McLean
Census-designated place in Fairfax County, Virginia
McLean is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Fairfax County, Virginia, with 50,773 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 285 ft (87 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Pimmit Hills, 2.3 miles S.
- 50,773residents (2020 Census)
- 285 ftelevation · 87 m
- 24.8 sq miland area · 64.2 km²
- 2,048 / sq mipopulation density
- 22101main ZIP code (6 in total)
About McLean
McLean ( mə-KLAYN) is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Fairfax County, Virginia, United States. The community's population was 50,773 at the 2020 census. It is located between the Potomac River and Vienna within the Washington metropolitan area.
McLean is home to many wealthy residents, such as diplomats, military, members of Congress, and high-ranking government officials. It is the location of Hickory Hill, the former home of Ethel Kennedy. It is also the location of Salona, the former home of Light-Horse Harry Lee.
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Living in McLean
- Median household income
- $250,001
- Median home value
- $1,412,700
- Median rent
- $3,422/mo
- Median age
- 46.6
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McLean had 50,773 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 50,773 |
|---|---|
| Density | 2,048 per sq mi (791 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
McLean at a glance
| State | Virginia (VA) |
|---|---|
| County | Fairfax County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 50,773 (2020) |
| Land area | 24.80 sq mi (64.2 km²) |
| Water area | 0.10 sq mi (0.27 km²) |
| Elevation | 285 ft (87 m) |
| Coordinates | 38.9435° N, 77.1929° W |
| ZIP codes | 22101, 20812, 20818, 22027, 22043, 22102 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 5148376 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near McLean
- Pimmit Hills2.3 mi S
- Tysons2.4 mi SW
- Cabin John, MD2.6 mi NE
- Glen Echo, MD3.2 mi NE
- Brookmont, MD3.5 mi E
- Idylwood3.8 mi S
- Dunn Loring3.9 mi SW
- Falls Church4.2 mi S
- Vienna4.7 mi SW
- Potomac, MD4.8 mi N
- Wolf Trap4.9 mi W
- Bethesda, MD5.0 mi NE
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Frequently asked questions about McLean
What county is McLean in?
McLean is in Fairfax County, Virginia.
What is the population of McLean, VA?
50,773 people lived in McLean at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of McLean, VA?
The main ZIP code is 22101. Other ZIP codes: 20812, 20818, 22027, 22043, 22102.
What is the elevation of McLean?
285 feet (87 m) above sea level.
What towns are near McLean?
Pimmit Hills (2.3 mi), Tysons (2.4 mi), Cabin John (2.6 mi), Glen Echo (3.2 mi), Brookmont (3.5 mi).
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