Virginia · City Profile
Fairfax, VA
Fairfax sits in Fairfax (city), Fairfax, Virginia, and is covered by 9 ZIP code tabulation areas. Across those ZIPs, an estimated 165,657 people live, work, and commute. Demographic and housing figures come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (2018–2022).
Each ZIP code in Fairfax has its own character. Some are dense and walkable; others are exurban or rural, with single-digit households per square mile. The list below lets you compare the basic shape of each one — population, income, and home value — before clicking through to the full neighborhood profile.
Across the city overall, the typical owner-occupied home is valued near $661,375 and median asking rent runs around $2,178 per month. Median household income hovers around $141,738. These are averages of ZIP-level medians and will read differently depending on which neighborhood you actually settle in — which is precisely what the per-ZIP pages are for.
ZIP codes in Fairfax
| ZIP | County | Population | Median income | Median home value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22030 | Fairfax (city) | 61,665 | $137,664 | $676,600 |
| 22031 | Fairfax (city) | 35,872 | $126,049 | $694,600 |
| 22032 | Fairfax | 29,510 | $173,728 | $667,800 |
| 22033 | Fairfax | 38,610 | $129,513 | $606,500 |
| 22034 | Fairfax | 0 | — | — |
| 22035 | Fairfax | 0 | — | — |
| 22036 | Fairfax | 0 | — | — |
| 22037 | Fairfax | 0 | — | — |
| 22038 | Fairfax (city) | 0 | — | — |
Thinking about relocating to Fairfax?
A few practical considerations as you evaluate the move:
- Pick the ZIP, not just the city. Median income, school assignments, walkability and crime patterns can vary dramatically between neighboring ZIPs in the same city. Use the per-ZIP pages to compare.
- Compare housing math honestly. The median home value here is $661,375, and median rent is $2,178. At current mortgage rates, that often makes renting the more flexible option for the first 12–24 months while you learn the neighborhoods.
- Verify the commute. Drive your prospective work or school route at peak time — Google Maps optimistic estimates rarely match what locals actually experience.
- Check the boring stuff. Property tax rates, HOA dues, flood-zone designation, and homeowner's insurance availability are easier to research before you sign than after.