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 High-density area
- $250,000+
- Median income Above-median income area
- $1,021,500
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 78.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 22039 (Fairfax Station, VA) rose +6.5% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 252.8 in 2023 to 269.3 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 22039 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Fairfax Station, Fairfax County, Virginia, home to 18,364 residents across 61.0 square miles, a density of 301 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 22039 skews affluent, with a median household income of $250,000+ (192% above the average Virginia ZIP), while per-capita income is $88,218. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 2.2% and unemployment is 3.6%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $1,021,500 (205% above the average Virginia ZIP), while 96.0% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $3,501.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 78.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45, and the average commute is 34 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Fairfax County, so 22039 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 22039
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Fairfax Station, VA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 22039.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
113 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 41
Other services (except public administration)
41 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing 28
Real estate and rental and leasing
28 establishments
- Health care and social assistance 25
Health care and social assistance
25 establishments
- Construction 23
Construction
23 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 22039, Fairfax Station, 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
18,364
Population
61.0
Area (sq mi)
301
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 22039?
45.0
Median Age
52.5%
Male
47.5%
Female
12.9%
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?
$250,000+
Median Household Income
+192% vs state ZIP avg
$88,218
Per Capita Income
2.2%
Poverty Rate
3.6%
Unemployment Rate
33.6 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 22039 ranks among Virginia ZIPs
Fairfax Station, 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)
$250,000 Top 1% higher than 99% 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
5,927housing units
5,927
Total Housing Units
5,927
Occupied Units
0
Vacant Units
3.31
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$1,021,500
Median Home Value
+205% vs state ZIP avg
$3,501
Median Rent
1988
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
+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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 22039 vs 22192 →
ZIP 22039 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
- 22192
Woodbridge (22192)
53,394 residents
- 22015
Burke (22015)
43,102 residents
- 22153
Springfield (22153)
31,285 residents
- 20111
Manassas (20111)
30,590 residents
- 22032
Fairfax (22032)
29,377 residents
- 22152
Springfield (22152)
28,550 residents
- 22039 18,364
Fairfax Station (22039)
18,364 residents
- 20124 14,857
Clifton (20124)
14,857 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 22039 ranks #8 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 22039 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
- 20124
Clifton (20124)
$221,060 median income
- 22032
Fairfax (22032)
$178,394 median income
- 22153
Springfield (22153)
$174,228 median income
- 22015
Burke (22015)
$172,563 median income
- 22152
Springfield (22152)
$165,906 median income
- 22125
Occoquan (22125)
$161,364 median income
- 22030
Fairfax (22030)
$139,831 median income
- 22192
Woodbridge (22192)
$127,177 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 22039, 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 (18,364 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 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 $250,000+, 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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