Virginia is home to 908 ZIP codes that span from the bustling Northern Virginia suburbs just outside Washington, D.C. to the remote mountain communities of the Appalachian southwest. These ZIP codes cover 132 counties and independent cities, serving 647 named places across the commonwealth, with codes ranging from 20101 in Dulles to 24657 in Raven. Fairfax County alone accounts for 62 ZIP codes, making it the most ZIP-code-dense area in the state — a testament to the region's rapid growth and dense population. Whether you're looking up a ZIP code in the historic streets of Richmond or the scenic valleys of the Blue Ridge, Virginia's postal geography reflects the remarkable diversity of the Old Dominion.
Virginia ZIP codes primarily begin with the prefixes 220 through 246, covering the state from the densely populated Northern Virginia suburbs of Washington, D.C. in the 201xx and 220xx–223xx range, through the central regions around Richmond in the 230xx–232xx range, and extending to the southwestern Appalachian areas in the 240xx–246xx range. The 201 and 205 prefixes are unique in that they serve areas closely tied to the D.C. metropolitan region, including parts of Fairfax and Loudoun counties.
Fairfax County leads Virginia with 62 ZIP codes, reflecting its status as the most populous county in the state and a major economic hub within the Northern Virginia and Washington, D.C. metropolitan area.
Quick facts
Virginia's ZIP code 22101 in McLean is one of the wealthiest ZIP codes in the entire United States, home to diplomats, government officials, and CIA headquarters.
Richmond City, despite being an independent city rather than a traditional county, has 25 ZIP codes of its own — more than most Virginia counties — reflecting its historic importance as the state capital and a former capital of the Confederacy.
The lowest Virginia ZIP code, 20101, is assigned to Dulles in Loudoun County, while the highest, 24657, serves the town of Raven in Tazewell County — spanning over 350 miles of geographic distance from Northern Virginia's suburbs to the coalfields of Appalachia.
Frequently asked questions
What ZIP codes are in Virginia Beach, Virginia?
Virginia Beach uses several ZIP codes in the 234xx range, including 23451, 23452, 23453, 23454, 23455, 23456, 23457, 23459, 23460, 23461, 23462, 23464, and 23320. These ZIP codes cover everything from the oceanfront resort area to the rural southern reaches of the city.
How many ZIP codes does Virginia have?
Virginia has a total of 908 ZIP codes, spread across 132 counties and independent cities and serving 647 distinct city or place names throughout the commonwealth.
What do Virginia ZIP codes start with?
Virginia ZIP codes start with the prefixes 201, 205, and 220 through 246. The 201 and 220–223 prefixes generally cover Northern Virginia near Washington, D.C., while 230–239 serve central and eastern Virginia including Richmond and the Hampton Roads area. Prefixes 240–246 cover western and southwestern Virginia, including the Shenandoah Valley and Appalachian regions.
Which county in Virginia has the most ZIP codes?
Fairfax County has the most ZIP codes in Virginia with 62, followed by Loudoun County with 32 and Richmond City with 25. Fairfax County's high count is driven by its large population of over 1.1 million residents and its expansive suburban development across Northern Virginia.
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Demographics & statistics
8,577,987
Population
39.4
Median age
$97,548
Median household income
$47,400
Per capita income
$277,274
Median home value
$907
Median monthly rent
74.0%
Home ownership
11.4%
Poverty rate
4.5%
Unemployment
2,514,781
Housing units
29.5%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
MaleFemale
254,064
Under 5
239,783
263,111
5–9
248,322
280,494
10–14
264,729
283,185
15–19
267,268
292,699
20–24
276,247
600,707
25–34
566,943
588,146
35–44
555,088
566,449
45–54
534,611
295,963
55–59
279,327
279,050
60–64
263,365
420,932
65–74
397,272
210,524
75–84
198,691
77,692
85+
73,325
← Male
Female →
Age summary
Group
Count
%
Under 18
1,875,013
18.8%
18 and over
6,702,974
81.2%
65 and over
1,378,436
21.9%
Median age
39.4 years
Race & ethnicity
White59.5%
Black or African American17.7%
Two or more races6.5%
Asian6.4%
Hispanic or Latino6.3%
Other race3.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
Group
Count
%
White
5,442,695
59.5%
Black or African American
1,622,473
17.7%
Two or more races
592,830
6.5%
Asian
587,610
6.4%
Hispanic or Latino
574,477
6.3%
Other race
302,620
3.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native
23,600
0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
6,159
0.1%
Household income
Under $10k4.5%
$10k–$15k3.8%
$15k–$25k7.4%
$25k–$35k8.0%
$35k–$50k11.1%
$50k–$75k16.3%
$75k–$100k13.0%
$100k–$150k16.2%
$150k–$200k8.5%
$200k+10.4%
Range
% of households
Under $10k
4.5%
$10k–$15k
3.8%
$15k–$25k
7.4%
$25k–$35k
8.0%
$35k–$50k
11.1%
$50k–$75k
16.3%
$75k–$100k
13.0%
$100k–$150k
16.2%
$150k–$200k
8.5%
$200k+
10.4%
Median income
$97,548
Housing
Home values
Under $50k7.0%
$50k–$100k9.0%
$100k–$150k10.8%
$150k–$200k11.4%
$200k–$300k19.8%
$300k–$500k21.2%
$500k–$1M14.9%
$1M+3.9%
Housing overview
Metric
Value
Median home value
$277,274
Median rent / month
$907
Owner occupied
74.0%
Renter occupied
25.3%
Vacant
16.0%
Single-family detached
73.0%
Large apartment buildings
3.4%
Mobile homes
10.5%
Median rooms
6.0
Avg household size (owned)
2.46
Year built
Era
%
2020 or later
0.3%
2010–2019
6.8%
2000–2009
15.0%
1990–1999
15.6%
1980–1989
13.9%
1970–1979
14.4%
1960–1969
8.7%
1950–1959
7.8%
1940–1949
4.7%
1939 or earlier
12.0%
Bedrooms
Size
% of units
No bedroom (studio)
1.2%
1 bedroom
5.5%
2 bedrooms
22.1%
3 bedrooms
46.4%
4 bedrooms
18.6%
5+ bedrooms
5.6%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles
% of households
No vehicle
5.0%
1 vehicle
25.5%
2 vehicles
35.8%
3 or more
33.0%
Heating fuel
Fuel type
%
Utility gas
13.7%
Electricity
60.9%
Propane / LP gas
9.6%
Fuel oil
7.7%
Wood
6.2%
No fuel used
0.6%
Households & families
Household type
Count
%
Married-couple family
1,622,268
52.0%
Cohabiting couple
198,697
5.3%
Male householder, no spouse
564,121
16.8%
Female householder, no spouse
900,181
25.1%
Households with children under 18
1,010,006
27.2%
Households with seniors (65+)
983,220
37.1%
Average household size
2.46
Marital status
Status
Male
Female
Never married
30.7%
25.1%
Married
53.7%
50.7%
Separated
1.8%
2.3%
Widowed
3.7%
11.0%
Divorced
10.0%
10.7%
Education
Less than 9th grade4.3%
Some HS, no diploma7.0%
HS graduate31.6%
Some college, no degree19.4%
Associate's degree8.0%
Bachelor's degree17.2%
Graduate / professional12.3%
Metric
%
HS diploma or higher
88.6%
Bachelor's or higher
29.5%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type
Count
%
Nursery / preschool
115,487
5.3%
Kindergarten
102,235
5.4%
Elementary school
827,960
40.2%
High school
441,181
23.5%
College / grad school
587,217
22.1%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare22.7%
Professional & management11.4%
Retail trade10.8%
Manufacturing9.9%
Construction7.8%
Public administration7.6%
Arts, food & hospitality7.3%
Transportation & utilities5.4%
Finance & real estate5.3%
Other services4.8%
Agriculture & mining2.8%
Wholesale trade2.0%
Information1.4%
Occupation
Category
%
Management, business & arts
38.3%
Service
16.9%
Sales & office
19.3%
Natural resources & construction
10.8%
Production & transportation
14.0%
Employment type
Type
%
Private sector
72.8%
Government
19.9%
Self-employed
6.3%
Unpaid family workers
0.2%
Commute
Method
%
Drive alone
75.3%
Carpool
8.5%
Public transit
1.3%
Walk
2.3%
Other means
1.5%
Avg commute (minutes)
27.9
Poverty
All people11.4%
Under 18 years14.6%
18 and over10.4%
Married-couple families4.1%
Female-led households19.2%
Income support
Source
% of households
Social Security
39.0%
Retirement income
28.8%
Supplemental Security
4.9%
Cash public assistance
2.4%
Food stamps / SNAP
9.8%
Health indicators
Condition
%
High blood pressure
36.7%
High cholesterol
33.8%
Heart disease
6.7%
Stroke
3.5%
Asthma
9.8%
Arthritis
27.8%
Kidney disease
3.1%
Pulmonary disease
7.6%
Cancer
6.8%
Behavior / access
%
Binge drinking
15.2%
No physical activity
24.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep
34.9%
Fair or poor health
16.3%
Poor mental health
13.9%
Poor physical health
10.7%
No health insurance
13.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)
76.4%
Visited dentist
64.8%
Cholesterol screening
90.2%
Teeth loss
13.1%
Veterans & disability
Veterans
Count
%
Civilian veterans
653,019
10.1%
Disability
%
Any disability
15.6%
Under 18
5.2%
18–64 years
12.6%
65 and over
32.8%
Health insurance coverage
Type
%
Private insurance
69.1%
Public insurance
39.6%
Uninsured under 19
4.7%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language
Count
%
English only
8,084,140
95.3%
Spanish
476,367
2.6%
Other Indo-European
245,480
1.5%
Asian & Pacific Islander
72,400
0.4%
Other languages
117,795
0.6%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin
Count
%
Native born (US)
7,490,799
94.2%
Born in same state
7,316,081
92.8%
Born in different state
4,219,522
59.9%
Foreign born
174,718
1.4%
Naturalized citizen
1,087,188
5.8%
Not a US citizen
609,653
47.4%
Ancestry
Ancestry
Count
%
French
932,027
10.9%
Italian
775,424
9%
Arab
764,594
8.9%
English
59,020
0.7%
Polish
47,629
0.6%
Ancestry
Count
%
German
28,293
0.3%
Irish
26,193
0.3%
Dutch
17,868
0.2%
Norwegian
12,857
0.1%
Technology access
Metric
% of households
Computer access
40.2%
Internet access
89.1%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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