22079 ZIP Code
Lorton, Virginia
December 12, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 22079 |
| City/Town: | Lorton |
| County: | Fairfax |
| State: | Virginia |
| Population: | 36,857 |
| Median Household Income: | $133,274 |
| Per Capita Income: | $62,411 |
| Total Housing Units: | 12,434 |
| Median Home Value: | $570,500 |
| Land Area: | 28.4 sq miles
73.6 sq km |
| Water Area: | 6.6 sq miles
17.2 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 38.6757, -77.2038 |
Population Information (22079 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 36,857 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 17,721 | 48.1% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 19,136 | 51.9% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 38.4 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 2,289 | 6.2% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,853 | 5.0% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 3,355 | 9.1% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 3,401 | 9.2% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 2,170 | 5.9% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 3,527 | 9.6% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 5,245 | 14.2% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 6,309 | 17.1% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 2,478 | 6.7% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 2,323 | 6.3% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 2,456 | 6.7% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,041 | 2.8% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 410 | 1.1% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (22079 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $570,500 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 6.4 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $2,355 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 12,434 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 11,792 | 94.8% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 642 | 5.2% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 8,827 | 74.9% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 2,965 | 25.1% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (22079 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 23,789 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 893 | 3.8% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 757 | 3.2% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 3,818 | 16.0% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 3,313 | 13.9% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,822 | 7.7% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 7,464 | 31.4% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 5,722 | 24.1% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 93.1% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 55.4% | 34.3% |
Income Information (22079 zip code)
| Value | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $133,274 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $159,957 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $155,338 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $62,411 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (22079 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 20,793 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 19,094 | 96.0% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 798 | 4.0% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 7,713 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 12,082 | 63.3% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 5,822 | 30.5% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 1,170 | 6.1% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 20 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (22079 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 14,200 | 38.5% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 8,880 | 24.1% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 3 | 0.0% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 7,235 | 19.6% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 1,402 | 3.8% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 5,137 | 13.9% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 4,552 | 12.4% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 6,209 | 16.8% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 700 | 1.9% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 536 | 1.5% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 5 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 4,968 | 13.5% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (22079 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 171 | 1.5% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 236 | 2.0% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 271 | 2.3% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 411 | 3.5% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 539 | 4.6% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 907 | 7.7% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,389 | 11.8% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 2,632 | 22.3% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 2,070 | 17.6% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 3,166 | 26.8% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (22079 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 12,407 | 65.0% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,541 | 8.1% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 1,620 | 8.5% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 280 | 1.5% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 257 | 1.3% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 3,582 | 18.8% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 33.0 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (22079 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 9 | 0.0% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 944 | 4.9% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 408 | 2.1% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 180 | 0.9% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 2,198 | 11.5% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 886 | 4.6% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 240 | 1.3% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 999 | 5.2% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 4,028 | 21.1% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 3,345 | 17.5% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,522 | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 964 | 5.0% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 3,371 | 17.7% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (22079 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 5.5% | 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 (22079 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 33,644 | 91.3% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 29,780 | 80.8% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 8,059 | 21.9% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 2,312 | 6.3% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (22079 zip code)
| Households with: | Number | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 10,834 | 91.9% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 2,425 | 20.6% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 2,652 | 22.5% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 279 | 2.4% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 238 | 2.0% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 814 | 6.9% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (22079 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 5,473 | 44.0% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 4,258 | 34.2% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 56 | 0.5% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 133 | 1.1% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 692 | 5.6% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 963 | 7.7% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 859 | 6.9% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (22079 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 82 | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 853 | 6.9% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 4,548 | 36.6% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 2,625 | 21.1% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 2,132 | 17.1% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,275 | 10.3% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 314 | 2.5% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 345 | 2.8% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 73 | 0.6% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 187 | 1.5% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (22079 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 84 | 0.7% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 588 | 4.7% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 2,953 | 23.7% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 4,008 | 32.2% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 3,102 | 24.9% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 1,699 | 13.7% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (22079 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 6,371 | 54.0% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 169 | 1.4% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 4,918 | 41.7% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 277 | 2.3% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 28 | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 17 | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 12 | 0.1% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (22079 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 423 | 3.6% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 2,660 | 22.6% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 4,899 | 41.5% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 3,810 | 32.3% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (22079 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 51 | 0.6% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 39 | 0.4% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 35 | 0.4% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 91 | 1.0% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 550 | 6.2% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 2,867 | 32.5% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 4,536 | 51.4% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 658 | 7.5% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (22079 zip code)
| Value | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $2,848 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $941 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $2,355 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 3.23 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.83 | 2.38 |
Households (22079 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 11,792 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 7,443 | 63.1% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 4,211 | 35.7% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,258 | 10.7% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 2,660 | 22.6% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 5,338 | 45.3% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 2,863 | 24.3% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 3.13 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.63 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (22079 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 13,825 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 4,368 | 31.6% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 8,386 | 60.7% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 210 | 1.5% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 636 | 4.6% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 5,089 | 36.8% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (22079 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 10,718 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 372 | 3.5% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 404 | 3.8% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 4,371 | 40.8% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 3,080 | 28.7% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 2,491 | 23.2% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (22079 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 26,340 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 3,029 | 11.5% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 35,956 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 2,787 | 7.8% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 386 | 13.9% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,403 | 50.3% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 998 | 35.8% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (22079 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 31,891 | 86.5% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 4,590 | 12.5% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 2,062 | 44.9% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 2,243 | 48.9% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 1,526 | 33.2% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 285 | 6.2% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (22079 zip code)
| Number | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 24,985 | 67.8% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 1,114 | 3.0% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 11,872 | 1065.7% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 11,872 | 1065.7% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 11,872 | 1065.7% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 524 | 47.0% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 2,900 | 260.3% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 30 | 2.7% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 2,829 | 253.9% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 44 | 3.9% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (22079 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number | Percent | US Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 34,568 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 20,559 | 59.5% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 14,009 | 40.5% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 4,032 | 11.7% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 2,675 | 7.7% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 3,604 | 10.4% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 3,698 | 10.7% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (22079 zip code)
| Households | Percent | US Avg | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 11,792 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 11,665 | 98.9% | 89.4% |
Lorton, VA22079