City

Oakton, VA

1 ZIP code  ·  Fairfax County  ·  Virginia

👥18,915Population
💰$216,712Median HH Income▲ 184% above avg
🎂43.3Median Age
🏠$979,900Median Home Value▲ 251% above avg
🎓82.9%College Grads▲ 114% above avg
📊1.7%Unemployment▼ 65% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.9% Female 52.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 60.4%Hispanic: 8.2%Black: 3.5%Asian: 22.8%Other: 4%Race
White60.4%
Hispanic8.2%
Black3.5%
Asian22.8%
Other4.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
18%
18–24
6%
25–44
22%
45–64
31%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age43.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.75
Below Poverty2.4% ▼ 76% below avg
College Grads82.9% ▲ 114% above avg
Unemployment1.7% ▼ 65% below avg
No HS Diploma67 (0.5%)
HS Graduate689 (5.6%)
Some College511 (4.2%)
Associates824 (6.7%)
Bachelors353 (2.9%)
Graduate Degree9,767 (80%)

Education

No HS: 0.5%HS Grad: 5.6%Some College: 4.2%Associates: 6.7%Bachelors: 2.9%Graduate: 80%Edu
No HS0.5%
HS Grad5.6%
Some College4.2%
Associates6.7%
Bachelors2.9%
Graduate80.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 87.3%Renter: 12.7%Tenure
Owner87.3%
Renter12.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
0%
$100k–$150k
0%
$150k–$200k
0%
$200k–$300k
3%
$300k–$500k
13%
Over $500k
84%

Financials

Median HH Income$216,712 ▲ 184% above avg
Median Home Value$979,900 ▲ 251% above avg
Home/Income Ratio4.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$2,469/mo
Total Housing Units7,049
Vacant Units168

Income Distribution

Under $25k
2%
$25k–$50k
5%
$50k–$75k
5%
$75k–$100k
6%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
15%
Over $200k
53%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
57%
Public Transit
4%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
37%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
14%
15–30 min
37%
30–45 min
28%
Over 45 min
21%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
2%
1960s–1970s
31%
1980s–1990s
14%
2000+
53%
About Oakton, VA

Oakton is a city in Virginia, located in Fairfax County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 18,915 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 43.3 years.

Economically, Oakton is a affluent community. The median household income of $216,712 is more than double the national average. Approximately 2.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.7%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Oakton is among the most expensive housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $979,900, which is more than double the national average. Renters typically pay around $2,469 per month. Homeownership is high at 87.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Oakton is highly educated. 82.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — more than double the national average. The community is majority White (60.4%).

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

ZIP Codes in Oakton
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
22124 18,915 $216,712 $979,900 $2,469 1.7% 82.9% 87.3%