Dranesville
Census-designated place in Fairfax County, Virginia
Dranesville is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Fairfax County, Virginia, with 11,785 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 351 ft (107 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Sterling, 2.0 miles W.
- 11,785residents (2020 Census)
- 351 ftelevation · 107 m
- 3.8 sq miland area · 9.9 km²
- 3,070 / sq mipopulation density
- 20170main ZIP code (3 in total)
About Dranesville
Dranesville is a census-designated place (CDP) in Fairfax County, Virginia, United States. Dranesville is located on the Leesburg Pike (State Route 7) at its intersection with Georgetown Pike (State Route 193). The U.S. Census Bureau defines Dranesville as a census-designated place (CDP) with a population of 11,921 as of 2010. At the 2020 Census the population was 11,785.
The town is named for Washington Drane, a settler who moved there in 1810. Recognizing the traffic that would come to the intersection of two main roads, Drane began operating a combination hotel, tavern and store, which he named Drane's Tavern. Dranesville Tavern still stands and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
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Living in Dranesville
- Median household income
- $214,688
- Median home value
- $744,500
- Median rent
- $3,187/mo
- Median age
- 39.8
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Dranesville had 11,785 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 11,785 |
|---|---|
| Density | 3,070 per sq mi (1,185 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Dranesville at a glance
| State | Virginia (VA) |
|---|---|
| County | Fairfax County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 11,785 (2020) |
| Land area | 3.84 sq mi (9.9 km²) |
| Water area | 0.03 sq mi (0.08 km²) |
| Elevation | 351 ft (107 m) |
| Coordinates | 38.9967° N, 77.3703° W |
| ZIP codes | 20170, 20164, 20194 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 5123392 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Dranesville
- Sterling2.0 mi W
- Herndon2.0 mi SW
- Sugarland Run2.5 mi N
- Oak Grove2.6 mi W
- Great Falls Crossing2.6 mi SE
- Dulles Town Center3.0 mi NW
- Hutchison3.2 mi SW
- Reston3.3 mi S
- Cascades3.6 mi N
- Lowes Island3.7 mi N
- Great Falls3.8 mi E
- McNair3.9 mi SW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Dranesville
What county is Dranesville in?
Dranesville is in Fairfax County, Virginia.
What is the population of Dranesville, VA?
11,785 people lived in Dranesville at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Dranesville, VA?
The main ZIP code is 20170. Other ZIP codes: 20164, 20194.
What is the elevation of Dranesville?
351 feet (107 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Dranesville?
Sterling (2.0 mi), Herndon (2.0 mi), Sugarland Run (2.5 mi), Oak Grove (2.6 mi), Great Falls Crossing (2.6 mi).
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