Fairfax, VA · standard
ZIP Code 22030
Fairfax County, Virginia - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 55,066
- 1,126/sq mi High-density area
- $139,831
- Median income Above-median income area
- $740,400
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 66.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Fairfax pairs a top-decile household income with top-decile home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure and unusually populous area.
- Top 5%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 6%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 1,126
- people per sq mi
- 58%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 22030 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 22030 (Fairfax, VA) rose +9.9% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 287.3 in 2023 to 315.8 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 22030 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Fairfax, Fairfax County, Virginia, with 55,066 residents across 48.9 square miles, a density of 1,126 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 22030 skews affluent, with a median household income of $139,831 (63% above the average Virginia ZIP), while per-capita income is $60,132. The poverty rate is 5.8%, with unemployment at 5.2%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $740,400 (121% above the average Virginia ZIP) and median rent is $2,279; 57.9% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 66.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 34.3, and the average commute is 28 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Fairfax County, so 22030 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 22030
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Fairfax, VA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 22030.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
768 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
396 establishments
- Accommodation and food services 216
Accommodation and food services
216 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 204
Other services (except public administration)
204 establishments
- Retail trade 175
Retail trade
175 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 22030, Fairfax, 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
55,066
Population
48.9
Area (sq mi)
1,126
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 22030?
34.3
Median Age
49.8%
Male
50.2%
Female
31.2%
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?
$139,831
Median Household Income
+63% vs state ZIP avg
$60,132
Per Capita Income
5.8%
Poverty Rate
5.2%
Unemployment Rate
27.9 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 22030 ranks nationally
Fairfax, VA household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$139,831 Top 5% higher than 95% 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
21,687housing units
21,687
Total Housing Units
21,143
Occupied Units
544
Vacant Units
2.60
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$740,400
Median Home Value
+121% vs state ZIP avg
$2,279
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
+9.9%
YoY Change (2024)
316
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+216%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 22030 have increased 9.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +216% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +2.4% | 231 |
| 2021 | +7.3% | 247 |
| 2022 | +11.7% | 276 |
| 2023 | +4.0% | 287 |
| 2024 | +9.9% | 316 |
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 2,547 business establishments in ZIP 22030, employing approximately 36,938 people with a combined annual payroll of $2,680,756,000.
2,547
Businesses
36,938
Employees
$2.7B
Annual Payroll
17
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 768 | 30.1% |
| Health care and social assistance | 396 | 15.6% |
| Accommodation and food services | 216 | 8.5% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 204 | 8.0% |
| Retail trade | 175 | 6.9% |
| Finance and insurance | 166 | 6.5% |
| Construction | 151 | 5.9% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 120 | 4.7% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 114 | 4.5% |
| Educational services | 57 | 2.2% |
| Information | 44 | 1.7% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 41 | 1.6% |
| Wholesale trade | 34 | 1.3% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 23 | 0.9% |
| Manufacturing | 19 | 0.8% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 16 | 0.6% |
| Utilities | 3 | 0.1% |
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 22030 vs 22035 →
ZIP 22030 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
- 22015
Burke (22015)
43,102 residents
- 22033
Fairfax (22033)
37,691 residents
- 22031
Fairfax (22031)
29,795 residents
- 22032
Fairfax (22032)
29,377 residents
- 20191
Reston (20191)
29,128 residents
- 22039 18,364
Fairfax Station (22039)
18,364 residents
- 22124 17,558
Oakton (22124)
17,558 residents
- 20124 14,857
Clifton (20124)
14,857 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 22030 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 22030 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 22039
Fairfax Station (22039)
$250,000 median income
- 20124
Clifton (20124)
$221,060 median income
- 22124
Oakton (22124)
$218,380 median income
- 22032
Fairfax (22032)
$178,394 median income
- 22015
Burke (22015)
$172,563 median income
- 20191
Reston (20191)
$151,185 median income
- 22033
Fairfax (22033)
$143,454 median income
- 22030
Fairfax (22030)
$139,831 median income
- 22031
Fairfax (22031)
$134,577 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 22030 ranks #8 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22035 | Fairfax, VA | 0 | 1.4 mi |
| 22124 | Oakton, VA | 17,558 | 3.6 mi |
| 22032 | Fairfax, VA | 29,377 | 3.1 mi |
| 22185 | Vienna, VA | 0 | 3.2 mi |
| 22033 | Fairfax, VA | 37,691 | 3.4 mi |
| 22031 | Fairfax, VA | 29,795 | 4.6 mi |
| 20191 | Reston, VA | 29,128 | 6.5 mi |
| 20124 | Clifton, VA | 14,857 | 4.8 mi |
| 22039 | Fairfax Station, VA | 18,364 | 6.1 mi |
| 22015 | Burke, VA | 43,102 | 4.8 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 22030, 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 (55,066 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 22030 in?
ZIP code 22030 (Fairfax) 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 22030?
ZIP code 22030 in Fairfax, VA has a population of 55,066 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 22030?
The median household income in ZIP 22030 is $139,831, which is 83% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 22030?
The median home value in ZIP 22030 is $740,400, which is 166% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 22030?
The largest racial group in ZIP 22030 is White at 49.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 14.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 22030?
ZIP code 22030 has 2,547 business establishments employing approximately 36,938 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 22030?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 22030 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (768), Health care and social assistance (396), Accommodation and food services (216). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 22030?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 22030 increased by 9.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 216%. 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 22030?
In ZIP code 22030, 77.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 66.5% 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 22030?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 22030 is 27.9 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 22030?
In ZIP code 22030, approximately 57.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 42.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 22030?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 22030 is 5.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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