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Falmouth, VA
Census-designated place in Stafford County, Virginia.
Population
5,216
Land area
3.1sq mi
People per sq mi
1,672
ZIP codes
0
Falmouth and its ZIP codes
Falmouth at a glance
- Falmouth is about 7.6 times as dense as Virginia as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $111,977 a year, 20% more than the Virginia figure of $93,170.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $438,200 (14% above Virginia) and median rent is $1,873 a month.
Local data for Falmouth, VA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Falmouth, VA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$111,977
Poverty rate
7.2%
Median home value
$438,200
Median rent
$1,873/mo
Homeownership
77.3%
Bachelor's or higher
45.7%
Median age
37.5
Average commute
30.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,099), Salvadoran Americans (449), Irish Americans (310).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Stafford County. PPP loans are for Falmouth.
Unemployment rate
3.6%
Sep 2026, +0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$65,799
51,229 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$70,313
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.7B
FY 2026, $10,874 per person
How people get to work
Falmouth, VA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone75.4%
- Carpooled2.4%
- Public transit2.1%
- Walked2.1%
- Bicycle0.1%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other4.5%
- Worked from home13.4%
Average one-way commute: 30.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Falmouth, VA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
788
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
377
0.8% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
89° / 25°F
43.4 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Falmouth, VA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.1%
U.S. 33.3% +1.8 pts
Diabetes
10.8%
U.S. 12.1% -1.3 pts
Smoking
10.9%
U.S. 12.8% -1.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.9%
U.S. 11.1% -3.2 pts
Cities near Falmouth
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Southern GatewayCensus-designated place | 2.3 mi | 3.2 |
| FredericksburgCity | 2.9 mi | 10.5 |
| Stafford CourthouseCensus-designated place | 6.2 mi | 4 |
| PassapatanzyCensus-designated place | 7.9 mi | 2 |
| Aquia HarbourCensus-designated place | 9.5 mi | 2.8 |
| Spotsylvania CourthouseCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 10.7 |
| Fairview BeachCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.3 |
| Camp BarrettCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 6.9 |
| Boswell's CornerCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 1 |
| King GeorgeCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 10.8 |
| Lake WildernessCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 2.1 |
| Quantico BaseCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 7 |
| QuanticoTown | 16 mi | 0.1 |
| Lake of the WoodsCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 5 |
| TriangleCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 2.8 |
| DumfriesTown | 18 mi | 1.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Falmouth, VA in?
- Falmouth is in Stafford County, Virginia.
- What is the population of Falmouth, VA?
- About 5,216 people live in Falmouth, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Falmouth?
- Nearby places include Southern Gateway (2.3 mi), Fredericksburg (2.9 mi), Stafford Courthouse (6.2 mi), Passapatanzy (7.9 mi), Aquia Harbour (9.5 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023