PlainZIP

Falls Church, VA · standard

ZIP Code 22042

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

33,537
1,960/sq mi
$138,255
Median income
$715,800
Median home value
53.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Falls Church 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 6%
home value, US ZIPs
1,960
people per sq mi
67%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 22042 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 22042 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Falls Church, Fairfax County, Virginia, with 33,537 residents across 17.1 square miles, a density of 1,960 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 22042 skews affluent, with a median household income of $138,255 (62% above the Virginia average), while per-capita income is $62,036. 7.7% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 4.7%. Median home value sits at $715,800 (114% above the state average), median rent at $2,149 a month, and owner-occupancy at 67.0%.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 53.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.8, and the average commute is 29 minutes. To put 22042 in local context, 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Fairfax County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 22042

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Falls Church, VA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 22042.

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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 22042, Falls Church, 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

33,537

Population

17.1

Area (sq mi)

1,960

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 22042?

36.8

Median Age

49.4%

Male

50.6%

Female

35.1%

Foreign-Born

White 43.0%
African American 4.1%
Asian 16.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 16.5%
Hispanic or Latino 34.9%

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?

$138,255

Median Household Income

+62% vs state

$62,036

Per Capita Income

7.7%

Poverty Rate

4.7%

Unemployment Rate

28.7 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 22042 ranks nationally

Falls Church, VA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$138,255 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%). This entry sits in this band. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $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 70.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 53.7%

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

What does housing look like?

12,754

Total Housing Units

12,287

Occupied Units

467

Vacant Units

2.88

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 67.0%
Renter 33.0%

$715,800

Median Home Value

+114% vs state

$2,149

Median Rent

1964

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

+3.1%

YoY Change (2024)

334

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+234%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 22042 have increased 3.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +234% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +4.1% 261
2021 +8.0% 282
2022 +10.0% 310
2023 +4.5% 324
2024 +3.1% 334

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 843 business establishments in ZIP 22042, employing approximately 34,894 people with a combined annual payroll of $3,033,334,000.

843

Businesses

34,894

Employees

$3.0B

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Professional, scientific, and technical services 169 20.1%
Accommodation and food services 102 12.1%
Health care and social assistance 100 11.9%
Construction 84 10.0%
Other services (except public administration) 83 9.8%
Retail trade 68 8.1%
Finance and insurance 59 7.0%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 52 6.2%
Real estate and rental and leasing 45 5.3%
Information 24 2.9%
Wholesale trade 17 2.0%
Educational services 17 2.0%
Transportation and warehousing 8 0.9%
Manufacturing 6 0.7%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 4 0.5%
Management of companies and enterprises 3 0.4%

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 22042 vs 22046 →

ZIP 22042 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 22042 ranks #2 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 22042 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 22042 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
22046 Falls Church, VA 16,235 1.8 mi
22043 Falls Church, VA 24,302 2.5 mi
22044 Falls Church, VA 14,092 2.2 mi
22003 Annandale, VA 55,990 2.5 mi
22027 Dunn Loring, VA 2,362 2.5 mi
22213 Arlington, VA 2,936 2.8 mi
22031 Fairfax, VA 29,795 3.5 mi
22041 Falls Church, VA 27,989 3.1 mi
22205 Arlington, VA 17,087 3.3 mi
22151 Springfield, VA 17,456 4.3 mi

More ZIP Codes in Fairfax County

22003 standard
Annandale, VA
Pop: 55,990
22030 standard
Fairfax, VA
Pop: 55,066
20171 standard
Herndon, VA
Pop: 45,887
22015 standard
Burke, VA
Pop: 43,102
20170 standard
Herndon, VA
Pop: 41,236
20120 standard
Centreville, VA
Pop: 40,695

Related Areas

Fairfax County Falls Church, VA Virginia

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 22042 in? ▼
ZIP code 22042 (Falls Church) 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 22042? ▼
ZIP code 22042 in Falls Church, VA has a population of 33,537 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 22042? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 22042 is $138,255, which is 81% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 22042? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 22042 is $715,800, which is 157% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 22042? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 22042 is White at 43.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 34.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 22042? ▼
ZIP code 22042 has 843 business establishments employing approximately 34,894 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 22042? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 22042 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (169), Accommodation and food services (102), Health care and social assistance (100). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 22042? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 22042 increased by 3.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 234%. 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 22042? ▼
In ZIP code 22042, 70.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 53.7% 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 22042? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 22042 is 28.7 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 22042? ▼
In ZIP code 22042, approximately 67.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 33.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 22042? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 22042 is 7.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.