22101 ZIP Code — Mc Lean, VA

Fairfax County, Virginia

ZIP code 22101 is located in Mc Lean, Virginia, within Fairfax County. It covers approximately 13.10 square miles and serves a population of 30,729 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 703/571.

About ZIP code 22101

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1950s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $1,241,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 85%, 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. The poverty rate of 3% is below the national average. 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. The average commute of 27 minutes is near the national average. Remote work is prevalent — 32% of workers work from home.

Educational attainment is high — 85% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.

Overall, ZIP code 22101 reflects a community defined by a highly educated population, high homeownership, a high rate of remote workers, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

30,729

population

13.10

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

22101 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 22101

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 22101. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Mc Lean	Acceptable
Mc Lean	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

22108 Mc Lean (1.1 mi) 22107 Mc Lean (1.1 mi) 22109 Mc Lean (1.1 mi) 20816 Bethesda (1.9 mi) 20812 Glen Echo (2.5 mi) 22213 Arlington (2.8 mi) 20818 Cabin John (2.8 mi) 22207 Arlington (2.9 mi) 22043 Falls Church (3 mi) 22046 Falls Church (3.4 mi) 20016 Washington (3.7 mi) 22102 Mc Lean (3.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	30,729
Population density	2,346 / sq mi
State FIPS	51
County FIPS	059

Geography
Land area	13.10 sq mi
Water area	0.04 sq mi
Latitude	38.9359
Longitude	-77.1621
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	703/571

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	11.6%	16.6%	32.9%
$50k – $100k	10.3%	22.2%	29.2%
$100k – $200k	25.1%	34.9%	26.3%
Over $200k	53.0%	26.4%	11.6%

Demographics & statistics

30,729

Population

2,346

People per sq mi

47.4

Median age

$250,001

Median household income

$127,470

Per capita income

$1,241,500

Median home value

$3,320

Median monthly rent

85.2%

Home ownership

3.0%

Poverty rate

2.4%

Unemployment

9,663

Housing units

85.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

516

Under 5

526

1,064

5–9

1,086

1,382

10–14

1,410

1,264

15–19

1,290

614

20–24

627

702

25–34

716

1,457

35–44

1,486

2,736

45–54

2,791

1,200

55–59

1,224

1,231

60–64

1,257

1,513

65–74

1,544

1,082

75–84

1,105

448

85+

458

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	7,876	25.6%
18 and over	22,853	74.4%
65 and over	6,150	20.0%
Median age	47.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 67.8%

Asian 18.8%

Two or more races 7.1%

Hispanic or Latino 3.4%

Black or African American 1.6%

Other race 1.2%

Group	Count	%
White	21,570	67.8%
Asian	5,977	18.8%
Two or more races	2,273	7.1%
Hispanic or Latino	1,092	3.4%
Black or African American	509	1.6%
Other race	385	1.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	11.6%	16.6%	32.9%
$50k – $100k	10.3%	22.2%	29.2%
$100k – $200k	25.1%	34.9%	26.3%
Over $200k	53.0%	26.4%	11.6%

Under $10k 2.7%

$10k–$15k 1.3%

$15k–$25k 1.7%

$25k–$35k 2.3%

$35k–$50k 2.1%

$50k–$75k 5.6%

$75k–$100k 3.7%

$100k–$150k 9.6%

$150k–$200k 10.9%

$200k+ 60.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.7%
$10k–$15k	1.3%
$15k–$25k	1.7%
$25k–$35k	2.3%
$35k–$50k	2.1%
$50k–$75k	5.6%
$75k–$100k	3.7%
$100k–$150k	9.6%
$150k–$200k	10.9%
$200k+	60.1%
Median income	$250,001

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 0.8%

$100k–$150k 0.1%

$150k–$200k 0.3%

$200k–$300k 0.3%

$300k–$500k 3.1%

$500k–$1M 22.0%

$1M+ 73.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$1,241,500
Median rent / month	$3,320
Owner occupied	85.2%
Renter occupied	14.8%
Vacant	4.2%
Single-family detached	78.7%
Large apartment buildings	11.1%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	10.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.92

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	1.3%
2010–2019	10.5%
2000–2009	8.9%
1990–1999	7.1%
1980–1989	12.9%
1970–1979	16.6%
1960–1969	19.6%
1950–1959	19.8%
1940–1949	1.6%
1939 or earlier	1.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.4%
1 bedroom	5.2%
2 bedrooms	6.6%
3 bedrooms	16.8%
4 bedrooms	35.0%
5+ bedrooms	36.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.2%
1 vehicle	22.6%
2 vehicles	42.8%
3 or more	30.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	70.8%
Electricity	25.7%
Propane / LP gas	0.9%
Fuel oil	2.1%
Solar	0.1%
No fuel used	0.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	7,484	69.4%
Cohabiting couple	227	2.1%
Male householder, no spouse	972	9.0%
Female householder, no spouse	2,106	19.5%
Households with children under 18	4,237	39.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	4,264	39.5%
Average household size	2.84

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	26.8%	21.0%
Married	65.1%	60.9%
Separated	0.5%	0.7%
Widowed	2.2%	10.2%
Divorced	5.5%	7.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.8%

Some HS, no diploma 1.9%

HS graduate 3.9%

Some college, no degree 5.9%

Associate's degree 2.2%

Bachelor's degree 29.0%

Graduate / professional 56.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	97.4%
Bachelor's or higher	85.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	527	5.9%
Kindergarten	453	5.1%
Elementary school	3,995	44.8%
High school	2,337	26.2%
College / grad school	1,607	18.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Professional & management 33.5%

Education & healthcare 15.5%

Public administration 13.1%

Finance & real estate 10.9%

Other services 8.5%

Retail trade 4.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.1%

Construction 2.8%

Information 2.8%

Manufacturing 2.0%

Transportation & utilities 1.1%

Wholesale trade 0.8%

Agriculture & mining 0.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	77.6%
Service	7.0%
Sales & office	11.7%
Natural resources & construction	1.5%
Production & transportation	2.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	73.6%
Government	19.7%
Self-employed	6.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.3%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	56.0%
Carpool	5.2%
Public transit	4.4%
Walk	1.3%
Work from home	31.6%
Other means	1.5%
Avg commute (minutes)	27.4

Poverty

All people 3.0%

Under 18 years 1.3%

18 and over 3.6%

Married-couple families 0.6%

Female-led households 4.4%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	31.7%
Retirement income	31.1%
Supplemental Security	2.2%
Cash public assistance	0.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	20.2%
High blood pressure	30.5%
High cholesterol	35.9%
Diabetes	8.4%
Heart disease	5.1%
Stroke	2.2%
Asthma	7.5%
Arthritis	23.3%
Kidney disease	2.4%
Pulmonary disease	3.9%
Cancer	8.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	6.7%
Binge drinking	14.1%
No physical activity	12.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	27.6%
Depression	14.9%
Fair or poor health	7.8%
Poor mental health	9.0%
Poor physical health	6.2%
No health insurance	6.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.5%
Visited dentist	81.4%
Cholesterol screening	95.3%
Teeth loss	4.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	1,883	8.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	7.4%
Under 18	1.1%
18–64 years	4.5%
65 and over	23.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	92.0%
Public insurance	20.2%
No insurance	2.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.6%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	29,687	96.6%
Spanish	1,768	6.0%
Other Indo-European	125	0.4%
Asian & Pacific Islander	434	1.5%
Other languages	1,087	3.7%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	23,360	76.0%
Born in same state	22,340	72.7%
Born in different state	6,472	21.1%
Foreign born	1,020	3.3%
Naturalized citizen	7,369	24.0%
Not a US citizen	4,798	65.1%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	4,865	15.8%
Italian	3,891	12.7%
Arab	1,152	3.7%
German	438	1.4%
English	387	1.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
Irish	223	0.7%
Polish	189	0.6%
Norwegian	79	0.3%
Dutch	56	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	35.1%
Internet access	98.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 22101

What city is ZIP code 22101 in?

ZIP code 22101 is primarily assigned to Mc Lean, Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 22101 in?

ZIP code 22101 falls within Fairfax County, Virginia.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 22101?

85% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.

Is ZIP code 22101 mostly owner-occupied?

85% of occupied units in ZIP code 22101 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 22101?

The median household income in ZIP code 22101 is $250,001, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 22101?

The median home value in ZIP code 22101 is $1,241,500.

What timezone is ZIP code 22101 in?

ZIP code 22101 observes the EST timezone.