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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
$139,831
Median income
$740,400
Median home value
66.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

ZIP code 22030 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 48.9 square miles in Fairfax, Fairfax County, Virginia. The area is home to 55,066 residents, producing a population density of 1,126 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 22030 against Virginia and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 22030 sits at $139,831 (63% above the Virginia average), while per-capita income is $60,132. The poverty rate stands at 5.8% and the unemployment rate at 5.2%. On housing, the median home value is $740,400 (121% above the state average) with median rent at $2,279 per month, and 57.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 22030 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 66.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 34.3, and the average commute is 28 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Fairfax County, so you can benchmark 22030 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 22030

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 22030.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

55,066

Population

48.9

Area (sq mi)

1,126

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 22030?

34.3

Median Age

49.8%

Male

50.2%

Female

31.2%

Foreign-Born

White 49.6%
African American 11.4%
Asian 21.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 11.7%
Hispanic or Latino 14.6%

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

$60,132

Per Capita Income

5.8%

Poverty Rate

5.2%

Unemployment Rate

27.9 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 22030 ranks nationally

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

$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%). This entry sits in this band. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $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 77.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 66.5%

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

What does housing look like?

21,687

Total Housing Units

21,143

Occupied Units

544

Vacant Units

2.60

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 57.9%
Renter 42.1%

$740,400

Median Home Value

+121% vs state

$2,279

Median Rent

1992

Median Year Built

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

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

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ZIP 22030 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 22030 ranks the most populous — useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 22030 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 22030 ranks #8 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
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

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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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