City

Fairfax, VA

9 ZIP codes  ·  Fairfax (city) County  ·  Virginia

👥165,289Population
💰$142,746Median HH Income▲ 87% above avg
🎂36.9Median Age
🏠$690,657Median Home Value▲ 148% above avg
🎓74.1%College Grads▲ 91% above avg
📊3.8%Unemployment▼ 22% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.0% Female 50.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 49.1%Hispanic: 11.5%Black: 8.3%Asian: 25.5%Other: 4.4%Race
White49.1%
Hispanic11.5%
Black8.3%
Asian25.5%
Other4.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
15%
18–24
12%
25–44
29%
45–64
26%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age36.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.59
Below Poverty5.4% ▼ 46% below avg
College Grads74.1% ▲ 91% above avg
Unemployment3.8% ▼ 22% below avg
No HS Diploma1,470 (1.4%)
HS Graduate11,512 (10.9%)
Some College5,900 (5.6%)
Associates8,265 (7.8%)
Bachelors6,187 (5.9%)
Graduate Degree72,040 (68.4%)

Education

No HS: 1.4%HS Grad: 10.9%Some College: 5.6%Associates: 7.8%Bachelors: 5.9%Graduate: 68.4%Edu
No HS1.4%
HS Grad10.9%
Some College5.6%
Associates7.8%
Bachelors5.9%
Graduate68.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 61.8%Renter: 38.2%Tenure
Owner61.8%
Renter38.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
1%
$50k–$100k
1%
$100k–$150k
0%
$150k–$200k
1%
$200k–$300k
3%
$300k–$500k
14%
Over $500k
80%

Financials

Median HH Income$142,746 ▲ 87% above avg
Median Home Value$690,656 ▲ 148% above avg
Home/Income Ratio4.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$2,255/mo
Total Housing Units63,193
Vacant Units1,672

Income Distribution

Under $25k
6%
$25k–$50k
6%
$50k–$75k
10%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
17%
Over $200k
32%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
63%
Public Transit
6%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
29%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
17%
15–30 min
35%
30–45 min
28%
Over 45 min
20%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
12%
1960s–1970s
21%
1980s–1990s
14%
2000+
53%
About Fairfax, VA

Fairfax is a city in Virginia, located in Fairfax (city) County. The city spans 9 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 165,289 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 36.94 years.

Economically, Fairfax is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $142,746 is significantly above the national average. Approximately 5.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.8%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Fairfax is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $690,656, which is more than double the national average. Renters typically pay around $2,254 per month. Homeownership is high at 61.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Fairfax is highly educated. 74.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — significantly above the national average. The community is racially diverse, with White as the largest group at 49.1%.

Fairfax, VA offers residents above-average earning potential within Virginia. Spread across 9 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.

ZIP Codes in Fairfax
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
22030 60,855 $139,885 $700,700 $2,242 5.3% 72.2% 58.0%
22031 36,586 $129,743 $710,400 $2,267 2.6% 79.4% 47.9%
22032 29,172 $175,913 $736,500 $2,269 3.0% 73.2% 85.5%
22033 38,676 $134,532 $621,600 $2,253 3.1% 72.9% 62.8%

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