City

Dumfries, VA

2 ZIP codes  ·  Prince William County  ·  Virginia

👥39,959Population
💰$124,673Median HH Income▲ 63% above avg
🎂35.3Median Age
🏠$465,394Median Home Value▲ 67% above avg
🎓55.8%College Grads▲ 44% above avg
📊5.1%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.7% Female 50.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 37%Hispanic: 15.1%Black: 33%Asian: 7.9%Other: 6.1%Race
White37.0%
Hispanic15.1%
Black33.0%
Asian7.9%
Other6.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
8%
5–17
20%
18–24
8%
25–44
28%
45–64
26%
65+
5%

Key Indicators

Median Age35.3 yrs
Avg HH Size3.18
Below Poverty5.9% ▼ 41% below avg
College Grads55.8% ▲ 44% above avg
Unemployment5.1% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma612 (2.5%)
HS Graduate4,099 (16.6%)
Some College3,039 (12.3%)
Associates3,012 (12.2%)
Bachelors2,273 (9.2%)
Graduate Degree11,584 (47.1%)

Education

No HS: 2.5%HS Grad: 16.6%Some College: 12.3%Associates: 12.2%Bachelors: 9.2%Graduate: 47.1%Edu
No HS2.5%
HS Grad16.6%
Some College12.3%
Associates12.2%
Bachelors9.2%
Graduate47.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 78.1%Renter: 21.9%Tenure
Owner78.1%
Renter21.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
4%
$50k–$100k
1%
$100k–$150k
0%
$150k–$200k
1%
$200k–$300k
5%
$300k–$500k
43%
Over $500k
46%

Financials

Median HH Income$124,673 ▲ 63% above avg
Median Home Value$465,393 ▲ 67% above avg
Home/Income Ratio3.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,993/mo
Total Housing Units13,092
Vacant Units512

Income Distribution

Under $25k
6%
$25k–$50k
6%
$50k–$75k
12%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
17%
Over $200k
26%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
71%
Public Transit
4%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
24%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
11%
15–30 min
22%
30–45 min
26%
Over 45 min
40%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
2%
1960s–1970s
19%
1980s–1990s
22%
2000+
58%
About Dumfries, VA

Dumfries is a city in Virginia, located in Prince William County. The city spans 2 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 39,959 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 35.33 years.

Economically, Dumfries is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $124,673 is significantly above the national average. Approximately 5.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.1%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Dumfries is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $465,393, which is significantly above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,992 per month. Homeownership is high at 78.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Dumfries is well-educated. 55.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is racially diverse, with White as the largest group at 37.0%.

Dumfries, VA offers residents above-average earning potential within Virginia. Spread across 2 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.

ZIP Codes in Dumfries
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
22025 18,934 $135,957 $497,700 $2,205 4.8% 63.9% 86.8%
22026 21,025 $114,512 $436,300 $1,802 5.3% 48.5% 70.3%