Fairfax Station, VA · standard

ZIP Code 22039

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

18,364
301/sq mi
$250,001
Median income
$1,021,500
Median home value
78.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 1%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 2%
home value, US ZIPs
301
people per sq mi
96%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 22039 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 22039 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 61.0 square miles in Fairfax Station, Fairfax County, Virginia. The area is home to 18,364 residents, producing a population density of 301 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 22039 against Virginia and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 22039 sits at $250,001 (192% above the Virginia average), while per-capita income is $88,218. The poverty rate stands at 2.2% and the unemployment rate at 3.6%. On housing, the median home value is $1,021,500 (205% above the state average) with median rent at $3,501 per month, and 96.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 22039 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 78.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45, and the average commute is 34 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Fairfax County, so you can benchmark 22039 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 22039

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 22039.

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 22039, Fairfax Station, 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

18,364

Population

61.0

Area (sq mi)

301

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 22039?

45.0

Median Age

52.5%

Male

47.5%

Female

12.9%

Foreign-Born

White 68.4%
African American 5.8%
Asian 12.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.3%
Two or More Ethnicities 10.6%
Hispanic or Latino 8.2%

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?

$250,001

Median Household Income

+192% vs state

$88,218

Per Capita Income

2.2%

Poverty Rate

3.6%

Unemployment Rate

33.6 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 22039 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$250,001 Top 1% higher than 99% 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%). Below this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Below this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). This entry sits in this band. 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 84.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 78.1%

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

What does housing look like?

5,927

Total Housing Units

5,927

Occupied Units

0

Vacant Units

3.31

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 96.0%
Renter 4.0%

$1,021,500

Median Home Value

+205% vs state

$3,501

Median Rent

1988

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

+6.5%

YoY Change (2024)

269

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+169%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 22039 have increased 6.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +169% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +4.1% 198
2021 +7.3% 213
2022 +7.5% 229
2023 +10.6% 253
2024 +6.5% 269

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 320 business establishments in ZIP 22039, employing approximately 2,613 people with a combined annual payroll of $168,897,000.

320

Businesses

2,613

Employees

$168.9M

Annual Payroll

14

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Professional, scientific, and technical services 113 35.3%
Other services (except public administration) 41 12.8%
Real estate and rental and leasing 28 8.8%
Health care and social assistance 25 7.8%
Construction 23 7.2%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 20 6.3%
Accommodation and food services 16 5.0%
Retail trade 14 4.4%
Educational services 11 3.4%
Finance and insurance 7 2.2%
Wholesale trade 5 1.6%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 5 1.6%
Transportation and warehousing 4 1.3%
Information 3 0.9%

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 22039 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 22039 ranks #8 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 22039 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 22039 ranks the highest 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
22192 Woodbridge, VA 53,394 4.8 mi
22015 Burke, VA 43,102 3.1 mi
22153 Springfield, VA 31,285 4.5 mi
22032 Fairfax, VA 29,377 4.9 mi
20124 Clifton, VA 14,857 4.5 mi
22152 Springfield, VA 28,550 4.9 mi
22030 Fairfax, VA 55,066 6.1 mi
20111 Manassas, VA 30,590 6.1 mi
22125 Occoquan, VA 711 5.7 mi
22185 Vienna, VA 0 8.5 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 22039 in?
ZIP code 22039 (Fairfax Station) 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 22039?
ZIP code 22039 in Fairfax Station, VA has a population of 18,364 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 22039?
The median household income in ZIP 22039 is $250,001, which is 228% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 22039?
The median home value in ZIP 22039 is $1,021,500, which is 267% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 22039?
The largest racial group in ZIP 22039 is White at 68.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 8.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 22039?
ZIP code 22039 has 320 business establishments employing approximately 2,613 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 22039?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 22039 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (113), Other services (except public administration) (41), Real estate and rental and leasing (28). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 22039?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 22039 increased by 6.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 169%. 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 22039?
In ZIP code 22039, 84.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 78.1% 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 22039?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 22039 is 33.6 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 22039?
In ZIP code 22039, approximately 96.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 4.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 22039?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 22039 is 2.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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