Falls Church, VA · standard
ZIP Code 22046
Falls Church County, Virginia - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 16,235
- 2,222/sq mi High-density area
- $168,882
- Median income Above-median income area
- $1,014,700
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 77.1%
- 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 suburban-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 2%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 2%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 2,222
- people per sq mi
- 62%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 22046 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 22046 (Falls Church, VA) rose +8.3% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 320.9 in 2023 to 347.4 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 22046 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Falls Church, Falls Church County, Virginia, home to 16,235 residents across 7.3 square miles, a density of 2,222 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 22046 skews affluent, with a median household income of $168,882 (97% above the average Virginia ZIP), while per-capita income is $88,978. The poverty rate is 3.7%, with unemployment at 4.5%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $1,014,700 (203% above the average Virginia ZIP), while 62.3% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $2,215.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 77.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.9, and the average commute is 28 minutes. The page surfaces 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles, giving 22046 an immediate geographic comparison rather than a national benchmark 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 22046
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Falls Church, VA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 22046.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
167 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
148 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
94 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
85 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
72 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 22046, 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
16,235
Population
7.3
Area (sq mi)
2,222
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 22046?
40.9
Median Age
51.2%
Male
48.8%
Female
18.5%
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?
$168,882
Median Household Income
+97% vs state ZIP avg
$88,978
Per Capita Income
3.7%
Poverty Rate
4.5%
Unemployment Rate
27.7 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 22046 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)
$168,882 Top 5% higher than 95% 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
7,419housing units
7,419
Total Housing Units
7,217
Occupied Units
202
Vacant Units
2.50
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$1,014,700
Median Home Value
+203% vs state ZIP avg
$2,215
Median Rent
1969
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
+8.3%
YoY Change (2024)
347
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+247%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 22046 have increased 8.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +247% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +0.4% | 276 |
| 2021 | +5.9% | 292 |
| 2022 | +8.1% | 315 |
| 2023 | +1.8% | 321 |
| 2024 | +8.3% | 347 |
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 832 business establishments in ZIP 22046, employing approximately 10,273 people with a combined annual payroll of $704,922,000.
832
Businesses
10,273
Employees
$704.9M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 167 | 20.1% |
| Health care and social assistance | 148 | 17.8% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 94 | 11.3% |
| Accommodation and food services | 85 | 10.2% |
| Retail trade | 72 | 8.7% |
| Construction | 55 | 6.6% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 51 | 6.1% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 35 | 4.2% |
| Finance and insurance | 34 | 4.1% |
| Information | 22 | 2.6% |
| Wholesale trade | 14 | 1.7% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 14 | 1.7% |
| Manufacturing | 12 | 1.4% |
| Educational services | 12 | 1.4% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 10 | 1.2% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 6 | 0.7% |
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 22046 vs 22213 →
ZIP 22046 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
- 22041
Falls Church (22041)
27,989 residents
- 22043
Falls Church (22043)
24,302 residents
- 22203
Arlington (22203)
21,850 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 22046 ranks #8 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 22046 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
- 22046
Falls Church (22046)
$168,882 median income
- 22043
Falls Church (22043)
$145,881 median income
- 22203
Arlington (22203)
$140,135 median income
- 22042
Falls Church (22042)
$138,255 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 22046 ranks #6 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22213 | Arlington, VA | 2,936 | 1.1 mi |
| 22043 | Falls Church, VA | 24,302 | 1.3 mi |
| 22042 | Falls Church, VA | 33,537 | 1.8 mi |
| 22205 | Arlington, VA | 17,087 | 2.2 mi |
| 22027 | Dunn Loring, VA | 2,362 | 2.2 mi |
| 22044 | Falls Church, VA | 14,092 | 2.3 mi |
| 22101 | Mc Lean, VA | 29,887 | 3.7 mi |
| 22207 | Arlington, VA | 30,920 | 3.3 mi |
| 22203 | Arlington, VA | 21,850 | 3.5 mi |
| 22041 | Falls Church, VA | 27,989 | 3.4 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 22046, 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 (16,235 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 22046 in?
ZIP code 22046 (Falls Church) is located in Falls Church County, Virginia. Falls Church County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/falls-church-va.
What is the population of ZIP code 22046?
ZIP code 22046 in Falls Church, VA has a population of 16,235 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 22046?
The median household income in ZIP 22046 is $168,882, which is 121% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 22046?
The median home value in ZIP 22046 is $1,014,700, which is 265% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 22046?
The largest racial group in ZIP 22046 is White at 70.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 12.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 22046?
ZIP code 22046 has 832 business establishments employing approximately 10,273 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 22046?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 22046 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (167), Health care and social assistance (148), Other services (except public administration) (94). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 22046?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 22046 increased by 8.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 247%. 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 22046?
In ZIP code 22046, 84.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 77.1% 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 22046?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 22046 is 27.7 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 22046?
In ZIP code 22046, approximately 62.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 37.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 22046?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 22046 is 3.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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