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Centreville, VA · standard

ZIP Code 20120

Fairfax County, Virginia - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

40,695
914/sq mi
$152,563
Median income
$648,700
Median home value
60.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Centreville pairs a top-decile household income with top-decile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 4%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 8%
home value, US ZIPs
914
people per sq mi
75%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 20120 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 20120 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Centreville, Fairfax County, Virginia, with 40,695 residents across 44.5 square miles, a density of 914 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 20120 skews affluent, with a median household income of $152,563 (78% above the Virginia average), while per-capita income is $63,371. Local economic indicators show a 6.2% poverty rate alongside 4.5% unemployment. Housing costs here run $648,700 for a typical home value (94% above the state average), with rent averaging $2,309 a month; 75.4% of homes are owner-occupied.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 60.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.4, and the average commute is 27 minutes. To put 20120 in local context, 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Fairfax County, for a geography-aware comparison.

Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →

Top industries in ZIP 20120

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Centreville, VA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 20120.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 20120, Centreville, VA · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

40,695

Population

44.5

Area (sq mi)

914

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 20120?

38.4

Median Age

50.4%

Male

49.6%

Female

32.1%

Foreign-Born

White 44.7%
African American 6.1%
Asian 28.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 14.7%
Hispanic or Latino 17.4%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$152,563

Median Household Income

+78% vs state

$63,371

Per Capita Income

6.2%

Poverty Rate

4.5%

Unemployment Rate

26.7 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 20120 ranks nationally

Centreville, VA household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$152,563 Top 4% higher than 96% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Below this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Below this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). This entry sits in this band. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 76.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 60.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

14,799

Total Housing Units

14,578

Occupied Units

221

Vacant Units

2.94

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 75.4%
Renter 24.6%

$648,700

Median Home Value

+94% vs state

$2,309

Median Rent

1992

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+10.1%

YoY Change (2024)

304

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+204%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 20120 have increased 10.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +204% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +3.6% 211
2021 +9.6% 232
2022 +10.8% 257
2023 +7.6% 276
2024 +10.1% 304

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 646 business establishments in ZIP 20120, employing approximately 5,236 people with a combined annual payroll of $420,534,000.

646

Businesses

5,236

Employees

$420.5M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Professional, scientific, and technical services 203 31.4%
Construction 95 14.7%
Health care and social assistance 53 8.2%
Other services (except public administration) 48 7.4%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 44 6.8%
Accommodation and food services 40 6.2%
Real estate and rental and leasing 30 4.6%
Retail trade 28 4.3%
Wholesale trade 21 3.3%
Finance and insurance 18 2.8%
Information 17 2.6%
Educational services 17 2.6%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 12 1.9%
Transportation and warehousing 8 1.2%
Manufacturing 7 1.1%
Management of companies and enterprises 4 0.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 20120 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 20120 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 20120 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 20120 ranks #5 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
20121 Centreville, VA 27,988 2.7 mi
20151 Chantilly, VA 21,374 3.3 mi
20152 Chantilly, VA 24,946 4.6 mi
20143 Catharpin, VA 1,216 4.9 mi
20109 Manassas, VA 37,265 5.0 mi
22033 Fairfax, VA 37,691 5.2 mi
20110 Manassas, VA 43,876 7.4 mi
22035 Fairfax, VA 0 6.4 mi
20171 Herndon, VA 45,887 6.4 mi
22030 Fairfax, VA 55,066 7.4 mi

More ZIP Codes in Fairfax County

22003 standard
Annandale, VA
Pop: 55,990
22030 standard
Fairfax, VA
Pop: 55,066
20171 standard
Herndon, VA
Pop: 45,887
22015 standard
Burke, VA
Pop: 43,102
20170 standard
Herndon, VA
Pop: 41,236
22033 standard
Fairfax, VA
Pop: 37,691

Related Areas

Fairfax County Centreville, VA Virginia

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 20120 in? ▼
ZIP code 20120 (Centreville) is located in Fairfax County, Virginia. Fairfax County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/fairfax-va.
What is the population of ZIP code 20120? ▼
ZIP code 20120 in Centreville, VA has a population of 40,695 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 20120? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 20120 is $152,563, which is 100% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 20120? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 20120 is $648,700, which is 133% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 20120? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 20120 is White at 44.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 17.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 20120? ▼
ZIP code 20120 has 646 business establishments employing approximately 5,236 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 20120? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 20120 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (203), Construction (95), Health care and social assistance (53). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 20120? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 20120 increased by 10.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 204%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 20120? ▼
In ZIP code 20120, 76.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 60.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 20120? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 20120 is 26.7 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 20120? ▼
In ZIP code 20120, approximately 75.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 24.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 20120? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 20120 is 6.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.