Falls High

Public

High· 0.4 mi away

Grades 09 to 12

46400 Algonkian Pkwy, Potomac Falls, VA, 20165

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Potowmack Elementary

Public

Elementary· 0.7 mi away

Grades PK to 05

46465 Esterbrook Pkwy, Sterling, VA, 20165

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River Bend Middle

Public

Middle· 0.7 mi away

Grades 06 to 08

46240 Algonkian Pkwy., Sterling, VA, 20165

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Sugarland Elementary

Public

Elementary· 0.8 mi away

Grades PK to 05

65 Sugarland Run Dr, Sterling, VA, 20164

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Meadowland Elementary

Public

Elementary· 1.1 mi away

Grades PK to 05

729 S Sugarland Run Dr, Sterling, VA, 20164

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Algonkian Elementary

Public

Elementary· 1.4 mi away

Grades PK to 05

20196 Carter Court, Sterling, VA, 20165

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Seneca Ridge Middle

Public

Middle· 1.5 mi away

Grades 06 to 08

98 Seneca Ridge Dr, Sterling, VA, 20164

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Countryside Elementary

Public

Elementary· 1.5 mi away

Grades PK to 05

20624 Countryside Blvd., Sterling, VA, 20165

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Dominion High

Public

High· 1.6 mi away

Grades PK to 12

21326 Augusta Dr., Sterling, VA, 20164

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W.O. Robey High

Public

High· 1.6 mi away

Grades 09 to 12

21328 AUGUSTA DRIVE, Sterling, VA, 20164

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Public schools: NCES Common Core of Data 2024-25. Private schools: NCES Private School Survey 2021-22 (newest released, biennial).

Air Quality

Clean Air

EPA US AQI

The EPA's overall Air Quality Index. 0-50 good, 51-100 moderate, 101+ starts being unhealthy for sensitive groups.

Nat'l avg: 50

Clean

PM2.5

8.1 µg/m³

Tiny particles from car exhaust, fires, and dust that get deep into your lungs. Lower is healthier. EPA's safe limit is 9.

Nat'l avg: 9 µg/m³

Clean

PM10

9.5 µg/m³

Coarser airborne particles like dust and pollen. WHO considers under 15 µg/m³ healthy.

Nat'l avg: 15 µg/m³

Low Ozone

Ozone

60 µg/m³

Ground-level ozone, the main ingredient in smog. Spikes on hot, sunny days.

Nat'l avg: 100 µg/m³

Low NO2

NO₂

6.1 µg/m³

Nitrogen dioxide, mostly from car exhaust. Higher near busy roads and highways.

Nat'l avg: 10 µg/m³

Low CO

Carbon Monoxide

130 µg/m³

Carbon monoxide from cars, gas heaters, and fires. Outdoor levels in residential areas usually run well below safety limits.

Nat'l avg: 4000 µg/m³

Climate (3-yr avg)

Hot

Summer Avg High

86.6°F

How hot a typical summer afternoon gets. Personal taste. Some love it warm.

Mild

Winter Avg Low

30.9°F

How cold a typical winter night gets. Below freezing means real winters.

Comfortable

Annual Rainfall

36.7"

Total inches of rain per year. U.S. average is around 30 inches.

Minimal

Annual Snowfall

3.2"

Average inches of snow per year. 0-5 mild, 30+ serious winter, shoveling weather.

Hot Often

Days ≥ 90°F / yr

How many days a year feel sweltering. More days = bigger AC bills.

Many Freezes

Days ≤ 32°F / yr

How many days a year hit freezing. More days = bigger heating bills and icy mornings.

Annual Avg High

67.2°F

Average daily high across the year. Useful one-number summary of how warm the area runs.

Annual Avg Low

49.2°F

Average daily low across the year. Together with the high, gives you the typical temperature swing.

Data sources: ZIP geocoding via Zippopotam, demographics from the U.S. Census Bureau's ACS 5-year survey (2022), air quality and climate from Open-Meteo, restaurants from Google Places (powered by Google). National averages from ACS 2022. Census numbers reflect a rolling 5-year average. Air quality reflects the most recent hourly observation. Climate averages cover the 3 most recent calendar years. Restaurant data filtered to 1,000+ reviews within 5 miles. Verify with local sources before making relocation decisions.

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