City

Great Falls, VA

1 ZIP code  ·  Fairfax County  ·  Virginia

👥16,884Population
💰$250,001Median HH Income▲ 228% above avg
🎂46.4Median Age
🏠$1,240,100Median Home Value▲ 345% above avg
🎓88.6%College Grads▲ 129% above avg
📊3.6%Unemployment▼ 27% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.4% Female 49.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 63.4%Hispanic: 4.8%Black: 0.8%Asian: 23.9%Other: 5.5%Race
White63.4%
Hispanic4.8%
Black0.8%
Asian23.9%
Other5.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
20%
18–24
5%
25–44
18%
45–64
32%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age46.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.96
Below Poverty1.9% ▼ 81% below avg
College Grads88.6% ▲ 129% above avg
Unemployment3.6% ▼ 27% below avg
No HS Diploma37 (0.3%)
HS Graduate404 (3.7%)
Some College334 (3%)
Associates486 (4.4%)
Bachelors443 (4%)
Graduate Degree9,335 (84.6%)

Education

No HS: 0.3%HS Grad: 3.7%Some College: 3%Associates: 4.4%Bachelors: 4%Graduate: 84.6%Edu
No HS0.3%
HS Grad3.7%
Some College3.0%
Associates4.4%
Bachelors4.0%
Graduate84.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 95.5%Renter: 4.6%Tenure
Owner95.5%
Renter4.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
2%
$50k–$100k
1%
$100k–$150k
0%
$150k–$200k
0%
$300k–$500k
1%
Over $500k
96%

Financials

Median HH Income$250,001 ▲ 228% above avg
Median Home Value$1,240,100 ▲ 345% above avg
Home/Income Ratio5.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$3,501/mo
Total Housing Units5,852
Vacant Units156

Income Distribution

Under $25k
2%
$25k–$50k
3%
$50k–$75k
2%
$75k–$100k
4%
$100k–$150k
11%
$150k–$200k
10%
Over $200k
69%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
56%
Public Transit
2%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
41%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
8%
15–30 min
38%
30–45 min
27%
Over 45 min
27%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
4%
1960s–1970s
28%
1980s–1990s
15%
2000+
53%
About Great Falls, VA

Great Falls is a city in Virginia, located in Fairfax County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 16,884 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 46.4 years.

Economically, Great Falls is a affluent community. The median household income of $250,001 is more than double the national average. Approximately 1.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.6%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Great Falls is among the most expensive housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $1,240,100, which is more than double the national average. Renters typically pay around $3,501 per month. Homeownership is high at 95.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Great Falls is highly educated. 88.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — more than double the national average. The community is majority White (63.44%).

Great Falls, VA offers residents above-average earning potential within Virginia.

ZIP Codes in Great Falls
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
22066 16,884 $250,001 $1,240,100 $3,501 3.6% 88.6% 95.5%