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Fairfax, VA
City in Fairfax city, Virginia. ZIP codes: 22030, 22031.
Population
25,026
Land area
6.2sq mi
People per sq mi
4,010
ZIP codes
2
Fairfax and its ZIP codes
Fairfax at a glance
- Fairfax is about 18 times as dense as Virginia as a whole.
- It is the 46th most populous of 681 cities and towns in Virginia.
- Households here earn a median of $132,348 a year, 42% more than the Virginia figure of $93,170.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $722,600 (88% above Virginia) and median rent is $2,245 a month.
Local data for Fairfax, VA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Fairfax, VA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$132,348
Poverty rate
9.1%
Median home value
$722,600
Median rent
$2,245/mo
Homeownership
69.9%
Bachelor's or higher
62.4%
Median age
36.6
Average commute
28.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (2,964), Irish Americans (2,629), Salvadoran Americans (1,728).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Fairfax city. PPP loans are for Fairfax.
Unemployment rate
3.1%
Aug 2026, -0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$69,941
25,223 jobs, 2025
Federal spending
$858M
FY 2026, $35,540 per person
How people get to work
Fairfax, VA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone52.6%
- Carpooled10.3%
- Public transit3.9%
- Walked2.9%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.1%
- Worked from home29.1%
Average one-way commute: 28.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Fairfax, VA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
494
Countywide, mostly winter weather
Flood insurance policies
130
1.9% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
84° / 23°F
43.6 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone4 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Fairfax, VA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
31.2%
U.S. 33.3% -2.1 pts
Diabetes
11.0%
U.S. 12.1% -1.1 pts
Smoking
9.1%
U.S. 12.8% -3.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.3%
U.S. 11.1% -2.8 pts
ZIP codes in Fairfax
2 in or overlapping Fairfax. Population shown
Cities near Fairfax
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| George MasonCensus-designated place | 1.8 mi | 2.5 |
| Long BranchCensus-designated place | 2.3 mi | 2.5 |
| MantuaCensus-designated place | 2.4 mi | 2.4 |
| Kings Park WestCensus-designated place | 2.6 mi | 3 |
| OaktonCensus-designated place | 3.1 mi | 9.8 |
| Fair OaksCensus-designated place | 3.1 mi | 5 |
| BraddockCensus-designated place | 3.5 mi | 6.4 |
| MerrifieldCensus-designated place | 3.6 mi | 2.7 |
| WoodburnCensus-designated place | 3.7 mi | 2.8 |
| WakefieldCensus-designated place | 3.8 mi | 3.8 |
| ViennaTown | 3.9 mi | 4.4 |
| Burke CentreCensus-designated place | 4.3 mi | 3.1 |
| Difficult RunCensus-designated place | 4.4 mi | 8.4 |
| Fair LakesCensus-designated place | 4.6 mi | 2.4 |
| Fairfax StationCensus-designated place | 4.7 mi | 9.1 |
| Kings ParkCensus-designated place | 4.9 mi | 1.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Fairfax, VA in?
- Fairfax is in Fairfax city, Virginia.
- What ZIP codes are in Fairfax, VA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Fairfax include 22030, 22031.
- What is the population of Fairfax, VA?
- About 25,026 people live in Fairfax, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Fairfax?
- Nearby places include George Mason (1.8 mi), Long Branch (2.3 mi), Mantua (2.4 mi), Kings Park West (2.6 mi), Oakton (3.1 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023