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Chantilly, VA

Census-designated place in Fairfax County, Virginia. ZIP codes: 20151.

Population

24,036

Land area

12sq mi

People per sq mi

2,003

ZIP codes

1

Chantilly and its ZIP codes

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Chantilly at a glance

  • Chantilly is about 9.1 times as dense as Virginia as a whole.
  • By population, it ranks 51st among 681 cities and towns in Virginia.
  • The median household income is $157,124, 69% above the Virginia median of $93,170.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $663,600 (73% above Virginia) and median rent is $2,312 a month.

Local data for Chantilly, VA

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Chantilly, VA, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$157,124

Poverty rate

5.8%

Median home value

$663,600

Median rent

$2,312/mo

Homeownership

81.1%

Bachelor's or higher

59.7%

Median age

41.3

Average commute

27.8 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Indian Americans (2,714), German Americans (2,091), Irish Americans (1,890).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

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

Details

Unemployment rate

3.3%

Aug 2026, -0.1 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$115,004

634,638 jobs, 2025

Federal spending

$45.6B

FY 2026, $39,671 per person

PPP loans

$348M

1,789 loans, 30,769 jobs reported

Fairfax County economyFederal spendingPPP loans

How people get to work

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

  • Drove alone59.3%
  • Carpooled11.3%
  • Public transit1.6%
  • Walked1.5%
  • Bicycle0.8%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.3%
  • Worked from home24.2%

Average one-way commute: 27.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Chantilly, 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

88° / 25°F

43.2 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Chantilly, VA, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

23.0%

U.S. 33.3% -10.3 pts

Diabetes

11.0%

U.S. 12.1% -1.1 pts

Smoking

8.8%

U.S. 12.8% -4.0 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

8.5%

U.S. 11.1% -2.6 pts

ZIP codes in Chantilly

1 in or overlapping Chantilly. Population shown

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Cities near Chantilly

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
Sully SquareCensus-designated place2.5 mi0.8
GreenbriarCensus-designated place3 mi1.6
NavyCensus-designated place3.1 mi1.4
CentrevilleCensus-designated place3.4 mi11.9
Franklin FarmCensus-designated place3.4 mi4.7
Bull RunCensus-designated place3.7 mi14.4
South RidingCensus-designated place3.9 mi6.8
Fair LakesCensus-designated place3.9 mi2.4
FlorisCensus-designated place4.1 mi2.8
McNairCensus-designated place5 mi2
Fair OaksCensus-designated place5.1 mi5
HutchisonCensus-designated place5.9 mi0.5
BraddockCensus-designated place6 mi6.4
Difficult RunCensus-designated place6.1 mi8.4
ArcolaCensus-designated place6.2 mi2.3
Stone RidgeCensus-designated place6.5 mi2.6

Frequently asked questions

What county is Chantilly, VA in?
Chantilly is in Fairfax County, Virginia.
What ZIP codes are in Chantilly, VA?
ZIP codes in or overlapping Chantilly include 20151.
What is the population of Chantilly, VA?
About 24,036 people live in Chantilly, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Chantilly?
Nearby places include Sully Square (2.5 mi), Greenbriar (3 mi), Navy (3.1 mi), Centreville (3.4 mi), Franklin Farm (3.4 mi).

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