Newington Forest
Census-designated place in Fairfax County, Virginia

Newington Forest is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Fairfax County, Virginia, with 12,957 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 289 ft (88 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Crosspointe, 1.4 miles SW.
- 12,957residents (2020 Census)
- 289 ftelevation · 88 m
- 3.3 sq miland area · 8.6 km²
- 3,910 / sq mipopulation density
- 22153ZIP code
About Newington Forest
Newington Forest is a census-designated place in Fairfax County, Virginia, United States. As of the 2020 census, Newington Forest had a population of 12,957. It is part of the Washington metropolitan area. It includes the Newington Forest subdivision and several nearby neighborhoods of southern Springfield and northern Lorton .
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Living in Newington Forest
- Median household income
- $149,107
- Median home value
- $592,200
- Median rent
- $2,618/mo
- Median age
- 39.8
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Newington Forest had 12,957 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 12,957 |
|---|---|
| Density | 3,910 per sq mi (1,510 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Newington Forest at a glance
| State | Virginia (VA) |
|---|---|
| County | Fairfax County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 12,957 (2020) |
| Land area | 3.31 sq mi (8.6 km²) |
| Water area | 0.05 sq mi (0.12 km²) |
| Elevation | 289 ft (88 m) |
| Coordinates | 38.7364° N, 77.2422° W |
| ZIP code | 22153 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 5155758 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Newington Forest
- Crosspointe1.4 mi SW
- South Run1.9 mi NW
- Laurel Hill2.1 mi S
- Newington2.4 mi E
- West Springfield2.8 mi N
- Lorton2.9 mi SE
- Burke3.1 mi N
- Occoquan3.9 mi S
- Springfield4.4 mi NE
- Kings Park4.5 mi N
- Ravensworth4.7 mi N
- Lake Ridge4.8 mi SW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Newington Forest
What county is Newington Forest in?
Newington Forest is in Fairfax County, Virginia.
What is the population of Newington Forest, VA?
12,957 people lived in Newington Forest at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Newington Forest, VA?
The ZIP code of Newington Forest is 22153.
What is the elevation of Newington Forest?
289 feet (88 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Newington Forest?
Crosspointe (1.4 mi), South Run (1.9 mi), Laurel Hill (2.1 mi), Newington (2.4 mi), West Springfield (2.8 mi).
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