Fairfax, VA · standard
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 High-density area
- $178,394
- Median income Above-median income area
- $799,200
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 68.4%
- 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, 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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 22032 (Fairfax, VA) rose +13.0% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 285.3 in 2023 to 322.3 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 22032 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Fairfax, Fairfax County, Virginia, with 29,377 residents across 19.2 square miles, a density of 1,532 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 22032 skews affluent, with a median household income of $178,394 (108% above the average Virginia ZIP), while per-capita income is $71,049. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 3.7% and unemployment is 3.1%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $799,200 (139% above the average Virginia ZIP), while 86.9% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $2,553.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 68.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.1, and the average commute is 30 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Fairfax County, so 22032 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 22032
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Fairfax, VA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 22032.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
111 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Real estate and rental and leasing
50 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
48 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
48 establishments
- Construction
Construction
45 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 22032, 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
29,377
Population
19.2
Area (sq mi)
1,532
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 22032?
42.1
Median Age
49.6%
Male
50.4%
Female
23.5%
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?
$178,394
Median Household Income
+108% vs state ZIP avg
$71,049
Per Capita Income
3.7%
Poverty Rate
3.1%
Unemployment Rate
29.6 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 22032 ranks among Virginia ZIPs
Fairfax, 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)
$178,394 Top 4% higher than 96% of 804 Virginia 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
9,954housing units
9,954
Total Housing Units
9,796
Occupied Units
158
Vacant Units
2.97
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$799,200
Median Home Value
+139% vs state ZIP avg
$2,553
Median Rent
1977
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
+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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 22032 vs 22015 →
ZIP 22032 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
- 22030
Fairfax (22030)
55,066 residents
- 22015
Burke (22015)
43,102 residents
- 22031
Fairfax (22031)
29,795 residents
- 22032
Fairfax (22032)
29,377 residents
- 22152
Springfield (22152)
28,550 residents
- 22039 18,364
Fairfax Station (22039)
18,364 residents
- 22151 17,456
Springfield (22151)
17,456 residents
- 22181 14,879
Vienna (22181)
14,879 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 22032 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 22032 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
- 22181
Vienna (22181)
$211,911 median income
- 22032
Fairfax (22032)
$178,394 median income
- 22015
Burke (22015)
$172,563 median income
- 22152
Springfield (22152)
$165,906 median income
- 22151
Springfield (22151)
$156,015 median income
- 22030
Fairfax (22030)
$139,831 median income
- 22003
Annandale (22003)
$138,794 median income
- 22031
Fairfax (22031)
$134,577 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 22032, 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 (29,377 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 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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