Falls Church, VA · standard
ZIP Code 22043
Fairfax County, Virginia - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 24,302
- 1,971/sq mi High-density area
- $145,881
- Median income Above-median income area
- $881,600
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 69.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Falls Church pairs a top-decile household income with top-decile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 4%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 3%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 1,971
- people per sq mi
- 61%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 22043 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 22043 (Falls Church, VA) rose +10.8% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 337.2 in 2023 to 373.5 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 22043 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Falls Church, Fairfax County, Virginia, with 24,302 residents across 12.3 square miles, a density of 1,971 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 22043 skews affluent, with a median household income of $145,881 (70% above the average Virginia ZIP), while per-capita income is $74,333. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 4.0% and unemployment is 2.0%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $881,600 (164% above the average Virginia ZIP), while 61.4% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $2,174.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 69.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.7, and the average commute is 25 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Fairfax County, so 22043 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 22043
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Falls Church, VA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 22043.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
150 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
66 establishments
- Construction 43
Construction
43 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 40
Other services (except public administration)
40 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 37
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
37 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 22043, 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
24,302
Population
12.3
Area (sq mi)
1,971
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 22043?
38.7
Median Age
49.4%
Male
50.6%
Female
36.1%
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?
$145,881
Median Household Income
+70% vs state ZIP avg
$74,333
Per Capita Income
4.0%
Poverty Rate
2.0%
Unemployment Rate
25.0 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 22043 ranks among Virginia ZIPs
Falls Church, 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)
$145,881 Top 9% higher than 91% 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
10,238housing units
10,238
Total Housing Units
9,927
Occupied Units
311
Vacant Units
2.59
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$881,600
Median Home Value
+164% vs state ZIP avg
$2,174
Median Rent
1975
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
+10.8%
YoY Change (2024)
373
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+273%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 22043 have increased 10.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +273% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +3.3% | 290 |
| 2021 | +4.8% | 304 |
| 2022 | +4.7% | 319 |
| 2023 | +5.9% | 337 |
| 2024 | +10.8% | 373 |
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 471 business establishments in ZIP 22043, employing approximately 7,905 people with a combined annual payroll of $541,863,000.
471
Businesses
7,905
Employees
$541.9M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 150 | 31.9% |
| Health care and social assistance | 66 | 14.0% |
| Construction | 43 | 9.1% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 40 | 8.5% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 37 | 7.9% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 29 | 6.2% |
| Finance and insurance | 23 | 4.9% |
| Accommodation and food services | 19 | 4.0% |
| Retail trade | 18 | 3.8% |
| Educational services | 13 | 2.8% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 10 | 2.1% |
| Manufacturing | 7 | 1.5% |
| Information | 6 | 1.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 5 | 1.1% |
| Wholesale trade | 4 | 0.8% |
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 22043 vs 22027 →
ZIP 22043 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 22042
Falls Church (22042)
33,537 residents
- 22207
Arlington (22207)
30,920 residents
- 22101
Mc Lean (22101)
29,887 residents
- 22043
Falls Church (22043)
24,302 residents
- 22180
Vienna (22180)
23,491 residents
- 22102
Mc Lean (22102)
21,985 residents
- 22205
Arlington (22205)
17,087 residents
- 22046
Falls Church (22046)
16,235 residents
- 22044
Falls Church (22044)
14,092 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 22043 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 22043 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 22027
Dunn Loring (22027)
$250,000 median income
- 22101
Mc Lean (22101)
$250,000 median income
- 22207
Arlington (22207)
$245,745 median income
- 22205
Arlington (22205)
$201,094 median income
- 22213
Arlington (22213)
$199,306 median income
- 22180
Vienna (22180)
$177,111 median income
- 22046
Falls Church (22046)
$168,882 median income
- 22102
Mc Lean (22102)
$153,949 median income
- 22043
Falls Church (22043)
$145,881 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 22043 ranks #9 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22027 | Dunn Loring, VA | 2,362 | 1.3 mi |
| 22046 | Falls Church, VA | 16,235 | 1.3 mi |
| 22042 | Falls Church, VA | 33,537 | 2.5 mi |
| 22213 | Arlington, VA | 2,936 | 1.9 mi |
| 22180 | Vienna, VA | 23,491 | 3.1 mi |
| 22101 | Mc Lean, VA | 29,887 | 3.2 mi |
| 22205 | Arlington, VA | 17,087 | 3.3 mi |
| 22102 | Mc Lean, VA | 21,985 | 3.7 mi |
| 22207 | Arlington, VA | 30,920 | 4.0 mi |
| 22044 | Falls Church, VA | 14,092 | 3.6 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 22043, 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 (24,302 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 22043 in?
ZIP code 22043 (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 22043?
ZIP code 22043 in Falls Church, VA has a population of 24,302 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 22043?
The median household income in ZIP 22043 is $145,881, which is 91% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 22043?
The median home value in ZIP 22043 is $881,600, which is 217% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 22043?
The largest racial group in ZIP 22043 is White at 51.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 14.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 22043?
ZIP code 22043 has 471 business establishments employing approximately 7,905 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 22043?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 22043 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (150), Health care and social assistance (66), Construction (43). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 22043?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 22043 increased by 10.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 273%. 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 22043?
In ZIP code 22043, 80.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 69.1% 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 22043?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 22043 is 25.0 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 22043?
In ZIP code 22043, approximately 61.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 38.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 22043?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 22043 is 4.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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