22044

Zip code 22044: Falls Church, Virginia

Q: What city is zip code 22044?

22044 is assigned to Falls Church, Virginia. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 22044 in?

22044 is mostly in Fairfax County, but it extends into 1 other county.

Q: What is the population of 22044?

About 13,996 people live in 22044, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 22044?

The median household income in 22044 is $101,034.

Q: What zip codes are near 22044?

The closest zip codes to 22044 are 22041, 22205, 22040, 22042, 22203.

Residential delivery areaFairfax CountyEastern Time

Population

13,996

Median household income

$101K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$776K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$1,831/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

35.6

U.S. 38.9

Land area

2.1 sq mi

6,534 people/sq mi

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

About 22044

22044 is an urban zip code in Falls Church, Virginia (Fairfax County), covering 2.1 sq mi of land. About 13,996 people live here, or 6,534 per square mile. The median resident is 35.6 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $101,034 a year, 25% above the national median of $80,734. 14% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $775,600, or 7.7 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively expensive for local earners. 50% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $1,831 a month.

50% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 30.8 minutes each way, and 32% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in management; computer and math (tech); and construction and repair. 49% of households speak a language other than English at home, most often Spanish.

How 22044 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Tech workers10.3%
97th
U.S. 3.8% · VA 6.5%64th of 846 in VA
Work from home32.3%
96th
U.S. 15.1% · VA 18.3%53rd of 848 in VA
Diversity index69.4
92nd
U.S. 61.4 · VA 60.735th of 852 in VA
Foreign-born residents36.2%
92nd
U.S. 14.1% · VA 13.1%16th of 852 in VA
Median home value$775,600
90th
U.S. $332,700 · VA $383,70043rd of 782 in VA
Government workers21.2%
88th
U.S. 14.5% · VA 20.5%303rd of 846 in VA
Population density6,534/sq mi
87th
U.S. 95/sq mi · VA 221/sq mi28th of 852 in VA
Income inequality (Gini)0.479
81st
WeaknessU.S. 0.483 · VA 0.471139th of 832 in VA
Per capita income$55,226
79th
U.S. $44,673 · VA $50,666156th of 849 in VA
Bachelor's degree or higher49.8%
79th
U.S. 35.7% · VA 42.2%145th of 850 in VA
Average commute30.8 min
78th
U.S. 26.4 min · VA 27.3 min303rd of 799 in VA
Median gross rent$1,831
76th
U.S. $1,413 · VA $1,579118th of 616 in VA
Median earnings per worker$60,655
76th
U.S. $49,666 · VA $54,861170th of 834 in VA
Median household income$101,034
72nd
U.S. $80,734 · VA $93,170207th of 796 in VA
Uninsured rate9.8%
70th
U.S. 8.4% · VA 6.9%154th of 846 in VA
Unemployment rate6%
68th
U.S. 5.2% · VA 4.3%179th of 846 in VA
Poverty rate14%
65th
U.S. 12.5% · VA 9.9%248th of 837 in VA
Residents under 1823.2%
60th
U.S. 22% · VA 21.7%217th of 852 in VA
Residents 65 and older17.6%
58th
U.S. 17.2% · VA 16.7%544th of 852 in VA
Broadband access92.6%
54th
U.S. 91% · VA 91%257th of 836 in VA
Self-employed workers9.4%
51st
U.S. 10% · VA 8.6%350th of 846 in VA
Veterans5.1%
40th
U.S. 6.2% · VA 9.4%666th of 851 in VA
Median age35.6
25th
U.S. 38.9 · VA 39724th of 849 in VA
Rent-burdened renters43.2%
24th
U.S. 51.1% · VA 48.5%424th of 774 in VA
Population13,996
21st
U.S. 334,922,499 · VA 8,705,170210th of 852 in VA
Homeownership rate49.9%
18th
WeaknessU.S. 65.2% · VA 67.3%763rd of 836 in VA
Healthcare workers7%
15th
U.S. 9.7% · VA 8.5%541st of 846 in VA
Housing vacancy2.3%
5th
U.S. 10.1% · VA 8.7%744th of 836 in VA

Measure	22044	Fairfax	VA	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in VA
Tech workers	10.3%	12.5%	6.5%	3.8%	97th	64th of 846
Work from home	32.3%	28.7%	18.3%	15.1%	96th	53rd of 848
Diversity index	69.4	69.9	60.7	61.4	92nd	35th of 852
Foreign-born residents	36.2%	30.8%	13.1%	14.1%	92nd	16th of 852
Median home value	$775,600	$732,800	$383,700	$332,700	90th	43rd of 782
Government workers	21.2%	21.7%	20.5%	14.5%	88th	303rd of 846
Population density	6,534/sq mi	2,936/sq mi	221/sq mi	95/sq mi	87th	28th of 852
Income inequality (Gini)Weakness	0.479	0.430	0.471	0.483	81st	139th of 832
Per capita income	$55,226	$71,828	$50,666	$44,673	79th	156th of 849
Bachelor's degree or higher	49.8%	65%	42.2%	35.7%	79th	145th of 850
Average commute	30.8 min	28.9 min	27.3 min	26.4 min	78th	303rd of 799
Median gross rent	$1,831	$2,276	$1,579	$1,413	76th	118th of 616
Median earnings per worker	$60,655	$80,132	$54,861	$49,666	76th	170th of 834
Median household income	$101,034	$153,637	$93,170	$80,734	72nd	207th of 796
Uninsured rate	9.8%	7.1%	6.9%	8.4%	70th	154th of 846
Unemployment rate	6%	4.2%	4.3%	5.2%	68th	179th of 846
Poverty rate	14%	5.9%	9.9%	12.5%	65th	248th of 837
Residents under 18	23.2%	22.9%	21.7%	22%	60th	217th of 852
Residents 65 and older	17.6%	15%	16.7%	17.2%	58th	544th of 852
Broadband access	92.6%	96.4%	91%	91%	54th	257th of 836
Self-employed workers	9.4%	9.4%	8.6%	10%	51st	350th of 846
Veterans	5.1%	7.5%	9.4%	6.2%	40th	666th of 851
Median age	35.6	39.1	39	38.9	25th	724th of 849
Rent-burdened renters	43.2%	45.5%	48.5%	51.1%	24th	424th of 774
Population	13,996	1,147,837	8,705,170	334,922,499	21st	210th of 852
Homeownership rateWeakness	49.9%	68.6%	67.3%	65.2%	18th	763rd of 836
Healthcare workers	7%	6.5%	8.5%	9.7%	15th	541st of 846
Housing vacancy	2.3%	3.7%	8.7%	10.1%	5th	744th of 836

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

Under 5

16%

5–17

18–24

18%

25–34

13%

35–44

10%

45–54

10%

55–64

10%

65–74

75+

Median age

35.6

Under 18

23.2%

65 and over

17.6%

Race and ethnicity

White44%
Black7%
Hispanic29%
Asian14%
Native American0.0%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0.8%
Multiracial5%

Diversity index

69.4

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

36.2%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

26.8%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

51%

Spanish

23%

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

12%

Other

Households

Households: 5,442
Average household size: 2.6
Family households: 56.7%
Married couples: 43.9%
Living alone: 36.1%
Veterans (of adults): 5.1%
Male / female: 50% / 50%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

13%

$25–50k

13%

$50–75k

11%

$75–100k

12%

$100–150k

19%

$150–200k

10%

$200k+

22%

Median household income

22044

$101,034

Fairfax Co.

$153,637

Virginia

$93,170

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$55,226

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

14%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

32.4%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.479

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

22044

$775,600

Fairfax Co.

$732,800

Virginia

$383,700

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

22044

$1,831

Fairfax Co.

$2,276

Virginia

$1,579

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

35%

2–4 units

5–19 units

15%

20+ units

43%

Mobile home

0.5%

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 5,569
Owner-occupied: 49.9%
Vacant: 2.3%
Median year built: 1967
Median rooms: 4.2
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 43.2%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 25.2%
Home value to income: 7.7× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

45%

Carpooled

Transit

11%

Walked

Bicycle

0.1%

Worked from home

32%

Other

0.8%

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

10–19

14%

20–29

27%

30–44

33%

45–59

60+

Average commute

30.8 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

67.6%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Management

11%

Computer and math

10%

Construction and repair

Business and finance

Cleaning and personal care

Transportation and moving

Sales

Healthcare

Education

Engineering and science

Office and admin

Food service

Legal and social services

Arts, media and sports

Police and fire

Production

Farming, fishing and forestry

Industries

Professional and technical services

16%

Public administration

13%

Retail

11%

Construction

10%

Health care and social assistance

Education

Restaurants and hotels

Other services

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Finance, insurance and real estate

Admin, support and management

Manufacturing

Information

Arts and recreation

Agriculture and mining

0.5%

Wholesale

0.2%

Median earnings per worker

$60,655

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

9.4%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

21.2%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

6.7%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	22044	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$103,237	$74,888
Service	$30,773	$26,804
Sales and office	$27,788	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$37,208	$49,199
Production and transportation	$28,846	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

15%

High school

16%

Some college

13%

Associate's

Bachelor's

22%

Graduate

28%

High school graduate or higher: 84.5%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 49.8%
Graduate or professional degree: 27.9%
Households with broadband: 92.6%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 80%
No internet access: 5.4%
Without health insurance: 9.8%
Limited-English households: 11.8%

Geography

City (USPS): Falls Church
State: Virginia
County: Fairfax County
Center point: 38.8620° N, 77.1544° W
Land area: 2.1 sq mi
Water area: 0.1 sq mi
Time zone: Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

22044 spans 2 counties

Fairfax County94% of land
Falls Church city6% of land

Cities and towns within this zip

Lake Barcroft (unincorporated)64% of zip
Seven Corners (unincorporated)25% of zip
Falls Church6% of zip
West Falls Church (unincorporated)5% of zip

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

Zip codes near 22044

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
22041	Falls Church, VA	1.1 mi	29,183	$92,636	$452,300
22205	Arlington, VA	1.7 mi	17,738	$201,094	$1,092,800
22040	Falls Church, VA · PO box	1.8 mi	—	—	—
22042	Falls Church, VA	2.1 mi	35,483	$138,255	$715,800
22203	Arlington, VA	2.2 mi	26,594	$140,135	$826,800
22046	Falls Church, VA	2.2 mi	18,169	$168,882	$1,014,700
22213	Arlington, VA	2.3 mi	4,021	$199,306	$1,064,500
22311	Alexandria, VA	2.5 mi	19,337	$87,626	$760,300
22210	Arlington, VA · PO box	2.6 mi	—	—	—
22212	Arlington, VA · PO box	2.6 mi	—	—	—
22215	Arlington, VA · PO box	2.6 mi	—	—	—
22216	Arlington, VA · PO box	2.6 mi	—	—	—

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Questions about 22044

What city is zip code 22044?

22044 is assigned to Falls Church, Virginia. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 22044 in?

22044 is mostly in Fairfax County, but it extends into 1 other county.

What is the population of 22044?

About 13,996 people live in 22044, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 22044 in?

22044 is in Eastern Time.

What is the median household income in 22044?

The median household income in 22044 is $101,034.

What zip codes are near 22044?

The closest zip codes to 22044 are 22041, 22205, 22040, 22042, 22203.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 22044, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.