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Burke, VA
Census-designated place in Fairfax County, Virginia. ZIP codes: 22015, 22152, 22153.
Population
44,029
Land area
8.6sq mi
People per sq mi
5,115
ZIP codes
3
Burke and its ZIP codes
Burke at a glance
- Burke is about 23 times as dense as Virginia as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 24th among 681 cities and towns in Virginia.
- The median household income is $185,818, 99% above the Virginia median of $93,170.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $747,700 (95% above Virginia) and median rent is $2,894 a month.
Local data for Burke, VA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Burke, VA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$185,818
Poverty rate
3.2%
Median home value
$747,700
Median rent
$2,894/mo
Homeownership
89.5%
Bachelor's or higher
68.5%
Median age
40.6
Average commute
29.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (5,277), Irish Americans (4,103), Italian Americans (2,513).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Fairfax County. PPP loans are for Burke.
Unemployment rate
3.3%
Aug 2026, -0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$115,004
634,638 jobs, 2025
Federal spending
$45.63B
FY 2026, $39,671 per person
How people get to work
Burke, VA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone57.9%
- Carpooled7.1%
- Public transit2.8%
- Walked1.1%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.1%
- Worked from home30.0%
Average one-way commute: 29.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Burke, VA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
1,831
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
3,582
1.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
84° / 23°F
43.6 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Burke, VA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
23.8%
U.S. 33.3% -9.5 pts
Diabetes
10.7%
U.S. 12.1% -1.4 pts
Smoking
7.7%
U.S. 12.8% -5.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.2%
U.S. 11.1% -4.9 pts
ZIP codes in Burke
3 in or overlapping Burke. Population shown
Cities near Burke
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Burke CentreCensus-designated place | 1.9 mi | 3.1 |
| Kings ParkCensus-designated place | 2 mi | 1.3 |
| South RunCensus-designated place | 2.3 mi | 2.5 |
| West SpringfieldCensus-designated place | 2.4 mi | 4.8 |
| Kings Park WestCensus-designated place | 2.7 mi | 3 |
| RavensworthCensus-designated place | 2.9 mi | 0.9 |
| Long BranchCensus-designated place | 3.2 mi | 2.5 |
| WakefieldCensus-designated place | 3.3 mi | 3.8 |
| Newington ForestCensus-designated place | 3.5 mi | 3.3 |
| North SpringfieldCensus-designated place | 3.9 mi | 1.5 |
| CrosspointeCensus-designated place | 4.1 mi | 2.2 |
| Fairfax StationCensus-designated place | 4.2 mi | 9.1 |
| NewingtonCensus-designated place | 4.4 mi | 4.6 |
| SpringfieldCensus-designated place | 4.8 mi | 7.8 |
| MantuaCensus-designated place | 4.8 mi | 2.4 |
| WoodburnCensus-designated place | 5 mi | 2.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Burke, VA in?
- Burke is in Fairfax County, Virginia.
- What ZIP codes are in Burke, VA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Burke include 22015, 22152, 22153.
- What is the population of Burke, VA?
- About 44,029 people live in Burke, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Burke?
- Nearby places include Burke Centre (1.9 mi), Kings Park (2 mi), South Run (2.3 mi), West Springfield (2.4 mi), Kings Park West (2.7 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023