Springfield, VA · standard
ZIP Code 22151
Fairfax County, Virginia - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 17,456
- 1,320/sq mi High-density area
- $156,015
- Median income Above-median income area
- $655,800
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 52.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Springfield pairs a top-decile household income with top-decile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 3%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 7%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 1,320
- people per sq mi
- 87%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 22151 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 22151 (Springfield, VA) rose +9.5% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 294.6 in 2023 to 322.7 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 22151 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Springfield, Fairfax County, Virginia, home to 17,456 residents across 13.2 square miles, a density of 1,320 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 22151 skews affluent, with a median household income of $156,015 (82% above the average Virginia ZIP), while per-capita income is $60,381. The poverty rate is 3.7%, with unemployment at 5.6%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $655,800 (96% above the average Virginia ZIP), while 87.0% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $2,509.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 52.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.9, and the average commute is 30 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Fairfax County, so 22151 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 22151
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Springfield, VA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 22151.
- Construction
Construction
74 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
73 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
61 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
61 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
42 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 22151, Springfield, 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
17,456
Population
13.2
Area (sq mi)
1,320
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 22151?
42.9
Median Age
47.7%
Male
52.3%
Female
32.5%
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?
$156,015
Median Household Income
+82% vs state ZIP avg
$60,381
Per Capita Income
3.7%
Poverty Rate
5.6%
Unemployment Rate
29.5 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 22151 ranks among Virginia ZIPs
Springfield, 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)
$156,015 Top 7% higher than 93% 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
5,820housing units
5,820
Total Housing Units
5,506
Occupied Units
314
Vacant Units
3.07
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$655,800
Median Home Value
+96% vs state ZIP avg
$2,509
Median Rent
1962
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
+9.5%
YoY Change (2024)
323
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+223%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 22151 have increased 9.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +223% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +3.9% | 239 |
| 2021 | +9.3% | 262 |
| 2022 | +7.0% | 280 |
| 2023 | +5.2% | 295 |
| 2024 | +9.5% | 323 |
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 506 business establishments in ZIP 22151, employing approximately 10,107 people with a combined annual payroll of $719,421,000.
506
Businesses
10,107
Employees
$719.4M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 74 | 14.6% |
| Health care and social assistance | 73 | 14.4% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 61 | 12.1% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 61 | 12.1% |
| Accommodation and food services | 42 | 8.3% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 41 | 8.1% |
| Retail trade | 34 | 6.7% |
| Wholesale trade | 28 | 5.5% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 28 | 5.5% |
| Finance and insurance | 16 | 3.2% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 15 | 3.0% |
| Manufacturing | 9 | 1.8% |
| Educational services | 9 | 1.8% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 8 | 1.6% |
| Information | 4 | 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 22151 vs 22003 →
ZIP 22151 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 22003
Annandale (22003)
55,990 residents
- 22015
Burke (22015)
43,102 residents
- 22042
Falls Church (22042)
33,537 residents
- 22153
Springfield (22153)
31,285 residents
- 22312
Alexandria (22312)
30,614 residents
- 22032
Fairfax (22032)
29,377 residents
- 22152
Springfield (22152)
28,550 residents
- 22150
Springfield (22150)
27,105 residents
- 22315
Alexandria (22315)
26,202 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 22151 ranks #0 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 22151 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
- 22032
Fairfax (22032)
$178,394 median income
- 22153
Springfield (22153)
$174,228 median income
- 22015
Burke (22015)
$172,563 median income
- 22152
Springfield (22152)
$165,906 median income
- 22315
Alexandria (22315)
$159,805 median income
- 22151
Springfield (22151)
$156,015 median income
- 22003
Annandale (22003)
$138,794 median income
- 22042
Falls Church (22042)
$138,255 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 22151 ranks #7 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22003 | Annandale, VA | 55,990 | 1.9 mi |
| 22152 | Springfield, VA | 28,550 | 2.2 mi |
| 22150 | Springfield, VA | 27,105 | 2.5 mi |
| 22312 | Alexandria, VA | 30,614 | 3.2 mi |
| 22042 | Falls Church, VA | 33,537 | 4.3 mi |
| 22153 | Springfield, VA | 31,285 | 4.2 mi |
| 22015 | Burke, VA | 43,102 | 4.0 mi |
| 22032 | Fairfax, VA | 29,377 | 4.5 mi |
| 22027 | Dunn Loring, VA | 2,362 | 6.4 mi |
| 22315 | Alexandria, VA | 26,202 | 4.5 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 22151, 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 (17,456 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 22151 in?
ZIP code 22151 (Springfield) 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 22151?
ZIP code 22151 in Springfield, VA has a population of 17,456 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 22151?
The median household income in ZIP 22151 is $156,015, which is 105% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 22151?
The median home value in ZIP 22151 is $655,800, which is 136% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 22151?
The largest racial group in ZIP 22151 is White at 44.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 16.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 22151?
ZIP code 22151 has 506 business establishments employing approximately 10,107 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 22151?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 22151 are: Construction (74), Health care and social assistance (73), Professional, scientific, and technical services (61). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 22151?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 22151 increased by 9.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 223%. 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 22151?
In ZIP code 22151, 71.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 52.7% 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 22151?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 22151 is 29.5 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 22151?
In ZIP code 22151, approximately 87.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 13.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 22151?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 22151 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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