Vienna, VA · standard
ZIP Code 22181
Fairfax County, Virginia - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 14,879
- 1,009/sq mi High-density area
- $211,911
- Median income Above-median income area
- $998,300
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 80.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Vienna 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
- 1,009
- people per sq mi
- 82%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 22181 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 22181 (Vienna, VA) rose +3.9% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 304.4 in 2023 to 316.3 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 22181 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Vienna, Fairfax County, Virginia, home to 14,879 residents across 14.7 square miles, a density of 1,009 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 22181 skews affluent, with a median household income of $211,911 (148% above the average Virginia ZIP), while per-capita income is $90,543. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 3.9% and unemployment is 2.5%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $998,300 (198% above the average Virginia ZIP), while 82.3% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $2,587.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 80.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.5, and the average commute is 27 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Fairfax County, so 22181 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 22181
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Vienna, VA
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 22181.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
78 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing 16
Real estate and rental and leasing
16 establishments
- Health care and social assistance 15
Health care and social assistance
15 establishments
- Construction 12
Construction
12 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 11
Other services (except public administration)
11 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 22181, Vienna, 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
14,879
Population
14.7
Area (sq mi)
1,009
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 22181?
41.5
Median Age
51.2%
Male
48.8%
Female
22.1%
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?
$211,911
Median Household Income
+148% vs state ZIP avg
$90,543
Per Capita Income
3.9%
Poverty Rate
2.5%
Unemployment Rate
26.9 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 22181 ranks among Virginia ZIPs
Vienna, 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)
$211,911 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
5,619housing units
5,619
Total Housing Units
5,499
Occupied Units
120
Vacant Units
2.87
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$998,300
Median Home Value
+198% vs state ZIP avg
$2,587
Median Rent
1979
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
+3.9%
YoY Change (2024)
316
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+216%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 22181 have increased 3.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +216% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +3.5% | 242 |
| 2021 | +3.6% | 251 |
| 2022 | +12.1% | 281 |
| 2023 | +8.2% | 304 |
| 2024 | +3.9% | 316 |
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 178 business establishments in ZIP 22181, employing approximately 711 people with a combined annual payroll of $47,530,000.
178
Businesses
711
Employees
$47.5M
Annual Payroll
13
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 78 | 43.8% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 16 | 9.0% |
| Health care and social assistance | 15 | 8.4% |
| Construction | 12 | 6.7% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 11 | 6.2% |
| Finance and insurance | 7 | 3.9% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 7 | 3.9% |
| Wholesale trade | 6 | 3.4% |
| Educational services | 6 | 3.4% |
| Retail trade | 5 | 2.8% |
| Accommodation and food services | 5 | 2.8% |
| Information | 3 | 1.7% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 3 | 1.7% |
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 22181 vs 22185 →
ZIP 22181 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 22031
Fairfax (22031)
29,795 residents
- 22032
Fairfax (22032)
29,377 residents
- 20191
Reston (20191)
29,128 residents
- 22182
Vienna (22182)
24,863 residents
- 22043
Falls Church (22043)
24,302 residents
- 22180
Vienna (22180)
23,491 residents
- 22124
Oakton (22124)
17,558 residents
- 20190
Reston (20190)
17,529 residents
- 22181
Vienna (22181)
14,879 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 22181 ranks #9 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 22181 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
- 22124
Oakton (22124)
$218,380 median income
- 22181
Vienna (22181)
$211,911 median income
- 22182
Vienna (22182)
$205,108 median income
- 22032
Fairfax (22032)
$178,394 median income
- 22180
Vienna (22180)
$177,111 median income
- 20191
Reston (20191)
$151,185 median income
- 22043
Falls Church (22043)
$145,881 median income
- 20190
Reston (20190)
$134,746 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 22181 ranks #3 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22185 | Vienna, VA | 0 | 2.3 mi |
| 22180 | Vienna, VA | 23,491 | 2.2 mi |
| 22124 | Oakton, VA | 17,558 | 2.2 mi |
| 22182 | Vienna, VA | 24,863 | 2.4 mi |
| 22031 | Fairfax, VA | 29,795 | 3.7 mi |
| 20191 | Reston, VA | 29,128 | 3.6 mi |
| 22027 | Dunn Loring, VA | 2,362 | 4.0 mi |
| 22032 | Fairfax, VA | 29,377 | 5.9 mi |
| 20190 | Reston, VA | 17,529 | 4.3 mi |
| 22043 | Falls Church, VA | 24,302 | 5.2 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 22181, 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 (14,879 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 22181 in?
ZIP code 22181 (Vienna) 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 22181?
ZIP code 22181 in Vienna, VA has a population of 14,879 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 22181?
The median household income in ZIP 22181 is $211,911, which is 178% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 22181?
The median home value in ZIP 22181 is $998,300, which is 259% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 22181?
The largest racial group in ZIP 22181 is White at 69.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 8.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 22181?
ZIP code 22181 has 178 business establishments employing approximately 711 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 22181?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 22181 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (78), Real estate and rental and leasing (16), Health care and social assistance (15). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 22181?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 22181 increased by 3.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 216%. 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 22181?
In ZIP code 22181, 87.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 80.7% 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 22181?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 22181 is 26.9 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 22181?
In ZIP code 22181, approximately 82.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 17.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 22181?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 22181 is 3.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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