Sterling
Census-designated place in Loudoun County, Virginia
Sterling is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Loudoun County, Virginia, with 30,337 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 335 ft (102 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Dulles Town Center, 1.4 miles N.
- 30,337residents (2020 Census)
- 335 ftelevation · 102 m
- 5.5 sq miland area · 14.1 km²
- 5,563 / sq mipopulation density
- 20164main ZIP code (2 in total)
About Sterling
Sterling refers most specifically to a census-designated place (CDP) in Loudoun County, Virginia. The population of the CDP as of the 2020 United States Census was 30,337. The CDP boundaries are confined to an area between Virginia State Route 28 on the west and Virginia State Route 7 on the northeast, excluding areas near SR 606 and the Dulles Town Center.
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Living in Sterling
- Median household income
- $123,303
- Median home value
- $526,000
- Median rent
- $2,138/mo
- Median age
- 35.3
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Sterling had 30,337 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 30,337 |
|---|---|
| Density | 5,563 per sq mi (2,148 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Sterling at a glance
| State | Virginia (VA) |
|---|---|
| County | Loudoun County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 30,337 (2020) |
| Land area | 5.45 sq mi (14.1 km²) |
| Water area | 0.03 sq mi (0.07 km²) |
| Elevation | 335 ft (102 m) |
| Coordinates | 39.0047° N, 77.4054° W |
| ZIP codes | 20164, 20170 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 5175376 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Sterling
- Dulles Town Center1.4 mi N
- Oak Grove1.6 mi S
- Dranesville2.0 mi E
- Herndon2.6 mi SE
- Hutchison2.8 mi S
- Sugarland Run2.8 mi NE
- Kincora2.9 mi NW
- Cascades3.1 mi N
- Countryside3.3 mi N
- McNair3.7 mi S
- Ashburn3.7 mi W
- Lowes Island4.1 mi NE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Sterling
What county is Sterling in?
Sterling is in Loudoun County, Virginia.
What is the population of Sterling, VA?
30,337 people lived in Sterling at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Sterling, VA?
The main ZIP code is 20164. Other ZIP codes: 20170.
What is the elevation of Sterling?
335 feet (102 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Sterling?
Dulles Town Center (1.4 mi), Oak Grove (1.6 mi), Dranesville (2.0 mi), Herndon (2.6 mi), Hutchison (2.8 mi).
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