Merrifield
Census-designated place in Fairfax County, Virginia

Merrifield is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Fairfax County, Virginia, with 20,488 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 361 ft (110 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Mantua, 1.6 miles SW.
- 20,488residents (2020 Census)
- 361 ftelevation · 110 m
- 2.7 sq miland area · 7.0 km²
- 7,592 / sq mipopulation density
- 22031ZIP code
About Merrifield
Merrifield is a census-designated place (CDP) in Fairfax County, Virginia, United States. The population was 20,488 at the 2020 census.
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Living in Merrifield
- Median household income
- $136,373
- Median home value
- $660,800
- Median rent
- $2,368/mo
- Median age
- 34.6
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Merrifield had 20,488 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 20,488 |
|---|---|
| Density | 7,592 per sq mi (2,931 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Merrifield at a glance
| State | Virginia (VA) |
|---|---|
| County | Fairfax County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 20,488 (2020) |
| Land area | 2.70 sq mi (7.0 km²) |
| Water area | 0.01 sq mi (0.02 km²) |
| Elevation | 361 ft (110 m) |
| Coordinates | 38.8703° N, 77.2404° W |
| ZIP code | 22031 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 5151192 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Merrifield
- Mantua1.6 mi SW
- Woodburn1.6 mi SE
- Dunn Loring1.8 mi N
- Vienna2.2 mi NW
- Idylwood2.3 mi NE
- West Falls Church2.9 mi E
- Wakefield3.2 mi S
- Long Branch3.2 mi SW
- Fairfax3.4 mi W
- Oakton3.5 mi W
- Annandale3.5 mi SE
- Pimmit Hills3.6 mi NE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Merrifield
What county is Merrifield in?
Merrifield is in Fairfax County, Virginia.
What is the population of Merrifield, VA?
20,488 people lived in Merrifield at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Merrifield, VA?
The ZIP code of Merrifield is 22031.
What is the elevation of Merrifield?
361 feet (110 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Merrifield?
Mantua (1.6 mi), Woodburn (1.6 mi), Dunn Loring (1.8 mi), Vienna (2.2 mi), Idylwood (2.3 mi).
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