22042 ZIP Code
Falls Church, Virginia
December 12, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 22042 |
| City/Town: | Falls Church |
| County: | Fairfax |
| State: | Virginia |
| Population: | 34,860 |
| Median Household Income: | $131,756 |
| Per Capita Income: | $57,799 |
| Total Housing Units: | 12,634 |
| Median Home Value: | $638,800 |
| Land Area: | 6.4 sq miles
16.6 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.0 sq miles
0.1 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 38.8651, -77.1939 |
Population Information (22042 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 34,860 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 17,083 | 49.0% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 17,777 | 51.0% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 38.1 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 2,645 | 7.6% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 2,011 | 5.8% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,632 | 4.7% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 2,030 | 5.8% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 2,362 | 6.8% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 4,973 | 14.3% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 5,670 | 16.3% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 5,136 | 14.7% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 2,100 | 6.0% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,837 | 5.3% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 2,716 | 7.8% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,279 | 3.7% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 469 | 1.3% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (22042 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $638,800 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 6.2 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $2,097 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 12,634 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 12,108 | 95.8% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 526 | 4.2% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 7,952 | 65.7% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 4,156 | 34.3% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (22042 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 24,180 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 2,108 | 8.7% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,562 | 6.5% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 3,775 | 15.6% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 2,930 | 12.1% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,084 | 4.5% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 6,781 | 28.0% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 5,940 | 24.6% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 84.8% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 52.6% | 34.3% |
Income Information (22042 zip code)
| Value | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $131,756 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $164,309 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $140,462 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $57,799 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (22042 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 20,896 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 19,662 | 94.5% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 1,149 | 5.5% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 7,366 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 14,266 | 72.6% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 3,908 | 19.9% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 1,402 | 7.1% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 86 | 0.4% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (22042 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 16,419 | 47.1% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 1,300 | 3.7% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 263 | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 5,724 | 16.4% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 7,883 | 22.6% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 3,271 | 9.4% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 10,118 | 29.0% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 12,322 | 35.3% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 991 | 2.8% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 303 | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 26 | 0.1% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 11,002 | 31.6% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (22042 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 248 | 2.0% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 150 | 1.2% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 407 | 3.4% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 295 | 2.4% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 544 | 4.5% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,196 | 9.9% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,590 | 13.1% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 2,479 | 20.5% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,941 | 16.0% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 3,258 | 26.9% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (22042 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 11,006 | 56.0% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 2,508 | 12.8% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 1,303 | 6.6% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 471 | 2.4% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 338 | 1.7% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 3,653 | 18.6% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 29.3 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (22042 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 14 | 0.1% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 2,216 | 11.3% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 475 | 2.4% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 134 | 0.7% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,481 | 7.5% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 599 | 3.0% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 395 | 2.0% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 1,034 | 5.3% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 4,536 | 23.1% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 2,827 | 14.4% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,985 | 10.1% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 1,455 | 7.4% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 2,511 | 12.8% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (22042 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 6.6% | 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 (22042 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 30,115 | 86.4% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 24,845 | 71.3% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 8,833 | 25.3% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 4,660 | 13.4% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (22042 zip code)
| Households with: | Number | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 10,781 | 89.0% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 2,490 | 20.6% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 2,517 | 20.8% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 454 | 3.7% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 182 | 1.5% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 422 | 3.5% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (22042 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 7,200 | 57.0% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 1,355 | 10.7% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 69 | 0.5% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 148 | 1.2% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 1,351 | 10.7% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 1,503 | 11.9% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 995 | 7.9% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 13 | 0.1% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (22042 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 15 | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 756 | 6.0% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 872 | 6.9% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 591 | 4.7% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 2,101 | 16.6% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 954 | 7.6% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,756 | 13.9% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 3,374 | 26.7% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 1,959 | 15.5% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 256 | 2.0% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (22042 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 293 | 2.3% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 1,354 | 10.7% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 2,840 | 22.5% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 3,940 | 31.2% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 2,932 | 23.2% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 1,275 | 10.1% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (22042 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 7,422 | 61.3% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 250 | 2.1% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 4,283 | 35.4% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 18 | 0.1% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 7 | 0.1% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 9 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 36 | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 83 | 0.7% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (22042 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 476 | 3.9% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 3,944 | 32.6% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 5,017 | 41.4% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 2,671 | 22.1% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (22042 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 3 | 0.0% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 17 | 0.2% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 46 | 0.6% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 101 | 1.3% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 239 | 3.0% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 1,335 | 16.8% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 5,782 | 72.7% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 429 | 5.4% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (22042 zip code)
| Value | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $3,041 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $940 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $2,097 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.78 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 3.06 | 2.38 |
Households (22042 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 12,108 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 6,279 | 51.9% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 2,798 | 23.1% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 2,199 | 18.2% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 2,756 | 22.8% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 4,045 | 33.4% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 3,113 | 25.7% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.88 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.36 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (22042 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 14,393 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 5,621 | 39.1% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 7,174 | 49.8% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 261 | 1.8% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,167 | 8.1% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 4,969 | 34.5% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (22042 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 7,540 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 723 | 9.6% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 460 | 6.1% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 2,629 | 34.9% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,754 | 23.3% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,974 | 26.2% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (22042 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 27,383 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,317 | 4.8% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 34,775 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 2,520 | 7.2% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 111 | 4.4% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,009 | 40.0% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,400 | 55.6% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (22042 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 29,785 | 85.4% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 4,352 | 12.5% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 1,433 | 32.9% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 2,424 | 55.7% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 1,029 | 23.6% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 495 | 11.4% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (22042 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 22,186 | 63.6% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 715 | 2.1% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 12,674 | 1772.6% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 12,674 | 1772.6% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 12,674 | 1772.6% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 370 | 51.7% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 338 | 47.3% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 7,235 | 1011.9% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 33 | 4.6% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (22042 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 32,215 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 15,683 | 48.7% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 16,532 | 51.3% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 10,548 | 32.7% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 1,320 | 4.1% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 4,077 | 12.7% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 587 | 1.8% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (22042 zip code)
| Households | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 12,108 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 11,934 | 98.6% | 89.4% |
Falls Church, VA22042