Fort Belvoir

Census-designated place in Fairfax County, Virginia

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Fort Belvoir is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Fairfax County, Virginia, with 7,637 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 138 ft (42 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Woodlawn, 2.1 miles NE.

About Fort Belvoir

Fort Belvoir ( BEL-vwar) is a United States Army installation and a census-designated place (CDP) in Fairfax County, Virginia, United States. It was developed on the site of the former Belvoir plantation, seat of the prominent Fairfax family for whom Fairfax County was named. It was known as Camp A. A. Humphreys from 1917 to 1935.

Fort Belvoir is home to a number of significant United States military organizations. With nearly twice as many workers as the Pentagon, Fort Belvoir is the largest employer in Fairfax County. Fort Belvoir comprises three geographically distinct areas: the main base, Davison Army Airfield, and Fort Belvoir North.

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Median household income
$104,205
Median rent
$3,236/mo
Median age
19.7
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Fort Belvoir, VA population

Fort Belvoir had 7,637 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census7,637
Density863 per sq mi (333 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Fort Belvoir at a glance

StateVirginia (VA)
CountyFairfax County
TypeCensus-designated place
Population7,637 (2020)
Land area8.85 sq mi (22.9 km²)
Water area0.09 sq mi (0.23 km²)
Elevation138 ft (42 m)
Coordinates38.7131° N, 77.1444° W
ZIP codes22060, 22309
Official websitehome.army.mil/belvoir/index.php
Census code (GEOID)5129008

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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Frequently asked questions about Fort Belvoir

What county is Fort Belvoir in?

Fort Belvoir is in Fairfax County, Virginia.

What is the population of Fort Belvoir, VA?

7,637 people lived in Fort Belvoir at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Fort Belvoir, VA?

The main ZIP code is 22060. Other ZIP codes: 22309.

What is the elevation of Fort Belvoir?

138 feet (42 m) above sea level.

What towns are near Fort Belvoir?

Woodlawn (2.1 mi), Mount Vernon (2.1 mi), Hayfield (2.9 mi), Newington (3.2 mi), Groveton (3.2 mi).

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