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Wolf Trap, VA

Census-designated place in Fairfax County, Virginia. ZIP codes: 22181, 22182.

Population

15,858

Land area

9.8sq mi

People per sq mi

1,621

ZIP codes

2

Wolf Trap and its ZIP codes

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Wolf Trap at a glance

  • Wolf Trap is about 7.4 times as dense as Virginia as a whole.
  • It is the 88th most populous of 681 cities and towns in Virginia.
  • The median household income is more than $250,000, the highest bracket the Census Bureau reports.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $1,204,000 (about 3.1 times the Virginia figure) and median rent is more than $3,500 a month.

Local data for Wolf Trap, VA

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Wolf Trap, VA, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$250,000+

Poverty rate

3.1%

Median home value

$1,204,000

Median rent

$3,500+/mo

Homeownership

96.3%

Bachelor's or higher

85.1%

Median age

45.1

Average commute

30.3 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (2,446), German Americans (2,336), Italian Americans (1,199).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

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

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

$355M

1,867 loans, 27,023 jobs reported

Fairfax County economyFederal spendingPPP loans

How people get to work

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

  • Drove alone46.6%
  • Carpooled4.3%
  • Public transit2.5%
  • Walked0.2%
  • Bicycle0.4%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.7%
  • Worked from home45.3%

Average one-way commute: 30.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Wolf Trap, 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 Wolf Trap, VA, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

21.7%

U.S. 33.3% -11.6 pts

Diabetes

10.1%

U.S. 12.1% -2.0 pts

Smoking

6.2%

U.S. 12.8% -6.6 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

4.0%

U.S. 11.1% -7.1 pts

ZIP codes in Wolf Trap

2 in or overlapping Wolf Trap. Population shown

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Cities near Wolf Trap

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
ViennaTown3 mi4.4
OaktonCensus-designated place3.2 mi9.8
TysonsCensus-designated place3.5 mi4.3
RestonCensus-designated place3.6 mi15.3
Great Falls CrossingCensus-designated place3.8 mi0.6
Difficult RunCensus-designated place3.9 mi8.4
Dunn LoringCensus-designated place4.2 mi2.4
Pimmit HillsCensus-designated place4.8 mi1.5
MerrifieldCensus-designated place4.9 mi2.7
McLeanCensus-designated place5.1 mi24.8
Great FallsCensus-designated place5.2 mi25.4
IdylwoodCensus-designated place5.3 mi2.8
DranesvilleCensus-designated place6 mi3.8
HerndonTown6.2 mi4.3
FairfaxCity6.3 mi6.2
MantuaCensus-designated place6.3 mi2.4

Frequently asked questions

What county is Wolf Trap, VA in?
Wolf Trap is in Fairfax County, Virginia.
What ZIP codes are in Wolf Trap, VA?
ZIP codes in or overlapping Wolf Trap include 22181, 22182.
What is the population of Wolf Trap, VA?
About 15,858 people live in Wolf Trap, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Wolf Trap?
Nearby places include Vienna (3 mi), Oakton (3.2 mi), Tysons (3.5 mi), Reston (3.6 mi), Great Falls Crossing (3.8 mi).

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