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ZIP Code 22032

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

29,377
1,532/sq mi
$178,394
Median income
$799,200
Median home value
68.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 2%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 5%
home value, US ZIPs
1,532
people per sq mi
87%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 22032 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 22032 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 19.2 square miles in Fairfax, Fairfax County, Virginia. The area is home to 29,377 residents, producing a population density of 1,532 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 22032 against Virginia and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 22032 sits at $178,394 (108% above the Virginia average), while per-capita income is $71,049. The poverty rate stands at 3.7% and the unemployment rate at 3.1%. On housing, the median home value is $799,200 (139% above the state average) with median rent at $2,553 per month, and 86.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 22032 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 68.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.1, and the average commute is 30 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Fairfax County, so you can benchmark 22032 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 22032

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 22032.

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 22032, 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

29,377

Population

19.2

Area (sq mi)

1,532

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 22032?

42.1

Median Age

49.6%

Male

50.4%

Female

23.5%

Foreign-Born

White 61.4%
African American 4.2%
Asian 19.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 11.9%
Hispanic or Latino 11.0%

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?

$178,394

Median Household Income

+108% vs state

$71,049

Per Capita Income

3.7%

Poverty Rate

3.1%

Unemployment Rate

29.6 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 22032 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$178,394 Top 2% higher than 98% 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%). Below this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Below this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). This entry sits in this band. $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 79.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 68.4%

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

What does housing look like?

9,954

Total Housing Units

9,796

Occupied Units

158

Vacant Units

2.97

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 86.9%
Renter 13.1%

$799,200

Median Home Value

+139% vs state

$2,553

Median Rent

1977

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

+13.0%

YoY Change (2024)

322

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+222%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 22032 have increased 13.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +222% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +3.7% 234
2021 +8.3% 253
2022 +8.8% 275
2023 +3.7% 285
2024 +13.0% 322

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 444 business establishments in ZIP 22032, employing approximately 3,804 people with a combined annual payroll of $209,345,000.

444

Businesses

3,804

Employees

$209.3M

Annual Payroll

14

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Professional, scientific, and technical services 111 25.0%
Real estate and rental and leasing 50 11.3%
Health care and social assistance 48 10.8%
Other services (except public administration) 48 10.8%
Construction 45 10.1%
Retail trade 31 7.0%
Accommodation and food services 28 6.3%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 23 5.2%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 14 3.1%
Educational services 13 2.9%
Information 10 2.3%
Finance and insurance 9 2.0%
Wholesale trade 7 1.6%
Manufacturing 3 0.7%

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 22032 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 22032 ranks #5 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 22032 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 22032 ranks #3 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
22015 Burke, VA 43,102 2.3 mi
22185 Vienna, VA 0 3.8 mi
22031 Fairfax, VA 29,795 3.2 mi
22030 Fairfax, VA 55,066 3.1 mi
22003 Annandale, VA 55,990 4.1 mi
22181 Vienna, VA 14,879 5.9 mi
22039 Fairfax Station, VA 18,364 4.9 mi
22151 Springfield, VA 17,456 4.5 mi
22035 Fairfax, VA 0 4.4 mi
22152 Springfield, VA 28,550 4.4 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 22032 in?
ZIP code 22032 (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 22032?
ZIP code 22032 in Fairfax, VA has a population of 29,377 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 22032?
The median household income in ZIP 22032 is $178,394, which is 134% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 22032?
The median home value in ZIP 22032 is $799,200, which is 187% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 22032?
The largest racial group in ZIP 22032 is White at 61.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 11.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 22032?
ZIP code 22032 has 444 business establishments employing approximately 3,804 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 22032?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 22032 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (111), Real estate and rental and leasing (50), Health care and social assistance (48). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 22032?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 22032 increased by 13.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 222%. 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 22032?
In ZIP code 22032, 79.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 68.4% 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 22032?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 22032 is 29.6 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 22032?
In ZIP code 22032, approximately 86.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 13.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 22032?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 22032 is 3.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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