Fair Oaks
Census-designated place in Fairfax County, Virginia

Fair Oaks is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Fairfax County, Virginia, with 34,052 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 420 ft (128 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Fair Lakes, 1.9 miles SW.
- 34,052residents (2020 Census)
- 420 ftelevation · 128 m
- 5.0 sq miland area · 12.9 km²
- 6,821 / sq mipopulation density
- 22035main ZIP code (3 in total)
About Fair Oaks
Fair Oaks is a census-designated place in Fairfax County, Virginia, United States. The population at the 2020 census was 34,052. It encompasses a large area west of the city of Fairfax, centered on Fair Oaks Mall. Suburban neighborhoods and office parks occupy most of Fair Oaks, largely developed since the 1980s.
The Fair Oaks CDP is bordered by Fair Lakes and Greenbriar to the west, and by Oakton and Fairfax city to the east. The Fair Oaks Mall is at the center of the CDP, in the angle formed by U.S. Route 50 to the northeast and Interstate 66 to the south, which intersect at I-66's Exit 57. I-66 leads east 19 miles (31 km) to Washington, D.C., and west 61 miles (98 km) to Strasburg. U.S. 50 leads east into Fairfax and Washington and northwest 53 miles (85 km) to Winchester. U.S. Route 29 forms the southern border of the CDP, leading east into Fairfax and Washington and west 17 miles (27 km) to Gainesville.
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Living in Fair Oaks
- Median household income
- $123,947
- Median home value
- $608,200
- Median rent
- $2,275/mo
- Median age
- 35.5
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Fair Oaks had 34,052 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 34,052 |
|---|---|
| Density | 6,821 per sq mi (2,634 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Fair Oaks at a glance
| State | Virginia (VA) |
|---|---|
| County | Fairfax County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 34,052 (2020) |
| Land area | 4.99 sq mi (12.9 km²) |
| Water area | 0.06 sq mi (0.15 km²) |
| Elevation | 420 ft (128 m) |
| Coordinates | 38.8651° N, 77.3574° W |
| ZIP codes | 22035, 22030, 22033 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 5126875 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Fair Oaks
- Fair Lakes1.9 mi SW
- Navy2.2 mi NW
- Greenbriar2.3 mi W
- Braddock2.3 mi S
- Difficult Run2.8 mi N
- Fairfax3.2 mi E
- Oakton3.5 mi NE
- Franklin Farm3.7 mi NW
- George Mason3.8 mi SE
- Centreville4.7 mi W
- Union Mill4.7 mi S
- Kings Park West4.8 mi SE
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Frequently asked questions about Fair Oaks
What county is Fair Oaks in?
Fair Oaks is in Fairfax County, Virginia.
What is the population of Fair Oaks, VA?
34,052 people lived in Fair Oaks at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Fair Oaks, VA?
The main ZIP code is 22035. Other ZIP codes: 22030, 22033.
What is the elevation of Fair Oaks?
420 feet (128 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Fair Oaks?
Fair Lakes (1.9 mi), Navy (2.2 mi), Greenbriar (2.3 mi), Braddock (2.3 mi), Difficult Run (2.8 mi).
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