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Fair Oaks, VA
Census-designated place in Fairfax County, Virginia. ZIP codes: 22033, 22035.
Population
35,545
Land area
5sq mi
People per sq mi
7,120
ZIP codes
2
Fair Oaks and its ZIP codes
Fair Oaks at a glance
- Fair Oaks is about 32 times as dense as Virginia as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 32nd among 681 cities and towns in Virginia.
- The median household income is $123,947, 33% above the Virginia median of $93,170.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $608,200 (59% above Virginia) and median rent is $2,275 a month.
Local data for Fair Oaks, VA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Fair Oaks, VA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$123,947
Poverty rate
5.7%
Median home value
$608,200
Median rent
$2,275/mo
Homeownership
44.7%
Bachelor's or higher
69.0%
Median age
35.5
Average commute
27.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Korean Americans (3,440), Irish Americans (2,865), German Americans (2,725).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Fairfax County. PPP loans are for Fair Oaks.
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
PPP loans
$86.6K
3 loans, 8 jobs reported
How people get to work
Fair Oaks, VA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone62.5%
- Carpooled3.1%
- Public transit0.9%
- Walked2.9%
- Bicycle0.3%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.4%
- Worked from home28.8%
Average one-way commute: 27.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Fair Oaks, 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
Health statistics
Share of adults in Fair Oaks, VA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
22.4%
U.S. 33.3% -10.9 pts
Diabetes
8.1%
U.S. 12.1% -4.0 pts
Smoking
7.3%
U.S. 12.8% -5.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.1%
U.S. 11.1% -5.0 pts
ZIP codes in Fair Oaks
2 in or overlapping Fair Oaks. Population shown
Cities near Fair Oaks
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Fair LakesCensus-designated place | 1.8 mi | 2.4 |
| GreenbriarCensus-designated place | 2.1 mi | 1.6 |
| BraddockCensus-designated place | 2.3 mi | 6.4 |
| NavyCensus-designated place | 2.4 mi | 1.4 |
| George MasonCensus-designated place | 2.4 mi | 2.5 |
| Difficult RunCensus-designated place | 3.1 mi | 8.4 |
| FairfaxCity | 3.1 mi | 6.2 |
| OaktonCensus-designated place | 3.8 mi | 9.8 |
| Franklin FarmCensus-designated place | 4.1 mi | 4.7 |
| CentrevilleCensus-designated place | 4.6 mi | 11.9 |
| Kings Park WestCensus-designated place | 4.9 mi | 3 |
| Union MillCensus-designated place | 5 mi | 10 |
| Sully SquareCensus-designated place | 5 mi | 0.8 |
| ChantillyCensus-designated place | 5.1 mi | 12 |
| Fairfax StationCensus-designated place | 5.1 mi | 9.1 |
| Long BranchCensus-designated place | 5.3 mi | 2.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Fair Oaks, VA in?
- Fair Oaks is in Fairfax County, Virginia.
- What ZIP codes are in Fair Oaks, VA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Fair Oaks include 22033, 22035.
- What is the population of Fair Oaks, VA?
- About 35,545 people live in Fair Oaks, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Fair Oaks?
- Nearby places include Fair Lakes (1.8 mi), Greenbriar (2.1 mi), Braddock (2.3 mi), Navy (2.4 mi), George Mason (2.4 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023