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Fair Lakes, VA

Census-designated place in Fairfax County, Virginia. ZIP codes: 22033.

Population

8,894

Land area

2.4sq mi

People per sq mi

3,757

ZIP codes

1

Fair Lakes and its ZIP codes

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Fair Lakes at a glance

  • Fair Lakes is about 17 times as dense as Virginia as a whole.
  • The median household income is $127,332, 37% above the Virginia median of $93,170.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $588,200 (53% above Virginia) and median rent is $2,419 a month.

Local data for Fair Lakes, VA

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Fair Lakes, VA, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$127,332

Poverty rate

5.5%

Median home value

$588,200

Median rent

$2,419/mo

Homeownership

61.1%

Bachelor's or higher

65.5%

Median age

40.1

Average commute

29.0 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Indian Americans (1,249), Korean Americans (1,115), German Americans (660).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

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

Details

Unemployment rate

3.4%

Sep 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

Fairfax County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

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

  • Drove alone61.9%
  • Carpooled6.7%
  • Public transit1.3%
  • Walked1.5%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.5%
  • Worked from home28.1%

Average one-way commute: 29.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Fair Lakes, 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 Fair Lakes, VA, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

21.6%

U.S. 33.3% -11.7 pts

Diabetes

8.9%

U.S. 12.1% -3.2 pts

Smoking

7.7%

U.S. 12.8% -5.1 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

5.9%

U.S. 11.1% -5.2 pts

ZIP codes in Fair Lakes

1 in or overlapping Fair Lakes. Population shown

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Cities near Fair Lakes

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
GreenbriarCensus-designated place1.3 mi1.6
Fair OaksCensus-designated place1.8 mi5
BraddockCensus-designated place2.1 mi6.4
NavyCensus-designated place2.3 mi1.4
CentrevilleCensus-designated place2.8 mi11.9
George MasonCensus-designated place3.2 mi2.5
Union MillCensus-designated place3.8 mi10
ChantillyCensus-designated place3.9 mi12
Franklin FarmCensus-designated place4.3 mi4.7
Difficult RunCensus-designated place4.6 mi8.4
FairfaxCity4.6 mi6.2
Sully SquareCensus-designated place4.7 mi0.8
Fairfax StationCensus-designated place4.8 mi9.1
CliftonTown5.1 mi0.2
Bull RunCensus-designated place5.5 mi14.4
YorkshireCensus-designated place5.6 mi2.4

Frequently asked questions

What county is Fair Lakes, VA in?
Fair Lakes is in Fairfax County, Virginia.
What ZIP codes are in Fair Lakes, VA?
ZIP codes in or overlapping Fair Lakes include 22033.
What is the population of Fair Lakes, VA?
About 8,894 people live in Fair Lakes, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Fair Lakes?
Nearby places include Greenbriar (1.3 mi), Fair Oaks (1.8 mi), Braddock (2.1 mi), Navy (2.3 mi), Centreville (2.8 mi).

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

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