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 High-density area
- $152,563
- Median income Above-median income area
- $648,700
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 60.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 20120 (Centreville, VA) rose +10.1% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 276.1 in 2023 to 303.8 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Virginia ZIP), while per-capita income is $63,371. The poverty rate is 6.2%, with unemployment at 4.5%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $648,700 (94% above the average Virginia ZIP), while 75.4% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $2,309.
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. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Fairfax County, so 20120 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
203 establishments
- Construction
Construction
95 establishments
- Health care and social assistance 53
Health care and social assistance
53 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 48
Other services (except public administration)
48 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 44
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
44 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, 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
Who lives in ZIP 20120?
38.4
Median Age
50.4%
Male
49.6%
Female
32.1%
Foreign-Born
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 ZIP avg
$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
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
14,799housing units
14,799
Total Housing Units
14,578
Occupied Units
221
Vacant Units
2.94
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$648,700
Median Home Value
+94% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 22030
Fairfax (22030)
55,066 residents
- 20171
Herndon (20171)
45,887 residents
- 20110
Manassas (20110)
43,876 residents
- 20120
Centreville (20120)
40,695 residents
- 22033
Fairfax (22033)
37,691 residents
- 20109
Manassas (20109)
37,265 residents
- 20121
Centreville (20121)
27,988 residents
- 20152
Chantilly (20152)
24,946 residents
- 20151 21,374
Chantilly (20151)
21,374 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 20120 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 20120 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 20152
Chantilly (20152)
$197,156 median income
- 20143
Catharpin (20143)
$176,250 median income
- 20171
Herndon (20171)
$171,372 median income
- 20151
Chantilly (20151)
$158,271 median income
- 20120
Centreville (20120)
$152,563 median income
- 22033
Fairfax (22033)
$143,454 median income
- 22030
Fairfax (22030)
$139,831 median income
- 20121
Centreville (20121)
$129,947 median income
- 20110
Manassas (20110)
$118,486 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 20120, both outside VA so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (40,695 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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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.
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