20165 scores 7.5 out of 20 on the EPA National Walkability Index (below average walkable). There is 1 supermarket within a mile of the center of the ZIP; the closest is Giant Food, about 0.7 miles away.

How far is the nearest Metro station from 20165?

The closest Metro station to the center of 20165 is Loudoun Gateway, about 5.2 miles away in a straight line.

How much does it cost to live in 20165?

In 20165, median rent is $2,378 a month and the median home value is $617,500, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2022 5-year estimates.

How much does it cost to move to Sterling, VA 20165?

Red Cat's local flat rates start at $240 for a 1-bedroom apartment and $780 for a 2-bedroom house. The price is set before moving day and doesn't change if the move takes longer. No deposit.

Moving to Sterling, VA 20165

North of Route 7, 20165 takes in Cascades, Countryside, Potomac Falls and Lowes Island, with neighborhoods running down toward the Potomac River. Homes here are mostly HOA-managed townhouses and detached houses on cul-de-sacs, and some communities set rules on moving-truck parking. Metro is about five miles off at Loudoun Gateway, so most residents drive Route 7 or Algonkian Parkway.

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Sterling, VA 20165 at a glance.

ZIP 20165, Loudoun County. Tap a card for the details.

SafetyNo data for this ZIPSee the map
Walkability7.5Below average walkableEPA index, out of 20See the map
GroceryTrader Joe'sover 2 miWhole Foodsover 2 miMOM's Organicover 2 miSee the map
Restaurants20+popular spots3 must visitwithin 1.5 milesSee the list
Cafes8cafeswithin 1.5 milesSee the list
Schools42schoolswithin 5 miles · 29 public, 13 privateSee the list
Climate & AirComing soonSee the weather
People34,222residentsmedian household income $173,015See the data

Top picks near 20165

The most-reviewed restaurants and cafes within a mile and a half, on Google.

Sweetwater TavernMust visit
American Restaurant · $$ · 45980 Waterview Plaza, Sterling, VA 20166, USA
4.6
3,700 reviews · 1.3 mi
MISSION BBQMust visit
Barbecue Restaurant · $ · 45979 Denizen Plaza, Sterling, VA 20165, USA
4.6
1,084 reviews · 1.2 mi
The Dons' Wood Fired PizzaMust visit
Pizza Restaurant · $ · 21018 Southbank St, Sterling, VA 20165, USA
4.6
1,061 reviews · 0.8 mi
CAVA
Mediterranean Restaurant · $ · 21475 Epicerie Plaza #160, Sterling, VA 20164, USA
4.4
1,191 reviews · 1.4 mi
McDonald's
Fast Food Restaurant · $ · 20880 Pidgeon Hill Dr, Sterling, VA 20165, USA
3.3
1,019 reviews · 1.3 mi
Qamaria Yemeni Coffee Co.
Coffee Shop · $ · 46519 Leesburg Pike, Sterling, VA 20164, USA
4.7
387 reviews · 1.4 mi

Reported crime around 20165.

Reported incidents from police data. A map shows where they happened; numbers alone can't tell one block from the next.

We don't have crime data for this ZIP. The police departments here don't publish where incidents happen. Our crime maps cover Washington, DC, Montgomery and Prince George's counties, Baltimore City and Prince William County.

Life without a car around 20165.

Grocery stores and Metro stations near Sterling, VA. Pick a store to see only that chain.

8 grocery stores and 0 Metro stations within 2 miles of 20165

Grocery store
Metro station

Nearest grocery stores

Giant Food21000 Southbank St, Sterling0.7 mi
Aldi21031 Tripleseven Rd, Sterling1.1 mi
Lotte Plaza Market VA30 Pidgeon Hill Dr, Sterling1.2 mi
Target Store46201 Potomac Run Plz, Sterling1.4 mi
Harris Teeter21399 Epicurie Plaza, Sterling1.5 mi
Costco Wholesale21398 Price Cascades Plz, Sterling1.5 mi

Nearest Metro stations

No Metro stations within 2 miles.

Source: USDA SNAP Retailer Locator and WMATA via DC GIS · supermarkets that accept SNAP; distances are straight-line from the center of 20165. Store icons are each chain's own website icon. Updated 2026-10-26.

Grocery stores within 1 mile

One or two nearby

Nearest: Giant Food, 0.7 mi

Nearest Metro station

5.2 mi

A short drive or bus ride

Loudoun Gateway

EPA Walkability Index

7.5 / 20

Below average walkable

Average of 9 Census block groups within about half a mile

The EPA National Walkability Index scores every U.S. neighborhood from 1 to 20 on connected streets, nearby transit and the mix of shops, jobs and homes: above 15 is among the most walkable places in the country, below 6 usually means driving for most errands.

The most popular places to eat near 20165.

The busiest restaurants within about a mile and a half of Sterling, by number of Google reviews. "Must visit" means 4.6 stars or better from 1,000+ reviews.

MISSION BBQMust visit
Barbecue Restaurant · $ · 45979 Denizen Plaza, Sterling, VA 20165, USA
4.6
1,084 reviews · 1.2 mi
The Dons' Wood Fired PizzaMust visit
Pizza Restaurant · $ · 21018 Southbank St, Sterling, VA 20165, USA
4.6
1,061 reviews · 0.8 mi
Sweetwater TavernMust visit
American Restaurant · $$ · 45980 Waterview Plaza, Sterling, VA 20166, USA
4.6
3,700 reviews · 1.3 mi
CAVA
Mediterranean Restaurant · $ · 21475 Epicerie Plaza #160, Sterling, VA 20164, USA
4.4
1,191 reviews · 1.4 mi
McDonald's
Fast Food Restaurant · $ · 20880 Pidgeon Hill Dr, Sterling, VA 20165, USA
3.3
1,019 reviews · 1.3 mi
Ivy By The Lake
Middle Eastern Restaurant · $$ · 46110 Lake Center Plaza, Sterling, VA 20165, USA
4.5
1,668 reviews · 1.1 mi
Burtons Grill & Bar
American Restaurant · $$ · 21434 Epicerie Plaza, Sterling, VA 20164, USA
4.5
1,346 reviews · 1.4 mi
The Bungalow Lakehouse
American Restaurant · $$ · 46116 Lake Center Plaza, Sterling, VA 20165, USA
4.4
2,631 reviews · 1.1 mi
Miller's Ale House
Restaurant · $$ · 46280 Potomac Run Plaza, Sterling, VA 20164, USA
4.3
2,206 reviews · 1.3 mi
Olive Garden Italian Restaurant
Italian Restaurant · $$ · 45970 Waterview Plaza, Sterling, VA 20166, USA
4.2
2,622 reviews · 1.3 mi
Sushi Queen
Japanese Restaurant · $$ · 46240 Potomac Run Plaza, Sterling, VA 20164, USA
4.2
1,738 reviews · 1.2 mi
Toosso
Pakistani Restaurant · 20921 Davenport Dr, Sterling, VA 20165, USA
3.8
1,127 reviews · 1.2 mi

The most popular coffee near 20165.

The busiest cafes and coffee shops within about a mile and a half of Sterling, by number of Google reviews. "Must visit" means 4.6 stars or better from 500+ reviews.

Qamaria Yemeni Coffee Co.
Coffee Shop · $ · 46519 Leesburg Pike, Sterling, VA 20164, USA
4.7
387 reviews · 1.4 mi
TOUS les JOURS Bakery Café - Sterling
Bakery · $ · 30 Pidgeon Hill Dr, Potomac Falls, VA 20165, USA
4.5
356 reviews · 1.2 mi
Paris Baguette
Bakery · $ · 46309 Cranston St Suite 500, Sterling, VA 20165, USA
4.5
160 reviews · 0.8 mi
Starbucks Coffee Company
Coffee Shop · $ · 210-21 Southbank St, Sterling, VA 20165, USA
4.3
377 reviews · 0.8 mi
Panera Bread
Cafe · $ · 46300 Potomac Run Plaza Unit 140, Sterling, VA 20164, USA
4.0
757 reviews · 1.2 mi
Starbucks Coffee Company
Coffee Shop · $ · 46201 Potomac Run Plaza, Sterling, VA 20164, USA
4.0
151 reviews · 1.4 mi
Starbucks Coffee Company
Coffee Shop · $ · 3 Pidgeon Hill Drive Countryside Marketplace, Sterling, VA 20165, USA
3.7
557 reviews · 1.3 mi
Starbucks Coffee Company
Coffee Shop · $ · 21399 Epicerie Plaza, Sterling, VA 20164, USA
3.4
58 reviews · 1.3 mi

Schools within 5 miles.

Public and private schools from the U.S. Department of Education, closest first.

Elementary

Middle

High

Public / private

29 / 13

Closest schools

Horizon Elementary
public · elementary · grades PK–05
0.1 mi
OUR LADY OF HOPE CATHOLIC SCHOOL
private · elementary
0.3 mi
Potomac Falls High
public · high · grades 09–12
0.4 mi
Potowmack Elementary
public · elementary · grades PK–05
0.7 mi
River Bend Middle
public · middle · grades 06–08
0.7 mi
Sugarland Elementary
public · elementary · grades PK–05
0.8 mi
Meadowland Elementary
public · elementary · grades PK–05
1.1 mi
Algonkian Elementary
public · elementary · grades PK–05
1.4 mi
Seneca Ridge Middle
public · middle · grades 06–08
1.5 mi
Countryside Elementary
public · elementary · grades PK–05
1.5 mi
Dominion High
public · high · grades PK–12
1.6 mi
W.O. Robey High
public · high · grades 09–12
1.6 mi

Source: NCES Common Core of Data and Private School Survey.

Weather and air in Sterling.

Air quality

64 AQI

Moderate

Current reading

PM2.5

10.1 µg/m³

Over the EPA standard

EPA annual standard: 9 µg/m³

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Weather and air quality from Open-Meteo.

Who lives in 20165.

U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2022 5-year estimates.

Population

34,222

Suburban

Median age

A mix of ages

U.S. average 38.9

Household income

$173,015

High incomes

U.S. average $74,580

Home value

$617,500

Established market

U.S. average $281,900

Rent

$2,378/mo

City-level rents

U.S. average $1,402/mo

Own their home

77.5%

Mostly homeowners

U.S. average 64.7%

Bachelor's or higher

65.2%

Highly educated

U.S. average 35.4%

Commute

29.8 min

Typical commute

U.S. average 26.4 min

How Loudoun County voted

Presidential elections, share of all votes cast in the county.

2024Latest
Harris
56.7%
Trump
40.4%
Other
3.0%
Nationwide: Harris 48.3%, Trump 49.8%
2020
Biden
61.5%
Trump
36.5%
Other
2.0%
Nationwide: Biden 51.3%, Trump 46.8%
2016
Clinton
55.1%
Trump
38.2%
Other
6.7%
Nationwide: Clinton 48.2%, Trump 46.1%

Source: MIT Election Data and Science Lab, County Presidential Election Returns 2000-2024. County-wide results, not this ZIP alone.

Moving to Sterling 20165: what to know.

Townhouse and HOA communities often limit where a moving truck can park, and for how long. Check your HOA rules for both homes before moving day.
Apartment and condo buildings usually ask for a certificate of insurance and a reserved freight elevator or loading dock time. Ask your building early, for both the old place and the new one.
I-66, I-495 and I-95 traffic makes moving-day timing hard to predict. With a flat rate, a slow Beltway costs you time, not money.

Local moves in 20165 start at $240 for a 1-bedroom apartment and $780 for a 2-bedroom house. One flat rate, no deposit.

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Sterling 20165,
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Straight answers about 20165, from the same public data as the report above.

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20165 scores 7.5 out of 20 on the EPA National Walkability Index (below average walkable). There is 1 supermarket within a mile of the center of the ZIP; the closest is Giant Food, about 0.7 miles away.