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Idylwood, VA

Census-designated place in Fairfax County, Virginia. ZIP codes: 22043, 22046.

Population

17,559

Land area

2.8sq mi

People per sq mi

6,269

ZIP codes

2

Idylwood and its ZIP codes

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Idylwood at a glance

  • Idylwood is about 28 times as dense as Virginia as a whole.
  • By population, it ranks 75th among 681 cities and towns in Virginia.
  • The median household income is $120,109, 29% above the Virginia median of $93,170.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $756,900 (97% above Virginia) and median rent is $2,045 a month.

Local data for Idylwood, VA

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Idylwood, VA, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$120,109

Poverty rate

5.5%

Median home value

$756,900

Median rent

$2,045/mo

Homeownership

55.2%

Bachelor's or higher

63.1%

Median age

37.2

Average commute

24.9 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,659), Irish Americans (1,565), Indian Americans (1,211).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

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

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

PPP loans

$59.6M

650 loans, 6,001 jobs reported

Fairfax County economyFederal spendingPPP loans

How people get to work

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

  • Drove alone55.9%
  • Carpooled7.6%
  • Public transit5.6%
  • Walked1.5%
  • Bicycle0.3%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.1%
  • Worked from home27.0%

Average one-way commute: 24.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Idylwood, 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

84° / 23°F

43.6 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Idylwood, VA, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

23.6%

U.S. 33.3% -9.7 pts

Diabetes

9.5%

U.S. 12.1% -2.6 pts

Smoking

8.7%

U.S. 12.8% -4.1 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

8.6%

U.S. 11.1% -2.5 pts

ZIP codes in Idylwood

2 in or overlapping Idylwood. Population shown

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Cities near Idylwood

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
Pimmit HillsCensus-designated place1.3 mi1.5
Dunn LoringCensus-designated place1.4 mi2.4
Falls ChurchCity1.4 mi2
TysonsCensus-designated place2.1 mi4.3
West Falls ChurchCensus-designated place2.2 mi5
MerrifieldCensus-designated place2.4 mi2.7
ViennaTown3.2 mi4.4
McLeanCensus-designated place3.3 mi24.8
WoodburnCensus-designated place3.3 mi2.8
Lake BarcroftCensus-designated place3.7 mi2.4
AnnandaleCensus-designated place3.7 mi7.8
Seven CornersCensus-designated place3.7 mi0.7
MantuaCensus-designated place4 mi2.4
WakefieldCensus-designated place5.1 mi3.8
OaktonCensus-designated place5.1 mi9.8
ArlingtonCensus-designated place5.2 mi26

Frequently asked questions

What county is Idylwood, VA in?
Idylwood is in Fairfax County, Virginia.
What ZIP codes are in Idylwood, VA?
ZIP codes in or overlapping Idylwood include 22043, 22046.
What is the population of Idylwood, VA?
About 17,559 people live in Idylwood, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Idylwood?
Nearby places include Pimmit Hills (1.3 mi), Dunn Loring (1.4 mi), Falls Church (1.4 mi), Tysons (2.1 mi), West Falls Church (2.2 mi).

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

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