Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 39.4 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg HH Size | 2.80 |
| Below Poverty | 6.0% ▼ 40% below avg |
| College Grads | 70.5% ▲ 82% above avg |
| Unemployment | 3.9% ▼ 21% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 13,660 (2%) |
| HS Graduate | 90,514 (13.2%) |
| Some College | 37,259 (5.4%) |
| Associates | 59,444 (8.7%) |
| Bachelors | 39,699 (5.8%) |
| Graduate Degree | 444,601 (64.9%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $154,173 ▲ 102% above avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $717,638 ▲ 157% above avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 4.7x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $2,334/mo |
| Total Housing Units | 401,111 |
| Vacant Units | 14,902 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Fairfax County is located in Virginia and encompasses 74 ZIP codes spanning 24 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 1,071,777 residents. With a median age of 39.42, it is a middle-aged county.
Fairfax County has a affluent economic profile. The median household income of $154,172 is more than double the national average. Unemployment stands at 3.9%, below the national average. The poverty rate of 6.0% is well below the national average.
Housing in Fairfax County is a premium housing market, with a median home value of $717,638 — more than double the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $2,334. Homeownership rates are high at 70.3%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.
The residents of Fairfax County are racially diverse, with White as the largest group at 47.5%. Educational attainment is highly educated — 70.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, significantly above the national average.
Fairfax County, VA is a affluent area in Virginia. The 74 ZIP codes within the county each have their own character — browse the full list below to find the right community, whether you're looking for affordable housing, strong schools, or economic opportunity.
| ZIP | City | Population | Median Income | Median Home | Median Rent | Unemp. | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22303 | Alexandria | 16,566 | $103,822 | $547,300 | $2,050 | 3.5% | 71.5% |
| 22306 | Alexandria | 31,471 | $95,026 | $583,200 | $1,750 | 6.3% | 50.1% |
| 22307 | Alexandria | 10,205 | $140,559 | $752,700 | $1,906 | 4.4% | 75.4% |
| 22308 | Alexandria | 13,660 | $204,177 | $870,700 | $3,501 | 2.9% | 81.7% |
| 22309 | Alexandria | 34,948 | $101,556 | $539,700 | $1,749 | 4.0% | 54.4% |
| 22310 | Alexandria | 29,120 | $160,872 | $627,400 | $2,396 | 3.6% | 72.0% |
| 22312 | Alexandria | 26,366 | $105,044 | $593,600 | $2,009 | 4.0% | 62.5% |
| 22315 | Alexandria | 28,725 | $156,230 | $609,000 | $2,396 | 2.2% | 72.7% |
| 22003 | Annandale | 58,154 | $134,109 | $694,300 | $1,988 | 3.8% | 58.9% |
| 22015 | Burke | 44,730 | $166,016 | $666,500 | $2,441 | 5.6% | 73.7% |
| 20120 | Centreville | 42,917 | $149,844 | $620,100 | $2,244 | 3.8% | 66.7% |
| 20121 | Centreville | 27,507 | $133,024 | $488,200 | $2,240 | 3.6% | 61.6% |
| 20151 | Chantilly | 22,502 | $143,422 | $647,400 | $2,245 | 2.7% | 66.5% |
| 20124 | Clifton | 14,557 | $218,942 | $870,200 | $2,307 | 4.1% | 79.3% |
| 22027 | Dunn Loring | 1,781 | $250,001 | $1,041,900 | — | 0.0% | 83.4% |
| 22032 | Fairfax | 29,172 | $175,913 | $736,500 | $2,269 | 3.0% | 73.2% |
| 22033 | Fairfax | 38,676 | $134,532 | $621,600 | $2,253 | 3.1% | 72.9% |
| 22039 | Fairfax Station | 19,034 | $250,001 | $973,800 | $2,426 | 4.5% | 80.7% |
| 22041 | Falls Church | 29,764 | $91,075 | $432,800 | $1,913 | 5.7% | 58.6% |
| 22042 | Falls Church | 34,631 | $135,578 | $666,700 | $2,178 | 5.7% | 62.4% |
| 22043 | Falls Church | 25,658 | $143,836 | $868,600 | $2,136 | 2.1% | 74.5% |
| 22044 | Falls Church | 14,001 | $100,129 | $711,400 | $1,814 | 6.5% | 60.2% |
| 22060 | Fort Belvoir | 10,261 | $102,162 | $647,900 | $3,154 | 4.8% | 69.7% |
| 22066 | Great Falls | 16,884 | $250,001 | $1,240,100 | $3,501 | 3.6% | 88.6% |
| 20170 | Herndon | 43,372 | $157,875 | $625,600 | $2,224 | 3.6% | 66.0% |
| 20171 | Herndon | 50,796 | $166,154 | $770,200 | $2,276 | 2.8% | 77.0% |
| 22079 | Lorton | 36,523 | $140,817 | $600,800 | $2,457 | 3.3% | 66.3% |
| 22101 | Mc Lean | 31,306 | $250,001 | $1,282,800 | $3,407 | 2.5% | 87.5% |
| 22102 | Mc Lean | 28,577 | $153,816 | $1,003,700 | $2,471 | 3.9% | 85.1% |
| 22124 | Oakton | 18,915 | $216,712 | $979,900 | $2,469 | 1.7% | 82.9% |
| 20190 | Reston | 22,092 | $126,928 | $568,500 | $2,241 | 3.9% | 78.5% |
| 20191 | Reston | 30,077 | $141,019 | $616,700 | $1,983 | 5.1% | 72.0% |
| 20194 | Reston | 12,334 | $166,423 | $792,200 | $2,303 | 4.1% | 85.2% |
| 22150 | Springfield | 27,770 | $120,406 | $617,600 | $2,631 | 5.9% | 55.5% |
| 22151 | Springfield | 17,376 | $160,187 | $636,200 | $2,502 | 4.7% | 59.1% |
| 22152 | Springfield | 29,066 | $159,557 | $620,200 | $2,495 | 2.7% | 71.0% |
| 22153 | Springfield | 32,656 | $169,638 | $652,300 | $2,723 | 5.8% | 74.4% |
| 22180 | Vienna | 26,506 | $181,467 | $916,900 | $2,335 | 3.3% | 80.4% |
| 22181 | Vienna | 15,529 | $212,156 | $928,400 | $2,756 | 2.8% | 82.9% |
| 22182 | Vienna | 27,592 | $200,038 | $1,086,600 | $2,618 | 2.7% | 85.4% |