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Franconia, VA

Census-designated place in Fairfax County, Virginia. ZIP codes: 22310, 22315.

Population

18,335

Land area

3.5sq mi

People per sq mi

5,270

ZIP codes

2

Franconia and its ZIP codes

Full map

Franconia at a glance

  • Franconia is about 24 times as dense as Virginia as a whole.
  • It is the 73rd most populous of 681 cities and towns in Virginia.
  • Households here earn a median of $152,474 a year, 64% more than the Virginia figure of $93,170.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $567,100 (48% above Virginia) and median rent is $2,605 a month.

Local data for Franconia, VA

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Franconia, VA, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$152,474

Poverty rate

2.8%

Median home value

$567,100

Median rent

$2,605/mo

Homeownership

76.0%

Bachelor's or higher

66.8%

Median age

40.9

Average commute

31.1 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (1,725), German Americans (1,380), Filipino Americans (1,048).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

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

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

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

  • Drove alone49.3%
  • Carpooled3.9%
  • Public transit5.7%
  • Walked0.5%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.9%
  • Worked from home39.7%

Average one-way commute: 31.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Franconia, 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

90° / 30°F

41.8 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Franconia, VA, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

25.3%

U.S. 33.3% -8.0 pts

Diabetes

9.4%

U.S. 12.1% -2.7 pts

Smoking

8.0%

U.S. 12.8% -4.8 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

6.4%

U.S. 11.1% -4.7 pts

ZIP codes in Franconia

2 in or overlapping Franconia. Population shown

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Cities near Franconia

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
KingstowneCensus-designated place0.7 mi2.9
SpringfieldCensus-designated place1.5 mi7.8
HayfieldCensus-designated place1.6 mi1.3
Rose HillCensus-designated place2.6 mi5.6
GrovetonCensus-designated place2.8 mi4.3
LincolniaCensus-designated place3.2 mi4.7
North SpringfieldCensus-designated place3.4 mi1.5
WoodlawnCensus-designated place3.5 mi2.3
NewingtonCensus-designated place3.6 mi4.6
West SpringfieldCensus-designated place3.9 mi4.8
Hybla ValleyCensus-designated place4 mi2.1
Fort BelvoirCensus-designated place4.1 mi8.9
RavensworthCensus-designated place4.3 mi0.9
AlexandriaCity4.6 mi14.9
HuntingtonCensus-designated place4.7 mi1.1
Mount VernonCensus-designated place4.8 mi5.2

Frequently asked questions

What county is Franconia, VA in?
Franconia is in Fairfax County, Virginia.
What ZIP codes are in Franconia, VA?
ZIP codes in or overlapping Franconia include 22310, 22315.
What is the population of Franconia, VA?
About 18,335 people live in Franconia, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Franconia?
Nearby places include Kingstowne (0.7 mi), Springfield (1.5 mi), Hayfield (1.6 mi), Rose Hill (2.6 mi), Groveton (2.8 mi).

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