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Herndon, VA
Town in Fairfax County, Virginia. ZIP codes: 20170.
Population
24,672
Land area
4.3sq mi
People per sq mi
5,756
ZIP codes
1
Herndon and its ZIP codes
Herndon at a glance
- Herndon is about 26 times as dense as Virginia as a whole.
- It is the 47th most populous of 681 cities and towns in Virginia.
- Households here earn a median of $148,000 a year, 59% more than the Virginia figure of $93,170.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $599,100 (56% above Virginia) and median rent is $2,259 a month.
Local data for Herndon, VA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Herndon, VA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$148,000
Poverty rate
8.1%
Median home value
$599,100
Median rent
$2,259/mo
Homeownership
62.1%
Bachelor's or higher
53.2%
Median age
35.1
Average commute
27.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Salvadoran Americans (3,369), German Americans (2,056), Irish Americans (1,988).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Fairfax County. PPP loans are for Herndon.
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
$215M
1,491 loans, 16,072 jobs reported
How people get to work
Herndon, VA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone55.8%
- Carpooled14.1%
- Public transit3.6%
- Walked1.9%
- Bicycle0.2%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other3.3%
- Worked from home21.2%
Average one-way commute: 27.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Herndon, 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
88° / 25°F
43.2 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Herndon, VA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
26.1%
U.S. 33.3% -7.2 pts
Diabetes
10.5%
U.S. 12.1% -1.6 pts
Smoking
9.8%
U.S. 12.8% -3.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
12.4%
U.S. 11.1% +1.3 pts
ZIP codes in Herndon
1 in or overlapping Herndon. Population shown
Cities near Herndon
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| HutchisonCensus-designated place | 1.3 mi | 0.5 |
| McNairCensus-designated place | 1.7 mi | 2 |
| Oak GroveCensus-designated place | 1.9 mi | 1.2 |
| DranesvilleCensus-designated place | 2.2 mi | 3.8 |
| SterlingCensus-designated place | 2.5 mi | 5.5 |
| RestonCensus-designated place | 2.6 mi | 15.3 |
| FlorisCensus-designated place | 2.7 mi | 2.8 |
| Great Falls CrossingCensus-designated place | 3.5 mi | 0.6 |
| Franklin FarmCensus-designated place | 3.8 mi | 4.7 |
| Sugarland RunCensus-designated place | 4.1 mi | 2 |
| Dulles Town CenterCensus-designated place | 4.1 mi | 2.4 |
| Sully SquareCensus-designated place | 4.2 mi | 0.8 |
| CascadesCensus-designated place | 5 mi | 3.7 |
| Lowes IslandCensus-designated place | 5.1 mi | 3 |
| Difficult RunCensus-designated place | 5.1 mi | 8.4 |
| KincoraCensus-designated place | 5.1 mi | 0.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Herndon, VA in?
- Herndon is in Fairfax County, Virginia.
- What ZIP codes are in Herndon, VA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Herndon include 20170.
- What is the population of Herndon, VA?
- About 24,672 people live in Herndon, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Herndon?
- Nearby places include Hutchison (1.3 mi), McNair (1.7 mi), Oak Grove (1.9 mi), Dranesville (2.2 mi), Sterling (2.5 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023