In our list of the 20 Hottest Zip Codes in Northern Virginia, three Prince William County neighborhoods were represented as some of the most in-demand places in the region. Here’s what to know about the 20136, 20155, and 22192 zip codes.
20136 & 20155
Bristow & Gainesville areas
While these areas are a little farther afield from DC than others on the list, the “Bristow and Gainesville areas continue to grow from a real estate aspect,” says Lisa Jalufka, a broker with Century 21 New Millennium. And that growth has influenced the bottom line. “Bristow and Gainesville do still provide a more affordable option to other areas of NoVA, but the gap is decreasing,” Jalufka says.
These zips codes are “considered to be family-centric, drawing families of all sizes … [and] single buyers as well,” she says. “There are quality schools serving both areas, which is attractive for buyers for their current needs and for future resale potential.”
Jalufka says that “retail options have continued to grow over the past decade, bringing shopping, dining, and recreation close by without sacrificing the tranquility that most buyers seek when moving to the areas.” For example, she points out the Virginia Gateway Shopping Center, which hosts a variety of boutique and national shops, banks, medical offices, fitness centers, and restaurants.
Although commutes into Tysons or DC are longer, Jalufka notes that “the areas provide quick access to I-66, US-29, and US-28, as well as close access to Amtrak and VRE for commuters.
- Nearby entertainment attractions include Jiffy Lube Live in Bristow and NOVA Live in Manassas.
- Top-rated high schools include Gainesville High School and Battlefield High School in Haymarket.
- The area features multiple golf courses and community parks, including Conway Robinson State Forest and Robert Trent Jones Golf Club.
By Debbie Williams
22192
Lake Ridge area
This Woodbridge neighborhood has a quiet, suburban feel that comes with being farther away from the Beltway — but you don’t have to sacrifice convenience.
“The location feels miles away from busy NoVA, yet is convenient to great shopping and dining,” says Shelley Draheim of Long & Foster. The area has a strong “neighborhood feel,” Draheim says, with many homes that were built in the 1970s to 1990s and plentiful access to pools, playgrounds, community centers, and recreation facilities.
If you’re commuting to DC, you have options for getting around, including close proximity to I-95 and the availability of Woodbridge VRE. “It’s going to be a little bit longer commute, but that’s the give and take of that area, because the housing is less expensive,” Draheim says.
Thinking of moving here? Draheim suggests being prepared with lender pre-approval because “there can be more competition due to the price point and amenities.” And remember to think about the rules and fees associated with the relevant HOA, which are common in suburban areas like this.
- Shopping options include smaller, boutique businesses in historic Occoquan and larger retailers at Potomac Mills Mall.
By Maggie Roth
Methodology
This ranking uses data from December 1, 2024, to November 30, 2025, as reported by Bright MLS. To determine the Top 20, we considered zip codes that had a minimum of 120 sales over the given time frame. The list was weighted based on the percentage change between the median list price and median close price, as well as the median days on the market over the 12-month period.
*Population, education, median household income, and total number of households were not included as factors in the ranking.
By the Numbers
No. 4: 20136 Bristow
2025 Median List Price: $700,000
2025 Median Close Price: $715,000
2025 Median Days on Market: 7
2025 Sales: 377
Population*: 31,204
Education (Percentage of population 25 and older with Bachelor’s degree)*: 35.2%
Median Household Income*: $178,098
Total Households*: 9,099
No. 15: 20155 Gainesville
2025 Median List Price: $724,000
2025 Median Close Price: $720,000
Median Days on Market: 7.5
2025 Sales: 552
Population*: 37,516
Education (Percentage of population 25 and older with Bachelor’s degree)*: 33.2%
Median Household Income*: $154,531
Total Households*: 12,534
No. 20: 22192 Woodbridge
2025 Median List Price: $507,450
2025 Median Close Price: $515,000
2025 Median Days on Market: 10
2025 Sales: 740
Population*: 59,034
Education (Percentage of population 25 and older with Bachelor’s degree)*: 28.3%
Median Household Income*: $122,005
Total Households*: 20,490
See how these areas stack up to the rest of the region in our full ranking of the 20 Hottest Zip Codes in Northern Virginia.
This story originally ran in our March 2026 issue. For more stories like this, subscribe to Northern Virginia Magazine.
