Bull Run
Census-designated place in Fairfax County, Virginia

Bull Run is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Fairfax County, Virginia, with 6,972 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 279 ft (85 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Centreville, 2.7 miles E.
- 6,972residents (2020 Census)
- 279 ftelevation · 85 m
- 14.4 sq miland area · 37.4 km²
- 483 / sq mipopulation density
- 20120main ZIP code (2 in total)
About Bull Run
Bull Run is a census designated place in Fairfax County, Virginia, United States. It has an area of 14.42 square miles.
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Living in Bull Run
- Median household income
- $241,933
- Median home value
- $918,700
- Median rent
- $3,293/mo
- Median age
- 42.4
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Bull Run had 6,972 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 6,972 |
|---|---|
| Density | 483 per sq mi (187 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Bull Run at a glance
| State | Virginia (VA) |
|---|---|
| County | Fairfax County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 6,972 (2020) |
| Land area | 14.42 sq mi (37.4 km²) |
| Water area | 0.63 sq mi (1.63 km²) |
| Elevation | 279 ft (85 m) |
| Coordinates | 38.8397° N, 77.4895° W |
| ZIP codes | 20120, 20121 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 5111224 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Bull Run
- Centreville2.7 mi E
- Sudley3.7 mi S
- Loch Lomond4.1 mi S
- Yorkshire4.1 mi SE
- Chantilly4.3 mi NE
- Bull Run4.4 mi S
- South Riding5.1 mi N
- Greenbriar5.3 mi NE
- Fair Lakes5.5 mi E
- Manassas Park5.5 mi SE
- Union Mill6.1 mi SE
- Innovation6.2 mi S
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Bull Run
What county is Bull Run in?
Bull Run is in Fairfax County, Virginia.
What is the population of Bull Run, VA?
6,972 people lived in Bull Run at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Bull Run, VA?
The main ZIP code is 20120. Other ZIP codes: 20121.
What is the elevation of Bull Run?
279 feet (85 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Bull Run?
Centreville (2.7 mi), Sudley (3.7 mi), Loch Lomond (4.1 mi), Yorkshire (4.1 mi), Chantilly (4.3 mi).
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