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 High-density area
- $218,380
- Median income Above-median income area
- $998,400
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 82.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 22124 (Oakton, VA) rose +1.7% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 275.9 in 2023 to 280.6 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Virginia ZIP), while per-capita income is $108,401. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 2.7% and unemployment is 1.8%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $998,400 (199% above the average Virginia ZIP), while 87.8% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $2,331.
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. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Fairfax County, so 22124 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
143 establishments
- Health care and social assistance 39
Health care and social assistance
39 establishments
- Construction 37
Construction
37 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 30
Other services (except public administration)
30 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing 27
Real estate and rental and leasing
27 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 22124?
43.9
Median Age
47.0%
Male
53.0%
Female
24.6%
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?
$218,380
Median Household Income
+155% vs state ZIP avg
$108,401
Per Capita Income
2.7%
Poverty Rate
1.8%
Unemployment Rate
29.2 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 22124 ranks among Virginia ZIPs
Oakton, 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)
$218,380 Top 2% higher than 98% 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
6,892housing units
6,892
Total Housing Units
6,743
Occupied Units
149
Vacant Units
2.68
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$998,400
Median Home Value
+199% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 22030
Fairfax (22030)
55,066 residents
- 20171
Herndon (20171)
45,887 residents
- 22033
Fairfax (22033)
37,691 residents
- 22031
Fairfax (22031)
29,795 residents
- 20191
Reston (20191)
29,128 residents
- 22180
Vienna (22180)
23,491 residents
- 22124 17,558
Oakton (22124)
17,558 residents
- 20190 17,529
Reston (20190)
17,529 residents
- 22181 14,879
Vienna (22181)
14,879 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 22124 ranks #7 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 22124 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 22124
Oakton (22124)
$218,380 median income
- 22181
Vienna (22181)
$211,911 median income
- 22180
Vienna (22180)
$177,111 median income
- 20171
Herndon (20171)
$171,372 median income
- 20191
Reston (20191)
$151,185 median income
- 22033
Fairfax (22033)
$143,454 median income
- 22030
Fairfax (22030)
$139,831 median income
- 20190
Reston (20190)
$134,746 median income
- 22031
Fairfax (22031)
$134,577 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 22124, 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 (17,558 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 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.
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