Newington
Census-designated place in Fairfax County, Virginia

Newington is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Fairfax County, Virginia, with 13,223 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 108 ft (33 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Newington Forest, 2.4 miles W.
- 13,223residents (2020 Census)
- 108 ftelevation · 33 m
- 4.6 sq miland area · 11.9 km²
- 2,888 / sq mipopulation density
- 22153ZIP code
About Newington
Newington is a census-designated place (CDP) in Fairfax County, Virginia, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population was 13,223. The population was 12,943 at the 2010 census. The 2010 census showed a significant decrease after half the population was split off to the newly created Newington Forest CDP.
While the ZIP code for Newington is 22122, this is only for delivery points within the post office itself. Homes and businesses in the CDP have Springfield or Lorton street addresses.
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Living in Newington
- Median household income
- $155,027
- Median home value
- $598,000
- Median rent
- $2,805/mo
- Median age
- 37.6
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Newington had 13,223 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 13,223 |
|---|---|
| Density | 2,888 per sq mi (1,115 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Newington at a glance
| State | Virginia (VA) |
|---|---|
| County | Fairfax County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 13,223 (2020) |
| Land area | 4.58 sq mi (11.9 km²) |
| Water area | 0.04 sq mi (0.11 km²) |
| Elevation | 108 ft (33 m) |
| Coordinates | 38.7341° N, 77.1979° W |
| ZIP code | 22153 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 5155752 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Newington
- Newington Forest2.4 mi W
- Lorton2.6 mi S
- Laurel Hill3.1 mi SW
- Franconia3.1 mi NE
- West Springfield3.2 mi NW
- Fort Belvoir3.2 mi SE
- Springfield3.4 mi N
- Kingstowne3.5 mi NE
- Crosspointe3.6 mi W
- Hayfield3.8 mi E
- South Run4.2 mi W
- Woodlawn4.5 mi E
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Newington
What county is Newington in?
Newington is in Fairfax County, Virginia.
What is the population of Newington, VA?
13,223 people lived in Newington at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Newington, VA?
The ZIP code of Newington is 22153.
What is the elevation of Newington?
108 feet (33 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Newington?
Newington Forest (2.4 mi), Lorton (2.6 mi), Laurel Hill (3.1 mi), Franconia (3.1 mi), West Springfield (3.2 mi).
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