Difficult Run
Census-designated place in Fairfax County, Virginia

Difficult Run is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Fairfax County, Virginia, with 10,600 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 312 ft (95 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Navy, 2.5 miles SW.
- 10,600residents (2020 Census)
- 312 ftelevation · 95 m
- 8.4 sq miland area · 21.7 km²
- 1,265 / sq mipopulation density
- 22124main ZIP code (2 in total)
About Difficult Run
Difficult Run is a census designated place in Fairfax County, Virginia, United States. The population was 10,600 at the 2020 census.
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Living in Difficult Run
- Median household income
- $250,001
- Median home value
- $1,111,400
- Median rent
- $3,066/mo
- Median age
- 45.3
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Difficult Run had 10,600 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 10,600 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,265 per sq mi (489 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Difficult Run at a glance
| State | Virginia (VA) |
|---|---|
| County | Fairfax County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 10,600 (2020) |
| Land area | 8.38 sq mi (21.7 km²) |
| Water area | 0.08 sq mi (0.21 km²) |
| Elevation | 312 ft (95 m) |
| Coordinates | 38.9052° N, 77.3475° W |
| ZIP codes | 22124, 20191 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 5122472 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Difficult Run
- Navy2.5 mi SW
- Franklin Farm2.6 mi W
- Oakton2.8 mi SE
- Fair Oaks2.8 mi S
- Reston3.2 mi N
- Greenbriar3.6 mi SW
- Floris3.8 mi NW
- Wolf Trap4.1 mi NE
- Fair Lakes4.2 mi SW
- Sully Square4.4 mi W
- Fairfax4.4 mi SE
- McNair4.8 mi NW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Difficult Run
What county is Difficult Run in?
Difficult Run is in Fairfax County, Virginia.
What is the population of Difficult Run, VA?
10,600 people lived in Difficult Run at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Difficult Run, VA?
The main ZIP code is 22124. Other ZIP codes: 20191.
What is the elevation of Difficult Run?
312 feet (95 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Difficult Run?
Navy (2.5 mi), Franklin Farm (2.6 mi), Oakton (2.8 mi), Fair Oaks (2.8 mi), Reston (3.2 mi).
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