Springfield, VA · standard
ZIP Code 22153
Fairfax County, Virginia - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 31,285
- 1,360/sq mi High-density area
- $174,228
- Median income Above-median income area
- $693,600
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 67.7%
- 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 2%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 6%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 1,360
- people per sq mi
- 90%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 22153 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 22153 (Springfield, VA) rose +6.6% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 301.8 in 2023 to 321.8 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 22153 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Springfield, Fairfax County, Virginia, with 31,285 residents across 23.0 square miles, a density of 1,360 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 22153 skews affluent, with a median household income of $174,228 (104% above the average Virginia ZIP), while per-capita income is $68,502. The poverty rate is 2.5%, with unemployment at 6.0%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $693,600 (107% above the average Virginia ZIP), while 89.6% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $2,772.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 67.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.8, 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 22153 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 22153
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Springfield, VA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 22153.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
114 establishments
- Construction
Construction
70 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
54 establishments
- Wholesale trade 42
Wholesale trade
42 establishments
- Health care and social assistance 36
Health care and social assistance
36 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 22153, 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
31,285
Population
23.0
Area (sq mi)
1,360
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 22153?
39.8
Median Age
50.3%
Male
49.7%
Female
20.9%
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?
$174,228
Median Household Income
+104% vs state ZIP avg
$68,502
Per Capita Income
2.5%
Poverty Rate
6.0%
Unemployment Rate
31.0 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 22153 ranks nationally
Springfield, VA household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$174,228 Top 2% higher than 98% of 30,318 US 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
11,139housing units
11,139
Total Housing Units
10,971
Occupied Units
168
Vacant Units
2.98
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$693,600
Median Home Value
+107% vs state ZIP avg
$2,772
Median Rent
1981
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
+6.6%
YoY Change (2024)
322
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+222%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 22153 have increased 6.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +222% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +3.1% | 240 |
| 2021 | +9.7% | 263 |
| 2022 | +6.6% | 280 |
| 2023 | +7.6% | 302 |
| 2024 | +6.6% | 322 |
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 483 business establishments in ZIP 22153, employing approximately 6,195 people with a combined annual payroll of $404,021,000.
483
Businesses
6,195
Employees
$404.0M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 114 | 23.6% |
| Construction | 70 | 14.5% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 54 | 11.2% |
| Wholesale trade | 42 | 8.7% |
| Health care and social assistance | 36 | 7.5% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 31 | 6.4% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 26 | 5.4% |
| Retail trade | 24 | 5.0% |
| Accommodation and food services | 24 | 5.0% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 18 | 3.7% |
| Educational services | 14 | 2.9% |
| Manufacturing | 11 | 2.3% |
| Information | 8 | 1.7% |
| Finance and insurance | 6 | 1.2% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 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
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ZIP 22153 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
- 22152
Springfield (22152)
28,550 residents
- 22150
Springfield (22150)
27,105 residents
- 22315
Alexandria (22315)
26,202 residents
- 22039 18,364
Fairfax Station (22039)
18,364 residents
- 22151 17,456
Springfield (22151)
17,456 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 22153 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 22153 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
- 22153
Springfield (22153)
$174,228 median income
- 22015
Burke (22015)
$172,563 median income
- 22152
Springfield (22152)
$165,906 median income
- 22125
Occoquan (22125)
$161,364 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 22153 ranks #2 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22152 | Springfield, VA | 28,550 | 2.1 mi |
| 22150 | Springfield, VA | 27,105 | 3.2 mi |
| 22151 | Springfield, VA | 17,456 | 4.2 mi |
| 22125 | Occoquan, VA | 711 | 4.5 mi |
| 22015 | Burke, VA | 43,102 | 3.9 mi |
| 22079 | Lorton, VA | 32,059 | 4.6 mi |
| 22039 | Fairfax Station, VA | 18,364 | 4.5 mi |
| 22315 | Alexandria, VA | 26,202 | 4.6 mi |
| 22003 | Annandale, VA | 55,990 | 6.0 mi |
| 22060 | Fort Belvoir, VA | 8,878 | 5.0 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 22153, 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 (31,285 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 22153 in?
ZIP code 22153 (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 22153?
ZIP code 22153 in Springfield, VA has a population of 31,285 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 22153?
The median household income in ZIP 22153 is $174,228, which is 128% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 22153?
The median home value in ZIP 22153 is $693,600, which is 149% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 22153?
The largest racial group in ZIP 22153 is White at 55.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 15.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 22153?
ZIP code 22153 has 483 business establishments employing approximately 6,195 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 22153?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 22153 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (114), Construction (70), Other services (except public administration) (54). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 22153?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 22153 increased by 6.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 222%. 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 22153?
In ZIP code 22153, 77.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 67.7% 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 22153?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 22153 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 22153?
In ZIP code 22153, approximately 89.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 10.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 22153?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 22153 is 2.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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