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McLean, VA
Census-designated place in Fairfax County, Virginia. ZIP codes: 22043, 22046, 22101, 22102.
Population
49,627
Land area
24.8sq mi
People per sq mi
2,001
ZIP codes
4
McLean and its ZIP codes
McLean at a glance
- McLean is about 9.1 times as dense as Virginia as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 17th among 681 cities and towns in Virginia.
- The median household income is more than $250,000, the highest bracket the Census Bureau reports.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $1,412,700 (about 3.7 times the Virginia figure) and median rent is $3,422 a month.
Local data for McLean, VA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
McLean, VA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$250,000+
Poverty rate
2.9%
Median home value
$1,412,700
Median rent
$3,422/mo
Homeownership
86.1%
Bachelor's or higher
84.3%
Median age
46.6
Average commute
28.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (6,113), Irish Americans (5,947), Chinese Americans (4,553).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Fairfax County. PPP loans are for McLean.
Unemployment rate
3.3%
Aug 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
$463M
3,063 loans, 34,963 jobs reported
How people get to work
McLean, VA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone51.3%
- Carpooled4.1%
- Public transit3.4%
- Walked1.0%
- Bicycle0.3%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.7%
- Worked from home38.3%
Average one-way commute: 28.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
McLean, 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° / 26°F
48.5 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in McLean, VA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
21.1%
U.S. 33.3% -12.2 pts
Diabetes
10.1%
U.S. 12.1% -2.0 pts
Smoking
5.8%
U.S. 12.8% -7.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
4.0%
U.S. 11.1% -7.1 pts
ZIP codes in McLean
4 in or overlapping McLean. Population shown
Cities near McLean
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Pimmit HillsCensus-designated place | 2 mi | 1.5 |
| TysonsCensus-designated place | 2.3 mi | 4.3 |
| Cabin John, MDCensus-designated place | 2.8 mi | 1.2 |
| IdylwoodCensus-designated place | 3.3 mi | 2.8 |
| Glen Echo, MDTown | 3.3 mi | 0.1 |
| Brookmont, MDCensus-designated place | 3.3 mi | 1.3 |
| Falls ChurchCity | 3.6 mi | 2 |
| Dunn LoringCensus-designated place | 3.7 mi | 2.4 |
| Bethesda, MDCensus-designated place | 4.5 mi | 13.3 |
| ViennaTown | 4.9 mi | 4.4 |
| Wolf TrapCensus-designated place | 5.1 mi | 9.8 |
| MerrifieldCensus-designated place | 5.2 mi | 2.7 |
| West Falls ChurchCensus-designated place | 5.2 mi | 5 |
| Somerset, MDTown | 5.3 mi | 0.3 |
| Seven CornersCensus-designated place | 5.5 mi | 0.7 |
| Friendship Heights Village, MDCensus-designated place | 5.5 mi | 0.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is McLean, VA in?
- McLean is in Fairfax County, Virginia.
- What ZIP codes are in McLean, VA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping McLean include 22043, 22046, 22101, 22102.
- What is the population of McLean, VA?
- About 49,627 people live in McLean, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near McLean?
- Nearby places include Pimmit Hills (2 mi), Tysons (2.3 mi), Cabin John, MD (2.8 mi), Idylwood (3.3 mi), Glen Echo, MD (3.3 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023