Dunn Loring, VA · standard
ZIP Code 22027
Fairfax County, Virginia - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 2,362
- 1,407/sq mi High-density area
- $250,000+
- Median income Above-median income area
- $1,097,500
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 79.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Dunn Loring pairs a top-decile household income with top-decile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 1%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 2%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 1,407
- people per sq mi
- 99%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 22027 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 22027 covers 1.7 square miles in Dunn Loring, Fairfax County, Virginia (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,362 residents on file, a density of 1,407 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 22027 skews affluent, with a median household income of $250,000+ (192% above the average Virginia ZIP), while per-capita income is $116,435. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 4.8% and unemployment is 1.1%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $1,097,500 (228% above the average Virginia ZIP), while 98.6% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 79.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 51.4, and the average commute is 26 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Fairfax County, so 22027 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 22027
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Dunn Loring, VA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 22027.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
29 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
16 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing 7
Real estate and rental and leasing
7 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 6
Other services (except public administration)
6 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 4
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
4 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 22027, Dunn Loring, 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
2,362
Population
1.7
Area (sq mi)
1,407
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 22027?
51.4
Median Age
49.5%
Male
50.5%
Female
28.4%
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?
$250,000+
Median Household Income
+192% vs state ZIP avg
$116,435
Per Capita Income
4.8%
Poverty Rate
1.1%
Unemployment Rate
26.4 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 22027 ranks among Virginia ZIPs
Dunn Loring, VA household income vs. every Virginia ZIP code
Median household income among 804 reporting Virginia ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$250,000 Top 1% higher than 99% of 804 Virginia ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Virginia ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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
659housing units
659
Total Housing Units
636
Occupied Units
23
Vacant Units
2.91
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$1,097,500
Median Home Value
+228% vs state ZIP avg
1991
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
+9.4%
YoY Change (2022)
271
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+171%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 22027 have increased 9.4% over the past year (2022). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +171% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | -16.5% | 209 |
| 2019 | +13.9% | 239 |
| 2020 | -3.9% | 229 |
| 2021 | +8.2% | 248 |
| 2022 | +9.4% | 271 |
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 2022. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 72 business establishments in ZIP 22027, employing approximately 596 people with a combined annual payroll of $34,817,000.
72
Businesses
596
Employees
$34.8M
Annual Payroll
6
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 29 | 40.3% |
| Health care and social assistance | 16 | 22.2% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 7 | 9.7% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 6 | 8.3% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 4 | 5.6% |
| Retail trade | 3 | 4.2% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 22027 vs 22043 →
ZIP 22027 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 22003
Annandale (22003)
55,990 residents
- 22042
Falls Church (22042)
33,537 residents
- 22031
Fairfax (22031)
29,795 residents
- 22182
Vienna (22182)
24,863 residents
- 22043
Falls Church (22043)
24,302 residents
- 22180
Vienna (22180)
23,491 residents
- 22102 21,985
Mc Lean (22102)
21,985 residents
- 22046 16,235
Falls Church (22046)
16,235 residents
- 22181 14,879
Vienna (22181)
14,879 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 22027 ranks #0 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 22027 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 22027
Dunn Loring (22027)
$250,000 median income
- 22181
Vienna (22181)
$211,911 median income
- 22182
Vienna (22182)
$205,108 median income
- 22213
Arlington (22213)
$199,306 median income
- 22180
Vienna (22180)
$177,111 median income
- 22046
Falls Church (22046)
$168,882 median income
- 22102
Mc Lean (22102)
$153,949 median income
- 22043
Falls Church (22043)
$145,881 median income
- 22003
Annandale (22003)
$138,794 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 22027 ranks the highest of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22043 | Falls Church, VA | 24,302 | 1.3 mi |
| 22180 | Vienna, VA | 23,491 | 1.8 mi |
| 22046 | Falls Church, VA | 16,235 | 2.2 mi |
| 22042 | Falls Church, VA | 33,537 | 2.5 mi |
| 22213 | Arlington, VA | 2,936 | 3.2 mi |
| 22102 | Mc Lean, VA | 21,985 | 3.7 mi |
| 22003 | Annandale, VA | 55,990 | 4.4 mi |
| 22031 | Fairfax, VA | 29,795 | 3.2 mi |
| 22181 | Vienna, VA | 14,879 | 4.0 mi |
| 22182 | Vienna, VA | 24,863 | 3.9 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 22027, 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 (2,362 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 22027 in?
ZIP code 22027 (Dunn Loring) 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 22027?
ZIP code 22027 in Dunn Loring, VA has a population of 2,362 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 22027?
The median household income in ZIP 22027 is $250,000+, which is 228% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 22027?
The median home value in ZIP 22027 is $1,097,500, which is 295% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 22027?
The largest racial group in ZIP 22027 is White at 52.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 11.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 22027?
ZIP code 22027 has 72 business establishments employing approximately 596 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 22027?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 22027 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (29), Health care and social assistance (16), Real estate and rental and leasing (7). There are 6 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 22027?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 22027 increased by 9.4% in 2022. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 171%. 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 22027?
In ZIP code 22027, 85.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 79.7% 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 22027?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 22027 is 26.4 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 22027?
In ZIP code 22027, approximately 98.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 1.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 22027?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 22027 is 4.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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