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22039

Zip code 22039: Fairfax Station, Virginia

Residential delivery areaFairfax CountyEastern Time
Population
19,626
Median household income
$250K+
U.S. $81K
Median home value
$1M
U.S. $333K
Median rent
$3,500+/mo
U.S. $1,413
Median age
45
U.S. 38.9
Land area
24 sq mi
831 people/sq mi

Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.

About 22039

22039 is a suburban zip code in Fairfax Station, Virginia (Fairfax County), covering 24 sq mi of land. About 19,626 people live here, or 831 per square mile. The median resident is 45 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household income is $250,000+ a year, the Census Bureau's reporting limit (U.S.: $80,734). 2.2% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). The median home value is $1,021,500. 96% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $3,500+ a month.

78% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 33.6 minutes each way, and 27% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in management; business and finance; and computer and math (tech). 25% of households speak a language other than English at home, most often an Asian or Pacific Island language.

How 22039 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

The percentile is the share of Americans who live in a zip code with a lower value, so the 50th percentile is typical. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state. Both include zip codes with at least 100 residents. Strengths and weaknesses mark measures in the best or worst fifth nationally, where higher or lower is clearly better (income, poverty, education, commute, broadband, insurance and similar). Measures like age or density are left unmarked.

People

Age

Median age
45
Under 18
27%
65 and over
20.6%

Race and ethnicity

  • White67%
  • Black5%
  • Hispanic8%
  • Asian13%
  • Native American0%
  • Pacific Islander0.2%
  • Other0.8%
  • Multiracial6%
Diversity index
52.4
U.S. 61.4
Foreign-born
12.9%
U.S. 14.1%
Born in state
33.1%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only
75%
Spanish
7%
Other Indo-European
7%
Asian / Pacific
9%
Other
1%

Households

Households
5,927
Average household size
3.3
Family households
92.5%
Married couples
88.9%
Living alone
6.1%
Veterans (of adults)
17.2%
Male / female
52% / 48%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k
2%
$25–50k
3%
$50–75k
2%
$75–100k
3%
$100–150k
9%
$150–200k
16%
$200k+
65%

Median household income

22039
$250,000+
Fairfax Co.
$153,637
Virginia
$93,170
United States
$80,734
Per capita income
$88,218
U.S. $44,673
Poverty rate
2.2%
U.S. 12.5%
Households earning $150K+
80.9%
U.S. 23%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.333
U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

22039
$1,021,500
Fairfax Co.
$732,800
Virginia
$383,700
United States
$332,700

Median gross rent

22039
$3,500+
Fairfax Co.
$2,276
Virginia
$1,579
United States
$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family
99%
2–4 units
0%
5–19 units
0%
20+ units
0.5%
Mobile home
0.4%
Boat, RV, van
0%
Housing units
5,927
Owner-occupied
96%
Vacant
0%
Median year built
1988
Median rooms
9 or more
Renters paying 30%+ of income
15.6%
Renters paying 50%+ of income
0%
Home value to income
4.1× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone
61%
Carpooled
6%
Transit
4%
Walked
0.6%
Bicycle
0%
Worked from home
27%
Other
1%

Commute time (one way)

<10 min
4%
10–19
13%
20–29
20%
30–44
39%
45–59
14%
60+
11%
Average commute
33.6 min
U.S. 26.4 min
Unemployment
3.7%
U.S. 5.2%
In labor force
63.3%
U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Management
18%
Business and finance
10%
Computer and math
10%
Sales
8%
Legal and social services
8%
Education
8%
Engineering and science
7%
Healthcare
6%
Food service
4%
Arts, media and sports
4%
Transportation and moving
4%
Office and admin
4%
Cleaning and personal care
3%
Construction and repair
2%
Police and fire
2%
Production
1%
Farming, fishing and forestry
0.4%

Industries

Professional and technical services
25%
Public administration
16%
Education
10%
Health care and social assistance
9%
Finance, insurance and real estate
8%
Restaurants and hotels
5%
Retail
5%
Admin, support and management
4%
Construction
4%
Other services
4%
Transportation, warehousing and utilities
3%
Manufacturing
2%
Arts and recreation
2%
Information
1%
Wholesale
1%
Agriculture and mining
0.4%
Median earnings per worker
$113,125
U.S. $49,666
Self-employed
14.6%
U.S. 10%
Government workers
27.1%
U.S. 14.5%
Nonprofit workers
8.2%
U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work22039U.S.
Management, business, science and arts$144,053$74,888
Service$23,737$26,804
Sales and office$74,118$40,476
Construction and maintenance$35,200$49,199
Production and transportation$26,579$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma
2%
High school
7%
Some college
10%
Associate's
4%
Bachelor's
33%
Graduate
45%
High school graduate or higher
97.8%
Bachelor's degree or higher
78.1%
Graduate or professional degree
45%
Households with broadband
98.3%
Cable, fiber or DSL
94.8%
No internet access
0.4%
Without health insurance
4.1%
Limited-English households
2.3%

Geography

City (USPS)
Fairfax Station
Center point
38.7486° N, 77.3145° W
Land area
24 sq mi
Water area
1.1 sq mi
Time zone
Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
Zip type
Residential delivery area

Cities and towns within this zip

  • Fairfax Station (unincorporated)25% of zip
  • South Run (unincorporated)7% of zip
  • Crosspointe (unincorporated)7% of zip
  • Union Mill (unincorporated)6% of zip

Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.

Zip codes near 22039

ZipCityDistanceIncome
22015Burke3.2 mi$172,563
22153Springfield4.3 mi$174,228
22192Woodbridge4.5 mi$127,177
20124Clifton4.7 mi$221,060
22152Springfield4.8 mi$165,906
22032Fairfax4.9 mi$178,394
22125Occoquan5.4 mi$161,364
22199Lorton · PO box5.6 mi—
20122Centreville · PO box5.9 mi—
20153Chantilly · PO box5.9 mi—
20192Herndon · PO box5.9 mi—
20195Reston · PO box5.9 mi—

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Questions about 22039

What city is zip code 22039?

22039 is assigned to Fairfax Station, Virginia. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 22039 in?

22039 is in Fairfax County, Virginia.

What is the population of 22039?

About 19,626 people live in 22039, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 22039 in?

22039 is in Eastern Time.

What is the median household income in 22039?

The median household income in 22039 is $250,000+.

What zip codes are near 22039?

The closest zip codes to 22039 are 22015, 22153, 22192, 20124, 22152.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 22039, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.