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Mason Neck, VA
Census-designated place in Fairfax County, Virginia. ZIP codes: 22079.
Population
2,039
Land area
13.9sq mi
People per sq mi
147
ZIP codes
1
Mason Neck and its ZIP codes
Mason Neck at a glance
- Mason Neck is 33% less dense than Virginia as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $167,857 a year, 80% more than the Virginia figure of $93,170.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $818,300 (about 2.1 times the Virginia figure) and median rent is $2,486 a month.
Local data for Mason Neck, VA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Mason Neck, VA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$167,857
Poverty rate
1.1%
Median home value
$818,300
Median rent
$2,486/mo
Homeownership
92.8%
Bachelor's or higher
51.8%
Median age
48.4
Average commute
29.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (364), German Americans (331), Guatemalan Americans (146).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Fairfax County. PPP loans are for Mason Neck.
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
How people get to work
Mason Neck, VA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone67.6%
- Carpooled4.1%
- Public transit0.5%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.2%
- Worked from home26.6%
Average one-way commute: 29.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Mason Neck, 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° / 28°F
41.0 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Mason Neck, VA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
25.3%
U.S. 33.3% -8.0 pts
Diabetes
10.9%
U.S. 12.1% -1.2 pts
Smoking
9.2%
U.S. 12.8% -3.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
5.9%
U.S. 11.1% -5.2 pts
ZIP codes in Mason Neck
1 in or overlapping Mason Neck. Population shown
Cities near Mason Neck
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| LortonCensus-designated place | 3.8 mi | 5.3 |
| Fort BelvoirCensus-designated place | 3.9 mi | 8.9 |
| Indian Head, MDTown | 4.1 mi | 1.2 |
| Potomac Heights, MDCensus-designated place | 4.3 mi | 1.1 |
| Mount VernonCensus-designated place | 5.1 mi | 5.2 |
| Bryans Road, MDCensus-designated place | 5.2 mi | 15.4 |
| OccoquanTown | 5.3 mi | 0.2 |
| Laurel HillCensus-designated place | 5.3 mi | 4.4 |
| WoodbridgeCensus-designated place | 5.6 mi | 9 |
| WoodlawnCensus-designated place | 5.8 mi | 2.3 |
| NewingtonCensus-designated place | 6 mi | 4.6 |
| Newington ForestCensus-designated place | 6.7 mi | 3.3 |
| HayfieldCensus-designated place | 6.8 mi | 1.3 |
| CrosspointeCensus-designated place | 7 mi | 2.2 |
| Potomac MillsCensus-designated place | 7.1 mi | 4.2 |
| LeesylvaniaCensus-designated place | 7.3 mi | 4.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Mason Neck, VA in?
- Mason Neck is in Fairfax County, Virginia.
- What ZIP codes are in Mason Neck, VA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Mason Neck include 22079.
- What is the population of Mason Neck, VA?
- About 2,039 people live in Mason Neck, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Mason Neck?
- Nearby places include Lorton (3.8 mi), Fort Belvoir (3.9 mi), Indian Head, MD (4.1 mi), Potomac Heights, MD (4.3 mi), Mount Vernon (5.1 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023