Herndon
Town in Fairfax County, Virginia
Herndon is a town in Fairfax County, Virginia, with 24,655 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 367 ft (112 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Hutchison, 1.4 miles W.
- 24,655residents (2020 Census)
- 367 ftelevation · 112 m
- 4.3 sq miland area · 11.1 km²
- 5,752 / sq mipopulation density
- 20170ZIP code
About Herndon
Herndon is a town in Fairfax County, Virginia, United States. Located in Northern Virginia, it is part of the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area. In 2020, the population at the census was 24,655, which makes it the largest of three incorporated towns in the county.
Text: Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0
Herndon weather: 7-day forecast
Loading the National Weather Service forecast…
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA).
Live webcams in Herndon
Webcams: Windy.com
Living in Herndon
- Median household income
- $148,000
- Median home value
- $599,100
- Median rent
- $2,259/mo
- Median age
- 35.1
Do you know Herndon? Tell us about it
Help other travelers: share what makes Herndon special. We review every message before publishing it.
Map of Herndon
Tap any street on the map to see it in Street View below. Map: © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Herndon Street View
Drag the image to look around and tap the arrows on the ground to move. If it says there is no imagery, tap a nearby street on the map above.
Open in Google Maps ›Herndon, VA population
Herndon had 24,655 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 24,655 |
|---|---|
| Density | 5,752 per sq mi (2,221 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Herndon at a glance
| State | Virginia (VA) |
|---|---|
| County | Fairfax County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 24,655 (2020) |
| Land area | 4.29 sq mi (11.1 km²) |
| Water area | 0.01 sq mi (0.02 km²) |
| Elevation | 367 ft (112 m) |
| Coordinates | 38.9704° N, 77.3871° W |
| ZIP code | 20170 |
| Official website | herndon-va.gov |
| Census code (GEOID) | 5136648 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Herndon
- Hutchison1.4 mi W
- Oak Grove1.8 mi NW
- McNair1.9 mi SW
- Dranesville2.0 mi NE
- Reston2.4 mi SE
- Sterling2.6 mi NW
- Floris3.3 mi SW
- Great Falls Crossing3.3 mi E
- Dulles Town Center3.9 mi N
- Sully Square4.0 mi SW
- Franklin Farm4.2 mi S
- Sugarland Run4.5 mi N
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Herndon
What county is Herndon in?
Herndon is in Fairfax County, Virginia.
What is the population of Herndon, VA?
24,655 people lived in Herndon at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Herndon, VA?
The ZIP code of Herndon is 20170.
What is the elevation of Herndon?
367 feet (112 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Herndon?
Hutchison (1.4 mi), Oak Grove (1.8 mi), McNair (1.9 mi), Dranesville (2.0 mi), Reston (2.4 mi).
Last updated: