Lorton
Census-designated place in Fairfax County, Virginia
Lorton is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Fairfax County, Virginia, with 20,072 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 144 ft (44 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Laurel Hill, 1.5 miles W.
- 20,072residents (2020 Census)
- 144 ftelevation · 44 m
- 5.3 sq miland area · 13.8 km²
- 3,768 / sq mipopulation density
- 22079ZIP code
About Lorton
Lorton is a census-designated place (CDP) in Fairfax County, Virginia, United States. The population was 20,072 as of the 2020 census.
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Living in Lorton
- Median household income
- $138,685
- Median home value
- $626,500
- Median rent
- $2,548/mo
- Median age
- 35.9
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Lorton had 20,072 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 20,072 |
|---|---|
| Density | 3,768 per sq mi (1,455 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Lorton at a glance
| State | Virginia (VA) |
|---|---|
| County | Fairfax County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 20,072 (2020) |
| Land area | 5.33 sq mi (13.8 km²) |
| Water area | 0.07 sq mi (0.18 km²) |
| Elevation | 144 ft (44 m) |
| Coordinates | 38.6987° N, 77.2166° W |
| ZIP code | 22079 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 5147064 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Lorton
- Laurel Hill1.5 mi W
- Newington2.6 mi N
- Occoquan2.7 mi SW
- Newington Forest2.9 mi NW
- Crosspointe3.1 mi NW
- Fort Belvoir4.0 mi E
- Mason Neck4.1 mi SE
- Woodbridge4.6 mi SW
- South Run4.6 mi NW
- Lake Ridge4.9 mi W
- West Springfield5.3 mi N
- Potomac Mills5.3 mi SW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Lorton
What county is Lorton in?
Lorton is in Fairfax County, Virginia.
What is the population of Lorton, VA?
20,072 people lived in Lorton at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Lorton, VA?
The ZIP code of Lorton is 22079.
What is the elevation of Lorton?
144 feet (44 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Lorton?
Laurel Hill (1.5 mi), Newington (2.6 mi), Occoquan (2.7 mi), Newington Forest (2.9 mi), Crosspointe (3.1 mi).
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