Fairfax
City in Fairfax city, Virginia
Fairfax is a city in Fairfax city, Virginia, with 24,146 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 312 ft (95 m) above sea level. The nearest town is George Mason, 1.5 miles S.
- 24,146residents (2020 Census)
- 312 ftelevation · 95 m
- 6.2 sq miland area · 16.2 km²
- 3,869 / sq mipopulation density
- 22031ZIP code
About Fairfax
Fairfax ( FAIR-faks) is an independent city in Virginia and the county seat of Fairfax County, Virginia, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population was 24,146.
Fairfax is part of both the Washington metropolitan area and Northern Virginia regions. It is located 14 miles (23 km) west of Washington, D.C. Fairfax is served by Washington Metro's Orange Line.
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Living in Fairfax
- Median household income
- $132,348
- Median home value
- $722,600
- Median rent
- $2,245/mo
- Median age
- 36.6
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Fairfax had 24,146 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 24,146 |
|---|---|
| Density | 3,869 per sq mi (1,494 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Fairfax at a glance
| State | Virginia (VA) |
|---|---|
| County | Fairfax city |
| Type | City |
| Population | 24,146 (2020) |
| Land area | 6.24 sq mi (16.2 km²) |
| Water area | 0.03 sq mi (0.08 km²) |
| Elevation | 312 ft (95 m) |
| Coordinates | 38.8532° N, 77.2990° W |
| ZIP code | 22031 |
| Official website | fairfaxva.gov |
| Census code (GEOID) | 5126496 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Fairfax
- George Mason1.5 mi S
- Long Branch2.2 mi SE
- Mantua2.2 mi E
- Oakton2.5 mi N
- Kings Park West2.7 mi S
- Fair Oaks3.2 mi W
- Braddock3.4 mi SW
- Merrifield3.4 mi E
- Wakefield3.6 mi SE
- Vienna3.8 mi NE
- Woodburn3.9 mi E
- Burke Centre4.3 mi S
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Fairfax
What county is Fairfax in?
Fairfax is in Fairfax city, Virginia.
What is the population of Fairfax, VA?
24,146 people lived in Fairfax at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Fairfax, VA?
The ZIP code of Fairfax is 22031.
What is the elevation of Fairfax?
312 feet (95 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Fairfax?
George Mason (1.5 mi), Long Branch (2.2 mi), Mantua (2.2 mi), Oakton (2.5 mi), Kings Park West (2.7 mi).
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