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Fairfax, VA · standard

ZIP Code 22031

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

29,795
1,685/sq mi
$134,577
Median income
$723,600
Median home value
73.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Fairfax pairs a top-decile household income with top-decile home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.

Top 6%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 6%
home value, US ZIPs
1,685
people per sq mi
48%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 22031 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 22031 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Fairfax, Fairfax County, Virginia, with 29,795 residents across 17.7 square miles, a density of 1,685 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 22031 skews affluent, with a median household income of $134,577 (57% above the Virginia average), while per-capita income is $70,000. Poverty here runs at 5.9%, with unemployment measured at 3.0%. Median home value sits at $723,600 (116% above the state average), median rent at $2,258 a month, and owner-occupancy at 48.4%.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 73.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 35.3, and the average commute is 29 minutes. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Fairfax County, letting you compare 22031 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

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 22031

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Fairfax, VA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 22031.

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 22031, 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

29,795

Population

17.7

Area (sq mi)

1,685

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 22031?

35.3

Median Age

50.7%

Male

49.3%

Female

38.9%

Foreign-Born

White 48.2%
African American 6.4%
Asian 30.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 9.0%
Hispanic or Latino 10.5%

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?

$134,577

Median Household Income

+57% vs state

$70,000

Per Capita Income

5.9%

Poverty Rate

3.0%

Unemployment Rate

28.9 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 22031 ranks nationally

Fairfax, VA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$134,577 Top 6% higher than 94% 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 81.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 73.6%

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

What does housing look like?

15,431

Total Housing Units

14,825

Occupied Units

606

Vacant Units

2.50

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 48.4%
Renter 51.6%

$723,600

Median Home Value

+116% vs state

$2,258

Median Rent

1980

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

+7.0%

YoY Change (2024)

316

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+216%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 22031 have increased 7.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +216% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +3.1% 243
2021 +6.6% 259
2022 +9.5% 283
2023 +4.3% 296
2024 +7.0% 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 1,545 business establishments in ZIP 22031, employing approximately 27,080 people with a combined annual payroll of $2,044,581,000.

1,545

Businesses

27,080

Employees

$2.0B

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 312 20.2%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 268 17.4%
Other services (except public administration) 176 11.4%
Retail trade 161 10.4%
Accommodation and food services 122 7.9%
Construction 120 7.8%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 67 4.3%
Real estate and rental and leasing 63 4.1%
Finance and insurance 57 3.7%
Wholesale trade 45 2.9%
Educational services 32 2.1%
Management of companies and enterprises 29 1.9%
Manufacturing 28 1.8%
Information 25 1.6%
Transportation and warehousing 23 1.5%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 16 1.0%

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 22031 vs 22180 →

ZIP 22031 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 22031 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 22031 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 22031 ranks #null 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
22180 Vienna, VA 23,491 2.5 mi
22185 Vienna, VA 0 2.6 mi
22042 Falls Church, VA 33,537 3.5 mi
22032 Fairfax, VA 29,377 3.2 mi
22027 Dunn Loring, VA 2,362 3.2 mi
22003 Annandale, VA 55,990 3.2 mi
22181 Vienna, VA 14,879 3.7 mi
22182 Vienna, VA 24,863 5.3 mi
22015 Burke, VA 43,102 5.1 mi
22124 Oakton, VA 17,558 4.3 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
20120 standard
Centreville, VA
Pop: 40,695

Related Areas

Fairfax County Fairfax, VA Virginia

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 22031 in? ▼
ZIP code 22031 (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 22031? ▼
ZIP code 22031 in Fairfax, VA has a population of 29,795 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 22031? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 22031 is $134,577, which is 76% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 22031? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 22031 is $723,600, which is 160% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 22031? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 22031 is White at 48.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 10.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 22031? ▼
ZIP code 22031 has 1,545 business establishments employing approximately 27,080 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 22031? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 22031 are: Health care and social assistance (312), Professional, scientific, and technical services (268), Other services (except public administration) (176). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 22031? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 22031 increased by 7.0% 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 22031? ▼
In ZIP code 22031, 81.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 73.6% 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 22031? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 22031 is 28.9 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 22031? ▼
In ZIP code 22031, approximately 48.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 51.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 22031? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 22031 is 5.9% 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.