22151 ZIP Code — Springfield, VA

Fairfax County, Virginia

ZIP code 22151 is located in Springfield, Virginia, within Fairfax County. It covers approximately 5.09 square miles and serves a population of 16,827 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 703.

About ZIP code 22151

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1960s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $599,900. Owner-occupancy is high at 87%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $148,438. The poverty rate of 5% is below the national average. 33% 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 30 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is high — 48% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.

Overall, ZIP code 22151 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

16,827

population

5.09

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

22151 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 22151

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 22151. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Springfield	Acceptable
Springfield	Acceptable
Springfield	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

22160 Springfield (1.5 mi) 22156 Springfield (1.5 mi) 22161 Springfield (1.5 mi) 22158 Springfield (1.5 mi) 22159 Springfield (1.5 mi) 22152 Springfield (2.1 mi) 22003 Annandale (2.5 mi) 22150 Springfield (3.1 mi) 22312 Alexandria (3.3 mi) 22153 Springfield (4.1 mi) 22037 Fairfax (4.1 mi) 22015 Burke (4.2 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	16,827
Population density	3,306 / sq mi
State FIPS	51
County FIPS	059

Geography
Land area	5.09 sq mi
Water area	0.16 sq mi
Latitude	38.8016
Longitude	-77.2109
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	14.9%	16.6%	32.9%
$50k – $100k	19.6%	22.2%	29.2%
$100k – $200k	45.5%	34.9%	26.3%
Over $200k	20.1%	26.4%	11.6%

Demographics & statistics

16,827

Population

3,306

People per sq mi

42.1

Median age

$148,438

Median household income

$53,482

Per capita income

$599,900

Median home value

$2,349

Median monthly rent

87.1%

Home ownership

4.6%

Poverty rate

4.9%

Unemployment

5,107

Housing units

47.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

468

Under 5

480

620

5–9

635

484

10–14

495

375

15–19

383

506

20–24

518

837

25–34

857

1,155

35–44

1,182

1,064

45–54

1,089

687

55–59

704

506

60–64

517

1,075

65–74

1,101

435

75–84

445

103

85+

106

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	3,662	21.8%
18 and over	13,165	78.2%
65 and over	3,265	19.4%
Median age	42.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 49.3%

Asian 30.4%

Two or more races 8.2%

Hispanic or Latino 6.2%

Black or African American 3%

Other race 2.3%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%

Group	Count	%
White	8,856	49.3%
Asian	5,452	30.4%
Two or more races	1,480	8.2%
Hispanic or Latino	1,119	6.2%
Black or African American	537	3%
Other race	412	2.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native	90	0.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	14.9%	16.6%	32.9%
$50k – $100k	19.6%	22.2%	29.2%
$100k – $200k	45.5%	34.9%	26.3%
Over $200k	20.1%	26.4%	11.6%

Under $10k 0.7%

$10k–$15k 0.7%

$15k–$25k 3.3%

$25k–$35k 2.5%

$35k–$50k 6.4%

$50k–$75k 10.0%

$75k–$100k 10.6%

$100k–$150k 16.1%

$150k–$200k 21.2%

$200k+ 28.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	0.7%
$10k–$15k	0.7%
$15k–$25k	3.3%
$25k–$35k	2.5%
$35k–$50k	6.4%
$50k–$75k	10.0%
$75k–$100k	10.6%
$100k–$150k	16.1%
$150k–$200k	21.2%
$200k+	28.5%
Median income	$148,438

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 1.0%

$150k–$200k 0.2%

$300k–$500k 20.0%

$500k–$1M 77.9%

$1M+ 0.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$599,900
Median rent / month	$2,349
Owner occupied	87.1%
Renter occupied	12.9%
Vacant	4.4%
Single-family detached	83.1%
Large apartment buildings	0.5%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	7.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.99

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.4%
2010–2019	0.4%
2000–2009	1.0%
1990–1999	2.8%
1980–1989	3.1%
1970–1979	15.6%
1960–1969	39.7%
1950–1959	36.1%
1940–1949	0.9%
1939 or earlier	0.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.6%
1 bedroom	0.9%
2 bedrooms	4.5%
3 bedrooms	46.8%
4 bedrooms	34.0%
5+ bedrooms	12.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.5%
1 vehicle	22.7%
2 vehicles	41.4%
3 or more	34.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	82.1%
Electricity	16.0%
Propane / LP gas	1.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	3,272	58.7%
Cohabiting couple	289	5.2%
Male householder, no spouse	892	16.0%
Female householder, no spouse	1,120	20.1%
Households with children under 18	1,846	33.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	2,244	40.3%
Average household size	3.01

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	35.9%	24.3%
Married	57.6%	53.3%
Separated	0.0%	0.9%
Widowed	1.7%	7.2%
Divorced	4.7%	14.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 5.5%

Some HS, no diploma 6.0%

HS graduate 21.2%

Some college, no degree 12.9%

Associate's degree 6.5%

Bachelor's degree 27.0%

Graduate / professional 20.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	88.5%
Bachelor's or higher	47.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	179	4.7%
Kindergarten	182	4.7%
Elementary school	1,497	39.1%
High school	774	20.2%
College / grad school	1,200	31.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Professional & management 19.5%

Education & healthcare 18.3%

Other services 11.9%

Public administration 9.2%

Retail trade 9.0%

Construction 7.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.5%

Finance & real estate 7.1%

Manufacturing 3.2%

Wholesale trade 2.3%

Information 2.3%

Transportation & utilities 1.9%

Agriculture & mining 0.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	49.9%
Service	21.1%
Sales & office	15.4%
Natural resources & construction	5.6%
Production & transportation	7.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	72.1%
Government	19.0%
Self-employed	8.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	65.0%
Carpool	12.1%
Public transit	5.7%
Walk	1.6%
Work from home	15.2%
Other means	0.5%
Avg commute (minutes)	29.7

Poverty

All people 4.6%

Under 18 years 7.1%

18 and over 3.8%

Married-couple families 1.6%

Female-led households 3.8%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	32.7%
Retirement income	35.2%
Supplemental Security	2.2%
Cash public assistance	2.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	2.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	22.1%
High blood pressure	28.3%
High cholesterol	31.9%
Diabetes	8.9%
Heart disease	4.6%
Stroke	2.2%
Asthma	7.8%
Arthritis	20.1%
Kidney disease	2.3%
Pulmonary disease	4.4%
Cancer	5.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	10.8%
Binge drinking	15.1%
No physical activity	18.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.9%
Depression	15.5%
Fair or poor health	10.8%
Poor mental health	11.0%
Poor physical health	7.2%
No health insurance	13.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	72.6%
Visited dentist	72.2%
Cholesterol screening	91.6%
Teeth loss	7.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	966	7.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	8.4%
Under 18	2.3%
18–64 years	7.0%
65 and over	19.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	84.5%
Public insurance	27.8%
No insurance	4.7%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	15,879	94.4%
Spanish	2,487	15.7%
Other Indo-European	628	4.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	208	1.3%
Other languages	1,500	9.4%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	11,314	67.2%
Born in same state	10,870	64.6%
Born in different state	5,705	33.9%
Foreign born	444	2.6%
Naturalized citizen	5,513	32.8%
Not a US citizen	4,080	74.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	1,709	10.2%
Italian	1,521	9%
Arab	883	5.2%
English	188	1.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
Dutch	141	0.8%
Polish	82	0.5%
German	70	0.4%
Irish	33	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	33.1%
Internet access	98.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 22151

What city is ZIP code 22151 in?

ZIP code 22151 is primarily assigned to Springfield, Virginia.

What county is ZIP code 22151 in?

ZIP code 22151 falls within Fairfax County, Virginia.

Is ZIP code 22151 mostly owner-occupied?

87% of occupied units in ZIP code 22151 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 22151?

48% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 22151?

The median household income in ZIP code 22151 is $148,438, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 22151?

The median home value in ZIP code 22151 is $599,900.

What timezone is ZIP code 22151 in?

ZIP code 22151 observes the EST timezone.