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Mount Vernon, VA

Census-designated place in Fairfax County, Virginia. ZIP codes: 22309.

Population

13,122

Land area

5.2sq mi

People per sq mi

2,512

ZIP codes

1

Mount Vernon and its ZIP codes

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Mount Vernon at a glance

  • Mount Vernon is about 11 times as dense as Virginia as a whole.
  • By population, it ranks 103rd among 681 cities and towns in Virginia.
  • The median household income is $163,750, 76% above the Virginia median of $93,170.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $836,200 (about 2.2 times the Virginia figure) and median rent is $1,620 a month.

Local data for Mount Vernon, VA

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Mount Vernon, VA, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$163,750

Poverty rate

5.6%

Median home value

$836,200

Median rent

$1,620/mo

Homeownership

73.5%

Bachelor's or higher

63.6%

Median age

44.2

Average commute

31.1 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (1,989), German Americans (1,837), Italian Americans (914).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

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

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

PPP loans

$28.6M

776 loans, 3,716 jobs reported

Fairfax County economyFederal spendingPPP loans

How people get to work

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

  • Drove alone56.6%
  • Carpooled7.7%
  • Public transit3.0%
  • Walked0.8%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.6%
  • Worked from home29.4%

Average one-way commute: 31.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Mount Vernon, VA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

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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 zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Mount Vernon, VA, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

26.7%

U.S. 33.3% -6.6 pts

Diabetes

11.5%

U.S. 12.1% -0.6 pts

Smoking

8.6%

U.S. 12.8% -4.2 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

7.1%

U.S. 11.1% -4.0 pts

ZIP codes in Mount Vernon

1 in or overlapping Mount Vernon. Population shown

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Cities near Mount Vernon

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
WoodlawnCensus-designated place1.4 mi2.3
Fort BelvoirCensus-designated place2.1 mi8.9
Hybla ValleyCensus-designated place2.7 mi2.1
Fort HuntCensus-designated place3.1 mi5.9
HayfieldCensus-designated place3.2 mi1.3
GrovetonCensus-designated place3.3 mi4.3
KingstowneCensus-designated place4 mi2.9
FranconiaCensus-designated place4.8 mi3.5
Mason NeckCensus-designated place5.1 mi13.9
Rose HillCensus-designated place5.1 mi5.6
Belle HavenCensus-designated place5.1 mi2
Fort Washington, MDCensus-designated place5.7 mi13.8
HuntingtonCensus-designated place5.8 mi1.1
NewingtonCensus-designated place5.9 mi4.6
SpringfieldCensus-designated place5.9 mi7.8
LortonCensus-designated place6.3 mi5.3

Frequently asked questions

What county is Mount Vernon, VA in?
Mount Vernon is in Fairfax County, Virginia.
What ZIP codes are in Mount Vernon, VA?
ZIP codes in or overlapping Mount Vernon include 22309.
What is the population of Mount Vernon, VA?
About 13,122 people live in Mount Vernon, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Mount Vernon?
Nearby places include Woodlawn (1.4 mi), Fort Belvoir (2.1 mi), Hybla Valley (2.7 mi), Fort Hunt (3.1 mi), Hayfield (3.2 mi).

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