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ZIP Code 22033

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

37,691
1,924/sq mi
$143,454
Median income
$648,800
Median home value
67.5%
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 5%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 8%
home value, US ZIPs
1,924
people per sq mi
64%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 22033 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 22033 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 19.6 square miles in Fairfax, Fairfax County, Virginia. The area is home to 37,691 residents, producing a population density of 1,924 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 22033 against Virginia and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 22033 sits at $143,454 (68% above the Virginia average), while per-capita income is $69,840. The poverty rate stands at 4.6% and the unemployment rate at 2.9%. On housing, the median home value is $648,800 (94% above the state average) with median rent at $2,339 per month, and 63.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 22033 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 67.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.5, 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 22033 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 22033

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 22033.

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 22033, 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

37,691

Population

19.6

Area (sq mi)

1,924

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 22033?

38.5

Median Age

49.7%

Male

50.3%

Female

36.8%

Foreign-Born

White 44.8%
African American 8.5%
Asian 31.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 10.0%
Hispanic or Latino 10.8%

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?

$143,454

Median Household Income

+68% vs state

$69,840

Per Capita Income

4.6%

Poverty Rate

2.9%

Unemployment Rate

27.7 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 22033 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$143,454 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%). Below this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). This entry sits in this band. $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 77.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 67.5%

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

What does housing look like?

16,263

Total Housing Units

15,840

Occupied Units

423

Vacant Units

2.48

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 63.7%
Renter 36.3%

$648,800

Median Home Value

+94% vs state

$2,339

Median Rent

1990

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

+11.7%

YoY Change (2024)

327

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+227%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 22033 have increased 11.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +227% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +2.6% 234
2021 +8.7% 254
2022 +12.6% 286
2023 +2.3% 293
2024 +11.7% 327

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 1,211 business establishments in ZIP 22033, employing approximately 33,212 people with a combined annual payroll of $2,921,206,000.

1,211

Businesses

33,212

Employees

$2.9B

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Professional, scientific, and technical services 355 29.3%
Health care and social assistance 168 13.9%
Retail trade 149 12.3%
Accommodation and food services 108 8.9%
Other services (except public administration) 80 6.6%
Finance and insurance 69 5.7%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 65 5.4%
Real estate and rental and leasing 63 5.2%
Construction 56 4.6%
Information 32 2.6%
Educational services 19 1.6%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 16 1.3%
Wholesale trade 11 0.9%
Transportation and warehousing 11 0.9%
Manufacturing 3 0.3%
Management of companies and enterprises 3 0.3%

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 22033 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 22033 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 22033 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 22033 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 2.0 mi
20171 Herndon, VA 45,887 3.4 mi
22124 Oakton, VA 17,558 3.1 mi
22030 Fairfax, VA 55,066 3.4 mi
20151 Chantilly, VA 21,374 3.5 mi
22185 Vienna, VA 0 4.3 mi
20191 Reston, VA 29,128 4.4 mi
20124 Clifton, VA 14,857 6.5 mi
20170 Herndon, VA 41,236 7.3 mi
20120 Centreville, VA 40,695 5.2 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 22033 in?
ZIP code 22033 (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 22033?
ZIP code 22033 in Fairfax, VA has a population of 37,691 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 22033?
The median household income in ZIP 22033 is $143,454, which is 88% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 22033?
The median home value in ZIP 22033 is $648,800, which is 133% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 22033?
The largest racial group in ZIP 22033 is White at 44.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 10.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 22033?
ZIP code 22033 has 1,211 business establishments employing approximately 33,212 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 22033?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 22033 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (355), Health care and social assistance (168), Retail trade (149). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 22033?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 22033 increased by 11.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 227%. 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 22033?
In ZIP code 22033, 77.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 67.5% 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 22033?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 22033 is 27.7 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 22033?
In ZIP code 22033, approximately 63.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 36.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 22033?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 22033 is 4.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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