Fairfax, VA · standard
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 High-density area
- $143,454
- Median income Above-median income area
- $648,800
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 67.5%
- 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 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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 22033 (Fairfax, VA) rose +11.7% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 292.6 in 2023 to 326.8 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 22033 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Fairfax, Fairfax County, Virginia, with 37,691 residents across 19.6 square miles, a density of 1,924 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 22033 skews affluent, with a median household income of $143,454 (68% above the average Virginia ZIP), while per-capita income is $69,840. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 4.6% and unemployment is 2.9%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $648,800 (94% above the average Virginia ZIP), while 63.7% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $2,339.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 67.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.5, and the average commute is 28 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Fairfax County, so 22033 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 22033
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Fairfax, VA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 22033.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
355 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
168 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
149 establishments
- Accommodation and food services 108
Accommodation and food services
108 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 80
Other services (except public administration)
80 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 22033, 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
37,691
Population
19.6
Area (sq mi)
1,924
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 22033?
38.5
Median Age
49.7%
Male
50.3%
Female
36.8%
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?
$143,454
Median Household Income
+68% vs state ZIP avg
$69,840
Per Capita Income
4.6%
Poverty Rate
2.9%
Unemployment Rate
27.7 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 22033 ranks nationally
Fairfax, VA 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
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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
16,263housing units
16,263
Total Housing Units
15,840
Occupied Units
423
Vacant Units
2.48
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$648,800
Median Home Value
+94% vs state ZIP avg
$2,339
Median Rent
1990
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
+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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 22033 vs 22035 →
ZIP 22033 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 22030
Fairfax (22030)
55,066 residents
- 20171
Herndon (20171)
45,887 residents
- 20170
Herndon (20170)
41,236 residents
- 20120
Centreville (20120)
40,695 residents
- 22033
Fairfax (22033)
37,691 residents
- 20191
Reston (20191)
29,128 residents
- 20151 21,374
Chantilly (20151)
21,374 residents
- 22124 17,558
Oakton (22124)
17,558 residents
- 20124 14,857
Clifton (20124)
14,857 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 22033 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 22033 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 20124
Clifton (20124)
$221,060 median income
- 22124
Oakton (22124)
$218,380 median income
- 20171
Herndon (20171)
$171,372 median income
- 20170
Herndon (20170)
$159,466 median income
- 20151
Chantilly (20151)
$158,271 median income
- 20120
Centreville (20120)
$152,563 median income
- 20191
Reston (20191)
$151,185 median income
- 22033
Fairfax (22033)
$143,454 median income
- 22030
Fairfax (22030)
$139,831 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 22033, 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 (37,691 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 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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