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Opal, VA
Census-designated place in Fauquier County, Virginia.
Population
984
Land area
3.1sq mi
People per sq mi
314
ZIP codes
0
Opal and its ZIP codes
Opal at a glance
- Opal is 42% denser than Virginia as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $181,932 a year, 95% more than the Virginia figure of $93,170.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $625,800 (63% above Virginia).
Local data for Opal, VA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Opal, VA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$181,932
Poverty rate
2.7%
Median home value
$625,800
Homeownership
98.7%
Bachelor's or higher
36.4%
Median age
27.7
Average commute
41.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Salvadoran Americans (171), Puerto Ricans (87), German Americans (82).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Fauquier County. PPP loans are for Opal.
Unemployment rate
3.0%
Sep 2026, +0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$67,982
23,920 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$90,597
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$662M
FY 2026, $9,078 per person
How people get to work
Opal, VA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone82.0%
- Carpooled0.9%
- Public transit1.9%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home15.2%
Average one-way commute: 41.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Opal, VA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: lightning
Storm events since 1996
1,221
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
138
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
85° / 25°F
Health statistics
Share of adults in Opal, VA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
32.8%
U.S. 33.3% -0.5 pts
Diabetes
9.6%
U.S. 12.1% -2.5 pts
Smoking
12.2%
U.S. 12.8% -0.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.9%
U.S. 11.1% -3.2 pts
Cities near Opal
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| BealetonCensus-designated place | 2.9 mi | 5.5 |
| MidlandCensus-designated place | 4.6 mi | 4 |
| RemingtonTown | 5.9 mi | 0.2 |
| WarrentonTown | 6.6 mi | 4.4 |
| CalvertonCensus-designated place | 7.7 mi | 4.6 |
| CatlettCensus-designated place | 9.2 mi | 3.2 |
| Brandy StationCensus-designated place | 9.8 mi | 0.7 |
| New BaltimoreCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 12 |
| NokesvilleCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 9.6 |
| Linton HallCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 12.7 |
| CulpeperTown | 15 mi | 7.5 |
| GainesvilleCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 10.1 |
| HaymarketTown | 16 mi | 0.6 |
| The PlainsTown | 17 mi | 0.3 |
| MarshallCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 2.9 |
| InnovationCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 2.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Opal, VA in?
- Opal is in Fauquier County, Virginia.
- What is the population of Opal, VA?
- About 984 people live in Opal, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Opal?
- Nearby places include Bealeton (2.9 mi), Midland (4.6 mi), Remington (5.9 mi), Warrenton (6.6 mi), Calverton (7.7 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023