20121 ZIP Code
Centreville, Virginia
December 12, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 20121 |
| City/Town: | Centreville |
| County: | Fairfax |
| State: | Virginia |
| Population: | 27,428 |
| Median Household Income: | $128,682 |
| Per Capita Income: | $60,090 |
| Total Housing Units: | 9,900 |
| Median Home Value: | $468,600 |
| Land Area: | 8.7 sq miles
22.4 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.5 sq miles
1.3 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 38.8110, -77.4629 |
Population Information (20121 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 27,428 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 13,963 | 50.9% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 13,465 | 49.1% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 35.2 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,676 | 6.1% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 2,004 | 7.3% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,725 | 6.3% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,746 | 6.4% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,633 | 6.0% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 4,842 | 17.7% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 4,486 | 16.4% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 4,111 | 15.0% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,729 | 6.3% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,308 | 4.8% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,604 | 5.8% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 395 | 1.4% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 169 | 0.6% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (20121 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $468,600 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.8 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $2,128 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 9,900 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 9,595 | 96.9% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 305 | 3.1% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 6,810 | 71.0% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 2,785 | 29.0% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (20121 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 18,644 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 483 | 2.6% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 605 | 3.2% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 3,048 | 16.3% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 2,965 | 15.9% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,412 | 7.6% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 6,683 | 35.8% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 3,448 | 18.5% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 94.2% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 54.3% | 34.3% |
Income Information (20121 zip code)
| Value | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $128,682 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $145,069 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $139,672 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $60,090 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (20121 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 16,852 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 16,196 | 96.6% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 568 | 3.4% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 4,766 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 11,748 | 72.5% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 3,656 | 22.6% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 778 | 4.8% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 14 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (20121 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 12,697 | 46.3% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 2,267 | 8.3% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 51 | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 7,522 | 27.4% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 32 | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 1,549 | 5.6% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 3,310 | 12.1% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 3,689 | 13.4% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 5,625 | 20.5% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 158 | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 581 | 2.1% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 144 | 0.5% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 4,742 | 17.3% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (20121 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 218 | 2.3% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 57 | 0.6% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 277 | 2.9% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 203 | 2.1% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 442 | 4.6% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 945 | 9.8% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,272 | 13.3% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 2,438 | 25.4% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,557 | 16.2% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 2,186 | 22.8% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (20121 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 11,569 | 71.4% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,170 | 7.2% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 274 | 1.7% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 201 | 1.2% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 232 | 1.4% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 2,571 | 15.9% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 31.1 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (20121 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 919 | 5.7% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 611 | 3.8% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 270 | 1.7% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,530 | 9.4% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 724 | 4.5% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 470 | 2.9% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 1,124 | 6.9% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 3,215 | 19.9% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 3,591 | 22.2% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,200 | 7.4% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 827 | 5.1% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 1,715 | 10.6% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (20121 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 6.7% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (20121 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 25,008 | 91.2% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 22,591 | 82.4% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 4,008 | 14.6% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 2,332 | 8.5% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (20121 zip code)
| Households with: | Number | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 8,956 | 93.3% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 1,464 | 15.3% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,418 | 14.8% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 254 | 2.6% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 191 | 2.0% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 476 | 5.0% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (20121 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 1,914 | 19.3% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 5,615 | 56.7% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 98 | 1.0% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 277 | 2.8% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 500 | 5.1% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 1,243 | 12.6% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 253 | 2.6% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (20121 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 254 | 2.6% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 965 | 9.7% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 3,869 | 39.1% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 3,723 | 37.6% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 876 | 8.8% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 126 | 1.3% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 21 | 0.2% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 66 | 0.7% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (20121 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 110 | 1.1% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 787 | 7.9% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 2,562 | 25.9% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 4,478 | 45.2% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,540 | 15.6% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 423 | 4.3% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (20121 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 5,125 | 53.4% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 121 | 1.3% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 4,316 | 45.0% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 23 | 0.2% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 10 | 0.1% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (20121 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 213 | 2.2% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 2,977 | 31.0% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 4,346 | 45.3% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 2,059 | 21.5% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (20121 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 141 | 2.1% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 9 | 0.1% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 0 | 0.0% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 118 | 1.7% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 593 | 8.7% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 3,416 | 50.2% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 2,483 | 36.5% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 50 | 0.7% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (20121 zip code)
| Value | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $2,447 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $769 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $2,128 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.90 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.76 | 2.38 |
Households (20121 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 9,595 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 5,170 | 53.9% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 2,666 | 27.8% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,625 | 16.9% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 2,397 | 25.0% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 3,778 | 39.4% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 1,615 | 16.8% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.86 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.37 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (20121 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 10,874 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 3,747 | 34.5% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 5,923 | 54.5% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 63 | 0.6% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 960 | 8.8% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 3,127 | 28.8% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (20121 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 7,524 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 201 | 2.7% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 478 | 6.4% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 3,052 | 40.6% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,263 | 16.8% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 2,530 | 33.6% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (20121 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 20,959 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,013 | 4.8% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 27,340 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 1,422 | 5.2% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 118 | 8.3% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 823 | 57.9% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 481 | 33.8% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (20121 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 23,619 | 86.1% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 3,503 | 12.8% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 1,970 | 56.2% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,418 | 40.5% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 664 | 19.0% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 115 | 3.3% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (20121 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 17,408 | 63.5% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 870 | 3.2% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 10,020 | 1151.7% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 10,020 | 1151.7% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 10,020 | 1151.7% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 267 | 30.7% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 1,032 | 118.6% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 2,534 | 291.3% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 58 | 6.7% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (20121 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 25,752 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 13,884 | 53.9% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 11,868 | 46.1% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 3,661 | 14.2% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 2,169 | 8.4% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 4,739 | 18.4% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 1,299 | 5.0% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (20121 zip code)
| Households | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 9,595 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 9,476 | 98.8% | 89.4% |
Centreville, VA20121