Springfield, VA · standard
ZIP Code 22152
Fairfax County, Virginia - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 28,550
- 1,852/sq mi High-density area
- $165,906
- Median income Above-median income area
- $648,200
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 65.0%
- 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 2%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 8%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 1,852
- people per sq mi
- 86%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 22152 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 22152 (Springfield, VA) rose +6.7% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 307.4 in 2023 to 328.1 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 22152 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Springfield, Fairfax County, Virginia, with 28,550 residents across 15.4 square miles, a density of 1,852 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 22152 skews affluent, with a median household income of $165,906 (94% above the average Virginia ZIP), while per-capita income is $62,627. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 2.4% and unemployment is 2.0%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $648,200 (94% above the average Virginia ZIP), while 85.8% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $2,571.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 65.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.3, and the average commute is 31 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Fairfax County, so 22152 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 22152
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Springfield, VA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 22152.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
79 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
65 establishments
- Construction
Construction
42 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
39 establishments
- Accommodation and food services 29
Accommodation and food services
29 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 22152, 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
28,550
Population
15.4
Area (sq mi)
1,852
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 22152?
39.3
Median Age
50.2%
Male
49.8%
Female
27.2%
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?
$165,906
Median Household Income
+94% vs state ZIP avg
$62,627
Per Capita Income
2.4%
Poverty Rate
2.0%
Unemployment Rate
31.0 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 22152 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)
$165,906 Top 6% higher than 94% 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
9,723housing units
9,723
Total Housing Units
9,443
Occupied Units
280
Vacant Units
3.05
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$648,200
Median Home Value
+94% vs state ZIP avg
$2,571
Median Rent
1975
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
+6.7%
YoY Change (2024)
328
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+228%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 22152 have increased 6.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +228% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +2.5% | 236 |
| 2021 | +9.5% | 258 |
| 2022 | +9.7% | 283 |
| 2023 | +8.6% | 307 |
| 2024 | +6.7% | 328 |
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 402 business establishments in ZIP 22152, employing approximately 4,116 people with a combined annual payroll of $187,571,000.
402
Businesses
4,116
Employees
$187.6M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 79 | 19.6% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 65 | 16.2% |
| Construction | 42 | 10.4% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 39 | 9.7% |
| Accommodation and food services | 29 | 7.2% |
| Retail trade | 28 | 7.0% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 28 | 7.0% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 23 | 5.7% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 14 | 3.5% |
| Finance and insurance | 13 | 3.2% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 10 | 2.5% |
| Educational services | 10 | 2.5% |
| Wholesale trade | 8 | 2.0% |
| Information | 8 | 2.0% |
| Manufacturing | 4 | 1.0% |
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 22152 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
- 22079
Lorton (22079)
32,059 residents
- 22153
Springfield (22153)
31,285 residents
- 22031
Fairfax (22031)
29,795 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 22152 ranks #7 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 22152 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 22039
Fairfax Station (22039)
$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
- 22079
Lorton (22079)
$148,134 median income
- 22003
Annandale (22003)
$138,794 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 22152 ranks #5 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22153 | Springfield, VA | 31,285 | 2.1 mi |
| 22150 | Springfield, VA | 27,105 | 2.5 mi |
| 22151 | Springfield, VA | 17,456 | 2.2 mi |
| 22015 | Burke, VA | 43,102 | 2.8 mi |
| 22003 | Annandale, VA | 55,990 | 3.9 mi |
| 22315 | Alexandria, VA | 26,202 | 4.6 mi |
| 22032 | Fairfax, VA | 29,377 | 4.4 mi |
| 22039 | Fairfax Station, VA | 18,364 | 4.9 mi |
| 22031 | Fairfax, VA | 29,795 | 6.0 mi |
| 22079 | Lorton, VA | 32,059 | 6.7 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 22152, 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 (28,550 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 22152 in?
ZIP code 22152 (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 22152?
ZIP code 22152 in Springfield, VA has a population of 28,550 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 22152?
The median household income in ZIP 22152 is $165,906, which is 117% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 22152?
The median home value in ZIP 22152 is $648,200, which is 133% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 22152?
The largest racial group in ZIP 22152 is White at 51.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 18.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 22152?
ZIP code 22152 has 402 business establishments employing approximately 4,116 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 22152?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 22152 are: Health care and social assistance (79), Professional, scientific, and technical services (65), Construction (42). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 22152?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 22152 increased by 6.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 228%. 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 22152?
In ZIP code 22152, 77.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 65.0% 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 22152?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 22152 is 31.0 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 22152?
In ZIP code 22152, approximately 85.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 14.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 22152?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 22152 is 2.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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