Wealthiest ZIP codes in Maryland, Virginia and D.C. WTOP Staff May 11, 2015, 4:44 PM ...

But the rate of rent increases there — 3.6% — was significantly outpaced by the No. 5 22203 zip code, which includes Ballston and rose 8% year-over-year to an average monthly rent of $2,403.

Virginia has the two most expensive ZIP codes in the D.C. area. First is ZIP code 22066 in Great Falls, where the median home price was $2.39 million.

Realtor.com has released its annual list of America’s Hottest ZIP Codes — based on demand, affordability and how fast homes are selling — and 22152 in west Springfield, Virginia, ranks No. 9.