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Dumfries, VA
Town in Prince William County, Virginia. ZIP codes: 22026.
Population
5,816
Land area
1.5sq mi
People per sq mi
3,789
ZIP codes
1
Dumfries and its ZIP codes
Dumfries at a glance
- Dumfries is about 17 times as dense as Virginia as a whole.
- The median household income is $82,355, 12% below the Virginia median of $93,170.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $331,800 (14% below Virginia) and median rent is $1,732 a month.
Local data for Dumfries, VA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Dumfries, VA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$82,355
Poverty rate
5.0%
Median home value
$331,800
Median rent
$1,732/mo
Homeownership
78.2%
Bachelor's or higher
24.1%
Median age
33.3
Average commute
36.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Salvadoran Americans (629), Mexican Americans (444), German Americans (402).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Prince William County. PPP loans are for Dumfries.
Unemployment rate
3.4%
Aug 2026, 0.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$65,975
146,171 jobs, 2025
Federal spending
$5B
FY 2026, $10,373 per person
How people get to work
Dumfries, VA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone68.7%
- Carpooled13.7%
- Public transit2.6%
- Walked0.8%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.5%
- Worked from home12.7%
Average one-way commute: 36.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Dumfries, VA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: heat wave
Storm events since 1996
740
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
935
1.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
88° / 28°F
41.0 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Dumfries, VA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.6%
U.S. 33.3% +6.3 pts
Diabetes
13.3%
U.S. 12.1% +1.2 pts
Smoking
14.3%
U.S. 12.8% +1.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
16.8%
U.S. 11.1% +5.7 pts
ZIP codes in Dumfries
1 in or overlapping Dumfries. Population shown
Cities near Dumfries
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| TriangleCensus-designated place | 1.3 mi | 2.8 |
| Cherry HillCensus-designated place | 2 mi | 7.8 |
| MontclairCensus-designated place | 2.9 mi | 6 |
| QuanticoTown | 3.5 mi | 0.1 |
| LeesylvaniaCensus-designated place | 3.6 mi | 4.6 |
| Quantico BaseCensus-designated place | 3.6 mi | 7 |
| Boswell's CornerCensus-designated place | 4.9 mi | 1 |
| Dale CityCensus-designated place | 5.5 mi | 14.2 |
| WoodbridgeCensus-designated place | 5.7 mi | 9 |
| Potomac MillsCensus-designated place | 6 mi | 4.2 |
| Independent HillCensus-designated place | 7 mi | 8.9 |
| Camp BarrettCensus-designated place | 7.6 mi | 6.9 |
| Aquia HarbourCensus-designated place | 8.1 mi | 2.8 |
| Lake RidgeCensus-designated place | 8.2 mi | 9.1 |
| OccoquanTown | 8.7 mi | 0.2 |
| County CenterCensus-designated place | 8.8 mi | 2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Dumfries, VA in?
- Dumfries is in Prince William County, Virginia.
- What ZIP codes are in Dumfries, VA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Dumfries include 22026.
- What is the population of Dumfries, VA?
- About 5,816 people live in Dumfries, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Dumfries?
- Nearby places include Triangle (1.3 mi), Cherry Hill (2 mi), Montclair (2.9 mi), Quantico (3.5 mi), Leesylvania (3.6 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023