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Newington, VA

Census-designated place in Fairfax County, Virginia. ZIP codes: 22153.

Population

13,478

Land area

4.6sq mi

People per sq mi

2,944

ZIP codes

1

Newington and its ZIP codes

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Newington at a glance

  • Newington is about 13 times as dense as Virginia as a whole.
  • By population, it ranks 100th among 681 cities and towns in Virginia.
  • The median household income is $155,027, 66% above the Virginia median of $93,170.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $598,000 (56% above Virginia) and median rent is $2,805 a month.

Local data for Newington, VA

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Newington, VA, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$155,027

Poverty rate

2.2%

Median home value

$598,000

Median rent

$2,805/mo

Homeownership

86.2%

Bachelor's or higher

63.2%

Median age

37.6

Average commute

29.8 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,715), Irish Americans (1,280), Salvadoran Americans (738).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

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

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

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

  • Drove alone57.2%
  • Carpooled4.9%
  • Public transit3.6%
  • Walked1.5%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.5%
  • Worked from home30.3%

Average one-way commute: 29.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Newington, 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 Newington, VA, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

25.1%

U.S. 33.3% -8.2 pts

Diabetes

10.4%

U.S. 12.1% -1.7 pts

Smoking

8.1%

U.S. 12.8% -4.7 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

7.0%

U.S. 11.1% -4.1 pts

ZIP codes in Newington

1 in or overlapping Newington. Population shown

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Cities near Newington

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
Newington ForestCensus-designated place1.7 mi3.3
West SpringfieldCensus-designated place2.7 mi4.8
SpringfieldCensus-designated place2.9 mi7.8
LortonCensus-designated place3.1 mi5.3
CrosspointeCensus-designated place3.3 mi2.2
Laurel HillCensus-designated place3.5 mi4.4
FranconiaCensus-designated place3.6 mi3.5
KingstowneCensus-designated place3.7 mi2.9
Fort BelvoirCensus-designated place4 mi8.9
South RunCensus-designated place4 mi2.5
HayfieldCensus-designated place4.1 mi1.3
North SpringfieldCensus-designated place4.4 mi1.5
BurkeCensus-designated place4.4 mi8.6
RavensworthCensus-designated place4.4 mi0.9
Kings ParkCensus-designated place4.5 mi1.3
OccoquanTown4.8 mi0.2

Frequently asked questions

What county is Newington, VA in?
Newington is in Fairfax County, Virginia.
What ZIP codes are in Newington, VA?
ZIP codes in or overlapping Newington include 22153.
What is the population of Newington, VA?
About 13,478 people live in Newington, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Newington?
Nearby places include Newington Forest (1.7 mi), West Springfield (2.7 mi), Springfield (2.9 mi), Lorton (3.1 mi), Crosspointe (3.3 mi).

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