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Lorton, VA
Census-designated place in Fairfax County, Virginia. ZIP codes: 22079.
Population
20,991
Land area
5.3sq mi
People per sq mi
3,941
ZIP codes
1
Lorton and its ZIP codes
Lorton at a glance
- Lorton is about 18 times as dense as Virginia as a whole.
- It is the 62nd most populous of 681 cities and towns in Virginia.
- Households here earn a median of $138,685 a year, 49% more than the Virginia figure of $93,170.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $626,500 (63% above Virginia) and median rent is $2,548 a month.
Local data for Lorton, VA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Lorton, VA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$138,685
Poverty rate
7.4%
Median home value
$626,500
Median rent
$2,548/mo
Homeownership
64.4%
Bachelor's or higher
60.6%
Median age
35.9
Average commute
30.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Indian Americans (1,313), Arab Americans (1,165), German Americans (1,128).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Fairfax County. PPP loans are for Lorton.
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
$129M
1,298 loans, 13,168 jobs reported
How people get to work
Lorton, VA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone58.6%
- Carpooled8.5%
- Public transit4.8%
- Walked2.1%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.2%
- Worked from home24.7%
Average one-way commute: 30.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Lorton, 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° / 27°F
46.8 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Lorton, VA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
28.0%
U.S. 33.3% -5.3 pts
Diabetes
12.1%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
9.7%
U.S. 12.8% -3.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.9%
U.S. 11.1% -2.2 pts
ZIP codes in Lorton
1 in or overlapping Lorton. Population shown
Cities near Lorton
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Laurel HillCensus-designated place | 1.6 mi | 4.4 |
| OccoquanTown | 2.4 mi | 0.2 |
| Newington ForestCensus-designated place | 3.1 mi | 3.3 |
| NewingtonCensus-designated place | 3.1 mi | 4.6 |
| CrosspointeCensus-designated place | 3.1 mi | 2.2 |
| Mason NeckCensus-designated place | 3.8 mi | 13.9 |
| Fort BelvoirCensus-designated place | 4.2 mi | 8.9 |
| Lake RidgeCensus-designated place | 4.6 mi | 9.1 |
| WoodbridgeCensus-designated place | 4.8 mi | 9 |
| South RunCensus-designated place | 5 mi | 2.5 |
| Potomac MillsCensus-designated place | 5.2 mi | 4.2 |
| West SpringfieldCensus-designated place | 5.6 mi | 4.8 |
| SpringfieldCensus-designated place | 5.9 mi | 7.8 |
| HayfieldCensus-designated place | 6.1 mi | 1.3 |
| KingstowneCensus-designated place | 6.1 mi | 2.9 |
| FranconiaCensus-designated place | 6.2 mi | 3.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Lorton, VA in?
- Lorton is in Fairfax County, Virginia.
- What ZIP codes are in Lorton, VA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Lorton include 22079.
- What is the population of Lorton, VA?
- About 20,991 people live in Lorton, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Lorton?
- Nearby places include Laurel Hill (1.6 mi), Occoquan (2.4 mi), Newington Forest (3.1 mi), Newington (3.1 mi), Crosspointe (3.1 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023