City

Falls Church, VA

6 ZIP codes  ·  Falls Church (city) County  ·  Virginia

👥122,171Population
💰$128,320Median HH Income▲ 68% above avg
🎂37.8Median Age
🏠$701,269Median Home Value▲ 152% above avg
🎓66.2%College Grads▲ 71% above avg
📊4.9%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.9% Female 50.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 45.1%Hispanic: 25.4%Black: 7.7%Asian: 16.4%Other: 4.3%Race
White45.1%
Hispanic25.4%
Black7.7%
Asian16.4%
Other4.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
17%
18–24
8%
25–44
29%
45–64
25%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age37.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.68
Below Poverty9.6% ≈ Avg
College Grads66.2% ▲ 71% above avg
Unemployment4.9% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma2,666 (3.5%)
HS Graduate12,396 (16.5%)
Some College3,890 (5.2%)
Associates6,403 (8.5%)
Bachelors4,007 (5.3%)
Graduate Degree45,894 (61%)

Education

No HS: 3.5%HS Grad: 16.5%Some College: 5.2%Associates: 8.5%Bachelors: 5.3%Graduate: 61%Edu
No HS3.5%
HS Grad16.5%
Some College5.2%
Associates8.5%
Bachelors5.3%
Graduate61.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 58.7%Renter: 41.3%Tenure
Owner58.7%
Renter41.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
1%
$50k–$100k
1%
$100k–$150k
0%
$150k–$200k
3%
$200k–$300k
8%
$300k–$500k
16%
Over $500k
72%

Financials

Median HH Income$128,320 ▲ 68% above avg
Median Home Value$701,269 ▲ 152% above avg
Home/Income Ratio5.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$2,069/mo
Total Housing Units47,279
Vacant Units1,804

Income Distribution

Under $25k
9%
$25k–$50k
9%
$50k–$75k
11%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
13%
Over $200k
29%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
62%
Public Transit
9%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
26%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
17%
15–30 min
40%
30–45 min
25%
Over 45 min
18%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
6%
1940s–1950s
20%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
6%
2000+
53%
About Falls Church, VA

Falls Church is a city in Virginia, located in Falls Church (city) County. The city spans 6 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 122,171 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 37.81 years.

Economically, Falls Church is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $128,319 is significantly above the national average. Approximately 9.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.9%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Falls Church is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $701,269, which is more than double the national average. Renters typically pay around $2,068 per month.

The population of Falls Church is highly educated. 66.2% 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 45.1%.

Falls Church, VA offers residents above-average earning potential within Virginia. Spread across 6 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.

ZIP Codes in Falls Church
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
22041 29,764 $91,075 $432,800 $1,913 5.7% 58.6% 51.9%
22042 34,631 $135,578 $666,700 $2,178 5.7% 62.4% 65.4%
22043 25,658 $143,836 $868,600 $2,136 2.1% 74.5% 60.9%
22044 14,001 $100,129 $711,400 $1,814 6.5% 60.2% 50.1%
22046 18,117 $175,446 $963,600 $2,216 5.0% 79.0% 60.8%