22039 ZIP Code — Fairfax Station, VA

Fairfax County, Virginia

ZIP code 22039 is located in Fairfax Station, Virginia, within Fairfax County. It covers approximately 23.62 square miles and serves a population of 17,624 residents. This is a po box ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 703.

About ZIP code 22039

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $926,100. Owner-occupancy is high at 97%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($250,001) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. 32% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with professional and management as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 35 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area. Remote work is prevalent — 21% of workers work from home.

Educational attainment is high — 79% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 18% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 22039 reflects a community defined by a highly educated population, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, a high rate of remote workers, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

17,624

population

23.62

sq mi land

PO Box

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

22039 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 22039

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 22039. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Fairfax Station	Acceptable
Fairfax Station	Acceptable

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	17,624
Population density	746 / sq mi
State FIPS	51
County FIPS	059

Geography
Land area	23.62 sq mi
Water area	1.12 sq mi
Latitude	38.7549
Longitude	-77.3102
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	703

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	5.2%	16.6%	32.9%
$50k – $100k	8.4%	22.2%	29.2%
$100k – $200k	32.3%	34.9%	26.3%
Over $200k	54.0%	26.4%	11.6%

Demographics & statistics

17,624

Population

746

People per sq mi

46.4

Median age

$250,001

Median household income

$93,690

Per capita income

$926,100

Median home value

$3,501

Median monthly rent

97.4%

Home ownership

1.6%

Poverty rate

3.6%

Unemployment

5,507

Housing units

79.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

710

Under 5

653

373

5–9

343

799

10–14

736

635

15–19

584

390

20–24

358

678

25–34

624

892

35–44

821

1,282

45–54

1,180

723

55–59

666

886

60–64

815

1,100

65–74

1,011

626

75–84

576

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	4,427	25.1%
18 and over	13,197	74.9%
65 and over	3,476	19.7%
Median age	46.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 68.5%

Asian 12.8%

Two or more races 7.1%

Black or African American 5.4%

Hispanic or Latino 4.6%

Other race 1%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	12,647	68.5%
Asian	2,360	12.8%
Two or more races	1,318	7.1%
Black or African American	1,001	5.4%
Hispanic or Latino	841	4.6%
Other race	184	1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	102	0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native	12	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	5.2%	16.6%	32.9%
$50k – $100k	8.4%	22.2%	29.2%
$100k – $200k	32.3%	34.9%	26.3%
Over $200k	54.0%	26.4%	11.6%

Under $10k 0.9%

$10k–$15k 0.1%

$15k–$25k 0.5%

$25k–$35k 0.6%

$35k–$50k 1.8%

$50k–$75k 2.5%

$75k–$100k 3.0%

$100k–$150k 10.9%

$150k–$200k 17.5%

$200k+ 62.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	0.9%
$10k–$15k	0.1%
$15k–$25k	0.5%
$25k–$35k	0.6%
$35k–$50k	1.8%
$50k–$75k	2.5%
$75k–$100k	3.0%
$100k–$150k	10.9%
$150k–$200k	17.5%
$200k+	62.4%
Median income	$250,001

Housing

Home values

$50k–$100k 0.2%

$100k–$150k 0.5%

$200k–$300k 0.1%

$300k–$500k 2.1%

$500k–$1M 64.4%

$1M+ 32.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$926,100
Median rent / month	$3,501
Owner occupied	97.4%
Renter occupied	2.6%
Vacant	0.6%
Single-family detached	98.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.7%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	10.0
Avg household size (owned)	3.12

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	7.3%
1990–1999	29.8%
1980–1989	52.4%
1970–1979	8.2%
1960–1969	0.4%
1950–1959	1.5%
1940–1949	0.2%
1939 or earlier	0.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	1.2%
3 bedrooms	8.3%
4 bedrooms	57.3%
5+ bedrooms	33.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.6%
1 vehicle	8.9%
2 vehicles	42.9%
3 or more	47.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	62.8%
Electricity	28.8%
Propane / LP gas	4.6%
Fuel oil	3.6%
Wood	0.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	4,895	87.1%
Cohabiting couple	36	0.6%
Male householder, no spouse	362	6.4%
Female householder, no spouse	326	5.8%
Households with children under 18	2,132	37.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	2,157	38.4%
Average household size	3.14

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	22.4%	19.8%
Married	73.4%	70.3%
Separated	0.2%	0.9%
Widowed	1.8%	4.1%
Divorced	2.2%	4.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.7%

Some HS, no diploma 0.8%

HS graduate 6.3%

Some college, no degree 9.8%

Associate's degree 3.3%

Bachelor's degree 32.5%

Graduate / professional 46.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	98.5%
Bachelor's or higher	79.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	333	7.9%
Kindergarten	144	3.4%
Elementary school	1,799	42.4%
High school	1,133	26.7%
College / grad school	831	19.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Professional & management 27.7%

Education & healthcare 18.1%

Public administration 16.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 9.3%

Finance & real estate 7.6%

Retail trade 7.0%

Other services 3.9%

Construction 2.8%

Manufacturing 2.7%

Wholesale trade 1.8%

Transportation & utilities 1.2%

Information 1.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	69.1%
Service	11.5%
Sales & office	14.9%
Natural resources & construction	1.3%
Production & transportation	3.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	67.3%
Government	26.4%
Self-employed	6.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.1%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	68.2%
Carpool	5.3%
Public transit	3.2%
Walk	0.9%
Work from home	20.8%
Other means	1.6%
Avg commute (minutes)	35.4

Poverty

All people 1.6%

Under 18 years 1.6%

18 and over 1.6%

Married-couple families 0.9%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	32.1%
Retirement income	39.0%
Supplemental Security	2.7%
Cash public assistance	0.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	21.7%
High blood pressure	29.6%
High cholesterol	35.5%
Diabetes	8.3%
Heart disease	4.6%
Stroke	2.0%
Asthma	7.9%
Arthritis	22.2%
Kidney disease	2.2%
Pulmonary disease	4.0%
Cancer	7.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	7.9%
Binge drinking	15.4%
No physical activity	12.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	28.9%
Depression	15.9%
Fair or poor health	8.0%
Poor mental health	9.8%
Poor physical health	6.5%
No health insurance	6.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.5%
Visited dentist	80.7%
Cholesterol screening	94.9%
Teeth loss	4.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	2,324	18.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	6.1%
Under 18	2.1%
18–64 years	3.0%
65 and over	19.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	90.7%
Public insurance	22.8%
No insurance	4.4%
Uninsured under 19	4.2%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	16,261	92.3%
Spanish	605	3.7%
Other Indo-European	74	0.5%
Asian & Pacific Islander	136	0.8%
Other languages	375	2.3%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	15,346	87.1%
Born in same state	14,667	83.2%
Born in different state	5,175	29.4%
Foreign born	679	3.9%
Naturalized citizen	2,278	12.9%
Not a US citizen	1,958	86.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	2,865	16.3%
Italian	2,256	12.8%
Arab	1,014	5.8%
Irish	87	0.5%
Polish	77	0.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
Dutch	76	0.4%
English	70	0.4%
German	42	0.2%
Norwegian	41	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	31.9%
Internet access	100.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 22039

What city is ZIP code 22039 in?

ZIP code 22039 is primarily assigned to Fairfax Station, Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 22039 in?

ZIP code 22039 falls within Fairfax County, Virginia.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 22039?

79% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.

Is ZIP code 22039 mostly owner-occupied?

97% of occupied units in ZIP code 22039 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 22039 have a large veteran population?

18% of civilians in ZIP code 22039 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 22039?

The median household income in ZIP code 22039 is $250,001, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 22039 in?

ZIP code 22039 observes the EST timezone.