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West Springfield, VA

Census-designated place in Fairfax County, Virginia. ZIP codes: 22152.

Population

22,532

Land area

4.8sq mi

People per sq mi

4,683

ZIP codes

1

West Springfield and its ZIP codes

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West Springfield at a glance

  • West Springfield is about 21 times as dense as Virginia as a whole.
  • By population, it ranks 56th among 681 cities and towns in Virginia.
  • The median household income is $163,115, 75% above the Virginia median of $93,170.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $637,300 (66% above Virginia) and median rent is $2,455 a month.

Local data for West Springfield, VA

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

West Springfield, VA, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$163,115

Poverty rate

1.9%

Median home value

$637,300

Median rent

$2,455/mo

Homeownership

84.9%

Bachelor's or higher

64.5%

Median age

39.6

Average commute

32.2 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (2,298), Irish Americans (2,164), Italian Americans (1,126).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

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

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

$31M

574 loans, 3,632 jobs reported

Fairfax County economyFederal spendingPPP loans

How people get to work

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

  • Drove alone54.7%
  • Carpooled9.1%
  • Public transit7.8%
  • Walked1.2%
  • Bicycle0.1%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.0%
  • Worked from home26.1%

Average one-way commute: 32.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

West Springfield, 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 West Springfield, VA, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

24.3%

U.S. 33.3% -9.0 pts

Diabetes

10.3%

U.S. 12.1% -1.8 pts

Smoking

8.1%

U.S. 12.8% -4.7 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

6.7%

U.S. 11.1% -4.4 pts

ZIP codes in West Springfield

1 in or overlapping West Springfield. Population shown

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Cities near West Springfield

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
Kings ParkCensus-designated place1.8 mi1.3
RavensworthCensus-designated place1.9 mi0.9
North SpringfieldCensus-designated place2.3 mi1.5
BurkeCensus-designated place2.4 mi8.6
SpringfieldCensus-designated place2.4 mi7.8
NewingtonCensus-designated place2.7 mi4.6
Newington ForestCensus-designated place2.7 mi3.3
South RunCensus-designated place3.5 mi2.5
WakefieldCensus-designated place3.5 mi3.8
FranconiaCensus-designated place3.9 mi3.5
Burke CentreCensus-designated place4.2 mi3.1
CrosspointeCensus-designated place4.3 mi2.2
KingstowneCensus-designated place4.4 mi2.9
Long BranchCensus-designated place4.4 mi2.5
AnnandaleCensus-designated place4.7 mi7.8
LincolniaCensus-designated place4.7 mi4.7

Frequently asked questions

What county is West Springfield, VA in?
West Springfield is in Fairfax County, Virginia.
What ZIP codes are in West Springfield, VA?
ZIP codes in or overlapping West Springfield include 22152.
What is the population of West Springfield, VA?
About 22,532 people live in West Springfield, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near West Springfield?
Nearby places include Kings Park (1.8 mi), Ravensworth (1.9 mi), North Springfield (2.3 mi), Burke (2.4 mi), Springfield (2.4 mi).

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