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Merrifield, VA

Census-designated place in Fairfax County, Virginia. ZIP codes: 22031.

Population

20,698

Land area

2.7sq mi

People per sq mi

7,670

ZIP codes

1

Merrifield and its ZIP codes

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Merrifield at a glance

  • Merrifield is about 35 times as dense as Virginia as a whole.
  • By population, it ranks 65th among 681 cities and towns in Virginia.
  • The median household income is $136,373, 46% above the Virginia median of $93,170.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $660,800 (72% above Virginia) and median rent is $2,368 a month.

Local data for Merrifield, VA

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Merrifield, VA, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$136,373

Poverty rate

5.1%

Median home value

$660,800

Median rent

$2,368/mo

Homeownership

39.1%

Bachelor's or higher

76.2%

Median age

34.6

Average commute

28.1 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,952), Indian Americans (1,540), Irish Americans (1,489).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

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

Details

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

Fairfax County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

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

  • Drove alone44.7%
  • Carpooled7.3%
  • Public transit7.9%
  • Walked3.6%
  • Bicycle0.5%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.4%
  • Worked from home34.6%

Average one-way commute: 28.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Merrifield, 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 Merrifield, VA, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

21.8%

U.S. 33.3% -11.5 pts

Diabetes

7.6%

U.S. 12.1% -4.5 pts

Smoking

7.1%

U.S. 12.8% -5.7 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

6.7%

U.S. 11.1% -4.4 pts

ZIP codes in Merrifield

1 in or overlapping Merrifield. Population shown

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Cities near Merrifield

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
Dunn LoringCensus-designated place1.5 mi2.4
ViennaTown1.9 mi4.4
MantuaCensus-designated place1.9 mi2.4
WoodburnCensus-designated place1.9 mi2.8
IdylwoodCensus-designated place2.4 mi2.8
TysonsCensus-designated place3.1 mi4.3
West Falls ChurchCensus-designated place3.1 mi5
Pimmit HillsCensus-designated place3.3 mi1.5
OaktonCensus-designated place3.3 mi9.8
Falls ChurchCity3.5 mi2
FairfaxCity3.6 mi6.2
WakefieldCensus-designated place3.6 mi3.8
AnnandaleCensus-designated place3.7 mi7.8
Long BranchCensus-designated place3.7 mi2.5
Wolf TrapCensus-designated place4.9 mi9.8
Lake BarcroftCensus-designated place4.9 mi2.4

Frequently asked questions

What county is Merrifield, VA in?
Merrifield is in Fairfax County, Virginia.
What ZIP codes are in Merrifield, VA?
ZIP codes in or overlapping Merrifield include 22031.
What is the population of Merrifield, VA?
About 20,698 people live in Merrifield, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Merrifield?
Nearby places include Dunn Loring (1.5 mi), Vienna (1.9 mi), Mantua (1.9 mi), Woodburn (1.9 mi), Idylwood (2.4 mi).

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