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Burke Centre, VA

Census-designated place in Fairfax County, Virginia. ZIP codes: 22015.

Population

17,037

Land area

3.1sq mi

People per sq mi

5,438

ZIP codes

1

Burke Centre and its ZIP codes

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Burke Centre at a glance

  • Burke Centre is about 25 times as dense as Virginia as a whole.
  • It is the 79th most populous of 681 cities and towns in Virginia.
  • Households here earn a median of $164,123 a year, 76% more than the Virginia figure of $93,170.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $641,700 (67% above Virginia) and median rent is $2,515 a month.

Local data for Burke Centre, VA

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Burke Centre, VA, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$164,123

Poverty rate

5.2%

Median home value

$641,700

Median rent

$2,515/mo

Homeownership

80.7%

Bachelor's or higher

65.5%

Median age

39.1

Average commute

31.6 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (2,462), Irish Americans (2,114), Italian Americans (861).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Fairfax County. PPP loans are for Burke Centre.

Details

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

PPP loans

$41.71M

945 loans, 6,013 jobs reported

Fairfax County economyFederal spendingPPP loans

How people get to work

Burke Centre, VA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone61.9%
  • Carpooled6.4%
  • Public transit3.0%
  • Walked0.4%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.0%
  • Worked from home27.3%

Average one-way commute: 31.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Burke Centre, VA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

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 zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Burke Centre, VA, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

23.8%

U.S. 33.3% -9.5 pts

Diabetes

10.1%

U.S. 12.1% -2.0 pts

Smoking

7.9%

U.S. 12.8% -4.9 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

6.4%

U.S. 11.1% -4.7 pts

ZIP codes in Burke Centre

1 in or overlapping Burke Centre. Population shown

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Cities near Burke Centre

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
Kings Park WestCensus-designated place1.8 mi3
BurkeCensus-designated place1.9 mi8.6
Fairfax StationCensus-designated place2.4 mi9.1
South RunCensus-designated place2.9 mi2.5
Long BranchCensus-designated place3.1 mi2.5
Kings ParkCensus-designated place3.4 mi1.3
George MasonCensus-designated place3.8 mi2.5
WakefieldCensus-designated place4.1 mi3.8
West SpringfieldCensus-designated place4.2 mi4.8
FairfaxCity4.3 mi6.2
RavensworthCensus-designated place4.4 mi0.9
BraddockCensus-designated place4.4 mi6.4
CliftonTown4.6 mi0.2
Union MillCensus-designated place4.8 mi10
Newington ForestCensus-designated place4.9 mi3.3
MantuaCensus-designated place4.9 mi2.4

Frequently asked questions

What county is Burke Centre, VA in?
Burke Centre is in Fairfax County, Virginia.
What ZIP codes are in Burke Centre, VA?
ZIP codes in or overlapping Burke Centre include 22015.
What is the population of Burke Centre, VA?
About 17,037 people live in Burke Centre, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Burke Centre?
Nearby places include Kings Park West (1.8 mi), Burke (1.9 mi), Fairfax Station (2.4 mi), South Run (2.9 mi), Long Branch (3.1 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023