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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
$168,882
Median income
$1,014,700
Median home value
77.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

ZIP code 22046 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 7.3 square miles in Falls Church, Falls Church County, Virginia. The area is home to 16,235 residents, producing a population density of 2,222 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 22046 against Virginia and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 22046 sits at $168,882 (97% above the Virginia average), while per-capita income is $88,978. The poverty rate stands at 3.7% and the unemployment rate at 4.5%. On housing, the median home value is $1,014,700 (203% above the state average) with median rent at $2,215 per month, and 62.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 22046 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 77.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.9, and the average commute is 28 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles, so you can benchmark 22046 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 22046

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 22046.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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

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Who lives in ZIP 22046?

40.9

Median Age

51.2%

Male

48.8%

Female

18.5%

Foreign-Born

White 70.0%
African American 2.9%
Asian 9.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 10.8%
Hispanic or Latino 12.5%

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

$88,978

Per Capita Income

3.7%

Poverty Rate

4.5%

Unemployment Rate

27.7 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 22046 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$168,882 Top 2% higher than 98% 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%). Below this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Below this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). This entry sits in this band. $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 84.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 77.1%

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

What does housing look like?

7,419

Total Housing Units

7,217

Occupied Units

202

Vacant Units

2.50

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 62.3%
Renter 37.7%

$1,014,700

Median Home Value

+203% vs state

$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

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ZIP 22046 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 22046 ranks #8 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 22046 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 22046 ranks #6 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
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

Related Areas

Falls Church County Falls Church, VA Virginia

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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Official Data Resources for Falls Church, VA

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U.S. Census Bureau
Official demographic, economic, and housing data from the American Community Survey.
HUD Fair Market Rents
Department of Housing and Urban Development rental cost estimates by metropolitan area.
FBI Uniform Crime Reports
Official crime statistics compiled from law enforcement agencies nationwide.
FHFA House Price Index
Federal Housing Finance Agency home value trends based on repeat sales and appraisals.

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