Fort Hunt
Census-designated place in Fairfax County, Virginia
Fort Hunt is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Fairfax County, Virginia, with 17,231 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 33 ft (10 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Hybla Valley, 1.4 miles NW.
- 17,231residents (2020 Census)
- 33 ftelevation · 10 m
- 5.9 sq miland area · 15.2 km²
- 2,945 / sq mipopulation density
- 22308ZIP code
About Fort Hunt
Fort Hunt is a census-designated place (CDP) in Fairfax County, Virginia, United States. The area is named after Fort Hunt, which was built on the bank of the Potomac River in 1897 to defend Washington, D.C. from naval attack and is now a public park. The area is also notable for its high population of senior citizens and for being one of the first suburbs in wealthy Fairfax County. The population was 17,231 at the 2020 census.
Fort Hunt encompasses the 22308 ZIP code of Alexandria, composed of much of the most affluent section of southeast Fairfax County, close to the George Washington Memorial Parkway and Potomac River, including the neighborhoods of Riverside Gardens, Tauxemont, Herbert Springs, Waynewood, Plymouth Haven, Potomac Valley – River Bend, Collingwood, Stratford Landing, Stratford on the Potomac, Hollin Hall, Wellington, Arcturus and (in ZIP code 22307) Villamay and Marlan Forest. As of the 2010 census, Fort Hunt also includes the neighborhood of Hollindale in ZIP code 22306 and much of Hollin Hills in 22307. Prominent Fort Hunt residents include U.S. Senator Tim Johnson, former House Speaker Bob Livingston and Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito.
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Living in Fort Hunt
- Median household income
- $216,038
- Median home value
- $927,400
- Median rent
- $3,501/mo
- Median age
- 43
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Fort Hunt had 17,231 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 17,231 |
|---|---|
| Density | 2,945 per sq mi (1,137 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Fort Hunt at a glance
| State | Virginia (VA) |
|---|---|
| County | Fairfax County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 17,231 (2020) |
| Land area | 5.85 sq mi (15.2 km²) |
| Water area | 0.41 sq mi (1.05 km²) |
| Elevation | 33 ft (10 m) |
| Coordinates | 38.7355° N, 77.0577° W |
| ZIP code | 22308 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 5129136 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Fort Hunt
- Hybla Valley1.4 mi NW
- Fort Washington, MD2.7 mi E
- Groveton2.9 mi W
- Belle Haven2.9 mi N
- Mount Vernon3.0 mi SW
- Woodlawn3.1 mi W
- Huntington3.9 mi N
- National Harbor, MD4.2 mi NE
- Hayfield4.2 mi W
- Rose Hill4.4 mi NW
- Fort Belvoir4.9 mi W
- Kingstowne5.0 mi W
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Frequently asked questions about Fort Hunt
What county is Fort Hunt in?
Fort Hunt is in Fairfax County, Virginia.
What is the population of Fort Hunt, VA?
17,231 people lived in Fort Hunt at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Fort Hunt, VA?
The ZIP code of Fort Hunt is 22308.
What is the elevation of Fort Hunt?
33 feet (10 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Fort Hunt?
Hybla Valley (1.4 mi), Fort Washington (2.7 mi), Groveton (2.9 mi), Belle Haven (2.9 mi), Mount Vernon (3.0 mi).
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