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Great Falls, VA
Census-designated place in Fairfax County, Virginia. ZIP codes: 22066, 22102.
Population
15,228
Land area
25.4sq mi
People per sq mi
601
ZIP codes
2
Great Falls and its ZIP codes
Great Falls at a glance
- Great Falls is about 2.7 times as dense as Virginia as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 92nd among 681 cities and towns in Virginia.
- The median household income is more than $250,000, the highest bracket the Census Bureau reports.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $1,411,000 (about 3.7 times the Virginia figure) and median rent is more than $3,500 a month.
Local data for Great Falls, VA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Great Falls, VA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$250,000+
Poverty rate
2.2%
Median home value
$1,411,000
Median rent
$3,500+/mo
Homeownership
95.0%
Bachelor's or higher
85.3%
Median age
45.7
Average commute
33.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (2,009), Irish Americans (1,906), Chinese Americans (1,276).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Fairfax County. PPP loans are for Great Falls.
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
PPP loans
$51.96M
693 loans, 4,845 jobs reported
How people get to work
Great Falls, VA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone47.8%
- Carpooled3.2%
- Public transit2.1%
- Walked0.7%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.0%
- Worked from home44.2%
Average one-way commute: 33.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Great Falls, 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
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone4 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Great Falls, VA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
20.8%
U.S. 33.3% -12.5 pts
Diabetes
9.7%
U.S. 12.1% -2.4 pts
Smoking
5.4%
U.S. 12.8% -7.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
3.5%
U.S. 11.1% -7.6 pts
ZIP codes in Great Falls
2 in or overlapping Great Falls. Population shown
Cities near Great Falls
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Great Falls CrossingCensus-designated place | 2.3 mi | 0.6 |
| Lowes IslandCensus-designated place | 3.1 mi | 3 |
| DranesvilleCensus-designated place | 3.3 mi | 3.8 |
| Travilah, MDCensus-designated place | 3.9 mi | 15.9 |
| Sugarland RunCensus-designated place | 3.9 mi | 2 |
| RestonCensus-designated place | 4.6 mi | 15.3 |
| CascadesCensus-designated place | 4.8 mi | 3.7 |
| Wolf TrapCensus-designated place | 5.2 mi | 9.8 |
| HerndonTown | 5.2 mi | 4.3 |
| SterlingCensus-designated place | 5.4 mi | 5.5 |
| Darnestown, MDCensus-designated place | 5.6 mi | 16.4 |
| Dulles Town CenterCensus-designated place | 5.9 mi | 2.4 |
| Potomac, MDCensus-designated place | 6.1 mi | 25.2 |
| CountrysideCensus-designated place | 6.1 mi | 2.6 |
| Oak GroveCensus-designated place | 6.2 mi | 1.2 |
| HutchisonCensus-designated place | 6.5 mi | 0.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Great Falls, VA in?
- Great Falls is in Fairfax County, Virginia.
- What ZIP codes are in Great Falls, VA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Great Falls include 22066, 22102.
- What is the population of Great Falls, VA?
- About 15,228 people live in Great Falls, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Great Falls?
- Nearby places include Great Falls Crossing (2.3 mi), Lowes Island (3.1 mi), Dranesville (3.3 mi), Travilah, MD (3.9 mi), Sugarland Run (3.9 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023