Virginia · City Profile
Springfield, VA
Springfield sits in Fairfax, Virginia, and is covered by 9 ZIP code tabulation areas. Across those ZIPs, an estimated 107,262 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 Springfield 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 $600,375 and median asking rent runs around $2,512 per month. Median household income hovers around $145,104. 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 Springfield
| ZIP | County | Population | Median income | Median home value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22150 | Fairfax | 27,734 | $112,331 | $598,200 |
| 22151 | Fairfax | 16,827 | $148,438 | $599,900 |
| 22152 | Fairfax | 30,155 | $155,563 | $594,200 |
| 22153 | Fairfax | 32,546 | $164,084 | $609,200 |
| 22156 | Fairfax | 0 | — | — |
| 22158 | Fairfax | 0 | — | — |
| 22159 | Fairfax | 0 | — | — |
| 22160 | Fairfax | 0 | — | — |
| 22161 | Fairfax | 0 | — | — |
Thinking about relocating to Springfield?
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 $600,375, and median rent is $2,512. 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.