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Laurel Hill, VA

Census-designated place in Fairfax County, Virginia. ZIP codes: 22079.

Population

7,450

Land area

4.4sq mi

People per sq mi

1,680

ZIP codes

1

Laurel Hill and its ZIP codes

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Laurel Hill at a glance

  • Laurel Hill is about 7.6 times as dense as Virginia as a whole.
  • Households here earn a median of $155,667 a year, 67% more than the Virginia figure of $93,170.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $696,000 (81% above Virginia) and median rent is $2,413 a month.

Local data for Laurel Hill, VA

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Laurel Hill, VA, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$155,667

Poverty rate

4.2%

Median home value

$696,000

Median rent

$2,413/mo

Homeownership

78.0%

Bachelor's or higher

61.7%

Median age

40.4

Average commute

31.0 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (662), Ethiopian Americans (516), Indian Americans (503).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

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

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

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

  • Drove alone51.6%
  • Carpooled4.1%
  • Public transit3.6%
  • Walked0.1%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other3.7%
  • Worked from home36.9%

Average one-way commute: 31.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Laurel Hill, 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

88° / 24°F

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Laurel Hill, VA, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

23.9%

U.S. 33.3% -9.4 pts

Diabetes

10.5%

U.S. 12.1% -1.6 pts

Smoking

7.3%

U.S. 12.8% -5.5 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

5.6%

U.S. 11.1% -5.5 pts

ZIP codes in Laurel Hill

1 in or overlapping Laurel Hill. Population shown

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Cities near Laurel Hill

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
OccoquanTown1.4 mi0.2
LortonCensus-designated place1.6 mi5.3
CrosspointeCensus-designated place1.8 mi2.2
Newington ForestCensus-designated place2.6 mi3.3
Lake RidgeCensus-designated place3.2 mi9.1
NewingtonCensus-designated place3.5 mi4.6
South RunCensus-designated place3.8 mi2.5
Potomac MillsCensus-designated place4.3 mi4.2
WoodbridgeCensus-designated place4.6 mi9
Mason NeckCensus-designated place5.3 mi13.9
West SpringfieldCensus-designated place5.3 mi4.8
BurkeCensus-designated place5.7 mi8.6
Fort BelvoirCensus-designated place5.7 mi8.9
County CenterCensus-designated place5.8 mi2
SpringfieldCensus-designated place6.3 mi7.8
Dale CityCensus-designated place6.4 mi14.2

Frequently asked questions

What county is Laurel Hill, VA in?
Laurel Hill is in Fairfax County, Virginia.
What ZIP codes are in Laurel Hill, VA?
ZIP codes in or overlapping Laurel Hill include 22079.
What is the population of Laurel Hill, VA?
About 7,450 people live in Laurel Hill, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Laurel Hill?
Nearby places include Occoquan (1.4 mi), Lorton (1.6 mi), Crosspointe (1.8 mi), Newington Forest (2.6 mi), Lake Ridge (3.2 mi).

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

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