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Oakton, VA · standard

ZIP Code 22124

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

17,558
669/sq mi
$218,380
Median income
$998,400
Median home value
82.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Oakton pairs a top-decile household income with top-decile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 1%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 2%
home value, US ZIPs
669
people per sq mi
88%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 22124 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 22124 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Oakton, Fairfax County, Virginia, home to 17,558 residents across 26.3 square miles, a density of 669 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 22124 skews affluent, with a median household income of $218,380 (155% above the Virginia average), while per-capita income is $108,401. The poverty rate stands at 2.7% and the unemployment rate at 1.8%. Median home value sits at $998,400 (199% above the state average), median rent at $2,331 a month, and owner-occupancy at 87.8%.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 82.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.9, and the average commute is 29 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Fairfax County, so you can benchmark 22124 against its immediate geography rather than a 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 22124

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Oakton, VA

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 22124.

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 22124, Oakton, 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

17,558

Population

26.3

Area (sq mi)

669

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 22124?

43.9

Median Age

47.0%

Male

53.0%

Female

24.6%

Foreign-Born

White 60.9%
African American 3.2%
Asian 23.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 10.2%
Hispanic or Latino 7.2%

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?

$218,380

Median Household Income

+155% vs state

$108,401

Per Capita Income

2.7%

Poverty Rate

1.8%

Unemployment Rate

29.2 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 22124 ranks nationally

Oakton, VA household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$218,380 Top 1% higher than 99% 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%). Below this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Below this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). This entry sits in this band. 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 87.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 82.7%

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

What does housing look like?

6,892

Total Housing Units

6,743

Occupied Units

149

Vacant Units

2.68

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 87.8%
Renter 12.2%

$998,400

Median Home Value

+199% vs state

$2,331

Median Rent

1984

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

+1.7%

YoY Change (2024)

281

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+181%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 22124 have increased 1.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +181% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +2.4% 216
2021 +4.6% 226
2022 +13.1% 255
2023 +8.0% 276
2024 +1.7% 281

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 397 business establishments in ZIP 22124, employing approximately 4,075 people with a combined annual payroll of $243,808,000.

397

Businesses

4,075

Employees

$243.8M

Annual Payroll

13

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Professional, scientific, and technical services 143 36.0%
Health care and social assistance 39 9.8%
Construction 37 9.3%
Other services (except public administration) 30 7.6%
Real estate and rental and leasing 27 6.8%
Accommodation and food services 24 6.0%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 22 5.5%
Finance and insurance 21 5.3%
Educational services 16 4.0%
Retail trade 14 3.5%
Information 11 2.8%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 5 1.3%
Wholesale trade 3 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 22124 vs 22185 →

ZIP 22124 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 22124 ranks #7 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 22124 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 22124 ranks the highest 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
22185 Vienna, VA 0 1.8 mi
22181 Vienna, VA 14,879 2.2 mi
22030 Fairfax, VA 55,066 3.6 mi
22035 Fairfax, VA 0 2.9 mi
20191 Reston, VA 29,128 3.2 mi
22033 Fairfax, VA 37,691 3.1 mi
20190 Reston, VA 17,529 4.8 mi
22180 Vienna, VA 23,491 4.1 mi
22031 Fairfax, VA 29,795 4.3 mi
20171 Herndon, VA 45,887 4.3 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 Oakton, VA Virginia

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 22124 in? ▼
ZIP code 22124 (Oakton) 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 22124? ▼
ZIP code 22124 in Oakton, VA has a population of 17,558 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 22124? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 22124 is $218,380, which is 186% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 22124? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 22124 is $998,400, which is 259% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 22124? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 22124 is White at 60.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 7.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 22124? ▼
ZIP code 22124 has 397 business establishments employing approximately 4,075 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 22124? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 22124 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (143), Health care and social assistance (39), Construction (37). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 22124? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 22124 increased by 1.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 181%. 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 22124? ▼
In ZIP code 22124, 87.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 82.7% 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 22124? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 22124 is 29.2 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 22124? ▼
In ZIP code 22124, approximately 87.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 12.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 22124? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 22124 is 2.7% 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.