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Oakton, VA

Census-designated place in Fairfax County, Virginia. ZIP codes: 22031, 22124, 22181.

Population

36,528

Land area

9.8sq mi

People per sq mi

3,742

ZIP codes

3

Oakton and its ZIP codes

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Oakton at a glance

  • Oakton is about 17 times as dense as Virginia as a whole.
  • By population, it ranks 31st among 681 cities and towns in Virginia.
  • The median household income is $160,663, 72% above the Virginia median of $93,170.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $792,100 (about 2.1 times the Virginia figure) and median rent is $2,276 a month.

Local data for Oakton, VA

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Oakton, VA, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$160,663

Poverty rate

4.6%

Median home value

$792,100

Median rent

$2,276/mo

Homeownership

66.6%

Bachelor's or higher

74.5%

Median age

40.1

Average commute

29.4 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (3,602), Irish Americans (3,255), Italian Americans (2,044).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

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

Details

Unemployment rate

3.3%

Aug 2026, -0.1 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$115,004

634,638 jobs, 2025

Federal spending

$45.63B

FY 2026, $39,671 per person

PPP loans

$19.38M

242 loans, 1,760 jobs reported

Fairfax County economyFederal spendingPPP loans

How people get to work

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

  • Drove alone48.0%
  • Carpooled7.1%
  • Public transit7.8%
  • Walked1.4%
  • Bicycle0.4%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.2%
  • Worked from home34.1%

Average one-way commute: 29.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Oakton, 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 zone1 historic places

Health statistics

Share of adults in Oakton, VA, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

22.2%

U.S. 33.3% -11.1 pts

Diabetes

9.2%

U.S. 12.1% -2.9 pts

Smoking

6.9%

U.S. 12.8% -5.9 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

6.0%

U.S. 11.1% -5.1 pts

ZIP codes in Oakton

3 in or overlapping Oakton. Population shown

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Cities near Oakton

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
ViennaTown1.9 mi4.4
Difficult RunCensus-designated place2.3 mi8.4
FairfaxCity3.1 mi6.2
Wolf TrapCensus-designated place3.2 mi9.8
MerrifieldCensus-designated place3.3 mi2.7
Dunn LoringCensus-designated place3.8 mi2.4
MantuaCensus-designated place3.8 mi2.4
Fair OaksCensus-designated place3.8 mi5
TysonsCensus-designated place4.3 mi4.3
George MasonCensus-designated place4.3 mi2.5
RestonCensus-designated place4.7 mi15.3
WoodburnCensus-designated place4.8 mi2.8
Long BranchCensus-designated place4.9 mi2.5
NavyCensus-designated place5.1 mi1.4
IdylwoodCensus-designated place5.1 mi2.8
Pimmit HillsCensus-designated place5.4 mi1.5

Frequently asked questions

What county is Oakton, VA in?
Oakton is in Fairfax County, Virginia.
What ZIP codes are in Oakton, VA?
ZIP codes in or overlapping Oakton include 22031, 22124, 22181.
What is the population of Oakton, VA?
About 36,528 people live in Oakton, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Oakton?
Nearby places include Vienna (1.9 mi), Difficult Run (2.3 mi), Fairfax (3.1 mi), Wolf Trap (3.2 mi), Merrifield (3.3 mi).

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