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Mc Lean, VA · standard

ZIP Code 22102

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

21,985
810/sq mi
$153,949
Median income
$955,500
Median home value
81.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Mc Lean pairs a top-decile household income with top-decile home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.

Top 3%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 3%
home value, US ZIPs
810
people per sq mi
48%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 22102 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 22102 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 27.1 square miles in Mc Lean, Fairfax County, Virginia. The area is home to 21,985 residents, producing a population density of 810 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 22102 against Virginia and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 22102 sits at $153,949 (80% above the Virginia average), while per-capita income is $106,098. The poverty rate stands at 6.5% and the unemployment rate at 4.3%. On housing, the median home value is $955,500 (186% above the state average) with median rent at $2,497 per month, and 48.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 22102 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 81.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.4, and the average commute is 28 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Fairfax County, so you can benchmark 22102 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 22102

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 22102.

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 22102, Mc Lean, 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

21,985

Population

27.1

Area (sq mi)

810

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 22102?

38.4

Median Age

49.6%

Male

50.4%

Female

37.0%

Foreign-Born

White 54.2%
African American 4.7%
Asian 27.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 9.0%
Hispanic or Latino 9.9%

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?

$153,949

Median Household Income

+80% vs state

$106,098

Per Capita Income

6.5%

Poverty Rate

4.3%

Unemployment Rate

27.6 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 22102 ranks nationally

Household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$153,949 Top 3% higher than 97% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 88.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 81.2%

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

What does housing look like?

14,635

Total Housing Units

13,541

Occupied Units

1,094

Vacant Units

2.15

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 48.2%
Renter 51.8%

$955,500

Median Home Value

+186% vs state

$2,497

Median Rent

1990

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

+6.3%

YoY Change (2024)

280

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+180%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 22102 have increased 6.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +180% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 -0.5% 198
2021 +1.9% 201
2022 -0.0% 201
2023 +30.7% 263
2024 +6.3% 280

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 2,021 business establishments in ZIP 22102, employing approximately 107,031 people with a combined annual payroll of $14,237,202,000.

2,021

Businesses

107,031

Employees

$14.2B

Annual Payroll

17

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Professional, scientific, and technical services 682 33.8%
Retail trade 237 11.7%
Finance and insurance 180 8.9%
Accommodation and food services 149 7.4%
Health care and social assistance 134 6.6%
Other services (except public administration) 130 6.4%
Real estate and rental and leasing 124 6.1%
Information 103 5.1%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 95 4.7%
Construction 47 2.3%
Wholesale trade 39 1.9%
Management of companies and enterprises 26 1.3%
Educational services 24 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 22 1.1%
Manufacturing 16 0.8%
Transportation and warehousing 9 0.5%
Industries not classified 3 0.1%

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 22102 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 22102 ranks #6 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 22102 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 22102 ranks #null 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
22182 Vienna, VA 24,863 2.5 mi
22027 Dunn Loring, VA 2,362 3.7 mi
22101 Mc Lean, VA 29,887 3.3 mi
22043 Falls Church, VA 24,302 3.7 mi
22180 Vienna, VA 23,491 3.8 mi
20818 Cabin John, MD 1,962 3.9 mi
20854 Potomac, MD 49,611 5.9 mi
20812 Glen Echo, MD 255 4.7 mi
22046 Falls Church, VA 16,235 4.9 mi
22181 Vienna, VA 14,879 4.6 mi

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Pop: 55,990
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Pop: 45,887
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Pop: 43,102
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Pop: 41,236
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Pop: 40,695

Related Areas

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 22102 in? ▼
ZIP code 22102 (Mc Lean) 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 22102? ▼
ZIP code 22102 in Mc Lean, VA has a population of 21,985 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 22102? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 22102 is $153,949, which is 102% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 22102? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 22102 is $955,500, which is 244% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 22102? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 22102 is White at 54.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 9.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 22102? ▼
ZIP code 22102 has 2,021 business establishments employing approximately 107,031 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 22102? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 22102 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (682), Retail trade (237), Finance and insurance (180). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 22102? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 22102 increased by 6.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 180%. 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 22102? ▼
In ZIP code 22102, 88.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 81.2% 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 22102? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 22102 is 27.6 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 22102? ▼
In ZIP code 22102, approximately 48.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 51.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 22102? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 22102 is 6.5% 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 Mc Lean, 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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