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George Mason, VA
Census-designated place in Fairfax County, Virginia. ZIP codes: 22030.
Population
9,937
Land area
2.5sq mi
People per sq mi
3,916
ZIP codes
1
George Mason and its ZIP codes
George Mason at a glance
- George Mason is about 18 times as dense as Virginia as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 129th among 681 cities and towns in Virginia.
- The median household income is $150,341, 61% above the Virginia median of $93,170.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $728,000 (90% above Virginia) and median rent is $2,426 a month.
Local data for George Mason, VA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
George Mason, VA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$150,341
Poverty rate
5.8%
Median home value
$728,000
Median rent
$2,426/mo
Homeownership
81.0%
Bachelor's or higher
69.6%
Median age
20.8
Average commute
23.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (687), Irish Americans (607), Korean Americans (400).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Fairfax County. PPP loans are for George Mason.
Unemployment rate
3.3%
Aug 2026, -0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$115,004
634,638 jobs, 2025
Federal spending
$45.63B
FY 2026, $39,671 per person
How people get to work
George Mason, VA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone41.0%
- Carpooled3.5%
- Public transit5.6%
- Walked17.2%
- Bicycle0.5%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.3%
- Worked from home30.0%
Average one-way commute: 23.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
George Mason, 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 George Mason, VA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
23.6%
U.S. 33.3% -9.7 pts
Diabetes
6.1%
U.S. 12.1% -6.0 pts
Smoking
7.5%
U.S. 12.8% -5.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.4%
U.S. 11.1% -2.7 pts
ZIP codes in George Mason
1 in or overlapping George Mason. Population shown
Cities near George Mason
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| BraddockCensus-designated place | 1.7 mi | 6.4 |
| FairfaxCity | 1.8 mi | 6.2 |
| Fair OaksCensus-designated place | 2.4 mi | 5 |
| Kings Park WestCensus-designated place | 2.5 mi | 3 |
| Long BranchCensus-designated place | 3.2 mi | 2.5 |
| Fair LakesCensus-designated place | 3.2 mi | 2.4 |
| Fairfax StationCensus-designated place | 3.3 mi | 9.1 |
| Burke CentreCensus-designated place | 3.8 mi | 3.1 |
| MantuaCensus-designated place | 4 mi | 2.4 |
| GreenbriarCensus-designated place | 4.2 mi | 1.6 |
| Union MillCensus-designated place | 4.2 mi | 10 |
| OaktonCensus-designated place | 4.3 mi | 9.8 |
| NavyCensus-designated place | 4.7 mi | 1.4 |
| Difficult RunCensus-designated place | 4.8 mi | 8.4 |
| WakefieldCensus-designated place | 5 mi | 3.8 |
| CliftonTown | 5.1 mi | 0.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is George Mason, VA in?
- George Mason is in Fairfax County, Virginia.
- What ZIP codes are in George Mason, VA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping George Mason include 22030.
- What is the population of George Mason, VA?
- About 9,937 people live in George Mason, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near George Mason?
- Nearby places include Braddock (1.7 mi), Fairfax (1.8 mi), Fair Oaks (2.4 mi), Kings Park West (2.5 mi), Long Branch (3.2 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023