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Falls Church, VA · standard

ZIP Code 22044

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

14,092
2,489/sq mi
$101,034
Median income
$775,600
Median home value
49.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Falls Church pairs an upper-quartile household income with top-decile home values, in a suburban-density, mixed-tenure area.

Top 18%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 5%
home value, US ZIPs
2,489
people per sq mi
50%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 22044 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 22044 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Falls Church, Fairfax County, Virginia, home to 14,092 residents across 5.7 square miles, a density of 2,489 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 22044 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $101,034 (18% above the Virginia average), while per-capita income is $55,226. 14.0% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 6.0%. The typical home here is valued at $775,600 (132% above the state average); renters pay a median of $1,831 monthly, and 49.9% of units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 49.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 35.6, and the average commute is 31 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 22044, plus 6 more within Fairfax County, give a clearer read than the national average alone.

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 22044

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Falls Church, VA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 22044.

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 22044, 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

14,092

Population

5.7

Area (sq mi)

2,489

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 22044?

35.6

Median Age

50.0%

Male

50.0%

Female

36.2%

Foreign-Born

White 51.6%
African American 6.9%
Asian 14.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 10.0%
Hispanic or Latino 29.3%

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?

$101,034

Median Household Income

+18% vs state

$55,226

Per Capita Income

14.0%

Poverty Rate

6.0%

Unemployment Rate

30.8 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 22044 ranks nationally

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

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

$101,034 Top 18% higher than 82% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $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 65.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 49.8%

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

What does housing look like?

5,569

Total Housing Units

5,442

Occupied Units

127

Vacant Units

2.55

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 49.9%
Renter 50.1%

$775,600

Median Home Value

+132% vs state

$1,831

Median Rent

1967

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

+14.1%

YoY Change (2024)

299

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+199%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 22044 have increased 14.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +199% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +5.9% 229
2021 +5.1% 241
2022 +10.1% 265
2023 -0.9% 262
2024 +14.1% 299

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 475 business establishments in ZIP 22044, employing approximately 5,157 people with a combined annual payroll of $211,889,000.

475

Businesses

5,157

Employees

$211.9M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 96 20.2%
Retail trade 80 16.8%
Accommodation and food services 72 15.2%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 61 12.8%
Other services (except public administration) 51 10.7%
Construction 20 4.2%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 20 4.2%
Finance and insurance 18 3.8%
Real estate and rental and leasing 15 3.2%
Transportation and warehousing 10 2.1%
Wholesale trade 9 1.9%
Educational services 8 1.7%
Information 7 1.5%
Manufacturing 4 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 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 22044 vs 22041 →

ZIP 22044 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 22044 ranks #0 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 22044 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 22044 ranks #9 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
22041 Falls Church, VA 27,989 1.1 mi
22205 Arlington, VA 17,087 1.9 mi
22213 Arlington, VA 2,936 2.5 mi
22042 Falls Church, VA 33,537 2.2 mi
22312 Alexandria, VA 30,614 3.0 mi
22203 Arlington, VA 21,850 2.3 mi
22046 Falls Church, VA 16,235 2.3 mi
22204 Arlington, VA 47,233 3.0 mi
22311 Alexandria, VA 17,560 2.5 mi
22207 Arlington, VA 30,920 3.7 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 22044 in? ▼
ZIP code 22044 (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 22044? ▼
ZIP code 22044 in Falls Church, VA has a population of 14,092 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 22044? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 22044 is $101,034, which is 32% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 22044? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 22044 is $775,600, which is 179% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 22044? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 22044 is White at 51.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 29.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 22044? ▼
ZIP code 22044 has 475 business establishments employing approximately 5,157 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 22044? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 22044 are: Health care and social assistance (96), Retail trade (80), Accommodation and food services (72). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 22044? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 22044 increased by 14.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 199%. 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 22044? ▼
In ZIP code 22044, 65.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 49.8% 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 22044? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 22044 is 30.8 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 22044? ▼
In ZIP code 22044, approximately 49.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 50.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 22044? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 22044 is 14.0% 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.