Franconia
Census-designated place in Fairfax County, Virginia
Franconia is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Fairfax County, Virginia, with 18,943 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 249 ft (76 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Kingstowne, 0.8 miles E.
- 18,943residents (2020 Census)
- 249 ftelevation · 76 m
- 3.5 sq miland area · 9.0 km²
- 5,445 / sq mipopulation density
- 22315main ZIP code (2 in total)
About Franconia
Franconia is a census-designated place (CDP) in Fairfax County, Virginia, United States. The population was 18,943 at the 2020 census.
Located just southwest of Alexandria, Franconia has existed as a community since the 1870s, when a station by that name opened on the RF&P Railroad. Like most of the surrounding area, however, it began to develop into its present suburban form only in the 1950s. The CDP extends south to just north of the border of Fort Belvoir, encompassing neighborhoods such as Manchester Lakes and Windsor Estates. Street addresses have Alexandria ZIP Codes 22310 and 22315. It is near the Springfield Mall shopping area and the Franconia–Springfield Washington Metro station.
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Living in Franconia
- Median household income
- $152,474
- Median home value
- $567,100
- Median rent
- $2,605/mo
- Median age
- 40.9
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Franconia had 18,943 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 18,943 |
|---|---|
| Density | 5,445 per sq mi (2,102 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Franconia at a glance
| State | Virginia (VA) |
|---|---|
| County | Fairfax County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 18,943 (2020) |
| Land area | 3.48 sq mi (9.0 km²) |
| Water area | 0.01 sq mi (0.02 km²) |
| Elevation | 249 ft (76 m) |
| Coordinates | 38.7675° N, 77.1583° W |
| ZIP codes | 22315, 22150 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 5129552 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Franconia
- Kingstowne0.8 mi E
- Springfield1.7 mi NW
- Hayfield1.7 mi SE
- Groveton3.0 mi SE
- Rose Hill3.1 mi NE
- Newington3.1 mi SW
- Woodlawn3.3 mi SE
- Lincolnia3.3 mi N
- North Springfield3.4 mi NW
- West Springfield3.6 mi W
- Fort Belvoir3.8 mi S
- Ravensworth4.3 mi NW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Franconia
What county is Franconia in?
Franconia is in Fairfax County, Virginia.
What is the population of Franconia, VA?
18,943 people lived in Franconia at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Franconia, VA?
The main ZIP code is 22315. Other ZIP codes: 22150.
What is the elevation of Franconia?
249 feet (76 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Franconia?
Kingstowne (0.8 mi), Springfield (1.7 mi), Hayfield (1.7 mi), Groveton (3.0 mi), Rose Hill (3.1 mi).
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